Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED REMEDY
1. Fuse or circuit breaker blown.
2. Loose power line connections to the
fan, or loose switch wire connections
to the motor assembly.
1. FAN WILL NOT
START.
1. Check main and branch cir-
cuit fuses or circuit breakers.
2. Check line wire connections
to fan and switch wire connec-
tions in the motor assembly.
CAUTION:
Make sure main
power is turned off.
2. FAN SOUNDS NOISY.
1. Loose screws in motor assembly.
2. Wire connectors inside housing rat-
tling.
3. Motor noise caused by solid state
variable speed control.
1. Check to make sure all
screws in motor housing are
snug (not over-tight).
2. Check to make sure wire
connectors in switch housing
are not rattling against each
other or against the interior wall
of the switch housing.
CAUTION:
Make sure main
power is turned off.
3. Some fan motors are sensi-
tive to signals from solid-state
variable speed controls. If
solid-state control is used and
motor noise results, choose an
alternative control method.
3. FAN WOBBLES
EXCESSIVELY.
1. Set screw in downrod support is
loose.
2. Set screw in downrod/hanger ball
assembly is loose.
3. Hanger bracket and/or ceiling outlet
box is not securely fastened.
1. Tighten both set screws se-
curely in the downrod support.
2. Tighten the set screw in the
downrod/hanger ball assembly.
3. Tighten the hanger bracket
screws to the outlet box, and/or
secure outlet box.
Maintenance
Periodic cleaning of your fan is the only main te nance
that is needed.
When cleaning, use only a soft brush or lint free cloth
to avoid scratching the finish.
Abrasive cleaning agents are not required and should
be avoided to prevent damage to finish.
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WARNING
For your own safety turn off power at fuse box or circuit breaker before trouble shooting your fan.
CAUTION
Do not use water when cleaning your ceiling fan. It
could damage the motor or the finish and create the
possibility of electrical shock.
