Hunter 23855 52 Classic Original - Manual (Page 2)

The installation of your Hunter Ceiling Fan
NOTE TO INSTALLERS: Please leave this manual with the
owner.
Tools needed:
• Pliers
• 11 / 64 " bit
• Flat blade screwdriver • 3 wire connectors
• Phillips screwdriver • 4" x 1 1 / 2 " standard octagon
• Electric drill electrical outlet box
• 3/8" Socket wrench
Step 1: Pre-installation
Select installation site: Normally this is near the center of
the room, often replacing a light fixture. Make certain that
ample clearance is left for the rotating fan blades. For maxi-
mum efficiency, no obstruction (walls, posts, etc.) should be
within 24" of the tips of the blades (see Fig. 1). Mounting
site should also meet the precautions listed in Step 3.
Fan mounting height: Your Hunter fan comes with the proper
hardware to hang the fan from a standard 8 foot ceiling so
the fan blades will be 12" from the ceiling and approximately
7 feet from the floor (see Fig. 1).
NOTE: On vaulted ceilings, up to 45° pitch, you may want to
use the Hunter Vaulted Ceiling Mounting Kit.
Step 2: Inspect fan
Unpack the fan carefully to avoid any damage to com-
ponents.
CAUTION: NEVER LIFT THE MOTOR BY THE WIRES.
L E T M O T O R R E S T I N T H E C A R T O N L I N E R F O R
PROTECTION.
Check the sack parts.
Step 3: Installation of ceiling mounting hardware
CAUTION: YOUR HUNTER CEILING FAN WEIGHS UP TO 50
LBS. THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN FOR
SAFETY AND TO ENSURE THAT YOUR FAN IS SECURELY
MOUNTED TO THE CEILING.
• When inspecting or preparing installation site where wiring
is available, make sure electricity is “off” at fuse box or
circuit breaker panel.
• All wiring must meet local and national codes.
• Do not mount directly to an unsupported ceiling or to an
electrical outlet box.
• The wood joist chosen for mounting the fan must be
sound and of sufficient size. In no case, should it be
smaller than standard 2" x 4" lumber.
Secure a metallic outlet box 4" x 1 1 / 2 " or 4" x 1 / 2 " deep to
2 x 4 cross brace between two ceiling joists as shown in
Figure 3. The outlet box must be recessed in the ceiling by
1 / 16 " minimum. Secure the outlet box to the cross brace by
drilling (2) pilot holes no larger than the minor diameter of
the woodscrews (
5 / 64 ") and use two #8 x 1 1 / 2 " woodscrews
and washers. Use the innermost holes for securing the box.
Orient the box so the outermost holes are aligned with the
2 x 4 brace. The outermost holes will be used in Step 3B.
CAUTION: Do not use a lubricant on screws.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
HUNTER ORIGINAL CEILING FANS
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41121-01 9/95 ©1993 HUNTER FAN CO.™
CAUTION:
Read this entire instruction manual thoroughly before
beginning installation and SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
To avoid possible shock, BE CERTAIN ELECTRICITY IS
SHUT OFF AT MAIN PANEL BEFORE WIRING. Always
turn power off at main panel before servicing your fan or
installing accessories.
All wiring must be in accordance with national and local
electrical codes. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, you
should use a qualified electrician.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, install the fan only
to the building structure according to these instructions,
and use only the hardware supplied.
NEVER REST THE FAN ON THE SWITCH HOUSING. As
you prepare the fan for installation, let the motor rest in
the liner in which it was packed.
Be sure to put full contents of oil tube in fan according to
instructions.
If this fan is used as a replacement for an Original Old-
Tyme non-reversible fan, it must be installed per
instructions included with this fan. DO NOT HANG ON
SINGLE “J” HOOK. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in fan falling.
To reduce the risk of noise do not use a solid-state
speed control with this fan. Use Hunter controls only.
Do not use an abrasive cleaner on the fan. A mild
detergent will clean and restore most units to their
original beauty.
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84" min. to floor
24" clearance
Fig. 1
Oil
Rubber Bushing
with Pin Canopy Screws
Blade Screws
Blade Assembly Screws
Bracket Screws
Hanger Bracket Assembly
Pipe Nipple
in Motor Carton
Bracket
Fig. 2
12" minimum