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Trouble Shooting
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WARNING
For your own safety turn off power at fuse box or circuit breaker before trouble shooting your fan.
Trouble
Probable Cause
Suggested Remedy
1. FAN WILL NOT START
1.
Fuse or circuit breaker blown.
2.
Loose power line connections to the fan, or loose
switch wire connections in the switch housing.
3.
Dead battery in remote control.
1.
Check main and branch circuit fuses or circuit
breakers.
2.
Check line wire connections to fan and switch wire
connections in the switch housings.
CAUTION: Make sure main power is turned off !
3.
Replace with fresh battery.
2. FAN SOUNDS NOISY
1.
Loose screws in motor housing.
2.
Screws securing fan blade are loose.
3.
Motor noise caused by solid state variable speed
control.
4.
Pulley set screw loose.
5.
Rivets (on belt) make clicking sound.
1.
Check to make sure all screws in motor housing are
snug (not over-tight).
2.
Check to make sure the screws which attach the fan
blade to the are tight.
3.
Some fan motors are sensitive to signals from
solid-state variable speed controls. Solid-state controls
are not recommended, choose an alternative control
method.
CAUTION: Make sure main power is turned off !
4.
Tighten set screw securely.
5.
Not considered a defect.
3. FAN WOBBLES
EXCESSIVELY
1.
Fan / Motor base lag bolts on the ceiling is loose.
2.
Blade holders not seated properly.
1.
Tighten lag bolts securely.
2.
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.
4.
Reversing switch in neutral position.
4.
Make sure reversing switch position is all the way to
one side.
Maintenance
Periodic cleaning of your new ceiling fan is the only
maintenance that is needed. When cleaning, use only a
soft brush or lint free cloth to avoid scratching the
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nish.
Abrasive and/or non-abrasive cleaning agents are not
required and should be avoided to prevent damage to
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nish.
Blade Cleaning
Periodic light dusting of the Palm Leaf, Woven Bamboo,
Wooden, or Wicker blades is recommended. A feather
duster will work best.
Avoid using water, cleansers, or harsh rags, which can
warp and ruin the blades.
CAUTION
Do not use water when cleaning your ceiling fan. It
could damage the motor or the blades and create the
possibility of electrical shock.
