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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HUNTER LOW PROFILE CEILING FANS

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
1. Nothing happens; fan does not move.*
  1. Power turned off or fuse blown.
  2. Loose wire connections or wrong connections.
  3. Motor reversing switch not engaged.
  4. Pull chain switch not "on".

*NOTE: If blades will not turn by hand, contact your nearest service representative.

  1. Turn power on or replace fuse.
  2. Check all wire connections (turn power off while checking).
  3. Push switch firmly to one side or the other.
  4. Pull switch chain.
2. Noisy operation.
  1. Blade brackets loosely screwed to motor.
  2. Blade screwed loosely to blade bracket.
  3. Blade cracked.
  4. Non-approved speed control being used.
  1. Tighten screws until snug.
  2. Tighten screws.
  3. Replace all blades.
  4. Change to approved speed control.
3. Excessive wobbling.
  1. Unbalanced blades.
  2. Loose blades or blade brackets.
  3. Fan not secure on hanger assembly.
  1. Use balancing kit (See Step 8C).
  2. Tighten all screws.
  3. Turn power off, support fan very carefully. Check hanger assembly.

When switching from medium to low speed, you may notice some fan wobble. When fan speed stabilizes at low speed, wobble will disappear.