Pinnacle Products International PT-48-BDF Troubleshooting Guide, Problem, Possible Cause, Page

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Troubleshooting Guide

NEVER LEAVE A FAN

OPERATING UNATTENDED

Portable

Air Circulator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capacitor Assembly

 

 

 

Fan Shaft Assembly

Troubleshooting Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan does not operate

1.

No power

Inspect Power Cord for damage. Be sure

 

 

unit is plugged in and turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace Power Switch (Note: To prolong

 

 

2.

Bad switch

life of Power Switch, it is recommended

 

 

that the fan is first operated in LOW for 5-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 seconds before switching to HIGH).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Motor is humming

Capacitor is damaged or belt is too tight.

 

 

Replace Capacitor or loosen belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reduced Air Flow

1.

Loose pulleys or fan blade

Tighten motor pulley Hex Screw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Loose or worn belt

See page 3 for belt tightening instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Motor is humming

Capacitor is damaged or belt is too tight..

 

 

Replace Capacitor or loosen belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excess Noise (vibration,

1.

Fan is not on level ground

Turn off fan, and relocate unit to smooth

slapping, squealing)

level surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Loose pulley or belt

Tighten Hex screw to tighten Motor Pulley.

 

 

See page 3 for for belt tightening instruc-

 

 

 

 

 

 

tions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Motor bolts are not secure

Tighten Motor Safeguard bolts and 4 motor

 

 

bolts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Defective fan bearings

Replace Fan Bearings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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