Hunter 21117 Owner's Manual - Page 2
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2 ® Your new Hunter® ceiling fan is an addition to your home or office that will provide comfort and performance for many years. This installation and operation manual gives you complete instructions for installing and operating your fan. We are proud of our work. We appreciate the opportunity to supply you with the best ceiling fan available anywhere in the world. Before installing your fan, record the following information for your records and warranty assistance. Please refer to the carton and the Hunter nameplate label (located on the top of the fan motor housing) for the proper information. Model Name Catalog/Model No Serial No Date Purchased Where Purchased Please also attach your receipt or a copy of your receipt for reference. cautions and warnings • Read entire booklet carefully before beginning installation. 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, you should 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 fire, electrical shock, or motor damage, do not use a solid-state speed control with this fan. Use only Hunter speed controls. • Ceiling height must be a minimum of 9 feet for standard mounting. getting ready 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. 41847-01 04/21/2003 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 considering optional accessories Consider using Hunter's optional accessories, including a wallmounted or remote speed control. To install and use the accessories, follow the instructions included with each product. For quiet and optimum performance of your Hunter fan, use only Hunter speed controls. 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. 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 Hunter dealer or call Hunter Parts Department at 888-830-1326. ® understanding Installer's Choice This patented 3-position mounting system provides you maximum installation flexibility and ease. You can install your Hunter fan in one of three ways. The steps in this manual include specific instructions for the fan mounting method of your choice. For a ceiling 8 feet or higher, standard mounting is recommended. Flush Mounting (Figure 1) fits close to the ceiling, for low ceilings less than 8 feet high. 10" Figure 1 - Flush mounting Standard Mounting (Figure 2) hangs from the ceiling by a downrod (included), for ceilings 8 feet or higher. 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 wobblefree performance. 12" Figure 2 - Standard mounting © 2003 Hunter Fan Company