Louden Low Profile - Fan HUNTER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Ceiling Fan
Model	Louden Low Profile
Brand	Hunter
Finish Color	White
Blade Span	44 inches
Number of Blades	5
Motor Type	Reversible, 3-speed
Control Type	Pull chain (compatible with optional remote)
Light Kit	Compatible (sold separately)
Mounting Type	Low profile/close-to-ceiling
Power Supply	120V AC, 60Hz
Motor Speed Options	Low, Medium, High
Reversible Airflow	Yes
Weight	16.5 lbs
Installation	Standard ceiling mount, hardware included
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with a damp cloth; do not use abrasive cleaners
Safety Certification	UL listed
Included Accessories	Mounting bracket, blade set, pull chains, safety cable
Warranty	Limited lifetime motor warranty
Room Size Recommendation	Up to 400 sq. ft.

Frequently Asked Questions - Louden Low Profile HUNTER

How do I reverse the fan direction?

Locate the reverse switch on the motor housing. Flip it to change airflow direction from cooling (summer) to circulating warm air (winter).

Can I install a light kit on this fan?

Yes, the Louden Low Profile is compatible with most Hunter light kits. Ensure the kit is rated for low profile fans and follow the installation instructions.

What is the maximum room size for this fan?

This fan is recommended for rooms up to 400 square feet with a standard 8-foot ceiling.

How do I clean the fan blades?

Use a soft, damp cloth to gently wipe the blades. Avoid using water directly on the motor or electrical parts. Dust regularly to maintain efficiency.

Does the fan come with a remote control?

No, the standard model uses pull chain controls. A universal remote kit can be purchased separately for convenient operation.

Why is my fan wobbling?

Check that all blades are tightened and balanced. Use the included balancing kit (if provided) or ensure the mounting bracket is secure. Uneven blades can cause wobble.

What is the warranty on this fan?

Hunter offers a limited lifetime warranty on the motor and a one-year warranty on other parts. Register your product online for full coverage.

Can I install this fan on a sloped ceiling?

Yes, but you may need a sloped ceiling adapter (sold separately). The maximum angle is typically 15 degrees without modification.

How do I replace the pull chain?

Turn off the fan and power. Remove the chain cap, slide out the old chain, and insert a new one. Thread it through the switch and reattach the cap.

What size blades does this fan use?

The fan uses 44-inch blades (5 blades total). Replacement blades are specific to the Louden Low Profile model; order directly from Hunter.

USER MANUAL Louden Low Profile HUNTER

Congratulations on purchasing your new Hunter® ceiling fan! It will provide comfort and performance in your home or office for many years. This installation and operation 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.

To register your fan, please visit: www.HunterFan.com/register

Save your receipt for proof of purchase.

What to Expect with Your Installation

Tools Needed

Ceiling Bracket

Preparation

Hanging the Fan

Wiring

Motor Housing

Blades

Switch Housing

Maintenance,
Operation & Cleaning

TroubleshootingLight Kit

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What to Expect with Your Installation

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Must be able to

secure the fan to

building structure or

Tan-rated outlet box

If you are unfamiliar with wiring, use a qualified electrician.

Know your wiring

30 inches from blade tip to nearest wall or obstruction 7 feet from bottom edge of blade to the floor

Assess location

Read and Save These Instructions

This product conforms to UL Standard 507.

WARNINGS

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 fire, electrical shock, or motor damage, use only Hunter Solid State Speed Controls.

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.

CAUTIONS

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.

You may need a friend to help you.

Check box to see

fan weight

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Tools Needed

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Screwdrivers

Power Drill (optional)

9/64" Drill Bit (optional)

If mounting to a support structure, you will also need these tools.

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Ceiling Bracket

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Turn Power OFF

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Bumper

Make sure all four bumpers are still attached.

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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

(provided 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.

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.

Refer to warning w.1 on pg. 2

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Ceiling Bracket (continued)

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Preparation

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Time Saver Tip: Get a helper to insert grommets, found in the ■ hardware bag, into the blades while you're doing the next couple of steps.

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Hanging the Fan

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Ground Wire

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.

Screw Hole Locking Screw

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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Note: Fan style may vary.

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Wiring

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Using an orange wire connector from

the ★ hardware bag, connect the 3 grounding wires (green, green/yellow stripe, or bare copper) coming from the ceiling, fan, and hanging bracket.

graph TD
    A["FROM CEILING"] --> B["(Grounding)"]
    B --> C["Green/Yellow Stripe"]
    C --> D["Green/Yellow Stripe"]
    D --> E["FROM CEILING BRACKET"]

Note: To connect the wires, hold the bare metal leads together and place a wire connector over them, then twist clockwise until tight.

For a Single Switch

Using the orange wire connectors from the ★hardware bag, connect the black wire (ungrounded) from the ceiling to the black and the blue wires from the fan. Connect the white wire (grounded) from the ceiling to the white wire from the fan.

FROM CEILING (Grounded) (Ungrounded) White Blue Black FROM FAN

For Dual Switches

Using orange wire connectors from the ★ hardware bag, connect the white wire (grounded) 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. Connect the second (ungrounded) wire from the ceiling to the blue wire from the fan.

graph TD
    A["FROM FAN"] --> B["Black"]
    B --> C["White"]
    C --> D["Ungrounded"]
    D --> E["From CEILING"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

Refer to CAUTION c.1 on pg. 2

Turn the splices 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.

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Motor Housing

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Notch Indentation Screw Holes

Raise the motor housing up over the motor and ceiling bracket. Turn the motor housing so the screw holes align and the indentation in the housing locks into place with the notch in the ceiling bracket. The motor housing is not secured until the next step is complete. Do not leave unattended.

Motor Housing Screw

With a Phillips head screwdriver, install the four motor housing screws found in the ● hardware bag. Tighten all four screws securely.

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Blades

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Insert grommets found in the ▲ hardware bag ▲ Hardware bag into the holes in the blades, then secure each blade to a blade iron with screws found in the ▲ hardware bag.

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

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Switch Housing

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Screw two housing assembly screws from the ≡ hardware bag halfway into the motor housing. 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.

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

Make sure the upper switch housing is securely attached to the mounting plate. Failure to properly secure all three assembly screws could result in the switch housing fixture falling.

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Switch Housing Screw

Partially install two of the switch housing screws found in the ≡ bag. Connect the plugs from the upper and lower switch housings. Make sure to line up the colored markings on the connectors.

Switch Housing Screw Notch

Align the notches in the sides of the lower switch housing with the upper switch housing screws. Lift the lower switch housing. Twist the lower switch housing clockwise to lock into place. Then thread the fan pull chain through the hole in the light kit.

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Install the third switch housing screw. Tighten all three screws securely.

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Make sure the lower switch housing is securely attached to the upper switch housing. Failure to properly secure all three assembly screws could result in the light fixture falling.

Light Kit (continued)

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Install a bulb into each of the sockets. When necessary, replace with bulbs of the same type and wattage.

Metal Plate Globe Globe Keeper Finial Cap Finial

Press the globe and globe keeper flush against the metal plate. Thread the light pull chain through the hole in the center of the finial cap and thread the fan pull chain through the hole in the side of the cap. Finally, thread only the light pull chain through the hole in the finial and screw the finial onto the threaded rod.

Light Pull Chain Fan Pull Chain

Connect the appropriate pull chain pendant to each of the short chains coming from the finial and finial cap. The fan pull chain controls the speed: from high to off. The light pull chain controls the light fixture: on and off.

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU'RE DONE!

See next page for fan operation instructions.

Note: Glass shade style and number of lights may vary.

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Metal Plate Globe Globe Keeper Finial Cap Finial

Changing the bulbs - unscrew the finial and remove it from the threaded rod. Remove the finial cap and unscrew the globe keeper while supporting the globe with your other hand. Carefully remove the globe. Unscrew bulbs and replace with bulbs of same type and wattage. Reinstall the globe assembly.

Reverse Switch

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Cleaning the fan - use soft brushes or cloths to prevent scratching. Cleaning products may damage the finishes.

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Troubleshooting

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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 firmly 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 on page 7.
- Check the plug connection in the switch housing.

Excessive wobbling

• Tighten all of the blade and blade iron screws until they are snug.
• Use the provided balancing kit and instructions to balance the fan.

Noisy Operation

• Tighten the blade and blade iron screws until they are snug.
• Check to see if any of the blades are cracked. If so, replace all of the blades.

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