Installation Manual
©2021 Hunter Fan Co.
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PG4004 r052721
Model: 51431 Brushed Nickel
51432 Matte Black
51433 Fresh White
Fan weight ±2 lbs: 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)
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Ladder
9/64” Drill BitDrill
Screwdriver
Pliers
Wire Strippers
OPTIONAL
If mounting to a support structure, you will also need these tools.
Congratulations on purchasing your new Hunter
®
ceiling fan!
Here are the tools you’ll need to complete your installation:
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The ceiling fan you purchased will provide comfort and performance in your home or ofce for many years. This instruction manual contains
complete instructions for installing and operating your fan. We are proud of our work and appreciate the opportunity to supply you with the
best ceiling fan available anywhere in the world.
We are here to help!
This Instruction Manual is designed to make installation as simple as possible. While working through this Instruction Manual, keep
your smartphone or tablet nearby. We have added video links to help you through the more technical sections. If you are unfamiliar or
uncomfortable with wiring, contact a qualied electrician. We also provide telephone support at 1.888.830.1326 or visit us
at HunterFan.com.
WARNING
READ and SAVE These Instructions
Warning
w.1 - To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or personal injury, mount fan directly from building structure and/or an outlet box marked acceptable for fan support of 70 lbs (31.8 kg) and use the
mounting screws provided with the outlet box.
w.2 - To avoid possible electrical shock, before installing or servicing 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.
w.3 – To reduce the risk of electric shock, this fan must be installed with an isolating wall control/switch.
w.4 - To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not bend the blade brackets when installing the blade brackets, balancing the blades, or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects in between
rotating fan blades.
w.5 - Chemical burn hazard. Keep batteries away from children. This remote contains a lithium button cell battery. If a new or used lithium button/coin cell battery is swallowed or enters the body,
it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death in as little as 2 hours. Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using
the product, remove the batteries, and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
Dispose of cells properly and keep away from children. Even used cells may cause injury.
w.6 - Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.
Caution
c.1 - All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes ANSI/NFPA 70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a qualied electrician.
c.2 - Use only Hunter replacement parts.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: modications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This product conforms to UL Standard 507.
© 2021 Hunter Fan Company
7130 Goodlett Farms Pkwy, Suite 400
Memphis TN 38016
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Do not discard the hardware bags or mix parts from
different bags. Make note of the symbol printed on
each hardware bag. The symbols can be used to
identify the appropriate hardware for each step.
We recommend that you pull everything out of the box and lay it out. We have
grouped the drawn components below with the hardware you’ll need for those
parts. The screws below are drawn to scale to make it easier to identify what
piece of hardware is needed to install each component.
x4
x2
x2
x4
For installing the hanger bracket and wiring the fan
For installing the blades
For installing the housing
For installing the light kit
Motor
Motor Housing
Lower Housing
Upper Switch Housing
LED Assembly
LED Cap
Motor
Housing
Screw
Ceiling Bracket
Wood Screw
Wire Nut
Washer
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Hunter Pro Tip:
Find a part that is missing or damaged?
Don’t take it back to the store. Let us make it right. Visit us at HunterFan.com or call us at 1.888.830.1326.
Here is what comes in your box:
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Spare Parts
For your convenience,
you may receive extra fasteners.
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Fan style may vary.
Note:
Blade x3
x9 x9
Blade ScrewBlade Washer
BAG BAG
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x4
Lower
Housing
Screw
x2
Locking
Screw
Remote Components
Remote Control Remote Cradle
Light Kit Screw
x7
BAG
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Choosing the Right Installation Location
You probably bought this fan with a location in mind. Let’s check below to make sure it is a good t.
Check the room dimensions: Check the outlet box:
You must be able to
secure the fan to building
structure or fan-rated
outlet box.
30 inches
from blade tip to
nearest wall or
obstruction
7 feet
from bottom edge
of blade to the
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Installing the Ceiling Bracket
You have two options for installation. Pick which one works best for your location.
Use wood screws (included)
when securing to support
structure with approved
electrical outlet box. Drill 9/64”
pilot holes in support structure
to aid in securing ceiling bracket
with hardware found in the
hardware bag.
Use machine screws (pro-
vided with outlet box) when
securing to existing ceiling
fan-rated outlet box. Make
sure it is securely installed
and is acceptable for fan
support of 31.8 kg (70 lbs)
or less.
Option 2:
Wood Screws
Option 1:
Machine Screws
OFF
Turn Power
Do this rst!
The machine screws are the
ones that came with your
outlet box.
Hunter Pro Tip:
BAG
Wood Screw
Washer
WARNING
To avoid possible electrical shock, before
installing your fan, disconnect the power by
turning off the circuit breakers to the outlet
box associated with the wall switch location.
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Hanging the Fan
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While holding the wires out of the way, lift the
motor assembly and place the square hanger
into the opening in the ceiling bracket. Be sure
the ground wire attached to the hanger faces
out of the large opening in the ceiling bracket.
Once the motor is in the ceiling bracket,
use the two locking screws found in the
hardware bag to secure the motor
to the ceiling bracket.
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Locking
Screw
NOTICE
To prevent damage to fan,
ALWAYS lift holding either the
fan housing or the downrod.
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Have dual switches?
Follow these steps:
We know wiring is hard. Let’s make it easier.
Follow these steps to get your fan wired quickly and safely. Follow the route below that best matches your wall switch
setup. If you are unfamiliar with wiring or uncomfortable doing it yourself, please contact a quali ed electrician.
Have a single switch?
Follow these steps:
Hunter Pro Tip:
Here is how to connect the wires:
Push the bare metal ends of the wires together and slide a wire
nut over them. Then, twist the wire nut clockwise until tight.
Give it a gentle pull to make sure none of the wires are loose.
Wiring the Fan
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Connect the white
(grounded) wire from
the ceiling to the white
wire from the fan.
Connect the three
grounding wires (green,
green/yellow stripe, or
bare copper) coming from
the ceiling and hanging
bracket.
Connect the black wire
(ungrounded) from the
ceiling to the black
wire from the fan.
Cap the blue wire from
the fan. It will not be used
for single switch wiring.
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White
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Connect the white
(grounded) wire from
the ceiling to the white
wire from the fan.
Connect the
black wire
(ungrounded)
from the
ceiling to the
black wire
from the fan.
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Connect the second
ungrounded (light)
wire from the
ceiling to the blue
wire from the fan.
Ungrounded (light)
Connect the three
grounding wires (green,
green/yellow stripe, or
bare copper) coming from
the ceiling and hanging
bracket.
Wire Nut
x4
BAG
Wire Nut
WARNING
All wiring must be in accordance with
national and local electrical codes ANSI/NFPA
70. If you are unfamiliar with wiring or in
doubt, consult a quali ed electrician.
WARNING
The ceiling fan must be grounded. If the
ground wire for the installation site is not
present, immediately STOP installation and
consult a quali ed electrician.
Have extra wiring?
Turn the wires upward and push them carefully back
through the hanger bracket into the outlet box. Spread
the wires apart, with the grounded wires on one side of
the outlet box and the ungrounded wires on the other
side of the outlet box. Make sure that the wires are still
attached to the wire nuts.
Hunter Pro Tip:
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Fan style may vary.
Note:
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Fan style may vary.
Note:
Partially install two of the canopy screws into
screw holes on opposite corners of the ceiling
plate as shown. Choose the two screw holes that
are aligned with the hanging slots in the fan body.
2 of 4
Canopy Screw
Installing the Motor Housing
2 of 4
Canopy Screw
Install the remaining two
canopy screws by holding the
fan body cover to the ceiling
mounting plate. Tighten all
four screws securely.
Align the hanging slots on both
sides of the fan body with the two
partially installed canopy screws.
Slide the two slots on both sides of
the fan body between the head of
the screws and rotate the fan body
counter clockwise so the screws
hold the fan body rmly in place.
WARNING
FAN FALL HAZARD
Make sure to secure the canopy.
There are four holes on the motor. Lift the lower housing and
align the grommet holes in the lower housing with the holes
of the motor. It does not matter which hole you choose. Install
the lower housing screws found in the hardware bag to
secure the lower housing to the fan.
Installing the Lower Housing
x4
Lower
Housing
Screw
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Installing the Blades
Repeat x3
Put the blade washers found in the
hardware
bag onto the blade screws found in the
hardware bag. Then install the blade screws to
secure each blade to the fan.
Fan style may vary.
Note:
IMPORTANT
NOTE: Follow the instructions on the blade. Installing it
incorrectly could result in your fan not functioning.
x9
BAG
Blade Screw
x9
BAG
Blade Washer
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Installing the Glass
Lift the globe and align the
notches in the globe with
the tabs in the light kit.
NOTE: Check to ensure
proper engagement.
Attach the globe by lifting and
turning clockwise one third of a
full turn of the glass until it stops.
Notch
Tab
WARNING
GLASS FALL HAZARD
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, make
sure that glass is properly secured.
Assembling the Light Kit
Align the keyhole slots in the top of the light kit
assembly with the partially installed assembly
screws. Rotate the keyhole slots around the
screws and twist counterclockwise. Tighten all
three screws securely.
Partially install two light kit
assembly screws, found in the
hardware bag, halfway into
the motor housing as shown.
It does not matter which two
screw holes you choose.
WARNING
FAN FALL HAZARD
Make sure all screws are tight to secure
the light xture.
2 of 7
Light Kit Screw
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1 of 7
Light Kit Screw
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2 of 7
Light Kit Screw
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2 of 7
Light Kit Screw
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Raise the LED assembly to the trim ring. Align the
screw holes in the LED assembly with the screw
holes in the trim ring. Screw two light kit assembly
screws, found in the hardware bag, through the
LED assembly and into the trim ring.
Connect the single-pin connectors from
the LED assembly to the connectors
from the fan. Connect the white wires
together. Connect the blue and black
wires together. Tuck the excess wiring
above the LED assembly or feed back
into the lower switch housing.
Raise cap to the LED assembly. Align the
notches on the sides of the cap with the screw
holes in the LED assembly. Install the two LED
assembly screws which can be found in the
hardware bag.
ON
Turn Power
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Installing the Remote Control Cradle
Option 1: Using Adhesive Strip
Option 2: Using Screws
You have two options for installing the remote cradle.
Choose which path works best for you.
Remove the cradle from
the cradle bracket.
Slide the cradle onto
the mounted bracket.
If you are installing into drywall, drill two
9/64 width holes using the cradle bracket
as a guide. Gently hammer the included
drywall anchors into the pre-drilled holes.
Choose your cradle
installation location.
Separate the lining
from the back of the
adhesive strip on
the cradle bracket.
Press the cradle
bracket against the
wall and hold rmly
for 30 seconds.
Preparing the Remote
Phillips
Head
Screw
Battery
Door
The remote control is
already paired for use. For
your convenience, a remote
function card is packed in
with your remote.
NOTICE
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of
battery most suitable for the intended use.
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the
device prior to battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with
regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment which is not to
be used for an extended period of time.
• Remove used batteries promptly.
ON
Turn Power
To close the battery
compartment, secure
the battery door to the
transmitter assembly with
the small Phillips head screw.
Replace with a CR2032
battery when necessary. The
battery should be installed
with the positive (+) side up.
Fan On/Off+ Quick Press
Light Dimming+ Long Press
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Light On/Off+ Quick Press
Long Press
Long Press
Fan Updraft
Fan Downdraft
Raise Fan
Speed
Lower Fan
Speed
+ Quick Press
+ Quick Press
Key Press Function
Dimming Mode
On/Off
Long Press
Enable Beep
Disable Beep
+
+
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Long Press
Long Press
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Troubleshooting
Fan Doesn’t Work
• Make sure power switch is on.
• Pull the pull chain to make sure it is on.
• Push the motor reversing switch rmly left or right to
ensure that it is engaged.
• Check the circuit breaker to ensure the power is
turned on.
• Make sure the blades spin freely.
• Turn off power from the circuit breaker, then loosen
the canopy and check all the connections according
to the wiring diagram.
• Check the plug connection in the switch housing.
Excessive Wobbling
• Make sure the blades are properly installed on the
blade iron posts.
• Turn the power off, support the fan carefully, and
check that the hanger ball is properly seated.
• Use the provided balancing kit and instructions to
balance the fan.
Noisy Operation
• Make sure the blades are properly installed.
• Check to see if any of the blades are cracked. If so,
replace all of the blades.
Cleaning the Fan
Use soft brushes or cloths to prevent scratching.
Cleaning products may damage the nishes.
Hunter Pro Tip:
Hunter Fan Company grants this limited warranty to the original purchaser of this Hunter
ceiling fan. This document can be found at www.HunterFan.com.
Thank you for choosing Hunter!
How Can Warranty Service Be Obtained?
Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service. The original
purchaser must present a sales receipt or other document that establishes proof of
purchase. Hunter, at its sole discretion, may accept a gift receipt. To obtain service,
contact Hunter Fan Company online or by phone.
www.HunterFan.com/Support/Contact-Us/
1-888-830-1326
Please do not ship your fan or any fan parts to Hunter. Delivery will be refused.
What Does This Warranty Cover?
Motor — Limited Lifetime Warranty
If any part of your ceiling fan motor fails during your ownership of the fan due to a
defect in material or workmanship, as determined solely by Hunter, Hunter will provide
you with a replacement fan free of charge.* The foregoing limited warranty applies only
to the motor itself and does not apply to electronic controls – such as remote control
transmitters, remote control receivers, or capacitors – used in conjunction with the
motor. Such electronic control items are included in the one-year limited warranty below.
Other — One-Year Limited Warranty
Except as otherwise indicated throughout this warranty, if any part of your Hunter ceiling
fan fails at any time within one year of the date of purchase due to a defect in material
or workmanship, as determined solely by Hunter, Hunter will provide a replacement part
free of charge.*
Light Kits — Warranty May Vary
Light kits are included in the one-year limited warranty. However, you may qualify for
additional warranty coverage if your fan includes one of the following:
• LED Light Kits — Three-Year Limited Warranty
If your LED light kit module (not including glass components) or LED bulb
fails at any time within three years of the date of purchase due to a defect
in material or workmanship, as determined solely by Hunter, Hunter will
provide a replacement part free of charge.*
* If no replacement product/part can be provided for your fan, we will provide a comparable or
superior replacement product/part at the sole discretion of Hunter.
What Does This Warranty NOT Cover?
Labor Excluded. This warranty does not cover any costs or fees associated with the labor
(including electrician’s fees) required to install, remove, or replace a fan or any fan parts.
There is no warranty for light bulbs (except where otherwise noted); remote control
batteries; fans purchased or installed outside the United States; fans owned by
someone other than the original purchaser; fans for which proof of purchase has not
been established; fans purchased from an unauthorized dealer; ordinary wear and tear;
minor cosmetic blemishes; refurbished fans; and fans that are damaged due to any
of the following: improper installation, misuse, abuse, improper care, failure to follow
Hunter instructions, accidental damage caused by the fan owner or related parties,
modications to the fan, improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair,
improper voltage supply or power surge, use of improper parts or accessories, failure to
provide maintenance to the fan, or acts of God (e.g. ood).
ORIGINAL PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR A CLAIM OF ANY KIND
WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN.
HUNTER FAN COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES, DUE TO PRODUCT FAILURE, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF
WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE. Some States do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF
COVERAGE OF THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. Some States
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you.
How Does State Law Affect Warranty Coverage?
This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
