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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Fan does not move.
1. Reverse switch not engaged.
1. Push switch firmly either way.
2. Power is off or fuse is blown.
2. Turn power on or check fuse.
3. Faulty wire connection.
3. Turn power off. Loosen canopy (B) and
check all connections.
4. Plugs not connected properly.
4. Check that male and female plugs in
switch housing (E) are connected properly
according to instructions on page 8.
Noisy operation.
1. Blades (J) are loose.
1. Tighten all blade screws (L).
2. Cracked blade (J).
2. Replace blade (J).
3. Unapproved speed control.
3. Replace with an approved speed
control
device.
Excessive wobbling.
1. Blades (J) are loose.
1. Tighten all blade screws (L).
2. Blade arms (H) incorrectly attached.
2. Re-install blade arms (H).
3. Unbalanced blades (J).
3. Switch one blade (J) with a blade (J)
from the opposite side.
4. Fan not securely mounted.
4. Turn power off. Carefully loosen
canopy (B) and verify that mounting
bracket (C) is secure.
5. Fan too close to vaulted ceiling.
5. Use a longer downrod (A) or move fan
to another location.
6. Set screw(s) on motor housing yoke
6. Tighten yoke set screw(s) securely.
is (are) not tightened properly.
7. Set screw on hanging ball is not
7. Carefully loosen and lower canopy (B)
tightened properly.
and verify that set screw on hanging ball
is tightened securely.
Fan operates but lights fail.
1. Bulb(s) not installed correctly.
1. Re-install bulb(s).
2. Wires in canopy (B) not wired properly.
2. Check wires in canopy (B) and, if
necessary, re-wire according to
instructions on pages 6 and 7.
3. Wall switch to fan is off.
3. Make sure that wall switch to fan is on.
4. Wires in switch housing (E) not wired
4. Check wires in switch housing (E) and,
correctly.
if necessary, re-wire according to
instructions on page 8.
Lights dim when turning fan
1. Fan is lamped with more than 190W
1. No action necessary--fan will automati-
and/or lights on.
and fan was turned off at wall switch,
cally re-set within 5 seconds after turning
causing the wattage limiting device to
wall switch back on.
re-set
itself.
2. Fan is lamped with more than 190W
2. No action necessary--fan will automati-
causing the wattage limiting device in
cally re-set within 5 seconds after turning
fan to re-set itself due to power outage.
power back on.
Note:
In order to avoid this problem, fan
may be lamped with bulbs totaling no
more than than 190W.
Warning:
Before beginning work, shut off the power supply to avoid electrical shock.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
At least twice each year, lower canopy (B) to check downrod (A) assembly, and then tighten all screws on the fan.
Clean motor housing (D) with only a soft brush or lint-free cloth to avoid scratching the finish. Clean blades (J) with
a lint-free cloth.
Important:
Shut off main power supply before beginning any maintenance. Do not use water or a damp cloth to
clean the ceiling fan.
