Hunter 90646 Tripod Fan Owner’s Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Hunter
Table of Contents
90646 Tripod Fan
Product Information: Tripod Fan
The Tripod Fan is an electric fan manufactured by Hunter. It comes with an all-metal construction and an attractive design that can enhance any decor. The fan has three speeds to adjust your comfort level, and it is intended for household use only.
Safety and Warnings
To reduce the risk of electric shock and personal injury, it is important
to read and save these instructions. When using electrical appliances, basic
precautions should always be taken:
- Improper installation may result in the risk of electric shock or personal injury.
- To prevent the risk of electric shock, DO NOT use the unit near windows. Rain and moisture may create an electrical hazard.
- The power plug must be removed from the power socket when not in use, before cleaning, servicing, maintenance and before moving to another location.
- DO NOT put the fan in a damp place or where humidity is high, such as a bathroom.
- The fan should be placed on a stable surface to avoid falling.
- Use the fan only for intended use, as described in this instruction manual.
- To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT immerse any part of the unit in water or spray with liquids.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
- NEVER insert pencils or any other objects through the grill when the fan is running.
- DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
- To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. NEVER yank on cord.
- ALWAYS use on a dry surface.
- DO NOT operate the fan in the presence of explosive.
- DO NOT place the fan or any parts near an open cooking or any other heating appliances.
- This appliance has a grounded three-prong plug and is suitable for grounded receptacle use only. An adapter can be purchased separately for connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs to two-slot receptacles. The adapter must be properly grounded. DO NOT attempt to defeat the purpose of this safely feature.
Grounding
The Tripod Fan has a grounding-type plug that has a third (grounding) pin.
This is a safety feature that reduces the risk of electric shock. The fan must
be plugged into a grounded receptacle to operate safely. If you are not sure
if your receptacle is properly grounded, consult a qualified electrician.
Fused Plug
The Tripod Fan comes with a fused plug that has a replaceable fuse. The
fuse is designed to protect the fan from electrical overload. If the fuse
blows, replace it with a fuse of the same rating (see specifications in the
instruction manual). If the fuse blows repeatedly, contact Hunter Technical
Support.
Unpacking
When unpacking your Tripod Fan, make sure that all parts are included and
in good condition. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact Hunter
Technical Support.
Fan Assembly
Assembling the Tripod Fan is easy and requires no tools. Follow the
instructions in the manual carefully to ensure proper assembly. If you have
any questions or concerns, contact Hunter Technical Support.
Operation
To operate the Tripod Fan, plug it into a grounded receptacle. Use the
Off/Speed Selection button to turn the fan on and off and to select the
desired speed. Use the Fan Tilt Adjustment to adjust the direction of the
airflow.
Maintenance
To keep your Tripod Fan in good condition, clean it regularly with a soft,
damp cloth. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or solvents, as they may damage the
finish. Make sure that the fan is unplugged before cleaning. If you have any
questions or concerns about maintenance, contact Hunter Technical Support.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any problems with your Tripod Fan, consult the
Troubleshooting section of the instruction manual. If you are unable to
resolve the problem, contact Hunter Technical Support.
Technical Support
If you have any questions or concerns about your Tripod Fan, contact Hunter
Technical Support.
Warranty
The Tripod Fan comes with a limited warranty. For details, see the warranty
section in the instruction manual.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Hunter Tripod Fan. This manual gives you complete instructions for assembling and using your fan. Here are some of the features you will enjoy with your fan:
- An attractive design that enhances any decor
- Three speeds to adjust your comfort level All metal construction
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
To reduce with any solid-state speed control device.
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be taken to
reduce the risk electric shock and personal injury:
Read all instructions before using this fan.
- Improper installation may result in the risk of electric shock or personal injury.
- To prevent the risk of and electric shock, DO NOT use the unit near windows. Rain and moisture may create an electrical hazard.
- The power plug must be removed from the power socket when not in use, before cleaning, servicing, maintenance and before moving to another location.
- DO NOT put fan in a damp place or where humidity is high, such as a bathroom.
- The fan should be placed on a flat stable surface to avoid falling.
- Use fan only for intended use, as described in this instruction manual.
- To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT immerse any part of the unit in water or spray with liquids.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
- NEVER insert fingers, pencils or any other objects through the grill when the fan is running.
- DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
- To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. NEVER yank on cord.
- ALWAYS use on a dry surface.
- This product is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
- DO NOT operate fan in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
- DO NOT place fan or any parts near an open flame, cooking or any other heating appliances.
- DO NOT use near curtains, plants, window treatments, etc.
- This appliance has a grounded three-prong plug ant is suitable for grounded receptacle use only. An adapter can be purchased separately for connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs to two-slot receptacles. The adapter must be properly grounded DO NOT attempt to defeat the purpose of this safely feature.
- Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
WARNING
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities, and persons with lack of experience, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
GROUNDING
This appliance is for household use only and may be plugged into any 120-volt
AC electrical outlet (ordinary household current). DO NOT use any other type
of outlet.
WARNING
This unit is suitable for grounded receptacle use only.
The power cord has a grounded plug as shown in Figure 1, and must be used with an electrical outlet that can accommodate the grounding pin. If your electrical outlet cannot accommodate the grounding pin, then you must purchase an adapter as shown in Figure 2.
NOTE: The adapters ARE NOT supplied with this fan. Read, follow, and save
the instructions that are included with the adapter you choose. The green
grounding lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a property grounded outlet box. Do not use an adapter if your
electrical outlet can accommodate the grounding pin.
LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS
- NEVER pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.
- To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into the outlet.
- To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.
- Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/ or abrasion marks. If any are found, the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced. Please return it to our Service Department or to an authorized service representative.
- NEVER wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and could cause it to fray and break.
- DO NOT operate this appliance if the line cord shows any damage, if the appliance works intermittently or stops working entirely
FUSED PLUG
This product employs overload protection (fuse). A blowr fuse indicates an
overload or short-circuit situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product
from the outlet. Discard product if the attachment plug is damaged. To reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, DO NOT remove, replace,
repair or tamper with the originally supplied plug. If the fan does not
function properly, it may be due to the safety device incorporated in this
plug. If the fuse fails, it is generally due to a short circuit or circuit
overload. Replace the fuse as per the instructions below (follow product
marking for proper fuse rating) and check the product. If the replacement fuse
fails, a short-circuit may be present and immediately unplug the unit and
contact our technical support department for assistance.
Fuse Replacement:
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Grasp plug and remove from the receptacle or other outlet device. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Locate the door on top of the plug. Figure 3.
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Slide the door on top of the plug towards the blades. Figure 4.
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Carefully remove the fuse from the clips holding it on the top and bottom.
RISK OF FIRE. Replace fuse only with 5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse. Figure
Warning! Electrical Hazard! Only replace with a fuse type and rating matching what was removed from the product. If the product fails a second time, immediately unplug it and contact our technical support at 1-888-880-3267. -
Gently push the fuse back into the pins that will hold it in place.
Note: If the fuse is not seated properly, the unit will not function. -
Slide the door back over the fuse box in the plug.
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Plug the fan back in and resume use. RISK OF FIRE. Do not replace attachment plug. Contains a safety device (fuse) that should not be removed. Discard product if the attachment plug is damaged.
UNPACKING
As you unpack the fan, save the carton and packing materials in case you want
to move or ship the unit in the future. Carefully remove all items from the
box.
NOTE: It is best to have someone hold the box while you lift the fan and
the protective packaging out of the carton. Make sure all shipping materials
are removed from fan before operating.
FAN ASSEMBLY
Follow the steps below to attach the fan head to the tripod.
- Fully extend the pre-install tripod legs, align the holes of the tripod bracket and the legs, install with three screws from the hardware bag to fix the legs in position. (Figure 6)
- Press the clip buttons in completely while sliding the pole from the bottom pole assembly into the pre-install tripod poles until the clip buttons appear through the hole in the pre-install tripod poles. Place the tripod legs on a firm, level surface. (Figure 7)
- Turn the fan head perpendicular to the fan head bracket. Carefully fit the fan head bracket into the slot of the tripod adapter, making sure the hole on the fan head bracket align with the hole on the tripod adapter. Take the bolt and nut from the hardware bag, insert the bolt through the aligned holes and tighten with the nut to secure the fan head in position from the bottom of the tripod. (Figure 8)
- Place the bolt cover from hardware bag onto the top of the tripod bracket. (Figure 9)
OPERATION
Off / Speed Selection
Turn the fan “ON” or “OFF” by rotating the power/speed knob at the back of
the fan head. The power should always be OFF before unplugging the fan. To
select the speed, turn speed control from OFF to the desired speed setting: 0
(off), 1 (low), 2 (medium), 3 (high). (Figure 10)
Fan Tilt Adjustment 
MAINTENANCE
This fan is permanently lubricated and will not require additional lubrication
(oil) for the life of the fan.
This fan requires little maintenance and contains no user serviceable parts.
DO NOT try to fix it yourself. Contact qualified service personnel if
servicing is needed.
Before cleaning, turn the fan off and unplug from electrical outlet. Wipe off
excess dust with a lint-free cloth. To ensure adequate air circulation to the
motor, keep vents located at the rear of the motor free from dust
accumulation. A vacuum cleaner hose can be used to clean these vents.
DO NOT immerse the fan in water or any other liquid.
CLEANING THE FAN:
- Turn the fan off and unplug from the electrical outlet.
- Use a dry or slightly damp lint-free cloth to clean the fan.
Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to wipe the remaining fan parts.
DO NOT allow water or any other liquid to get into the motor housing or base.
DO NOT plug the fan into an electrical outlet until it has been fully reassembled.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Problem
Cannot adjust the angle of the fan.
Solution
Loosen the screws on the side of the fan head bracket. Adjust to the desired angle and tighten the screws.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you need any assistance with setup, operation, or parts for your new Hunter
Portable Fan, please call us. Our technical support staff is ready to help! We
are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
USA: 1-888-880-3267 (FANS) [email protected]
You may also reach us online at
www.HunterHomeComfort.com. An electronic
copy of this user manual can also be obtained online at
www.HunterHomeComfort.com. 
WARRANTY
Hunter Home Comfort makes the following limited warranty to the user or consumer purchaser of this Hunter Portable Fan:
If your Hunter Portable Fan motor fails at any time within one year after the date of sale due to a defect in material or workmanship, labor to repair the defect will be provided free of charge at our Service Department in Kennesaw, Georgia. You will be responsible for labor costs after this one-year period. The foregoing limited warranty applies only to the motor itself, and does not apply to electronic controls such as remote controls, remote control receivers or transmitters used in conjunction with the motor. These electronic control items are included in the one year limited warranty below.
If any part of your Hunter Portable Fan other than the motor fails at any time
within one year after the date of sale due to a defect in material or
workmanship, we will repair or, at our option, replace the defective part free
of charge for parts and labor performed at our Service Department in Kennesaw,
Georgia.
IF THE USER OR CONSUMER PURCHASER CEASES TO OWN THE FAN, THIS WARRANTY AND ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY WHICH THEN REMAINS IN EFFECT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE VOIDED. NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS MADE IN RESPECT TO THE
GLASS GLOBES OR LIGHT BULBS OR THE FINISH ON ANY METAL PORTION OF THE FAN.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. THE DURATION OF ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IN RESPECT TO ANY HUNTER
FAN MOTOR OR OTHER FAN PART, IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE FOR SUCH MOTORS AND OTHER PARTS.
This warranty is voided if your Hunter Fan is not purchased and used in the
contiguous United States. This warranty excludes and does not cover defects,
malfunctions or failures of any Hunter Portable fan which were caused by
repairs by persons not authorized by us, use of parts or accessories not
authorized by us, mishandling, improper installation, or damage to the Hunter
Portable fan while in your possession, or unreasonable use, including failure
to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.
To obtain servicing, contact our Hunter Home Comfort Service Department, 980
Cobb Place Boulevard NW, Suite 100, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Please contact us
before shipping your fan to us. If we authorize you to ship it to us, you will
be responsible for all insurance and freight or other transportation charges
to our factory service center. We will return your Hunter Fan freight prepaid.
Your portable fan should be properly packed to avoid damage in transit since
we will not be responsible for any such damage. Proof of purchase is required
when requesting warranty service. The purchaser must present sales receipt or
other document that establishes proof of purchase.
IN NO EVENT SHALL HUNT ER HOME COMFORT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THE WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
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