Hunter Fan 45043-01 installation manual Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan

8 • Operating and Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan

8-1. Turn on electrical power to the fan.

8-2. The fan pull chain controls power to the fan. The pull chain has four settings in sequence: High, Medium, Low, and Off.

•Pull the chain slowly to change settings.

•Release slowly to prevent the chain from recoiling into the blades.

•The chain uses a breakaway connector that separates if the chain is jerked. If this happens, simply reinsert the chain into the connector.

8-3. The light pull chain controls the power to the light fixtures. The chain has four settings in sequence:

In warm weather, use downward air flow pattern

•Down Light ON

•Up and Down Light ON

• Up Light ON

• OFF

8-4.Ceiling fans work best by blowing air downward (counterclockwise blade rotation) in warm weather to cool the room with a direct breeze. In winter, having the fan draw air upward (clockwise blade rotation) will distribute the warmer air trapped at the ceiling around the room without causing a draft.

8-5. For cleaning finishes, use a soft brush or lint-free cloth to prevent
scratching. A vacuum cleaner brush nozzle can remove heavier
dust. Remove surface smudges or accumulated dirt and dust using
a mild detergent and a slightly dampened cloth. You may use
		In cold weather, use upward
an artistic agent, but never abrasive cleaning agents as they will
		air flow pattern
damage the finish.
8-6. Clean wood finish blades with a furniture polishing cloth.
Occasionally, apply a light coat of furniture polish for
	To Change Airflow Direction
added protection and beauty. Clean painted and high-	Turn the fan off and let it come to a complete
gloss blades in the same manner as the fan finish.	stop. Slide the reversing switch on the fan to the
	opposite position. Restart fan.
		Reversing
		Switch

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45043-01 • 10/19/09 • Hunter Fan Company