Check for any shipping damage to the motor or fan blades. If one of the fan blades was damaged in shipment, return all the blades for replacement. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Hunter dealer or call Hunter Parts 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 efficiency, and energy savings. 1 • Getting Ready Installing Multiple Fans? If you are installing more than one fan, keep the fan blades 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 • Phillips-head screwdriver • Wrench or pliers Checking Your Fan Parts Carefully unpack your fan to avoid damage to the fan parts. Check for any shipping damage to the motor or fan blades. If one of the fan blades was damaged in shipment, return all the blades for replacement. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Hunter dealer or call Hunter Parts 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 efficiency, and energy savings. 1 • Getting Ready Installing Multiple Fans? If you are installing more than one fan, keep the fan blades in sets, as they were shipped. Hunter Fan Company 42400-01 • 09/26/05 2 • Installing the Ceiling Plate in diameter. ceiling plate. in the middle of the ceiling plate. holes you drilled. on the screws. Do not over tighten. 42400-01 • 09/26/05 Hunter Fan Company 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” 2-2. Your fan comes with two neoprene noise isolators (“Isolators”). Position the isolators between the ceiling plate and ceiling by inserting the raised areas on each isolator into the holes in the 2-3. .read the lead wires from the outlet box down through the hole 2-4. 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 flush against the ceiling. 2-5. Place a flat washer on each of the two 3” screws and pass the screws through the slotted holes in the ceiling plate into the pilot Tighten the screws into the 9/64” pilot holes; do not use lubricants Step 2-2 Flat Washer 3” Screw For Angled Ceilings: Be sure to orient the ceiling plate so that the two tabs are pointing towards the ceiling peak. Ceiling Plate Towards Ceiling Peak Hunter Fan Company 42400-01 • 09/26/05 Steps 3-1 – 3-2 Steps 3-3 – 3-4 3 • Assembling and Hanging the Fan Low Profile Washer Downrod Canopy Set Screw #8-32 x 1” Screw Step 3-5 Canopy Slots You can assemble your fan for standard mounting (steps 3-1 – 3-2) or for low profile mounting (steps 3-3 – 3-4). 3-1. To assemble fan to hang down from a flat or angled ceiling, insert the downrod through the canopy. Feed the wires from the fan through the downrod. 3-2. Loosen the set screw 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. Securely retighten the set screw with a wrench or pliers. Skip to Step 3-5. 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. 3-3. Place the low profile washer into the canopy. Be sure the green ground wire is pointing up toward the ceiling. Note: For low profile mounting, the downrod is replaced with the low profile washer. See Steps 3-3 – 3-4. 3-4. Align the holes in the washer with the holes in the adapter. Assemble securely with three #8-32 x 1” screws. 3-5. Raise the fan and align the slots in the canopy with the tabs on the ceiling plate. Go to 4 • Wiring the Fan. WARNING: Fan may fall if not assembled as directed in these installation instructions. Ceiling Plate Tabs 42400-01 • 09/26/05 Hunter Fan Company Wire Nut Step 4-3 Step 4-4 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 ge...