Hunter 20801 Owner's Manual - Page 3

1 • Getting Ready 4 Installing Multiple Fans? If you are installing more than one fan, keep the fan blades and blade irons (if applicable) 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 (magnetic tip recommended) • Phillips-head screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended) • Wrench or pliers • Ladder (height dependent upon installation site) 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. 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. Hunter Fan Company 42819-01 • 11/14/06 2 • Installing the Hanger Bracket CAUTION: 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. 2-1. Drill two pilot holes into the wood support structure through the outermost holes in the outlet box. The pilot holes should be 9/64" in diameter. Hanger Bracket Canopy Screw 2-2. Partially install one canopy screw in the hole on each end of the hanger bracket, as shown in the figure to the right. 2-3. Your fan comes with four mounting isolators. Position the isolators between the hanger bracket and ceiling by inserting the raised areas on each isolator into the holes in the hanger bracket. 2-4. Thread the lead wires from the outlet box down through the hole in the middle of the hanger bracket. Isolator 2-5. Align the slotted holes in the hanger bracket with the pilot holes you drilled in the wood support structure. Note: The isolators should be flush against the ceiling. 2-6. Place a flat washer on each of the two 3" wood screws and pass the screws through the slotted holes in the hanger bracket into the pilot holes you drilled. Tighten the screws into the 9/64" pilot holes; do not use lubricants on the screws. Do not over tighten. Step 2-2 Canopy Screw Step 2-3 5 Flat Washer 3" Wood Screw 42819-01 • 11/14/06 Steps 2-4 - 2-6 Hunter Fan Company