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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HUNTER CEILING FANS TYPE 3
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
1.Read entire instructions carefully before beginning installation.
2.To avoid possible electrical shock, be certain electricity is shut off at main panel before wiring.
3.All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, you should use a qualified electrician.
WARNING:
1.To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not use a solid state speed control with this fan. Use Hunter Controls only.
2.To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade brackets when installing the brackets or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between rotating fan blades.
3.To reduce the risk of personal injury, install the fan only to the building structure according to these instructions, and use only the hardware supplied.
Step 1: Pre-Installation Instructions
A. Select installation site. Check to see that in normal use no object can come in contact with the rotating fan blades. The mounting site should also meet the precautions listed in Step 3 below.
B.
Step 3: Installation of Outlet Box and
CAUTION: Your Hunter ceiling fan with accessories can weigh up to 35 lbs. The following precautions must be taken for safety and to ensure that your fan is securely mounted to the ceiling.
•Be certain electricity is “off” at fuse panel when inspecting or repairing installation site.
•All wiring must meet local and national electrical codes.
•Do not mount directly to an unsupported ceiling or to an electrical outlet box. Mounting must support a 35 lb. fan with accessories.
A. Secure metallic outlet box 4” x
2.The outlet box must be recessed into the ceiling by 1/16” minimum. Secure the outlet box to the cross brace by drilling (2) pilot holes no larger than the minor diameter of the wood screws (5/64”) and use two #8 x
CAUTION: Do not use a lubricant on screws.
2 X 4 BRACE
Installation hardware is included for a standard drywall or plaster ceiling. You will need a 4” x
C. The fan blades must be mounted at least 7’ above the floor. For maximum efficiency, they should not have any obstruction (walls, posts, etc.) within 24” of the blade tips. See Figure 1 for
CEILING
CEILING JOIST
OUTLET BOX
mounting distances.
Step 2: Inspection of Fan
A. Unpack the fan carefully to avoid any damage to the components.
B. Check for any shipping damage to the motor and the fan blades. If more than one fan is being installed, keep the matched and balanced fan blades in sets, as they were shipped. Should one of the fan blades become damaged during shipment, return all blades in the set for replacement.
C. Check contents to be certain it contains a bag of parts.
8’ MIN. |
| 24” |
CEILING |
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TO FLOOR | 7’ MIN. | CLEARANCE TO |
| OBSTRUCTIONS | |
| TO FLOOR | |
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Figure 1. Wall Clearances
#8 WOOD SCREW & WASHER
(2) REQUIRED
FIGURE 2. Outlet Box
B. Bring electrical cable into the outlet box and attach with an approved connector. Make certain that wiring meets all national and local electrical codes. Wire leads should extend at least 6” beyond outlet box for ease in making connections. See Figure 3.
CONNECTOR |
| 6” MIN. |
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| LEAD |
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| LENGTH |
FIGURE 3. Wiring Outlet Box
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