Hunter 51455 Matte Black 44 Inch Ceiling Fan Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
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51455 Matte Black 44 Inch Ceiling Fan
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51455 Matte Black 44 Inch Ceiling Fan

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Installation Manual
Model: 51455 Matte Black 51456 Matte Silver 51457 Matte Fresh White
Fan weight ±2 lbs: 18.3 lbs (8.3 kg)

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Congratulations on purchasing your new Hunter® ceiling fan!
The ceiling fan you purchased will provide comfort and performance in your home or office 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 qualified electrician. We also provide telephone support at 1.888.830.1326 or visit us at HunterFan.com.

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WARNING

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Warning
w.1 – To reduce the risk of fire, 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.
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 qualified 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: modifications 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.

Here are the tools you’ll need to complete your installation:
OPTIONAL
If mounting to a support structure, you will also need these tools.

Ladder

Screwdriver

Pliers
1

Wire Strippers

Drill

9/64″ Drill Bit

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Here is what comes in your box:

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.

Hunter Pro Tip:
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.

BAG
Washer
x2
For installing the hanger bracket and wiring the fan

x2
Wood Screw
Wire Nut
x4

Ceiling Bracket

Canopy Downrod

Canopy Screw

BAG

x2

For installing the canopy

x5
Blade Arm

x15
BAG Blade Washer

x15

BAG

Blade Screw

Blade x5
For installing the blades

x10
BAG Blade Arm Screw

BAG

Spare Parts

For your convenience, you may receive extra fasteners.

Pullchains and downrod

Motor

Upper Switch Housing

Light Kit Assembly

x6
BAG Light Kit Screw

Bulb
x2

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Glass

Note:
Fan style may vary.

For installing the light fixture 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.
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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 fit.

Check the room dimensions:

Check the outlet box:

30 inches
from blade tip to nearest wall or obstruction

7 feet
from bottom edge of blade to the floor

You must be able to secure the fan to building structure or fan-rated outlet box.

Standard Mounting
Support Structure

Checking the Ceiling Angle:
Angled Mounting

Support Structure

Ceiling Outlet Box (required)

If you have a flat ceiling:
Hang your fan by a standard downrod. Some fans come with a shorter downrod for a Low Profile installation.

If you have an angled or vaulted ceiling: 1. You will need a longer downrod. (sold separately at HunterFan.com) 2. If your ceiling angle is greater than 34°, you will also need an
Angled Mounting Kit. (Sold separately at HunterFan.com)

Angled Mounting

A little more information on Angled Mounting:
For optimum performance and appearance, a longer downrod should be used with your Hunter ceiling fan when installing on high or angled ceiling. If your ceiling is angled greater than 34° you will also need an Angled Mounting Kit. Longer downrods and the Angled Mounting Kit are sold separately at HunterFan.com.

Hunter Pro Tip:
Determining if you need an Angled Mounting Kit: Fold on the dotted line. Place against edge againts the wall. Slide towards the ceiling. If the guide touches the wall but not the ceiling, you need an angled mounting kit.

34°
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CEILING

WALL

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Installing the Ceiling Bracket

You have two options for installation. Pick which one works best for your location. Remove any existing bracket prior to installation. Only use the provided Hunter ceiling bracket that came in your fan’s box.
Do this first!

Hunter Pro Tip:
The machine screws are the ones that came with your outlet box.

OFF Turn Power

Option 1: Machine Screws
Use machine screws (provided with outlet box) and washers 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.
ANGLED MOUNTING TIP

Option 2:
Wood Screws
Use wood screws and washers (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.

For angled ceilings, point opening toward peak.

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.

Installing the Downrod

Follow below if you are using the downrod that came pre-assembled in your box. Need to install a longer or shorter downrod? Check out the guide at the end of this manual.

Hunter Pro Tip:
3

The ground wire attached to the

2

downrod is approximately 8 inches.

x2
Washer
BAG
x2
Wood Screw

STEP STEP
(not to scale) CUT
& STRIP
STEP

1
KEEP

!

Remove the pre-installed setscrew so that the downrod can be inserted.

Ceiling Bracket

Downrod

Hanging Fan

3/8″
8″
Tighten the setscrew with pliers. DO NOT HAND TIGHTEN.

Pass all wires to one side of horizontal bar in downrod assembly. Hand tighten the downrod (at least 45 full turns) until it stops. Trim the wires coming from the fan so that 8-inches remain coming from the top of the downrod.

Wiring

Canopy

Blades

WARNING

FAN FALL HAZARD To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
· ALWAYS tighten setscrew with pliers.
· DO NOT hand tighten setscrew.
· CHECK that the setscrew is tight using pliers each time you change fan direction.

Light

Glass/Bulbs

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Hanging the Fan

Slide canopy over do

wnrod and wires.

NOTICE
To prevent damage to fan, ALWAYS lift holding either the fan housing or the downrod.
Place the downrod ball into the slot in the ceiling bracket.

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Ceiling Bracket

Downrod

Hanging Fan

Wiring

Canopy

Blades

Light

Glass/Bulbs

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Wiring the Fan
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 qualified electrician.

You are going to need these: 4 Wire Nuts (these are in the bag)
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.

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 and the blue wires from the fan.

Grounded White
Blue
Black

WARNING
The ceiling fan must be grounded. If the ground wire for the installation site is not present, immediately STOP installation and consult a qualified electrician.

x4

BAG

Wire Nut

Green/Yellow St

Grounding

ripe

Green/Yellow Stripe

Connect the three grounding wires (green, green/yellow stripe, or bare copper) coming from the ceiling, downrod, and hanging bracket.

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 qualified electrician.

Hunter Pro Tip:
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.

Have dual switches?
Follow these steps:

Connect the white (grounded) wire from the ceiling to the white wire from the fan.

Grounded White

Ungrounded

Connect the black

Black

(ungrounded) wire from

the ceiling to the black

wire from the fan.

Connect the second ungrounded (light) wire from the ceiling to the blue wire from the fan.

Blue

Ungrounded (light)

Note:
Fan style may vary.

Ceiling Bracket

Downrod

Hanging Fan

Wiring

Green/Yellow St

Grounding

ripe

Green/Yellow Stripe

x4

BAG

Wire Nut

Connect the three grounding wires (green, green/yellow stripe, or bare copper) coming from the ceiling, downrod, and hanging bracket.

Canopy

Blades

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Light

Glass/Bulbs

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Installing the Canopy

Insert the two canopy screws found in the hardware bag.
BAG

x2
Canopy Screw

Fit the canopy in

place as shown.

Lift the canopy into place so that the screw holes are aligned.

Installing the Blades
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 a blade iron.
Repeat x5

x15

BAG

Blade Screw

Note:

Fan style may vary.

BAG

x15
Washer

Lightly attach the blade arms to the motor with screws found in the hardware bag, then securely tighten after both screws are attached.
Repeat x5

x10
BAG Blade Arm Screw

Ridge

IMPORTANT
NOTE: The blade arms should be mounted with the ridge facing downward. Installing it incorrectly could result in your fan not functioning.

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Ceiling Bracket

Downrod

Hanging Fan

Wiring

Canopy

Blades

Note:
Fan style may vary.

Light

Glass/Bulbs

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Assembling the LIght Kit

2 of 3
BAG Light Kit Screw

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.

Feed the wire plug through the center hole of the upper switch housing, then wrap keyhole slots around the screws and twist counterclockwise.

1 of 6
BAG Light Kit Screw

Connect 9-pin to the plug connector found in the switch housing area of the light kit assembly. Make sure to line up the colored markings on the connectors.

Insert the third screw, found in the hardware bag, into place and then
tighten all three screws.

2 of 6
BAG Light Kit Screw

1 of 6
BAG Light Kit Screw

Partially install two of the light kit screws found in the bag. It does not matter which two screw holes you choose. 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.
Note:
Fan style may vary.

Align the keyhole slots in the light kit housing with the two screws. Make sure all the wires from the fan and the light kit are snug inside the center of the light kit, not pinched in between the upper switch housing and the light kit or hanging out of the sides.

Turn the light kit counterclockwise until the light kit screws are firmly situated in the narrow end of the keyhole slots. Install the third screw and tighten all three screws securely.

Installing the Bulbs and Glass

WARNING
FAN FALL HAZARD Make sure all screws are tight to secure the light fixture.

Install the included bulbs into the sockets. When necessary, replace with bulbs of same wattage.

Ceiling Bracket

Downrod

Tab Notch

Lift the globe and align the notches in the globe with the tabs in the light kit.

Hanging Fan

Wiring

Turn Power
ON

Attach the globe by lifting and turning clockwise one third of a full turn of the glass until it stops.
NOTE: Check to ensure proper engagement.

Canopy

WARNING

GLASS FALL HAZARD
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, make sure that glass is properly secured.

Blades

Light

Glass/Bulbs

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Installing the Pull Chains

The fan pull chain controls the speed: from high to off.

Repeat x2

Remove and discard the plastic connectors from the ends of the short pull chain. Feed the pull chains from the fan switch and the light switch down through the holes in the upper switch housing as shown. Attach the pull chain pendants to the light and fan pull chains.

Reversing the Fan

The light pull chain controls the light fixture: on and off.
Note:
Fan style may vary.

Reverse Switch

Updraft (clockwise rotation) creates a more indirect airflow. Updraft airflow is great for moving warm air downward.
Downdraft (counterclockwise rotation) creates a direct breeze and maximum cooling effect.

Ceiling fans work in two directions: downdraft (counterclockwise rotation) and updraft (clockwise rotation). To change the direction of air flow, turn the fan off and let it come to a complete stop. The reversing switch is located inside the light fixture. It can only be accessed when the glass is removed. Slide the reversing switch to the opposite position. Restart the fan.

Note:
Fan style may vary.
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Troubleshooting

Fan Doesn’t Work
· Make sure power switch is on.
· 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.
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.

Hunter Pro Tip:
Cleaning the Fan Use soft brushes or cloths to prevent scratching. Cleaning products may damage the finishes.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

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, modifications 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. flood). 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 specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Downrod If you need a different downrod length follow these steps:

Follow steps 1-5 to remove standard downrod pipe

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2

3

4

5

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