Hunter 23856 User Guide - Page 4

Checking Oil Check oil level immediately after filling the reservoir. To check oil, bend an ordinary pipe cleaner into a 1/2" long hook and dip it into the oil reservoir. See Figure 11. If oil touches the end of the pipe cleaner, the fan has ample oil. If it does not touch, add SAE 10 non-detergent oil slowly until it touches the pipe cleaner. 1/2" long Oil Level Fig. 11 Your Original Hunter's unique lubricating system The bearings are submerged in a bath of oil. The oil moves up a spiral groove in the shaft, lubricating all bearing surfaces as the fan operates. This Lubrication System does not normally "use up" or require the addition of extra oil once the oil reservoir has been filled to the correct level. This unique lubrication system is one reason your Original Hunter Ceiling Fan will last a lifetime. It is highly unlikely that you will ever need to add oil to your Original fan once it is installed. Should you move your fan to another location, it is a good idea to check the oil reservoir. Hunter has developed an accessory 'Original Relocation Kit' that includes all mounting hardware and a fresh tube of oil for this reason. The model number is 22360. CAUTION: DO NOT TURN FAN ON UNTIL LUBRICATION HAS BEEN ADDED. TO OPERATE THE FAN WITHOUT OIL OR WITH LOW OIL WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Step 7: Fan blade assembly, installation and balancing WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DO NOT BEND THE BLADE BRACKETS WHEN INSTALLING THE BRACKETS, BALANCING THE BLADES, OR CLEANING THE FAN. DO NOT INSERT FOREIGN OBJECTS IN BETWEEN ROTATING FAN BLADES. A. Attach wood blades to blade brackets using three screws Fig. 12 for each blade. (See Figure 12.) If your blades have large holes, you must first insert the rubber grommets into the holes. (See Figure 12A.) Make sure all screws are tight to prevent vibration or wobbling. A cavity in the sty- rofoam packaging has been provided to nest the parts in during assembly to assure Blade Fig. 12A correct alignment of parts. NOTE: Grommets are usually assembled by hand. If you use a tool, make certain you do not damage the grommet or blade when inserting the grommets. Grommet B. With some fans you have an option to install four or five blades. For five blades, mount to the outer row of holes on the motor. For four blades, use the inner row. (See Figure 12C.) Fig. 12B C. To install the blades to the motor, insert blade iron screw through hole in the blade iron. Use screwdriver to hold in place. Fasten screw onto motor, but do not tighten. (See Figure 12B.) Line up other hole on motor and fasten the second screw. Before tightening screws, make sure they are not cross-threaded in the mounting holes. Tighten both screws securely. Repeat for remaining blades. Outer Row Inner Row Fig. 12C CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN FAN UNTIL ALL SCREWS HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED SECURELY. D. A blade balancing kit has been provided with your fan. Should the fan wobble in operation, you may use this kit to correct the balance per the instructions supplied with the kit. Step 8: Operation of your Hunter Fan A. The operation of your fan is controlled with a pull-chain switch which has 4 positions: off-high-medium-low. Pull the chain gently to obtain the speed you desire. B. The Break-A-Way Connector is designed to separate from the chain at a prede- termined force. If this sep- aration occurs, simply reinsert connector. It can be reused again and again. (Figure 13.) C. Reversing your fan is controlled by a small switch located on the switch housing. (Figure 14.) Break Away Connector Fig. 13 Ceiling fans are usually adjusted once in the fall and again in the spring to blow upward in the winter and downward in the summer. You may run them in either direction at anytime, however, as you prefer. Experiment as you like to obtain maximum comfort from your fan. Reverse Switch Fig. 14 Care and Maintenance Once properly installed, your fan needs very little attention, beyond checking the oil level. Oil is checked with a pipe cleaner used as a dipstick. (See Step 6.) Take care when cleaning your fan. Never use an abrasive cleanser or brass polish. Use a damp cloth or sponge. Do not drip water or soap into the motor. Blades should be wiped clean periodically to prevent dust buildup. Be careful not to bend the blade irons. If blades are cracked, or blade irons bent, do not attempt to repair them. Order replacement parts from your Hunter dealer. Installation on pitched or beam ceilings Choose the specific figure below showing the mounting appropriate to your ceiling. Use the figure as a guide in conjunction with the basic mounting instructions. Fig. 15 Mounting on pitched ceiling with vaulted ceiling mount. Fig. 16 Horizontal beam mount For mounting on a pitched ceiling, you should use a Hunter Vaulted Ceiling Mounting Kit and hanger pipe, which are available from your Hunter dealer. 41121-01 9/95 3 ©1993 HUNTER FAN CO.™