Universal Ceiling Fan Remote Replacement
Introduction
Passez à l'étape 1As homeowners, we are all familiar with appliances and devices that quit working due to accidents or old age. Ceiling fan remotes are no exception, and when these devices quit working, we immediately find ourselves at the hardware store looking for a replacement.
Unfortunately, universal ceiling fan remotes come in kits that require an installation of a wireless receiver at the base of a ceiling fan. Working with electrical fixtures can be intimidating for beginners, and this instruction guide was created to show how to replace the wireless receiver in a ceiling fan controlled by one wall switch.
Before using this guide, make sure the following conditions are met:
- Confirm your ceiling fan is compatible with a universal remote kit. Ceiling fans with built-in integrated remote controls are not compatible.
- Confirm the base of your ceiling fan has a minimum diameter of 16 cm.
- Confirm your ceiling fan is supplied with AC 110\120V, 60Hz.
This instruction guide also assumes you are familiar with turning off the electricity at your breaker box and know how to test voltage with a multimeter.
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Turn off the ceiling fan switch.
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Turn off the electricity for the fan at the breaker box.
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Use the following color-coded wires to connect the ceiling fan to the replacement wireless receiver:
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Connect the blue wire labeled lighting from the receiver to the blue ceiling fan wire.
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Connect the black wire labeled motor/L from the receiver to the black ceiling fan wire.
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Connect the white wire labeled motor/N from the receiver to the white ceiling fan wire.
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Gently tug each wire connection and make sure it's properly terminated with the twist on connectors.
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Cut a 15 cm piece of electrical tape and wrap it around the end of each wire.
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Connect the black wire labeled AC_IN L from the receiver to the black (hot/power) supply wire from the ceiling junction box.
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Connect the white wire labeled AC_IN N from the receiver to the white (neutral) supply wire from the ceiling junction box.
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Gently tug each wire to make sure the connection is properly terminated.
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Wrap each wire connection with 15 cm of electrical tape.
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Your new ceiling fan remote should be fully functional!
Your new ceiling fan remote should be fully functional!
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Many times the remote control itself has stopped working. It is an easy fix.
1. Check the battery and replace if it tests weak. That may fix the problem.
2 If the rubber buttons don't respond well, the remote needs a simple cleaning. All you need is a medium size phillips screwdriver and a smudge tool to pry apart the remote.
3. Remove the battery and the single (or more) screw, then carefully pry apart the remote.
4. Once apart, the pc board is held with 2-3 small screws to be removed.
5. Lift up and remove the molded rubber button sheet.
6. Using denatured alcohol and cotton ball or soft cloth, carefully clean the contacts on the underside of the buttons, and the pc board contacts. Blow off any particles with canned air.
7. Reassemble in reverse order. Use a new battery and you are good to go.
Note, this works with most all remotes, including tv, cable and games. They all use a rubber button sheet and contacts on a pc board.
