FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
Question Answer
Can this fan be ush mounted? □ No.
Can this fan be mounted on a sloped,
angled, or vaulted ceiling?
□ Yes, this fan can be mounted on a sloped or angled celing, installation will require the
purchase of an extension downrod and on a vaulted ceiling (steep angle) you will need to
purchase a Westinghouse “Cathedral ceiling fan canopy kit” (it can be purchased from www.
homedepot.com)
What size downrod can I use with this fan? □ Most fans are compatible with a 48” downrod without the need to extend the wiring. The
most important thing is that the downrod is 3/4” (.75”) in diameter
Is this fan compatible with a universal
remote control?
□ You may use a universal remote with most indoor fans, provided there is mounting room
in the canopy cover. Hugger fans are not compatible, also any fan such as the Home
Decorators Collection Altura fans that have a switch cup receiver intsead of a receiver tted
in the canopy cover.
Is the light kit dimmable? □ All light kits are capable of being dimmed, provided that the bulbs are changed to
incandescent bulbs, and the remote control receiver has a dimming feature built in. NEVER
use a dimmer switch with a ceiling fan.
Can I change my CFL or incandescent light
bulbs to LED light bulbs with my remote
control fan?
□ Due to differences in manufacturing processes of LED light bulbs, they are not currently
interchangable with CFL or incandescent light bulbs in ceiling fans with remote controls.
Can I use a dimmer switch to control my
fan?
□ NO, you should NEVER use a dimmer switch to control a ceiling fan. It will cause premature
wear on the capacitors and the motor. It will also cause the fan to make noise, as the motor
was intended to have a 120v AC power source at all times.
Can I use a dimmer switch or a solid state
speed control with my DC motor fan.
□ NO, you should NEVER use a dimmer switch or speed control with a DC motor ceiling fan.
I changed the light bulbs in my ceiling fan
light kit, and now none of the lights work.
□ Ceiling fans are required by law to have a light limiter built in prevent over lamping (180 watt
maximum combined power draw). Refer to your ceiling fan owners manual for details about
the maximum wattage bulb that you can put in your fan and not over lamp.
Why does this fan hesitate when turned on? □ This is normal operating procedure for DC fans. The DC motor operates using magnetic
poles. The hesitation and half turns are the motor aligning the magnetic poles. Once the
poles are aligned at start-up the fan motor will function normally.
Does this DC motor fan work on a regular
AC power source?
□ Yes. This fan installs exactly like an AC motor fan. It operates with the same wiring as a
standard fan.