TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Fan sounds noisy.
Fan wobbles
excessively.
Not enough air
movement.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
5. Motor noise caused by solid state
variable speed control.
6. Screws holding blades to blade
holders are loose.
1. Set screw in downrod support is loose.
2. Set screw in downrod/hanger ball
assembly is loose.
3. Screws securing fan blade holders to
motor hub are loose.
4. Hanger bracket and/or ceiling outlet box
is not securely fastened.
5. Fan blades are out of balance.
Too short of downrod.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure main power is turned
off!
5. Some fan motors are sensitive
to signals from solid-state
variable speed controls.
Solid-state controls are not
recommended, choose an
alternative control method.
6. Tighten screws securely.
1. Tighten set screws securely in
downrod support.
2. Tighten the set screw in the
3. Check to be sure screws which
attach the fan blade holders to the
motor hub are tight.
4. Tighten the hanger bracket
screws to the outlet box, and
secure outlet box.
5. Interchanging position of fan
blades can redistribute the
weight and result in a smoother
operation. For example,
exchange blades in positions 1
and 3 or 1 and 4. If this does
not improve wobble, exchange
2 and 4 or 2 and 5.
If possible, consider using a longer
downrod (not included).
20
WARNING
downrod/hanger ball assembly.
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