Hunter Fan 40955-01 Problem, Probable Cause, Solution, Troubleshooting Guide

Models: 40955-01

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

NOTE: This ceiling fan may have four or five blades. If you have trouble attaching the blade brackets to the motor, carefully review Step 8.

1. Nothing happens;

1. Power turned off or fuse blown.

1.

Turn power on or replace fuse.

fan does not

2.

Loose wire connections or wrong connections.

2.

Loosen canopy. Check all connections.

move.*

 

 

 

(Turn power off while checking.)

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Motor reversing switch not engaged.

3.

Push switch firmly to one side or the other.

 

4.

Pull chain switch not “on”.

4.

Pull switch chain.

 

5.

Rubber shipping blocks not removed.

5.

Remove shipping blocks.

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

2. Noisy operation.

1.

Blade brackets loosely screwed to motor.

1.

Tighten screws until snug.

 

2.

Blade screwed loosely to blade bracket.

2.

Tighten screws.

 

3.

Blade cracked.

3.

Replace all blades.

 

4.

Non-approved speed control being used.

4.

Change to approved speed control.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Excessive

1.

Blade brackets not attached at proper locations.

wobbling.

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 balancing kit. (See Step 8E.)

3.Lower or move fan.

4.Tighten all screws.

5.Turn power off, support fan very carefully, loosen canopy and hang correctly.

When switching from medium to low speed, you may notice some fan wobble. When fan speed stabilizes at low speed, wobble will disap- pear. If you have checked the above problems and still have trouble, call (901) 248-2222.

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Hunter Fan 40955-01 installation instructions Problem, Probable Cause, Solution, Troubleshooting Guide