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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 the installation
site where wiring is available, to avoid possible
electrical shock, disconnect power by turning
off the circuit breakers both to the outlet box
and to its associated wall switch location. If you
cannot lock the circuit breakers in the off posi-
tion, securely fasten a prominent warning de-
vice, such as a tag, to the service panel.
• All wiring must be in accordance with national
and local electrical codes. If you are unfamiliar
with wiring, you should use a qualified electri-
cian.
• Do not mount directly to an unsupported ceil-
ing 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"x4" lumber.
1. Secure a metallic outlet box 4" x 1-1/2" or 4"
x 1/2" deep to a 2" x 4" cross brace between
two ceiling joists as shown in Figure 3. The out-
let box must be recessed in the ceiling by 1/
16" minimum. Secure the outlet box to the
cross brace by drilling two (2) pilot holes no
larger than the minor diameter of the wood
screws (5/64") and use two #8 x 1-1/2" wood
screws 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 use in Step
3 sub-step 2.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE A LUBRICANT ON THE
SCREWS.
Figure 3
2" x 4" Wood Brace
Outlet Box
Ceiling
Joist
Ceiling
M4 Wood
Screw &
Washer (2)
Required
Bracket Screws
Figure 4
Hanger
Bracket
Rubber
Bushing
Bracket Screws
Hanger
Bracket
Rubber
Bushing
2. Drill two (2) 11/64" diameter holes through the
outermost holes in the box 2" deep into the
cross brace. These holes are for the bracket
screws.
3. Use the two (2) bracket screws to secure the
hanger bracket to the joist as shown in Figure 4.
Install the rubber bushing in the hanger bracket
before assembling the parts to the ceiling joist.
Do not use lubricant on the screw threads.
Installation in Concrete Ceilings
CAUTIONS: 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
Figure 5
Pitched Ceiling with
Vaulted Ceiling Mount Kit
Horizontal Beam
Mount
Figure 6
Installation on Pitched or Beam
Ceilings
Choose the specific figure below showing the
mounting appropriate to your ceiling. Use the
figure as a guide in conjunction with the basic
mounting instructions. For mounting on a pitched
ceiling, you should use a Hunter Vaulted Ceiling
Mounting Kit and hanger pipe, which are available
from your Hunter dealer.
