Use and Care Manual

BELT DRIVE MODELS
DIRECT DRIVE
PAGE 14 • PORT-A-COOL OWNER’S MANUAL
PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION
Fan motor won’t run and Power cord, switches, Check switch connection
makes no sound. circuit breaker, etc. Reconnect power
cord, reset breaker.
Fan motor won’t run and
Blade in contact with shroud Check mounting bolts.
makes a humming sound.
Motor stalled Replace motor.
(will not turn by hand)
Breaker trips or fuse blows when Motor stall (as above). Replace motor.
fan is started.
Other items on circuit. Remove other items.
Motor overheating and shutting Inlet air Provide minimum
off and restarting obstructed or 36 inch
several minutes later. too close to wall. inlet clearance.
Fan motor won’t run and switch Faulty motor. Replace motor.
makes soft clicking sound. Switch making good contact. Replace switch.
Fan motor won’t run and has a
Start capacitor leaking from cover. Replace motor .
burning smell.
Motor stall (as above). Replace motor.
PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION
Fan motor won’t run and Power cord, Check switch connection
makes no sound. switches, circuit breaker, etc. Reconnect power,
reset breaker.
Fan motor won’t run and
Blade in contact with shroud Check mounting bolts.
makes a humming sound.
Motor stalled Replace motor.
(will not turn by hand)
Breaker trips or fuse blows Motor stall (as above). Replace motor.
when fan is started.
Other items on circuit. Remove other items.
Motor overheating and Inlet air Provide minimum
shutting off and restarting obstructed or 36 inch
several minutes later. too close to wall. inlet clearance.
Switch making good contact. Faulty motor. Replace motor.
makes soft clicking sound. Replace switch
Fan motor won’t run and has
a burning smell and hums.
Motor stall (as above). Replace motor.
Fan blade doesn’t turn and
Fan Belt, loose. Tighten or replace fan belt.
unit makes squealing sound.
Fan pulley spinning on shaft. Tighten pulley set screw.
Fan belts do not last very long. Motor and fan pulleys Realign motor and mount.
misaligned
Fan will not reach speed but Capacitor (where visible) and Replace motor.
turns and makes humming sound. motor electrical connections.
FAN SYSTEM
This section is divided into the two categories of fans used on all PORT-A-COOL® models: Direct Drive
and Belt Drive. Both have some symptoms in common, and both have problems that are particular to each.