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efciency, they should not have any
obstruction (walls, posts, etc.) within
24” of the blade tips. See Figure 1 for
mounting distances.
Step 2: Inspection of Fan
A. Unpack the fan carefully to avoid any
damage to the components.
B. Check for any shipping damage to the
motor and the fan blades. If more than
one fan is being installed, keep the
matched and balanced fan blades in sets,
as they were shipped. Should one of
the fan blades become damaged during
shipment, return all blades in the set for
replacement.
C. Check contents to be certain it contains
a bag of parts.
Step 3: Installation of Outlet Box and
Rough-In Wiring
CAUTION:
Yourceilingfanwithaccessoriescanweigh
upto35lbs.Thefollowingprecautionsmust
betakenforsafetyandtoensurethatyour
fanissecurelymountedtotheceiling.
• Becertainelectricityis“off ”atfusepanel
wheninspectingorrepairinginstallation
site.
• Allwiringmustmeetlocalandnational
electricalcodes.
• Donotmountdirectlytoanunsupported
ceilingortoanelectricaloutletbox.
Mountingmustsupporta35lb.fanwith
accessories.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING:
The following are tips that may help x a problem that you are having with a Nextek Power Systems
Fanworks DC powered ceiling fan.
FAN DOESN’T RUN:
Check all connections to make sure you have power, use a volt meter or multi tester to conrm
that the voltage is correct. If fan still doesn’t run, try connecting the fans leads directly to the
battery (no switches or speed controls) If fan still won’t run, please contact Nextek Power Systems
Fanworks, not your dealer.
FAN MOTOR IS HOT TO THE TOUCH:
Turn off fan immediately, and contact Nextek Power Systems Fanworks.
FAN MAKES “CLICKING” NOISE:
The “clicking” noise is usually a bur on one or both brushes. First try reversing the fan (i.e.: make it
run backwards) this can be done by reversing the polarity of the fans wires at the battery. If your fan
has a speed control but no reversing switch, reverse the leads that run from the speed control to
the fan. In either case, let the fan run at least 24 hours in reverse, then try running the fan in forward
and see if the noise is gone.
The second option, if your fan is not too high up, is to take a broom handle and give a sharp upward
rap to the decorative nut at the center of the fan hub. (Do this while the fan is running)
Please note: Fans in summer cottages or in places where the fan is not run for long periods of time
are more prone to developing a bur on the brushes. Before starting fan, gently spin the blades by
hand, and then turn on fan.
If problem persists, please contact Nextek Power Systems Fanworks.
MY FAN WOBBLES WHEN RUNNING:
Most fans mounted with a down rod will have a slight wobble (less than 1 inch from the center)
depending on how long the down rod is.
All Nextek Power Systems Fanworks fans come from the factory with balanced blades and blade
arms.
Make sure that the when the hub was placed on the fan shaft, that the at on the shaft matched the
at on the hub’s center hole.
Check that all the blade arms have the same pitch. (Lay them in line on a at surface and check
that all the blade arms lay at the same angle.) If the pitch on one of the blade arms is different, try
twisting the arm until it matches the rest of the arms.
Most large hardware stores, Home Depot, Lowes, Ace, etc, that sell ceiling fans, have blade balancing
kits. These are very inexpensive and have good instructions, if the above ideas don’t work, pick up a
kit and try it.
A. Secure metallic outlet box 4” x 1-1/2”
or 4” x 1/2” deep to 2 x 4 cross brace
between two ceiling joists as shown
in Figure 2. The outlet box must be
recessed into the ceiling by 1/16”
minimum. Secure the outlet box to the
cross brace by drilling (2) pilot holes no
larger than the minor diameter of the
wood screws (5/64”) and use two #8 x
1-1/2” wood screws and washers. Use
the innermost holes for securing the
box. Orient the box so the outermost
holes will be used in Step 4B.
CAUTION:
Donotusealubricantonscrews.
Figure2
B. Bring electrical cable into the outlet box
and attach with an approved connector.
Make certain that wiring meets all
national and local electrical codes.
Wire leads should extend at least 6”
beyond outlet box for ease in making
connections. See Figure 3.
