How can I tell what kind of ceiling fan I have?

You will find the model number for all fans on the:

1. Part guide or installation manual that came inside your ceiling fan box.
2. Outside of the box.
3. On the fan itself. Location depends on the type of fan: For Downrod-mount fans- ID sticker located on top of the motor housing (facing the ceiling of an installed fan).

What is a Class 2 circuit?

The NEC defines a Class 2 circuit as that portion of the wiring system between the load side of a Class 2 power source and the connected equipment. Due to its power limitations, a Class 2 circuit is considered safe from a fire initiation standpoint and provides acceptable protection from electrical shock.

What is the latest National Electrical Code?

2020
It is formally identified as ANSI/NFPA 70. First published in 1897, the NEC is updated and published every three years, with the 2020 edition being the most current.

Where is fan model number?

Lay your fan on a flat surface to view the bottom of the product. You will see a black or blue ink stamp on the metal frame. You are specifically looking for the word MODEL, or letters MDL followed by a four to seven digit number. This number is your model number.

How old is my ceiling fan?

The date code for your fan is a 4-digit number. For down rod mount fans, the date code will be on a sticker on the top of your fan’s body. For Low Profile fans, the sticker will be on the ceiling mounting bracket.

What is a Class 3 cable?

Class 2 and 3 circuits are defined as the portion of the wiring system between the power source and the connected equipment. Class 3 circuits limit the output power to a level that usually will not initiate fires. But, they can and do operate at higher voltage levels and, therefore, can present a shock hazard.

What is the difference between Class 1/2 and 3 wiring?

Class 1 wiring is actually required to exceed standards for power and lighting wiring. It must sit in metal or non-metallic raceway or be metal-sheathed wiring as compared to jacketed cable such as type NM. Class 3 wiring is functionally similar to Class 2 wiring, but with higher voltage and power limitations.

How do you reset a ceiling fan receiver?

To resync your ceiling fan remote, start by turning off your fan using the wall switch and then waiting for a few seconds. Different guides will tell you to wait anywhere from 10-30 seconds while the fan is off. After waiting, turn the fan back on again.

Where is the DIP switch on a ceiling fan?

Setting DIP switches The DIP switches for the receiver are located on the flat surface of the receiver. The DIP switches for the transmitter are in the battery compartment. 4-4. Raise the fan and align the slots in the canopy with the hooks on the ceiling plate.

What is the difference between a standard and a code?

A code is a model, a set of rules that knowledgeable people recommend for others to follow. It is not a law, but can be adopted into law. A standard tends be a more detailed elaboration, the nuts and bolts of meeting a code.

What is the US standard for electrical codes?

NFPA 70
Adopted in all 50 states, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) is the benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect people and property from electrical hazards.

What size wire do I need to run a ceiling fan?

You need to use a new run of 3 conductor wire (denoted as “14-3” – check your local code for the specific gauge.) Connect black fan wire to the black ceiling wire. Connect the blue wire to the red wire.

Do ceiling fans need to be supported?

Ceiling fans weigh more than most ceiling fixtures. Therefore ceiling fans must be supported properly to prevent them from falling. An approved fixture box designed to support the weight of the ceiling fan must me installed.

Which wire is neutral on a ceiling fan motor?

For conventional switching the “Neutral” is not used in the switching process, however “the white wire” is often used and should be identified with black tape or marker. Neutrals are shared for the ceiling fan motor and the ceiling fan light.

What is the blue and black wire on a ceiling fan?

Copper or green wire is the ground wire and keeps your fan from experience power surges. If you have a blue and black wire coming from your household circuit, you should have two switches on your wall. If you had a red wire coming from your ceiling, it is hooked up to your wall switch. Black wire is for the fan.