MAINTENANCE
FAN DOES NOT START
1.
Check all fuses or circuit breakers. Replace if MISSING.
2.
Turn off electrical power and check all wire connections to fan and in switch
housing.
3.
Make sure pull chain switch is on, and reverse slide switch is up or down, not in
the middle.
4.
Unscrew the switch box cover and check all wire connectors, if the wire
connectors are loose, tighten it firmly.
FAN FOUND NOISY
1.
Always takel a few days” break in” time for any new fan at medium or high speed.
Try to diagnose the exact location of the noise by listening carefully from several
sides (blades, motor, light kit, etc). Fan noise can come from a light kit.
2.
Make sure all screws in the fan assembly and light kit are tight and properly
threaded. If not, back out and retighten. Tighten these screws at least once a year
because they may loosen slowly over time and cause clicking noise.
3.
Make sure the light kit is securely fastened to the fan, and all glass screws are
finger tightened only. Do not tighten with pliers or a screwdriver.
4.
Make sure mounting bracket is installed snugly to junction box.
5.
Make sure wire nuts in switch housing or canopy are not rattling against each
other or against wall of housing. Wrap with electrical tape if necessary.
6.
Use of standard light rheostat or unapproved wall control will always cause
harmonic distortions, or a humming noise. Many fan motors do not work quietly
with solid-state variable controls. If a quiet wall control is desired, use only
approved wall controls.
7.
Make sure the canopy is not touching the ceiling.
8.
Assure that the screws fastening blade holders to motor are tight
9.
Make sure all light bulbs are fully screwed in.
FAN TURNS BUT DOES NOT MOVE MUCH AIR
1.
The fan may be running in reverse, so air is directed upward.
2.
The room may contain items that obstruct the airflow.
3.
The fan may be too small for the size of the room.
FAN SHAKES OR WOBBLES
1.
A small amount of wobble is considered acceptable and should not be
considered a defect. Use of any light kit, especially a large 4 or 5 light kit, will
usually induce some wobble.
2.
Make sure mounting bracket is tight at junction box/ceiling with no movement at
all. Tighten screws if necessary.
3.
Make sure all screws holding the blades to the blade arm and blade arm to
motor are tight. Also, make sure light/glass screws are tight
4.
Some fan movement is normal. However, interchanging an adjacent (side by
side) blade pair may redistribute the weight and result in smoother operation, as
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