Hunter 59009 Instruction manual
Model 59009
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Warranty Assistance
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©2012 Hunter Fan Co.
Model 59009
Owner’s Guide and Installation Manual
Model 59009
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© 2012 Hunter Fan Company
Welcome
Your new Hunter® ceiling fan is an addition to your home or oce that
will provide comfort and performance for many years. is installation
and operation manual gives you complete instructions for installing
and operating your fan.
We are proud of our work. We appreciate the opportunity to supply
you with the best ceiling fan available anywhere in the world.
Before installing your fan, for your records and warranty assistance,
record information from the carton and Hunter nameplate label
(located on the top of the fan motor housing).
Cautions and Warnings
•READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING
INSTALLATION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
• Use only Hunter replacement parts.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, attach the fan directly to the
support structure of the building according to these instructions,
and use only the hardware supplied.
• To avoid possible electrical shock, before installing your fan,
disconnect the power by turning o the circuit breakers to the
outlet box and associated wall switch location. If you cannot lock
the circuit breakers in the o position, securely fasten a prominent
warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
• All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical
codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a
qualied electrician.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade
attachment system when installing, balancing, or cleaning the fan.
Never insert foreign objects between rotating fan blades.
• To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or motor damage, do not
use a solid-state speed control with this fan. Use only Hunter speed
controls.
• is product conforms to UL STD 507 and is certied
to STD C22.2 No.113
• Wash your hands after your fan installation is complete.
Table Of Contents
1 • Getting Ready......................6
2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate ..........7
3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan ...8
4 • Wiring the Fan .....................9
5 • Installing the Canopy ...............10
6 • Assembling the Blades..............11
7 • Completing Your Installation With a
Bowl Light Fixture .................12
8 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling
Fan ...............................14
9 • Troubleshooting....................15
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7’ Minimum
Blades to
Floor
8’ Minimum
Ceiling
Height
30” From
Wall or
Nearest
Obstruction
Step 1 - Choose the Fan Site
Proper ceiling fan location and attachment to the building
structure are essential for safety, reliable operation, maximum
eciency, and energy savings.
Choose a fan site where:
• No object can come in contact with the rotating fan blades during
normal operation.
• e fan blades are at least 7 feet above the oor and the ceiling is
at least 8 feet high.
• e fan blades have no obstructions to airow, such as walls or
posts, within 30 inches of the fan blade tips.
• e fan is directly below a joist or support brace that will hold the
outlet box and the full weight of the fan.
Checklist for Existing Fan Site
If you want to use an existing fan site, complete the following checklist to determine
if the site is acceptable and safe for your new Hunter fan. If you cannot check o
every item, prepare a new fan site as described on this page.
Fan Support System
• Fan attaches directly to building structure.
• Fan support system will hold full weight of the fan and light kit.
Ceiling Hole
• e outlet box clearance hole is directly below the joist or support brace.
Outlet Box
• e outlet box is an UL-approved octagonal 4” x 1-1/2” outlet box (or as specied
by the support brace manufacturer).
• e outlet box is secured to the joist or support brace by wood screws and washers
through the inner holes of outlet box.
• e outer holes of the outlet box are aligned with joist or support brace.
• e bottom of the outlet box is recessed a minimum of 1/16” into ceiling.
Wiring
• e electrical cable is secured to outlet box by an approved connector.
• Six inches of lead wires extend from outlet box.
If your existing fan site is suitable, skip ahead to Section 2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate.
Suitable Existing Fan Site
Fan Support
System
Fan Support
System
Wiring
Outlet Box
Preparing the Fan Site
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Preparing the Fan Site (continued)
CAUTION: All wiring must be in
accordance with national and local
electrical codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. If
you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a
qualied electrician.
Steps 2 – 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 2 - Cut the Ceiling Hole
2-1. Locate the site for the ceiling hole directly below the joist or support brace that
will hold the outlet box and fan.
2-2. Cut a 4” diameter hole through the drywall or plaster of the ceiling. You will use
the hole to install the support brace and outlet box.
Step 3 - Install a Support Brace, If Necessary
Determine if there is a ceiling joist directly above the ceiling hole. If the joist is there,
determine if it is positioned to allow you to recess the outlet box a minimum of
1/16” into the ceiling. If NOT, install a support brace as follows:
3-1. Attach a 2” x 4” support brace between two joists. Position it to allow you to
recess the bottom of the outlet box a minimum of 1/16” into the ceiling.
3-2. Check the support brace to ensure it will support the full weight of the fan and
light kit.
Step 4 - Install the Outlet Box
4-1. Obtain a UL-approved octagonal 4” x 1-1/2” outlet box, plus two #8 x 1-1/2”
wood screws and washers, available from any hardware store or electrical supply
house.
4-2. Orient the outlet box so that both the inner and outer holes in the box align
with the joist or support brace.
4-3. Drill pilot holes no larger than the minor diameter of the wood screws (5/64”)
through the inner holes of the outlet box.
4-4. Attach the outlet box directly to the support brace or joist with two #8 x 1-1/2”
wood screws and washers. e bottom of the outlet box must be recessed a
minimum of 1/16” into the ceiling.
Step 5 - Prepare the Wiring
5-1. Make sure the circuit breakers to the fan supply line leads and associated wall
switch location are turned o . If you cannot lock the circuit breakers in the
o position, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the
service panel.
5-2. read the fan supply line through the outlet box so that the fan supply line
extends at least 6” beyond the box.
5-3. Attach the fan supply line to the outlet box with an approved connector,
available at any hardware store or electrical supply house.
5-4. Make certain the wiring meets all national and local standards and ANSI/NFPA 70.
You have now successfully prepared your ceiling fan site. For instructions to install
your ceiling fan, go to your fan manual and continue with Section 2 • Installing the
Ceiling Plate.
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Mounting and Optional Accessories
Understanding Mounting
Hunter’s patented mounting system provides you maximum ease in
installing your fan. is fan was designed to be mounted only on at
ceilings and cannot be used on ceilings less than 8 feet high.
Considering Optional Accessories
Consider using Hunter’s optional accessories, including a
wall-mounted or remote speed control. To install and use the
accessories, follow the instructions included with each product.
For quiet and optimum performance of your Hunter fan, use only
Hunter speed controls.
Low Profile Mounting ts close to the
ceiling, but is not recommended for
ceilings less than 8 feet high
Support Brace
Low Prole
Mounting
Style
Ceiling
Outlet Box
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
personal injury, attach the fan directly
to the support structure of the building
according to these instructions, and use
only the hardware supplied.
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To install a ceiling fan, be sure you can do the following:
• Locate the ceiling joist or other suitable support in ceiling.
• Drill holes for and install wood screws.
• Identify and connect electrical wires.
• Lift 40 pounds.
If you need help installing the fan, your Hunter fan dealer can direct
you to a licensed installer or electrician.
Gathering the Tools
You will need the following tools for installing the fan:
• Electric drill with 9/64” bit
• Standard screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended)
• Phillips-head screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended)
• Wrench or pliers
• Ladder (height dependent upon installation site)
Checking Your Fan Parts
Carefully unpack your fan to avoid damage to the fan parts. Refer to
the included Parts Guide. Check for any shipping damage to the motor
or fan blades. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Hunter
dealer or call Hunter Technical Support Department at 888-830-1326.
Installing Multiple Fans?
If you are installing more than
one fan, keep the fan blades and
blade irons (if applicable) in sets,
as they were shipped.
1 • Getting Ready
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2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate
7
2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate
CAUTION: To avoid possible electrical shock, before installing your fan,
disconnect the power by turning o the circuit breakers to the outlet box
and associated wall switch location. If you cannot lock the circuit breakers
in the o position, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.
2-1 Drill two pilot holes into the wood support structure through the
outermost holes in the outlet box. e pilot holes should be 9/64”
in diameter.
2-2 Your fan comes with four preinstalled noise isolators. Check to
make sure all four isolators are in place and were not removed
during shipment.
2-3 Place a at washer on each of the two 3” wood screws.
2-4 read the supply wires from the outlet box in the ceiling through
the hole in the center of the ceiling plate.
2-5 Align the slotted holes in the ceiling plate with the pilot holes you
drilled in the wood support structure. For proper alignment use
slotted holes directly across from each other.
Note: e isolators should be ush against the ceiling.
2-6 Pass the screws through the slotted holes in the ceiling plate into
the pilot holes you drilled.
2-7 Tighten the screws into the 9/64” pilot holes; do not use lubricants
on the screws. Do not over tighten.
Flat Washer
3” Wood
Screw
Steps 2-3 – 2-7
Ceiling
Plate
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3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan
Installing the Top Housing:
3-1. Place the top housing onto the motor housing so that
the holes in the top housing lineup with the holes in the
motor housing.
3-2. Rest the trim ring on the top housing.
3-4. Place the canopy on the top housing so that all four
screw holes lineup with those of the top housing and
the adapter on top of the motor housing. Install the top
housing screws making sure that the grounding screw is
installed in the appropriate screw hole.
Hanging the Fan:
Note: To hang the fan, you must tilt the canopy to an
almost vertical position so that the canopy slots sit on the
ceiling plate hooks.
3-6. Raise the fan and align the slots in the canopy with the
hooks on the ceiling plate.
3-7. Place the slots over the hooks to hang the fan.
Motor
Housing
Ceiling Plate
Hook
Grounding
Screw
Top Housing
Trim Ring
Trim Ring
Canopy
Steps 3-1 – 3-2
Steps 3-6 – 3-7Step 3-4
Step 3-4
Grounding Screw
Top Housing Screw
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9
Dual Switch Wiring
Single Switch Wiring
Wire
Connector
All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical
codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a
qualified electrician.
Wall switches are not included. Select an acceptable general-use switch
in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
4-1. Before attempting installation, make sure the power is still o.
4-2. To connect the wires, hold the bare metal leads together and place
a wire connector over them, then twist clockwise until tight. For
all these connections use the wire connectors provided.
4-3. Connect the bare or green ground wire (grounding) from the
ceiling to the green ground wire (grounding) from the ceiling plate
and the green ground wire (grounding) from the fan.
4-4. Connect the white wire (grounded) from the ceiling to the white
wire (grounded) from the fan.
4-5. Connect the remaining wires as follows:
Dual Switch Wiring:
• e black wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the black wire
(ungrounded) from the fan
• e blue wire (ungrounded) from the fan to the wire
(ungrounded) for the wall switch
Single Switch Wiring:
• e black wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the black
(ungrounded) and the blue wire (ungrounded) from the fan
CAUTION: Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after
making connections.
4-6. Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the
ceiling plate into the outlet box.
4-7. Spread the wires apart, with the grounded wires on one side of
the outlet box and the ungrounded wires on the other side of the
outlet box.
4 • Wiring the Fan
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5 • Installing the Canopy
Canopy
Screw
Canopy
Canopy
Step 5-1
Step 5-3
Step 5-4
WARNING: Failure to complete the following steps could cause the
fan to fall.
Note: It is recommended you use a magnetic tip screwdriver for the
following steps.
5-1. Swing the fan up to align the canopy screw holes with the
mounting holes on the ceiling plate.
WARNING: e slots in the canopy must remain engaged while
swinging the canopy for alignment.
5-2. Holding the canopy up with the screw holes aligned, partially
install two canopy screws into the holes opposite the ceiling
plate tabs.
5-3. Partially install a canopy screw between the slots in the canopy.
When all the holes are properly aligned, securely tighten all three
canopy screws.
5-4. Using both hands, push the canopy trim ring up to the top of
the canopy. e canopy trim ring will snap and lock into place.
Note: Should you need to remove the trim ring, press rmly on
opposite sides of the trim ring. e tabs will ex out releasing
the canopy trim ring.
Canopy Screw
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