Energy Efficient Use Of Ceiling Fans; Troubleshooting - Emerson KEANE CF320BS00 Mode D'emploi

12. Energy Efficient Use of Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fan performance and energy savings rely heavily
on the proper installation and use of the ceiling fan.
Here are a few tips to ensure quality and product
Choosing the Appropriate Mounting Location. Ceiling performance.
fans should be installed, or mounted, in the middle of the
room and at least 2.1 m above the floor and 46 cm from
the walls. If ceiling height allows, install the fan
2. 5 m - 2.75 m above the floor for optimal airflow. Consult
Using the Ceiling Fan Year Round. In the summer, use
your Emerson Retailer for optional mounting accessories.
the ceiling fan in the counter-clockwise direction.
The airflow produced by the ceiling fan creates a wind-chill
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY TURN OFF POWER AT FUSE BOX OR CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR FAN.
TROUBLE
1. Fan will not start. 1. Fuse or circuit breaker blown.
2. Reversing switch in neutral position.
2. Fan sounds
noisy.
1. Blades not attached to fan.
2. Loose screws in motor housing.
3. Screws securing fan blade flanges to
motor hub are loose.
4. Screws holding blades to flanges
3. Fan wobbles
are loose.
excessively.
1. Setscrew in motor coupling is loose.
2. Setscrew in hanger ball/downrod
assembly is loose.
3. Screws securing fan blade flanges to
motor are loose.
4. Fan blade flanges not seated properly.
5. Hanger bracket and/or ceiling outlet
box is not securely fastened.
6. Fan blades out of balance.
effect, making you "feel" cooler. Select a fan speed that
provides a comfortable breeze, lower speeds consume
less energy. In the winter, reverse the motor and operate
the ceiling fan at low speed in the clockwise direction.
This produces a gentle updraft, which forces warm air
near the ceiling down into the occupied space. Remember
to adjust your thermostat when using your ceiling fan -
additional energy and dollar savings could be realized with
this simple step! Turn Off When Not in the Room. Ceiling fans cool
people, not rooms. If the room is unoccupied, turn off the
ceiling fan to save energy.

13. Troubleshooting

WARNING
!
PROBABLE CAUSE
20
SUGGESTED REMEDY
1. Check main and branch circuit fuses or circuit breakers. WARNING
!
Make sure main power is turned OFF.
2. Make sure reversing switch position is all the way to
one side.
1. Attach blades to fan before operating.
2. Check to make sure all screws in motor housing
are snug (not over-tight).
3. Check to make sure the screws which attach
the fan flanges to the motor hub are tight.
4. Tighten screws securely.
1. Tighten both setscrews securely in the motor coupling.
2. Tighten the setscrew in the hanger ball/downrod
assembly.
3. Check to be sure screws which attach the fan
blade flanges to the motor are tight.
4. Check to be sure the fan blade flanges seat
firmly and uniformly to the surface of the motor.
If flanges are seated incorrectly, loosen the
flange screws and retighten according to the
procedure in the section on "Ceiling Fan Assembly".
5. Tighten the hanger bracket screws to the outlet
box, and/or secure outlet box.
6. Interchanging an adjacent (side-by-side) blade pair can
redistribute the weight and result in smoother operation.
ETL Model No.: CF320