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Energy Efficient Use of Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fan performance and energy savings rely heavily on
the proper installation and use of the ceiling fan. Here are a
few tips to ensure quality and product performance.
Choosing the Appropriate Mounting Location. Ceiling
fans should be installed, or mounted, in the middle of the
room and at least 7 feet above the floor and 18 inches from
the walls. If ceiling height allows, install the fan 8 - 9 feet
above the floor for optimal airflow.
Retailer for optional mounting accessories.
Using the Ceiling Fan Year Round. In the summer, use
the ceiling fan in the counter-clockwise direction. The airflow
produced by the ceiling fan creates a wind-chill effect,
making you "feel" cooler. Select a fan speed that provides a
WARNING:
For your own safety, turn off power at fuse box or circuit breaker before trouble shooting your fan.
!
TROUBLE
1. Fan will not start.
2. Fan sounds noisy.
3. Fan wobbles
excessively.
Consult your Emerson
Trouble Shooting
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fuse or circuit breaker blown.
2. Loose power line connections to the fan,
or loose switch wire connections in the
switch housing.
3. Reversing switch in neutral position.
1. Blades not attached to fan.
2. Loose screws in motor housing.
3. Screws securing fan blade flanges to
motor hub are loose.
4. Wire connectors inside switch housing
rattling.
5. Screws holding blades to flanges
are loose.
1. Setscrew in motor coupling is loose.
2. Setscrew in hanger ball/downrod
assembly is loose.
3. Screws securing fan blade flanges to
motor are loose.
4. Fan blade flanges not seated properly.
5. Hanger bracket and/or ceiling outlet
box is not securely fastened.
6. Fan blades out of balance.
comfortable breeze, lower speeds consume less energy. In
the winter, reverse the motor and operate the ceiling fan at
low speed in the clockwise direction. This produces a
gentle updraft, which forces warm air near the ceiling down
into the occupied space. Remember to adjust your
thermostat when using your ceiling fan - additional energy
and dollar savings could be realized with this simple step!
Turn Off When Not in the Room. Ceiling fans cool
people, not rooms. If the room is unoccupied, turn off the
ceiling fan to save energy.
1. Check main and branch circuit fuses or circuit
breakers.
2. Check line wire connections to fan and switch
wire connections in the switch housing.
WARNING: Make sure main power is
!
turned OFF.
3. Make sure reversing switch position is all the
way to one side.
1. Attach blades to fan before operating.
2. Check to make sure all screws in motor housing
are snug (not over-tight).
3. Check to make sure the screws which attach
the fan flanges to the motor hub are tight.
4. 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.
5. Tighten screws securely.
1. Tighten both setscrews securely in the motor
coupling.
2. Tighten the setscrew in the hanger ball/
downrod assembly.
3. Check to be sure screws which attach the fan
blade flanges to the motor are tight.
4. Check to be sure the fan blade flanges seat
firmly and uniformly to the surface of the motor.
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".
5. Tighten the hanger bracket screws to the outlet
box, and/or secure outlet box.
6. Interchanging an adjacent (side-by-side) blade
pair can redistribute the weight and result in
smoother operation.
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SUGGESTED REMEDY
U.L. Model No.: CF542
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