We purchased a home with a Fanimation Slinger v2 72 inch fan. It worked fine for months. Then it intermittently turned itself off, or ran slow for another 3 months. now it will not turn on at all.
DIY advice on the internet had us test a few things and it looked like the problem was the receiver.
We ordered a replacement receiver but it did not fix the problem. NOW I know it was the wrong version of the receiver. I needed a fr-a786n-04 receiver and I had ordered the fr-***-12.
Asside: Before I made the time to return this wrong part, I misplaced it. Now even if I find it, the return widow has closed.
After the failed attempt to buy the right controller, I contacted the fan manufacturer (FANIMATION) who could not tell me anything about the receiver or how to bench test it. So I tried the manufacturer of the receiver (Rhine Electronics) and I do not know if they really could not find the correct wiring diagrams for the receivers (there are over 20 of the assorted variation of the same device) or just can’t give them to the public. They were nice and we sent several emails, but the end result is I could not get a diagram or bench test instructions.
I live in California and the closest company I have found that will test the fan for me is in Florida and they wanted me to ship the entire fan to them. (taking it down , shipping, and then putting it up again is just too scary to think about.)
So I have the remote and the receiver ready to bench test. I also have all of my dad’s bench test tools, but I can’t seem to find any instructions on what inputs and outputs SHOULD be with this receiver. Dad was and engineer on a nuclear sub. He could have opened the receiver and at least been able to make a good guess as to what should power up when, and know for certain if the receiver was working or not. I am not nearly that talented.
Below are the details have tried to use to figure out what to do next. I still WANT to fix this but I am just about ready to give up and order a new fan.
Many many thanks for any guidance I can get.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fanimation-Studio-Collection-Slinger-v2-72-in-Brushed-nickel-Integrated-LED-Indoor-Outdoor-Downrod-Mount-Ceiling-Fan-with-Light-Kit-and-Remote-9-Blade-ENERGY-STAR/1000003376 is the fan for sale at Lowes.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5defc719b1969710bdf73e20/t/5e39e949c1c6ce528636a139/1580853578088/genericDCRegDiagram.jpg gives a GENERIC wiring diagram, but the
We tested all batteries and connection and AC is getting TO the receiver. The Receiver is labeled FR-a786n-04
It has a sticker saying FN666B Which appears to indicate it is for a FANIMATION fan.
It has the controller manufacturer’s golden seal sticker saying
- Rhine Electronics CO LTD. 165
- model rh786nrw
- BLDC CEILING FAN CONTROL
- INPUT: AC120V/60HZ
- DC MOTOR 35W MAX
- LIGHT 100W MAX OR 100VA
- SHUNT: 1-1.8Ω / 70-300RPM
- U.S.A Pat P994744B2
- R.O.C Pat.1358192
- MADE IN CHINA
I have the same fan (two of them!). My remote controls have a set of DIP switches accessible inside the battery compartment. Do yours? There is a procedure required to “pair” the remote with the ceiling fan. Perhaps yours has somehow forgotten its pairing. I’d make a note (photo) of the current DIP switch setting, move a few of them, then try the pairing process. From a manual there, the process is:
Cut AC power to the fan by turning off the light switch (if you have one) or the circuit breaker. Wait several seconds.
Restore AC power to the fan.
Within 60 seconds or less after restoring power to the fan, press and hold the “SET” button on the remote. This button is found in the battery compartment.
Within a few seconds the fan should acknowledge that it has paired with the new remote. If the fan has a light kit successful pairing is indicated by it turning on and off the light twice; if no light kit then the fan will turn backward and then forward to indicate. This should happen within a few seconds of your pressing the SET button.
If you press any other button before SET, or if you take longer than 60 seconds after power-on to do the procedure, it will fail. Start over.