Hunter Type 2 Series Service manual
Model Type 2Model Type 2Model Type 2
Form# 44258-01
20091209
©2008 Hunter Fan Co.
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Owner’s Guide and Installation Manual
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© 2009 Hunter Fan Company
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.
Welcome
Table Of Contents
1 • Getting Ready....................4
2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate . . . . . . . . 5
3 • Installing the Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 • Assembling the Fan for Ceilings 9 Feet
or Higher........................7
5 • Wiring the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6 • Installing the Canopy and Canopy Trim
Ring.............................9
7 • Completing Your Installation With a
Bowl Light Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8 • Installing the Wall Control. . . . . . . . 13
9 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling
Fan..............................14
10 • Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Installer’s Choice and Optional Accessories
Understanding Mounting and Installer’s Choice®
Hunter’s patented 2-position mounting system provides you maximum
installation exibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in one
of two ways, depending on ceiling height and your preference: Standard
or Angled mounting. e steps in this manual include instructions for
both Installer’s Choice mounting methods.
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.
Standard Mounting hangs from the
ceiling by a downrod (included).
Angled Mounting recommended for a
vaulted or angled ceiling
Support Brace
Standard
Mounting
Style
Ceiling
Outlet Box
Support Brace
Ceiling
Outlet Box
Angled
Mounting
Style
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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)
• Short 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.
Preparing the Fan Site
Before you begin installing the fan, follow all the instructions in
the pullout sheet called “Preparing the Fan Site.” Proper ceiling fan
location and attachment to the building structure are essential for
safety, reliable operation, maximum eciency, and energy savings.
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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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.
For Angled Ceilings: Be sure to orient the ceiling plate so that the
two tabs are pointing toward the ceiling peak.
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.
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 – 2-6
Ceiling
Plate
For Angled Ceilings: Be sure to orient
the ceiling plate so that the two tabs
are pointing toward the ceiling peak.
Toward
Ceiling Peak
2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate
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3-1. Attach each blade to a blade iron using three blade
washers and three blade assembly screws.
Blade Assembly
Screw
Blade Washer
Blade Assembly
Screw
Step 3-1
3 • Installing the Blades
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You can assemble your fan for standard or angled mounting as shown
in steps 4-1 – 4-6.
4-1. Unbundle the wires from the fan and remove the paper caution
tag. Do not discard the tag until your installation is complete.
4-2. To assemble fan to hang down from a at or angled ceiling,
insert the downrod through the canopy, adapter cover grommet,
adapter cover, and canopy trim ring. (e adapter cover and
adapter cover grommet may already be attached to make one
piece.) Feed the wires from the fan through the downrod.
Note: Make sure all the wires are on the same side of the metal
dowel pin inside the dowrod.
4-3. Using the provided Allen wrench, loosen the setscrew on the
adapter to install the pipe and ball assembly. Note: When the
pipe and ball assembly is fully installed, 2-3 threads on the pipe
will still be visible; this is normal. Use the Allen wrench to securely
retighten the setscrew.
CAUTION: e adapter has a special coating on the threads.
Do not remove this coating; the coating prevents the downrod from
unscrewing. Once assembled, do not remove the downrod.
WARNING: Do not carry or lift fan by canopy.
4-4. Attach the adapter cover to the top of the fan housing using a
short screwdriver and Install three (3) assembly screws and tighten
them securely.
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.
4-5. Raise the fan and align the slots in the canopy with the hooks on
the ceiling plate.
4-6. Place the slots over the hooks to hang the fan.
WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these
installation instructions.
Steps 4-1 – 4-3
Downrod
Canopy
Canopy
Trim
Ring Set Screw
Adapter
Cover
Adapter
Cover
Grommet
Step 4-4
Allen Wrench
4 • Assembling the Fan for Ceilings 9 Feet or Higher
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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.
5-1. Before attempting installation, make sure the power is still o.
5-2. 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.
5-3. 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.
5-4. Connect the white wire (grounded) from the ceiling to the white
wire (grounded) from the fan.
5-5. 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 black wire with a white stripe (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 black wire with a white stripe
(ungrounded) from the fan
CAUTION: Be sure no bare wire or wire strands are visible after
making connections.
5-6. Turn the splices upward and push them carefully back through the
ceiling plate into the outlet box.
5-7. 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.
Dual Switch Wiring
Single Switch Wiring
Wire
Connector
5 • Wiring the Fan
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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.
6-1. Rotate the hanger ball so the tab in the canopy is secure in the
hanger ball groove. Note: Your fan may have multiple tabs and
grooves that must be aligned.
6-2. 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.
6-3. Holding the canopy up with the screw holes aligned, partially
install two canopy screws into the holes opposite the ceiling plate
tabs.
6-4. Partially install a canopy screw between the slots in the canopy.
When all the holes are properly aligned, securely tighten all three
canopy screws.
6-5. Verify that the tabs in the canopy are still in the grooves of the
hanger ball.
6-6. Align the tabs on the trim ring opposite the grooves in the hanger
ball. 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 directly above the groove in the
hanger ball. e tabs will ex out releasing the canopy trim ring.
Step 6-1
Step 6-2
Groove
Tab
Step 6-3
Canopy Screw
Canopy
Trim
Ring
Canopy
6 • Installing the Canopy and Canopy Trim Ring
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Your Hunter fan comes with an integrated light xture
assembly.
WARNING: Use only the light xture supplied with this
fan model.
7-1. To attach the upper switch housing, partially
install two housing assembly screws into the
switch housing mounting plate.
7-2. Feed the upper plug connector through the center
opening of the housing.
7-3. Align the keyhole slots in the housing with the
housing assembly screws.
7-4. Turn the upper switch housing counter clockwise
until the housing assembly screws are rmly
situated in the narrow end of the keyhole slots.
Install the remaining screw into the housing.
Tighten all three screws rmly.
CAUTION: Make sure the upper switch housing
is securely attached to the switch housing mounting
plate. Failure to properly attach and tighten all three
assembly screws could result in the switch housing
and light xture falling.
Steps 7-1 – 7-4
Housing
Assembly
Screw
Upper
Switch
Housing
Switch
Housing
Mounting
Plate
7 • Completing Your Installation With a Bowl Light Fixture
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