Hampton Bay 68-ATR Care of Your Fan and Troubleshooting, Care of Your Fan Troubleshooting

Care of Your Fan			Troubleshooting
Here are some suggestions to help you			Problem	Solution
maintain your fan.
1. Because of the fan’s natural movement,			Fan will not start	1.	Check main and branch circuit fuses or breakers
some connections may become loose.				2.	Check line wire connections to the fan and switch wire connections in
Check the support connections, brackets,				3.	the switch housing. CAUTION: Make sure main power is off.
and blade attachments twice a year. Make					Check batteries in the transmitter. Does the red LED light come on? Are
sure they are secure. (It is not necessary to					you standing close enough to the fan? (Normal range is 10-20 feet.) Are
remove fan from ceiling.)					the dip switch settings the same on the transmitter (hand unit) and re-
2. Clean your fan periodically to help maintain					ceiver? REMEMBER TO TURN OFF POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
					CHECKING THE DIP SWITCH SETTINGS IN RECEIVER.
its new appearance over the years. Do not			Fan sounds noisy	1.	Make sure all motor housing screws are snug.
use water when cleaning, this could damage
the motor, or the wood or possibly cause				2.	Make sure the screws that attach the fan blade bracket to the motor hub
an electrical shock. Use only a soft brush				3.	are tight.
or lint-free cloth to avoid scratching the					Make sure wire nut connections are not rattling against each other or
finish. The plating is sealed with a lacquer					the interior wall of the switch housing.
to minimize discoloration or tarnishing.				4.	CAUTION: Make sure power is off.
Warning - Make sure the power is off					Allow a 24-hour “breaking in” period. Most noises associated with a
before cleaning your fan.				5.	new fan disappear during this time.
3. You apply a light coat of furniture polish to					If using the Ceiling Fan light kit, make sure the screws securing the
				6.	glassware are tight. Check that the light bulb is also secure.
the wood for additional protection and en-					Make sure the canopy is a short distance from the ceiling.
hanced beauty. Cover small scratches with a				7.	It should not touch the ceiling.
light application of shoe polish.					Make sure your outlet box is secure and rubber isolator pads were used
4. There is	no need to oil	your fan.			between the mounting bracket and outlet box.
The motor	has permanently	lubricated
					MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF AT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX BE-
sealed ball bearings.
					FORE YOU ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS. REFER TO THE SECTION,
					“MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.”

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