The Hunter Original fan is the only ceiling fan that Hunter makes that still requires lubrication. Since 1906, Hunter has manufactured its "Original" cast iron fan with bearings that require lubrication with ceiling fan oil; the remainder of their product line uses sealed bearings that do not require oil. Before lubricating your Hunter ceiling fan, spread old newspapers or sheets over the floor and furniture to avoid possible oil splatter.
Instructions
1. Measure a half-inch from the end of a pipe cleaner and bend the pipe cleaner 90-degrees. Measure a half-inch from the first bend and make another 90-degree bend in the pipe cleaner to create a hook.
2. Insert the hook into the motor, over the switch housing and into the oil reservoir. Find the switch housing in the center of the ceiling fan directly beneath the fan blades.
3. Remove the pipe cleaner from the reservoir and check the end of the pipe cleaner. You'll need to add oil to the Hunter Original fan if the pipe cleaner remains free of oil.
4. Add oil to the fan using the 1 oz. tube of Hunter ceiling fan oil. Cut the tip off the tube and place the tube in the oil hole above the ceiling fan motor. Do not squeeze the tube; let the oil slowly fill the reservoir.
5. Recheck the oil level by reinserting the pipe cleaner into the oil reservoir.
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