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INFORMATION FOR LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND FAN OWNERS 

10 

Rev 2.0

 

 

 

Please read fault finder before calling for warranty. 

1.

 

FAN WILL NOT START 

I.

 

Check that mains circuit breakers are in the ON position. 

II.

 

Check that isolation wall switch is in the ON position. 

III.

 

Check that speed control knob/pull chain is NOT in the OFF position. 

IV.

 

Check that reverse control switch (if any) is FULLY turned to up (left) or down (right) 

position. 

V.

 

Check that batteries in the remote handset (if any) are in good condition. 

VI.

 

Check that transmission code setting (if any) on remote control handset and receiver is 

identical. 

VII.

 

Check that live, neutral, ground and light (if any) wires from isolation wall switch, remote 

receiver (if any) through to fan are all wired correctly is accordance with wiring diagram. 

VIII.

 

Check that all wire connections at wall switch, wire connector and/or terminal block are 

secured (not loosened). 

 

2.

 

FAN SOUNDS NOISY. 

I.

 

Check suggested bulbs and fully tighten light fitting (version with light). 

II.

 

Re-tighten all screws on fan blades (do not over tighten). 

III.

 

Re-tighten all screws in the hanging bracket and covering plate.    

 

3.

 

MECHANICAL NOISE 

I.

 

Let the fan run for about 8 hours for settling in period. 

 

4.

 

FAN TURNS BUT DOES NOT MOVE MUCH AIR

 

I.

 

The fan may be running in reverse (for fans with reverse running option). 

II.

 

The distance from the ceiling to the fan blades is too small. 

III.

 

The room may contain items which obstruct the air flow. 

IV.

 

The fan may be too small for the size of the room. 

 

5.

 

FAN WOBBLES

 

Check for wobble after each step.  

I.

 

Check that all blade brackets are tightened securely. 

II.

 

Most wobble problems result from inconsistent blade level. To check blade level, measure 

the distance from each blade tip to the ceiling. If measurements are inconsistent, 

adjustments of brackets will be required. 

III.

 

Wobble problem could also result from deviations in distance from blade to blade. To check 

blade separation, measure the distance from blade tip to blade tip. Should measurements 

vary, loosen screws connecting blades and brackets (one at a time) then shift the blade to 

proper position and re-tighten screws. 

Summary of Contents for FC182124BC

Page 1: ...the product illustrated and that which is contained within this package THE QUALITY BRAND IN FANS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTION BOOK REV 2 0 GLENDALE SERIES Models FC182124WH FC182124BC FC18...

Page 2: ...CAUTIONS 2 UNPACKING YOUR CEILING FAN 4 FAN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 WALL CONTROLLER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 WIRING DIAGRAMS 8 INFORMATION FOR LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND FAN OWNERS 10 FAN OPERATI...

Page 3: ...A WARNING CAUTION notice denotes a hazard It calls attention to an installation procedure operating procedure maintenance procedure or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could res...

Page 4: ...ct or assist untrained or unqualified persons to install this ceiling fan 8 It is the responsibility of qualified licensed installer and user to apply common sense and care at all times during install...

Page 5: ...an unapproved wall controller voids the warranty Only Mercator wall controllers are approved for use with Mercator ceiling fans Do not use solid state wall controllers 11 This fan is compatible with...

Page 6: ...s it may be needed if warranty replacement or repair is ever necessary 1 x Hanger Bracket 4 x Blades 1 x Pre assembled Fan Motor 1 x Glass Bowl 1 x Wall Switch only for FC182124 series 1 x Remote Cont...

Page 7: ...plate of the blade fixing hole Insert blades one at a time through four slots around the fan housing and secure with three screws for each blade through the top opening Repeat this procedure for all b...

Page 8: ...n installing or replacing bulbs Keeping the bulbs clean is important and the lifetime of a dirty tube may be shorter than a cleaner tube 6 Locate the indentations on the neck of the glass and align wi...

Page 9: ...is turned off at the main power box before commencing work Turn off the power by removing fuse or turning off circuit breaker before installing the wall controller HOW TO INSTALL WALL CONTROLLER 1 Di...

Page 10: ...ONTROLLED WITH WALL CONTROLLER ONLY install the wall remote controller kit that comes supplied or recommended by MERCATOR DO NOT control operation of fan or light with wall controllers other than thos...

Page 11: ...te controller kit that comes supplied or recommended by MERCATOR DO NOT control operation of fan or light with wall controllers other than those approved by MERCATOR as this will void warranty This fa...

Page 12: ...n light fitting version with light II Re tighten all screws on fan blades do not over tighten III Re tighten all screws in the hanging bracket and covering plate 3 MECHANICAL NOISE I Let the fan run f...

Page 13: ...ed spinning before changing the summer winter switch Summer setting marked SUMMER Fan turns in counter clockwise direction A downward airflow creates a cooling effect This also allows you to set your...

Page 14: ...h 2 remote control units set 2 different codes for each set of transmitter receivers This means you can operate each ceiling fan independently 2 Your remote control is ready for use after a 9V battery...

Page 15: ...ould spin in anti clockwise direction so cool air is blowing down producing a cool breeze In winter reverse the switch fan should spin in clock wise direction so that an upward airflow will push warm...

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