Hunter Type 2 Series Technical Document
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Form# 42030-01
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Owner’s Guide and Installation Manual
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© 2011 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, which are solid state.
• 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 Hanger Bracket .......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 ...............................15
9 • Troubleshooting....................16
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Preparing the Fan Site
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
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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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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
speed control. is fan cannot use remote control speed controls. 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.
For ceilings higher than 8 feet, you can purchase
Hunter extension downrods. All Hunter fans use
sturdy 3/4” diameter pipe to assure stability and
wobble-free performance.
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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12 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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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.
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
(In Canada, call 1-866-268-1936).
1 • Getting Ready
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Flat Washer
3” Wood Screw
For Angled Ceilings: Be sure to orient
the hanger bracket with the large
opening toward the ceiling peak.
Step 2-4 (Angled Ceiling Only)
Steps 2-2 – 2-5
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. Place a at washer on each of the two 3” screws.
2-3. read the lead wires from the outlet box down through the hole
in the middle of the hanger bracket.
2-4. Align the slotted holes in the hanger bracket with the pilot holes
you drilled in the wood support structure. If you are installing the
fan on an angled ceiling, be sure to orient the hanger bracket with
the large opening toward the ceiling peak.
2-5. Pass the screws through the slotted holes in the hanger bracket
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.
2 • Installing the Hanger Bracket
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3-1. read the wires from the fan through the canopy cover, canopy,
and downrod and ball assembly.
3-2. Slide the canopy cover over the adapter, then place the canopy on
top of the cover and let them both rest on the fan assembly.
3-3. Loosen the square head setscrew. Screw the downrod into the fan
assembly. Use a wrench or pliers to re-tighten 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.
3-4. Align the slot on the ball with the tab on the hanger bracket and
place the ball into the hanger bracket.
Go to 4 • Wiring the Fan.
WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these
installation instructions.
Canopy
Setscrew
Step 3-4
Tab
Adapter
Slot
Steps 3-1 – 3-3
Downrod
Canopy
Cover
3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan
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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. If you chose
the low prole option, the green ground wire (grounding) from
the fan can be found on the low prole washer.
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 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.
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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Step 5-1
Screw
Step 5-2
Step 5-3
Hanger
Bracket
Canopy
Screw
5-1. Loosen the two canopy screws in the bottom of the hanger
bracket.
5-2. Align the two keyholes in the canopy with the two partially
installed canopy screws. Rotate to engage the screws in the
narrow ends of the keyholes and securely tighten the screws.
5-3. Align the holes in the canopy cover with the canopy screws. Twist
the canopy cover clockwise until it locks into place, hiding the
canopy screws.
5 • Installing the Canopy
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