Hunter 20578 Owner's Manual - Page 6

1 • Getting Ready Congratulations! Your new Hunter ceiling fan is an addition to your home or office that will provide comfort and reliable performance for many years. We are proud to supply you with the best ceiling fan available anywhere in the world. Before Installation Before installing your fan, be sure you can do the following: • Locate the ceiling joist or other suitable support in the ceiling. • Drill holes and install wood screws or expansion anchors. • If you have a concrete ceiling, you will need M5 x 30 mm expansion anchors and screws. (Sold separately) • Identify and connect electrical wires.• Lift 16 kg (40 lbs).Levantar 16 Kg. (40 lb). Checking Your Fan Parts Carefully unpack your fan to avoid damage to the fan parts. Refer to the included Parts Guide. Check for any shipping damage to the motor or fan blades. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your Hunter dealer or call Hunter Technical Support Department at 888-830-1326.If you are installing more than one fan, keep the fan blades and blade irons (if applicable) in sets, as they were shipped. Optional Accessories Consider using Hunter's optional accessories, including a wall-mounted or remote speed control. To install and use the accessories, follow the instructions included with each product. For ceilings higher than 8 feet, you can purchase Hunter extension downrods. All Hunter fans use sturdy 3/4" diameter pipe to assure stability and wobble-free performance For quiet and optimum performance of your Hunter fan, use only Hunter speed controls and accessories. How to Use This Manual: Be sure to read the entire manual before beginning installation and save any extra parts for future use. This manual will help you install, operate, and maintain your new fan. These instructions are designed to make installation and assembly as simple and efficient as possible. Each step has four components: 1. Each step is illustrated at the top of the page. The steps are numbered on the side of each illustration. 2. Text instructions beneath each illustration describe the procedure for each step. 3. On the right side of each image, you will find a life-sized illustration of necessary hardware. At the bottom of each illustration, there is a small image that depicts the tools needed for each step. Each image correlates to the following legend: Screwdriver, Phillips-head Screwdriver, Flat-head Drill with 3,5 mm bit or masonry bit (used only for concrete ceilings) Allen Wrench Wrench Hammer Tape Measure WARNING! • READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Use only Hunter replacement parts. • To reduce the risk of personal injury, attach the fan directly to the support structure of the building according to these instructions, and use only the hardware supplied. • To avoid possible electrical shock, before installing your 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. • 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. • 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 rotating fan blades. • To reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock, or motor damage, do not use a solid-state speed control with this fan. Use only Hunter speed controls. 2 42798-01 • 12/28/09 • Hunter Fan Company