Troubleshooting; Blade Cleaning - Casablanca Malibu Star Owner's Manual

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Owner's manual (10 pages)

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Before Requesting Service: Please follow this troubleshooting guide before contacting your dealer for assistance.

Caring for Finishes: For cleaning, a soft brush or lint-free cloth

should be used to prevent scratching the finish. A vacuum cleaner

brush nozzle can remove heavier dust. Surface smudges or an accu-

mulation of dirt and dust can easily be removed by using a mild

detergent and slightly dampened soft cloth. An antistatic agent

may be used, but never use abrasive cleaning agents. These will

damage the finish. Painted and high-gloss blades may be cleaned

in the same manner.

PROBLEM

FAN WILL NOT START

Check main circuit fuses, circuit breakers, or wall switch position.

Check all wire connections, making sure the power is turned off during this inspection.

Check that reverse switch is not set in center of throw.

FAN WOBBLES OR SHAKES

Be sure canopy pin is properly set into the slot on the ball.

EXCESSIVELY

Check the screws holding the blade holders to the flywheel (or direct drive motor). Tighten as necessary.

Check that bladeholders have not been bent during installation.

FAN NOISY DURING

Check and tighten light fixture retaining screws, glass shade screws and/or the light bulb(s) as neccessary.

OPERATION

Tighten the blade to bladeholder screws.

Tighten canopy screws and mounting plate assembly.

Check and tighten blade holders to flywheel (or direct drive motor).

Make sure all screws in the motor housing are snug, but not overly tight.

Check that the wire nuts inside the canopy and switch housing are not touching the metal parts or have

fallen off the wire splices. Tighten or adjust as necessary.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Let fan run at high speed for two (2) hours

DOES NOT RUN ON

If new, "break-in" may be required - run at higher speed for several days

LOW SPEED

FAN RUNS SLOWLY IN EITHER DIRECTION IF ROTATION IS STARTED BY HAND; WILL NOT REVERSE: Defective reverse switch; defective

capacitor; or open motor winding: Replace reverse switch assembly; replace PCB assembly; or replace motor unit.

FAN WILL NOT OPERATE AT PROPER SPEEDS OR WILL NOT OPERATE AT ANY SPEED: Defective three-speed pull-chain switch assembly; or

defective capacitor: Replace three-speed pull-chain switch assembly; or replace PCB assembly.

PROBLEM

FAN WOBBLES OR SHAKES

Check that blades are all set to exactly the same angle by repeating the Malibu Star section on Page 9

called 'Blade Angle Adjustment' .

Check that blades are all correctly installed in the blade holder assembly so that their leading edge is

facing the correct direction. See Step 9 on Page 6 under the section called 'Blade Orientation' .

ALL BLADES FLAP

Blade orientation has material as leading edge. Orientate blades correctly then set blade angle by

repeating Steps 9 through 11 for the Malibu Star on Page 6 starting with 'Blade Orientation' .

ONE BLADES FLAPS

Blade wire tension incorrect. Return blade set to factory for service refurbishment and repair.

Blade material torn. Return blade set to factory for service refurbishment and repair.

NO AIRFLOW FROM FAN

Blade angle set flat. Orientate blades correctly.

Blade angle set too low. Orientate blades correctly.

Blade angle set for upward airflow. Orientate blades correctly.

Care of Fan Blades

After a period of time it may be necessary to clean the fan blades. Always be

extremely careful when handling the blades to avoid damage. The silk broad-

cloth may be vacuumed with an upholstery attachment. They may also be

washed or soaked in a mild warm water Woolite solution (rinse with water

after washing). Air dry after rinse. The silk may be ironed with a steam iron

(be careful not to touch the fishing rod with the hot iron).