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Please refer to this guide before requesting service or contacting your dealer for assistance.
PROBLEM
Fan will not start
Fan is noisy during operation
Fan runs slowly in either direction
if rotation is started by hand; will not
reverse
Fan will not operate at proper speeds
or will not operate at any speed
Fan wobbles or shakes excessively
All blades flap
One blade flaps
No airflow from fan
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
POSSIBLE REMEDIES
• Check the main circuit fuses, circuit breakers, and wall switch position. Check all
wire connections. Make sure the power is turned off during this inspection.
• Check and tighten the light fixture retaining screws, glass shade screws, and/or
lightbulb(s).
• Tighten the blade to bladeholder screws.
• Tighten the 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.
• Defective reverse switch, defective capacitor, or open motor winding. Replace
reverse switch assembly, replace PCB assembly, or replace motor unit.
• Defective three-speed pull-chain switch assembly or defective capacitor. Replace
three-speed pull-chain switch assembly or replace PCB assembly.
• Check that all blades are set to exactly the same angle by repeating the "Blade
Angle Adjustment" instructions on page 7.
• Check that all blades are installed correctly in the blade holder assembly so that
their leading edge is facing the correct direction. See "Blade Orientation" section,
Step 10, on page 7.
• Blade orientation has material as leading edge. Orient blades correctly, then set
blade angle by repeating Steps 10 through 12 on page 7 starting with "Blade
Orientation."
• Blade wire tension is incorrect. Return blade set to factory for service
refurbishment and repair.
• Blade material is torn. Return blade set to factory for service refurbishment and
repair.
• Blade angle is set flat. Orient blades correctly.
• Blade angle is set too low. Orient blades correctly.
• Blade angle is set for upward airflow. Orient blades correctly.
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