CLEANING YOUR AIR MOVER
If the polypropylene housing becomes
soiled it may be wiped off with a damp
cloth.
USER SERVICING / TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Unplug before any disassembly or servicing.
PROBLEM
Unit will not run.
Unit runs but air
mover makes
loud scraping
noise.
Unit runs but
vibrates
excessively.
Unit runs but
blower wheel
does not turn.
Unit runs briefly,
then shuts off
on overload.
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUSE
1. No power to unit.
2. Switch not on.
3. Switch is faulty.
4. Faulty/broken cord or
motor wire.
1. Unit has been severely jolted
causing blower wheel to rub
against housing.
2. Unit has been severely jolted
causing housing to deform.
1. Severe jolt has bent motor
shaft causing unit to be out of
balance.
2. Blower wheel blade damaged.
3. Dirt build up on one side of
Air Mover blower wheel.
1. Blower wheel is jammed
against housing.
2. Capacitor wire has broken/
come loose, capacitor has
failed.
3. Housing has been damaged
such that it presses on blower
wheel.
1. Motor bearings are failing or
motor has developed an
internal electrical fault.
2. Intake grille and /or exhaust
grille is obstructed.
WARNING: After servicing, any
safety device (includes grilles,
impeller, etc.) should be reinstalled
or remounted.
SOLUTION
1. Plug unit in. Check circuit breaker.
2. Place in "ON" position.
3. Replace switch.
4. Perform continuity check, using
volt/amp meter. Repair/replace
faulty broken wire.
1. Remove motor and replace
damaged motor or motor mounts,
as needed.
2. Replace blower wheel or damaged
housing.
1. Remove and replace motor.
2. Replace blower wheel if necessary.
3. Clean blower wheel blades.
1. Remove motor and replace
damaged motor mounts. Replace
blower wheel if necessary.
2. Repair/replace wires/motor as
necessary.
3. Replace housing/unit as necessary.
1. Replace motor.
2. Remove obstruction.
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