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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUTDOOR USE HUNTER CEILING FANS USING INSTALLER'S CHOICE MOUNTINGS

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION

1. Nothing happens; fan does not move.*

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

  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."
  5. Rubber shipping blocks not removed.
  1. Turn power "on" or replace fuse.
  2. Loosen canopy. Check all connections (turn power "off" while checking).
  3. Push switch firmly to one side or the other.
  4. Pull chain switch.
  5. Remove shipping blocks.
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.

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

  1. Blade brackets not attached at proper locations.
  2. Unbalanced blades.
  3. Fan too close to vaulted ceiling.
  4. Loose blades or blade brackets.
  5. Fan not secure on hanger assembly.
  1. Carefully review Step 8.
  2. Use blade balancing kit. (See Step 8C.)
  3. Lower or move fan.
  4. Tighten all screws.
  5. Turn power off. Support fan very carefully. Loosen canopy and hang correctly.