16
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
At least twice each year, lower canopy (B) to check downrod (A) assembly, and then tighten all
screws on fan. Clean fan with only a soft brush or lint-free cloth to avoid scratching the finish.
Clean blades (J) with a lint-free cloth. You may occasionally apply a light coat of furniture polish to
wood blades for added protection.
IMPORTANT:
Shut off main power supply before beginning any maintenance. Do not use water
or a damp cloth to clean the ceiling fan.
WARNING:
Before beginning work, shut off the power supply to avoid electrical shock.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fan does not move. 1. Reverse switch not engaged.
2. Power is off or fuse is blown.
3. Faulty wire connection.
4. Plugs not connected properly.
1. Push switch firmly either left or right.
2. Turn power on or check fuse.
3. Turn power off. Loosen canopy and
check all connections.
4. Check that male and female plugs
in switch housing are connected
properly according to instructions
on page 13.
Noisy operation.
1. Blades are loose.
2. Cracked blade.
3. Full range dimmer switch.
4. Fan is new.
1. Blades are loose.
2. Blade arms incorrectly attached.
3. Unbalanced blades.
4. Fan not securely mounted.
5. Fan too close to vaulted ceiling.
6. Set screw(s) on motor housing
yoke is (are) not tightened properly.
7. Set screw on hanging ball is not
tightened properly.
1. Tighten all blade screws.
2. Replace blade.
3. Replace with an approved
speed control device.
4. Allow fan a “break in” period of a
few days, especially when
running the fan at Medium and
High speeds.
Excessive wobbling.
1. Tighten all blade screws.
2. Re-install blade arms.
3. Switch one blade with a blade
from the opposite side.
4. Turn power off. Carefully loosen
canopy and verify that mounting
bracket is secure.
5. Use a longer downrod or move
fan to another location.
6. Tighten yoke set screw(s)
securely.
7. Carefully loosen and lower
canopy and verify that set screw
on hanging ball is tightened
securely.
