Hunter 41615-01 - Manual

© 2003 HBG 41615-01 09/12/2003

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fan installation instructions

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INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

R e a d e n t i r e b o o k l e t c a r e f u l l y b e f o r e b e g i n n i n g
installation. Save these instructions.
All wiring must be in accordance with national and local
electrical codes and ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are
unfamiliar with wiring, you should use a qualified
electrician.
This fan is designed to be installed on an existing
electrical outlet box. The outlet box must be UL Listed
for ceiling fan installations, if it is not, a new box must
be installed.
To avoid possible electrical shock, before installing
the fan, disconnect the power by turning off the circuit
breakers to the outlet box and associated wall switch
location. If you cannot lock the circuit breakers in the
off position, securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
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 the rotating fan blades.
The fan blades must be at least 7 feet above the floor.
The fan blades must be at least 30 inches from the
wall or the nearest obstruction.

preparing for the fan installation

choosing the mounting site

Standard Mounting

hangs from the ceiling by a downrod

(included), for ceilings 8 feet or higher. For ceilings higher
than 8 feet, extension downrods are available.

Angle Mounting

hangs from a vaulted or angled ceiling.

installing a new ceiling fixture outlet
box

If you do not have an existing fixture located where you
wish to place your fan, an approved ceiling fixture oulet
box must be installed and wired.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,

or personal injury, mount to outlet box marked
acceptable for ceiling fan support using the mounting
hardware provided with the outlet box.

using existing ceiling fixture outlet box

After turning the power OFF at its source (either circuit
breaker or fuse box), lower the old fixutre and disconnect
the wiring. Check the ceiling fixture outlet box to be sure
that it is marked

‘Approved for ceiling fan mounting’

. If it is

not, a new box must be installed.
NOTE: The fan weight is 17 lbs.

unpacking the fan parts

Carefully unpack the fan to avoid damage to the fan parts.
Check for shipping damage to the motor or fan blades. If
one of the fan blades was damaged in shipment, return all
of the blades for replacement.
NOTE: If you are installing more than one fan, keep the
fan blades in sets as they were shipped.
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your dealer.

assembling the fan

1.

Feed the wires from the motor through the canopy,
then the downrod and ball assembly.

2.

Screw the downrod into the fan assembly until tight.

3.

Securely tighten the downrod set screw.

CAUTION: Failure to fully tighten the downrod before

securely tightening the set screw may cause the fan
to fall during normal operation.

installing the mounting bracket

Attach the bracket to the ceiling fixture outlet box with the
mounting hardware included with the outlet box.
NOTE: On sloped ceilings, align the canopy opening
towards the top or room peak.

CAUTION: Tighten the screws firmly by hand only,

b e i n g c a r e f u l n o t t o b e n d t h e b r a c k e t b y o v e r
tightening.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, use only the
mounting hardware provided with the approved outlet
box to install mounting bracket.

hanging the fan

To hang the fan body in the mounting bracket, hold the fan
body firmly and insert the ball into the bracket opening.
Check that no wires were pinched. Rotate the fan body
until the slot in the nylon ball fits into the pin opposite the
bracket opening.
NOTE: The fan weight is 17 lbs.

12”

Standard Mounting

Angled Mounting

32° Max

Canopy

Downrod

Set Screw

Ceiling Fan
Approved
Outlet Box

Ceiling Wiring

Flat Washer

Approved
Outlet Box
Hardware

Mounting
Bracket

Ball

Pin

Slot