How to Clean & Lubricate a Hunters Olde Tyme Ceiling Fan

Lubricating

• 1

  Turn off all switches to the fan to ensure that no electricity is running to the ceiling fan. Do not attempt to lubricate a ceiling fan while it is running.

• 2

  Climb a stepladder or stool to bring yourself to eye-level with the switch housing of the fan; this is the area that holds the switch that reverses the fan's direction.

• 3

  Unscrew the oil hole screw with a flat-bladed screwdriver; this screw is located near the switch. Cut the tip off the SAE-10 oil tube that comes with your Hunters Old Tyme ceiling fan.

• 4

  Tilt the full fan motor assembly away from you at about a 45-degree angle. Tilt the can of oil so that it pours into the hole left behind by the oil hole screw. Slowly pour the oil into the hole until the tube is completely empty; the fan needs all of this oil to operate correctly.

• 5

  Reinstall the screw before bringing the motor assembly upright again, to prevent oil from spilling out. Once the screw is tightly secured, continue with your installation procedures.

Cleaning

• 6

  Turn off all switches to the fan to ensure that no electricity is running to the ceiling fan. Do not attempt to clean a ceiling fan while it is running.

• 7

  Dampen a soft cloth in warm water and wipe down the fan blades once per week to prevent excessive dust or dirt build up. Do not soak the cloth, or you risk dripping water onto the motor assembly and causing damage.

• 8

  Add one to two drops of dish detergent to the damp cloth to remove excessive dirt or stains. Scrub gently, and then rinse with a cloth soaked in plain warm water to remove residual suds.