TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Before beginning work, shut off the power supply to avoid electrical shock.
PROBLEM
Fan does not move.
Noisy operation.
Excessive wobbling.
Fan operates but
light fails (if
applicable).
NOTE: A small amount of "wobble" is normal and should not be considered a defect.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Reverse switch not engaged.
2. Power is off or fuse is blown.
3. Faulty wire connection.
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. Bulb(s) not installed correctly.
2. Wires in outlet box not wired
properly.
3. Wall switch to fan is off.
4. Wires not connected properly.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Push switch firmly either up or
down.
2. Turn power on or check fuse.
3. Turn power off. Loosen canopy
and check all connections.
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.
1. Tighten all blade screws.
2. Re-install blade arms.
3. Switch one blade with a blade
from the opposite side
blade balancing kit (R).
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.
1. Re-install bulb(s).
2. Check wires in outlet box and, if
necessary, re-wire according to
instructions on pages 8 and 9.
3. Make sure wall switch to fan is on.
4. Check molex connections in light
kit fitter are connected properly.
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