Operation of An Electric Fan, Parts and Its Functions

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The key takeaways are the operation, parts, functions and troubleshooting procedures of an electric fan.

The main parts of an electric fan include the front guard, switch box, inner and outer pipes, base stand, blade, remote control. Their functions are also described.

Common mechanical faults include fan not rotating, slow rotation, noisy operation, no oscillation. Checks include checking for bent shaft, oil/dirt buildup, worn bearings, loose parts.

Operation of an Electric Fan, parts and its functions

 OPERATION OF AN ELECTRIC FAN


Electric Fan – is an air moving machine used to cool with an AC Motor connected to
the 60 Hz power source which converts electrical energy to mechanical energy in order
to generate a moving air. It is a power driven machine capable of providing high air
flow parallel to the axis of the motor shaft where an axially mounted impeller or fan
blade agitates the air. The air velocity/delivery of the electric fan is controlled by a
mechanical speed selector switch for old models and electronically controlled speed
selector switch for new models. Timer is also included for fully automatic operations.

 PARTS OF AN ELECTRIC FAN

 Front Guard a protective metal mesh wire used to prevent the fan
blade from any physical contact with foreign objects.

 Guard Mark a logo of the manufacturer of the electric fan which is


mounted at the center of the front guard.

 Switch Box a panel board for the controls of the electric fan.

 Inner Pipe a metal tube inserted into the outer tube intended for
proper height adjustment of the electric fan.
 Outer Pipe a metal tube attached to the base stand of the electric
fan.

 Base Stand the bottom or lowest part of the electric fan where it
stands as a foundation.

 Blade a propeller made out of plastic or metal which is


attached in to the motor shaft and agitates air when
the motor rotates.

 Remote Control a transmitter device used to control the electric fan


from a distance.

Block Diagram of an Electrically Controlled Electric Fan (ECEF)

 Power Controller – It is a circuit that controls the amount of power supplied to


the motor.
 Sensor – It is the input receiver that detects input signal coming from remote
control.
 Manual Control – It is a push button switch that controls manually operation of
the electric fan.
 Timer – It is use to switch on or switch off automatically with predetermine time.
 Comparator – It is a processing circuit that accepts the input signal coming from
remote control, manual switch or timer switch. This circuit provides the
triggering voltage to the power controller.
 AC Motor – A rotating electric machine which changes applied electrical energy
or power into mechanical output energy or power.
 AC Plug – It is a connector intended for connecting to the main source 220V.
EXPLODED VIEW OF ELECTRIC FAN (ORBIT FAN)
PARTS IN THE MOTOR HOUSING

Gear Assembly

Rotor

Motor Shaft

Motor Assembly

Thermal Fuse Starting Capacitor/Condenser

INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

A. MECHANICAL FAULTS

PROBLEM/SYMPTOM CHECKS TO MADE SYSTEM DEFECTS/FAULTS


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1. Doesn’t rotate A. Check for Bent Shaft Defective rotor

B. Verify if Shaft is seized Defective rotor and end belts

2. Starts to rotate by Defective Motor


A. Check if the Motor is binding up
manually

3. Rotation is slow A. Check if shaft is slightly bent Defective rotor

Defective Rotor Inadequate lubricant


B. Check for an Oil and dirt build up
with accumulated dirt

C. Verify if oil is sufficient Poor lubrication

4. Noisy operation A. Check for any Worn bearing Defective yoke or motor metal cover

B. Check for Loose guard mark Loose guard mark screw

C. Check Loose guard fitter Untighten guard mark fitter

D. Check for Improperly balanced blade or Effective fan blade


broken blade

E. Check for Loose spinner Untighten spinner

F. Check if there is too much front to back Worn out shaft washers
play in the motor shaft

Poor lubrication with accumulated


G. Check for an Oil and dirt build up
dirt

H. Check if oil is sufficient Inadequate lubricant

I. Check for any improper mounting of the Misaligned front and rear guards
front and/or rear guard

J. Check if there are Loose screws Untighten screws

K. Check for rotor rubbing against housing Misaligned and dirt buildup in the
insulation or wiring rotro

5. No oscillation or A. Check for broken, stripped or bent part in Defective clutch assembly or knee
unsteady oscillation clutch or knee joint system joint system

B. Check for Slippage or wear of worm Defective worm wheel


wheel

C. Check for Disengagement of clutch cover Untighten clutch cover


D. Check for Disengage oscillating rod set Untighten oscillating rod set screw
screw

E. Check for Broken oscillating rod pin Defective knee joint upper part
assembly

F. Check for Disengage and loose gear set Untighten gear set screw
screw

G. Check for Bent oscillating rod Defective oscillating rod

H. Check for Disengaged and loose clutch Defective clutch shaft


ball

I. Check for Bent yoke (frame) shaft Defective yoke shaft

J. Check for Worn rotor shaft worm Defective rotor

6. Imperfect oscillation A. Check for Tight operation of oscillation Defective oscillating switch
(clutch lever system) switch

B. Check for Excessively high outer wire Misaligned fitting in the high outlet
position wire position

C. Check for Loosen outer wire set screw Untighten outlet wire set screw

7. Unsteady oscillation A. Check for worm wheel Defective worm gear

B. Check for Excessive thrust Misaligned thrust

C. Check for Bent yoke (frame) shaft Defective shaft

D. Check for Loosen oscillating rod set pin Untighten set pin and calk pin

E. Check for Loosen oscillating rod screw Untighten rod set screws calk screws

F. Check for Excessive oscillating rod bore Defective oscillating rod

G. Check for Worm gear shaft metal Defective cover

H. Check for Disengaged gear set screws Untighten gear set screws

I. Check for Excessive gear thrust Misaligned thrust

8. Unsteady or imperfect A. Check for Clogging of free stop bushing Misaligned bushing
vertical movement

B. ELECTRICAL FAULTS

PROBLEM/SYMPTOMS CHECKS TO MADE SYSTEM DEFECTS/FAULTS

1. Doesn’t rotate A. Check for Open stator Defective stator


B. Check for Open AC cord or wiring Defective wiring/AC cord

C. Check for Open AC line fuse Defective fuse

D. Check for Open thermal cut-off (inside Defective thermal cut-off


the motor)

E. Check for Open speed selector switch Defective switch/electronic system


control

F. Check for Defective system control Defective module(system control)

2. Starts to rotate by A. Check for Shorted capacitor Defective capacitor


manually turning the shaft
B. Check for Open start winding Defective stator

 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS NEEDED IN TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Mechanical Pliers

2. Long nose pliers

3. Side-cutting pliers

4. Set of Philip Screw Drivers

5. Set of standard Screw driver

6. Volt-Ohm Milliameter

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