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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HUNTER ORIGINAL® CEILING FANS

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Nothing happens; fan does not move.

Note: If blades will not turn by hand, contact your nearest service representative or dealer for assistance.

  1. Power turned off, fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped.
  2. Loose wire connections or wrong connections.
  3. Motor reversing switch not engaged.
  4. Pull chain switch not "on."
  5. No oil or low oil level.
  1. Turn power on, replace fuse, or reset breaker.
  2. Loosen canopy, check all connections according to STEP 5 - WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (turn power off before checking).
  3. Push switch firmly up or down.
  4. Pull switch chain.
  5. Check the oil level according to STEP - CARE AND MAINTENANCE (turn fan off before checking.)
Noisy operation.
  1. Blade brackets screwed loosely to motor.
  2. Blade screwed loosely to blade iron.
  3. Blade cracked.
  4. Canopy contacting ceiling.
  5. No oil or low oil level.
  1. Tighten screws until snug.
  2. Tighten screws until snug.
  3. Replace all blades.
  4. Lower canopy.
  5. Check the oil level according to STEP - CARE AND MAINTENANCE (turn fan off before checking.)
Excessive Wobbling
  1. Unbalanced blades.
  2. Inadequate blade clearance.
  3. Loose blades or blade irons.
  4. Fan not secure on hanger assembly.
  1. Rebalance. (See Step 7 sub-step 4.)
  2. Relocate Fan.
  3. Tighten all screws.
  4. Turn power off. Support fan very carefully. Loosen canopy and hang correctly.

If you have tried these troubleshooting solutions and still have trouble, call 901-248-2222 or visit our Web site at http://www.hunterfan.com. Hunter Fan Company 2500 Frisco Avenue Memphis, TN 38114 USA.