Troubleshooting
WARNING
Trouble
Probable Cause
Suggested Remedy
Fuse or circuit breaker blown.
Loose power line connections to the fan, or loose
switch wire connections in the switch housing.
Check main and branch circuit fuses or circuit
breakers.
Check line wire connections to fan and switch wire
connections in the switch housings.
Loose screws in motor housing.
Screws securing fan blade are loose.
Motor noise caused by solid state variable speed
control.
Pulley set screw loose.
Rivets (on belt) make clicking sound.
Check to make sure all screws in motor housing are
snug (not over-tight).
Check to make sure the screws which attach the fan
blade to the are tight.
Some fan motors are sensitive to signals from
solid-state variable speed controls. Solid-state controls
are not recommended, choose an alternative control
method.
Tighten set screw securely.
Not considered a defect.
Fan / Motor base lag bolts on the ceiling is loose.
Blade holders not seated properly.
Tighten lag bolts securely.
Check to be sure the fan blade holders seat firmly
and uniformly to the surface of the hub. If holders are
seated incorrectly, loosen the screws retighten.
