Ceiling Fan Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTION |
Humming Noise (intermittent) | Ripple Control | Call your electricity provider to determine if you have ripple control in your area. Your provider will supply you with a ripple control filter free of charge. |
Ticking Noise | 1. Blade & Mounting bracket screws loose. 2. Canopy screws loose. 3. Mounting bracket not securely anchored to a solid joist or beam. | 1. Tighten blade and mounting bracket screws. 2. Tighten canopy screws. 3. Tighten bracket mounting screws. |
Fan Wobbles | Unbalanced blades | Use supplied balancing kit to balance out each blade. Take time to BALANCE the fan. This procedure removes up to 99% of unwanted noises originating from the top canopy and hanging ball. |
Fan Rattles | Loose bottom plate | Tighten bottom plate on fan |
Fan not operating using wall control | Quick connect plugs not connected properly | Disconnect and reconnect plugs ensuring they are making good contact. |
Fan not operating using remote | 1. Battery may be dead. 2. Dip switches on remote and receiver do not match. 3. Quick connect plugs not connected properly between mounting bracket and receiver or between receiver and fan. | 1. Replace with new battery 2. Check dip switches are set to the same setting on both remote and receiver 3. Disconnect and reconnect plugs ensuring they are making good contact. |
Indicator on DC remote is not illuminating | Check the battery | Battery may be installed backwards or may need replacing. |
DC Fan not operating with remote | Remote is not properly paired with fan | Follow pairing procedure in the instruction manual. |
Fan does not rotate after pairing and/or receiver continually beeps | Quick connect plugs not connected properly between mounting bracket and receiver or between receiver and fan. | Disconnect and reconnect plugs ensuring they are making good contact. Perform pairing procedure again. |
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