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Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
SUGGESTED REMEDY
1. Fan will not start.
1. Fuse or circuit breaker blown.
1. Check main and branch circuit fuses or circuit
breakers.
2. Loose power line connections to the fan, or loose
2. Check line wire connections to fan and switch
switch wire connections in the switch housing.
wire connections in the switch housing.
WARNING
: Make sure main power is turned off.
3. Reversing switch in neutral position.
3. Make sure reversing switch position is all the way
to one side.
2. Fan sounds noisy.
1. Blades not attached to fan.
1. Attach blades to fan before operating.
2. Loose screws in motor housing.
2. Check to make sure all screws in motor housing
are snug (not over-tight).
3. Screws securing fan blade flanges to motor hub
3. Check to make sure the screws which attach
are loose.
the fan flanges to the motor hub are tight.
4. Switch housing binding against blade hub.
4. Check to make sure that the switch housing
does not bind against the blade hub.
5. Wire connectors inside switch housing rattling.
5. Check to make sure wire connectors in
switch housing are not rattling against each
other or against the interior wall of the switch
housing.
WARNING
: Make sure main power is turned off.
6. Motor noise caused by solid-state variable
6. Some fan motors are sensitive to signals from
speed control.
Solid-State variable speed controls. If Solid-
State Control is used and motor noise results
choose an alternative control method.
7. Screws holding blades to flanges are loose.
7. Tighten screws securely.
3. Fan wobbles
1. Screws securing fan blade flanges to motor hub
1. Check to be sure screws which attach the fan
excessively.
are loose.
blade flanges to the motor hub are tight.
2. Fan blade flanges not seated properly.
2. Check to be sure the fan blade flanges seat
firmly and uniformly to the surface of the motor
hub. If flanges are seated incorrectly, loosen the
flange screws and retighten according to the
procedure in the section on "How to Put Your
Ceiling Fan Together".
3. Hanger bracket and/or ceiling outlet box is not
3. Tighten the hanger bracket screws to the outlet
securely fastened.
box, and/or secure outlet box.
4. Fan blades out of balance.
4. Interchanging an adjacent (side-by-side) blade
pair can redistribute the weight and result in
smoother operation.
WARNING:
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TURN OFF POWER AT FUSE BOX OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
BEFORE TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR FAN.
IMPORTANT CARE INSTRUCTIONS
for your Ceiling Fan
Periodic cleaning of your new ceiling fan is the only
maintenance that is needed.
When cleaning, use only a soft brush or lint free cloth
to avoid scratching the finish.
Abrasive cleaning agents are not required and should
be avoided to prevent damage to finish.
Maintenance
Accessories
1. Ceiling Fan Light Kits (see store or catalog).
2. Downrod Kits (see store or catalog).
Do not use water when cleaning your ceiling fan. It
could damage the motor or the blades and create the
possibility of an electrical shock.
WARNING
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This product is designed to use only those parts
supplied with this product and/or any accessories
designated specifically for use with this product by
Emerson Company. Substitution of parts or
accessories not designated for use with this product
by Emerson Company could result in personal injury
or property damage.
The use of any other control not specifically
approved for this fan could result in fire, shock and
personal injury.
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