10
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
The fan will not start
1.
Check that the electricity has been turned on at the circuit breaker which
had probably been turned off during installation.
2. Turn off the electricity. Check all connections in the wiring of the fan at
the ceiling and make sure it follows the wiring instructions outlined in this
manual.
The fan is noisy
1.
Tighten all screws attaching blades to blade arms. Remember to tighten
these screws at least once a year because they may loosen slowly over
time and cause a clicking noise.
2. Turn off the power. Loosen the canopy and check that the wiring and/or
wire nut connectors are not resting against the canopy, possibly vibrating
while the fan is on.
3.
Use of a standard light rheostat or an unapproved fan wall control to
control the fan speed will always cause an annoying "hum". Many fan
motors do not work quietly with solid state variable speed controls.
4.
Check that the rubber gasket on the mounting bracket has been installed
if called for in the installation instructions.
5.
Check that the canopy is not touching the ceiling.
6.
Check that all screws on the motor housing and the bottom housing are
tight.
Note:
Always allow a day or two "run-in" time for any new fan at medium or
high speed. When attempting to diagnose noise, listen carefully from
several sides to try and isolate the location of the noise (blade, upper
end, motor, light kit, etc.)
The fan turns,
but does not move
much air
1.
The fan may be running in reverse.
2. The distance from the ceiling to the blades may be too small. For down-
rod fans, optimal placement would be 8-9 feet from the floor.
3.
The room may contain items which obstruct the air flow.
4.
The fan may be too small for the size of the room.
The fan wobbles
1.
Make certain all blades are tightly attached to each blades' respective
blade arm.
2. Make certain that the hanger ball is locked into the hanger bracket tab by
turning the housing to see if there is any movement.
Note:
A small amount of wobble is considered acceptable and should not be
considered a defect.
