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TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE
SUGGESTION
Fan will not start
• check fuses and circuit breakers
• check wiring connections to the fan
• check wiring connections in switch housing
*CAUTION: Turn power off for last two items
Fan sounds noisy
• check to make sure that all screws in motor housing are snug
• check to make sure that blade bracket screws are tight
• check to make sure marrettes in switch housing are not
rattling against the wall of the switch housing
• if fan has a light kit make sure switch housing, screws and
set screws are tight
• some fan motors are sensitive to signals from solid state
variable controls. If solid state controller is used, change to
alternative control (See a Canarm representative for a list of
available controls.)
• allow a 24 hour break in period to eliminate noises
Fan wobbles or
shakes excessively
• check that all blades are screwed firmly into blade brackets
• check that all blade brackets are secured firmly to motor
• check distance from tip of blades to ceiling. Gently bend
the blade brackets up or down until all distances are the same
• check distance between blade tip to blade tip.
All measurements should be equal. Loosen blade screws
and position blade until even then re-tighten
• check that the downrod hemisphere notch is engaged in canopy
• check to make sure that jam screws in downrod are tightened
• make sure canopy and mounting bracket are tightened
securely to wooden joist
• make sure warpage has not occurred in wooden blades.
If so, contact the Canarm customer service department for
replacement parts
• occasionally slight weight variations can be caused by
moisture during transportation. All fans are supplied with
balancing kits and installation instructions to eliminate this
problem
