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MAINTENANCE
1. As fans tend to move during operation, some connections may loosen. Check the supporting
screws, brackets and blade attachments twice a year to ensure that they are secure.
2. Cleaning the fan helps to maintain its appearance for years. Do not use water when cleaning. This
could damage the motor or the blades and could cause electrocution.
3. Use a soft brush or lint-free cloth to prevent scratching the surface.
4. There is no need to oil the motor as the bearings are permanently lubricant
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
The fan does not start
1. Check the fuses and circuit breakers.
2. Review the connections of the terminal block according to the indications in the installation.
Ensure the power is off before doing this.
3. Make sure that the sliding switch is firmly in the position of up or down. The ventilator does not
work when the button is in the middle.
4. Make sure that the stabilizing tongue-pieces of the motor are off.
5. Finally if the fan will not start call an electrician do not attempt to touch the internal parts.
The fan is noisy
1. Check that the screws in the motor casing are attached correctly.
2. Check that the screws fastening the blade brackets to the engine block are properly tightened.
3. If using an optional light fitting, ensure the glass is properly fitted and / or the screws holding the
glass are firm.
4. If a solid state speed control has been fitted this can cause noises in the motor do not use these
control.
5. Allow at least 24 hours for the fan to settle, as many noise will go away. Each blade set is weighed
and is a complete set, if installing more than one fan do not mix the blades as this can cause wobble.
The fan oscillates
1. Check the blades are securely fastened to the holders.
2. Check the blade holders are tight on the motor
3. Ensure the mounting bracket is properly screws to the ceiling.
4. Interchange opposite blade sets if need be
In general , wobble is caused by the blade not cutting the air at the same point measure down from
the ceiling and make sure each blade is at the same height
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