1) Check batteries and check and push reset button undercover
2) Check bulb wattage, make sure watts do no exceed 190watts total in upper and under glass shade, since fan has a built in functionof a energy-saving limiter. Otherwise the fan will not function.
3) Lower the canopy to check the downrod assembily andtighten all screws to the fan.
4) Check wire connections make sure wires are 12 guage. Theblack hot wire operates fan, white wire is common which operates light and fan.Green wire is ground wire. Check pin connection on mounting bracket.
5) Turn power on and press reset the button, hold it downuntil light comes on and the fan goes to medium speed.
If there is multiple fans in thehome there may be a conflict with the dip switch settings. Adjust settings andreprogram fans as necessary in both remote and fan.
To operate dimmer just hold down the light button
Check pull strings
If light is not coming on then signal is not being sent tofan - adjust frequency dip switch settings on remote and ceiling fan.
Fan does not operate or move
1)Theseason slide switch is not engaged, firmly push the season slide switch toeither to left or right on remote.
2)Thewall switch is turned off, make sure the wall switch is turned on.
3)Thepower is off or the fuse breaker is blown, turn the power on and check the fuseor circuit breaker on electrical panel.
4)Thereis a faulty wire connection, turn the power off and check all the connectionsin the ceiling outlet box.
Fan won't turn - and lights working
1) Check power to fan
2) Check reversing switch - make sure switch is not in betweenpositions
3) Put reversing switch in either forward or reverse to check
4) If fan looks like trying to turn and a bad groan sound orsmoke turn off fan and replace motor
Lights don't work – but fan operates correctly
1)Checkall bulbs to make sure they are installed correctly. Check for proper bulbwattage. The total power of the all the light bulbs is exceeding 190 watts. Refer to bulbreplacement for proper bulb wattages.
2)Thelight kit wire pin connection on mounting bracket. Make sure they are connectedcorrectly. Yts subs thor dark world.
3)Thereis a faulty wire connection. Turn power off and inpect all wire connections onthe ceiling outlet box.
Fan is noisy
1)Theblades are loose, Check and tighten all screws on fan blades including allscrew on all arms and all arms to motor.
2)Thereis a cracked blade, replace the cracked blade.
3)Thewall control is not compatible with the fan, do not use a full range dimmerswitch to control the fan speed.
4)Thebreak –in period has not surpassed, run the fan continuously for 24-48 hours onmedium or high speed for a break in period.
5)Theoutlet box is not secure, ensure the outlet box is secure to the buildingstructure.
6)Themounting bracket is not secure, ensure the mounting bracket is secured to theoutlet box and that the screws are tight.
Excessive wobbling
1)Checkfan blade mounting screws and tighten all the fan blade screws including armsand blade arms to motor
2)Theblades are unbalanced, switch one blade from opposite side or balance fan usingbalancing kit.
3)Thefan mounting is not secure, turn off power and loosen the canopy to verify themounting bracket is secure to the outlet box. The bracket must be flush withoutmovement against the outlet box.
4)Thefan is too close to the vaulted ceiling, Use a longer down rod or move the fanto another location.
5)Theset screw on the motor housing yoke is loose. Lift up the yoke cover and tightenthe set screw to the yoke until secure.
Power Surge or Power Outage
After power surge try the following:
turn fan off using remote
Spin blades manually
Turn fan on, then off, then on
Repeat until fan begins operating correctly
Bulb replacement
Use 25 watt max cfl equivalent bulbs for upper lights
Use 40 watt max or cfl equivalent bulbs for lights underglass shade
Cleaning
When cleaning do not use water or a damp cloth to clean fan.
1)Cleanthe motor housing with a soft brush or a lint-free cloth to avoid scratchingthe finish.
2)Cleanthe fan blades with a lint-free cloth. Apply a light coat of furniture polishto the wood fan blades to add protection and to help prevent dust build up onfan blades.
Remote control does not work
Remote resetting procedure refer to step number 4 below
1)Thepower to the fan is off or the fuse or circuit breaker is tripped, Turn thepower on and check the fuse or breaker.
2)Powersurge has cleared the memory and remote needs to be re-synced to the receiver, turnthe fan back on with in 30 seconds press the learn button behind the batterycover.
3)Batteryin the remote needs to be replaced, insert a new 12 volt battery (battery islocated behind the battery cover on the back of the remote.)
4)Interferencefrom another remote, the remote control has been synced to this fan at thefactory and the dip switch has been switched to (0) inside the batterycompartment. If you have more than one remote control in the room, you need tochange the dip switch setting as follows: Slide the dip switch to (1) insidethe battery compartment and turn the power to the fan OFF and then turn thepower ON and you should hear the remote receiver make two musical sounds indicatingthat the power supply is normal. Within 30 seconds press the Learn button onthe back of the transmitter in the battery compartment. Your remote and fanshould be synchronized. To verify successful synchronization, the ceiling fanlight (if installed) will blink 3 times and remain ON, and the fan will rotate onHigh Speed
M52-5b/6lidc-h20eMy Computer Fan is not working. There are two fan's inside my Computer, and the large one is not working, but the small fan is. With the large fan not working at all, this is causing my computer to over-heat then randomly turning off.
I thought i had fixed this problem eariler by cleaning out a large amount of dust clogg around the fan's, and cleaning the fan blade's themselves. All seemed well, until i was running the Computer, and it just suddenly turned off like it did before. I had felt the back of the computer, and it felt very hot along with the side panel's on the Computer feeling warm also.
I was about ready to start pulling my hair out, and go berserk when this had happened, because this has been going on for a longgg time, and i thought i had finally fixed it, but i guess not.
Well at least i know that the large fan is not working, which is the source of this problem. So is there any way that i can fix the fan to get it running like it should, by myself? I was also wondering that if i was to take to a Computer Repair store, how much would the price be the average price for them to fix it?
Or what would the average price be for a new replacement fan?
Also, could the fan be just flat out broke? ETC. What's your opinion on that?
I would really like to have advice though on how i could get the fan working again by myself maunually. I'd appreciate your help and concern. Thank's.
I thought i had fixed this problem eariler by cleaning out a large amount of dust clogg around the fan's, and cleaning the fan blade's themselves. All seemed well, until i was running the Computer, and it just suddenly turned off like it did before. I had felt the back of the computer, and it felt very hot along with the side panel's on the Computer feeling warm also.
I was about ready to start pulling my hair out, and go berserk when this had happened, because this has been going on for a longgg time, and i thought i had finally fixed it, but i guess not.
Well at least i know that the large fan is not working, which is the source of this problem. So is there any way that i can fix the fan to get it running like it should, by myself? I was also wondering that if i was to take to a Computer Repair store, how much would the price be the average price for them to fix it?
Or what would the average price be for a new replacement fan?
Also, could the fan be just flat out broke? ETC. What's your opinion on that?
I would really like to have advice though on how i could get the fan working again by myself maunually. I'd appreciate your help and concern. Thank's.
Fan remotes exist to make operating a ceiling fan more flexible and easier; so it can be super annoying to operate a ceiling fan that was made to work with a remote, without the remote.
First and most obviously, make sure that the batteries in the remote aren’t dead. If the remote won’t turn on at all replace the batteries to make sure the batteries aren’t just bad. If the batteries aren’t the issue, take the following steps:
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Check the frequency settings
The frequency settings on the fan’s remote and receiver are usually both set to factory settings, but if somebody has recently messed with the fan’s settings this could be the issue.
The remote’s frequency settings will be set via a dip switch located under the batteries in the battery compartment. The dip switch located on the fan’s receiver can be found by checking the fan’s manual. Once you are sure that the fan and the remotes dip switch’s are set to the same values, put the batteries back into the remote and make sure the fan is fully assembled. At this point you will have to check the fan remote’s instructions on how to synchronize the fan and its remote. Perform these steps.
How to Program your Remote
The remote was synced at the factory. Should it become necessary to re-sync the remote, turn off the main power, then turn it back on. Within 30 seconds, use a small screwdriver to press and hold the learn button on the remote for 3 seconds. The fan will turn on and light (if applicable) will blink three times, signaling a successful synchronization.
Replacement remote
If the fan works without the remote via a pull chain or switch but not with the remote even though they have the same settings, the remote has probably gone bad and you will just have to get a replacement remote. Once you purchase a new remote go through the necessary steps to set it up. If the remote does not work it may be an issue with the fan itself. At this point you probably want the fan to be looked at/setup professionally because it must be an issue with the receiver in the fan.
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If your ceiling fan has a pull chain, it's directly wired to an electrical panel, and that's usually the first thing you should check if the fan doesn't work. If you hear a humming sound, however, it means that the motor capacitor is shot, and replacing it isn't something the average homeowner can do. If the fan doesn't hum, the switch may be bad, and you can replace it yourself. The last possibility is remote -- the wiring is loose. You have to take down the fan to tighten it, and that's a big job.
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Listen for a humming sound when you pull the chain. If you hear one, call a service professional to take down the fan and fix it.
Ceiling Fan Not Working Light Intermittent
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Check the breaker for the fan circuit if you don't hear anything when you pull the chain. Reset it if it's tripped. If it won't stay closed, there's probably a loose wiring connection, either in the electrical box for the fan or inside the fan itself. Fixing it requires removal of the fan, and that's also a job for a service professional.
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Replace the switch if the breaker stays on and the fan still doesn't work. To do this, you need a stepladder tall enough to allow you to work comfortably from the second-highest rung or below.
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Turn off the circuit breaker controlling the fan. Position the ladder under the fan, climb it and unscrew the switch from the side of the fan with pliers. Pull the switch out far enough to see the wire connections. Take a picture of them with a digital camera or your phone, then cut the wires with wire snips or disconnect them with a screwdriver.
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Take the switch to an electrical supply shop or home center and purchase an identical one. Wire it back to the fan in the same configuration you found the old one, using the picture you took as a reference. If you had to cut the wires, peel the insulation off with a utility knife and splice them to the wires on the switch with twist-on wire connectors. Reinstall the switch, turn on the breaker and test the fan.
Things You Will Need
- Stepladder
- Pliers
- Digital camera
- Wire snips
- Screwdriver
- Utility knife
Tip
- Pull chains can stick. To free yours, turn off the power, climb on a ladder and push a thin wire into the hole from which the chain extends while you gently pull the end of the chain.
Warning
- Ceiling fans are heavy, and it's dangerous to take one down yourself. If you suspect faulty wiring or motor damage, call a professional service person.
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About the Author
Chris Deziel has a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in humanities. Besides having an abiding interest in popular science, Deziel has been active in the building and home design trades since 1975. As a landscape builder, he helped establish two gardening companies.
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Deziel, Chris. 'What Could Be Wrong With the Ceiling Fan If the Pull Chain Will Not Work?' Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/could-wrong-ceiling-fan-pull-chain-not-work-94224.html. Accessed 30 June 2019.
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