IMPORTANT FACTS
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All electric motors, including fan motors make some noise and may feel hot to touch - this is not a
fault. Ceiling fans tend to move during operation as they are not generally rigid-mounted. Rigid
mounted ceiling fans generate excessive vibration and stress on their mountings.
Movement of a couple of centimetres is quite normal and does not suggest the fan will fall down.
Please note - all ceiling fans are not the same, even in the same model some may move more or less
than others.
Fan lights can rattle, if they are not supplied with the fan. They are not covered by warranty.
FAN OPERATION
A ceiling fan is an environmentally smart choice when it comes to cooling as well as helping to warm
your room. You should see a reduction in both cooling and heating costs by regular use of your fans.
Do not hesitate to use your fans in both summer and winter months.
In summer place the reverse switch in the downward position (fans should 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 air off the ceiling and circulate it downwards into the living areas. In winter months use
the fan on a lower speed than in summer.
Make sure fan is off and blades have stopped spinning before changing the summer/winter
switch.
NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR
Threaded components working slightly loose, or blade carriers becoming slightly bent due to vigorous
cleaning or bumping can cause extra wobble and noise. This is not covered under warranty, but a little
care and maintenance can reduce or prevent this problem.
NIGHT NOISES
This is the biggest cause of service calls, which are outside the manufacturer’s warranty. If a fan has a
fault it will be noticeable at all times. Naturally when everything is quiet at night you will be more
inclined to hear small noises, which may not be noticeable at other times. Even slight signals super
imposed in your electricity supply for off peak hot water control may cause a change in the fan motor
noise. This is normal.
