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Unit of Competency: MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-
CONTROLLED DOMESTIC APPLIANCES

Module No. 1 MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN
Table of Content
How to Use this Module......................................................................................i

Introduction.......................................................................................................ii
Technical Terms................................................................................................iii
Learning Outcome 1:
Identify the parts and functions of an electric fan..............................................1
 Information Sheet 1.1...............................................................................3
 Student-Check 1.1...................................................................................6
Learning Outcome 2:
Diagnose an electric fan and troubleshoot the defects found..............................8
 Operation Sheet 2.1...............................................................................10
 Performance Test 2.1..............................................................................18
 Student Write-up B.............................................................................. 19
Learning Outcome 3:
Maintain and repair an electric fan..................................................................20
 Information Sheet 3.1.............................................................................22
 Student Check 3.1.................................................................................26
 Student Check Key 3.1...........................................................................27
 Job Sheet 3.1.........................................................................................28
Performance Test.............................................................................................30
Assessment Plan..............................................................................................31
Observation Checklist......................................................................................35
Questionnaire Checklist ..................................................................................37
HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Welcome to the Module “Maintaining And Repairing An Electric Fan”..

This module contains training materials and activities for you to complete.
The unit of competency “Maintain & Repair Electronically-Controlled

Domestic Appliances” contains the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for
Consumer Electronics Servicing required to obtain the National Certificate
(NC) level II.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to

complete each of the learning outcomes of the module. In each learning
outcome there are Information Sheets and Activity Sheets. Do these activities
on your own and answer the Self-Check at the end of each learning activity?
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher for assistance.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You have already some basic knowledge and skills covered in this module
because you have been working for some time; and already completed training
in this area.
If you can demonstrate competence to your teacher in a particular skill, talk

to your teacher so you don’t have to undergo the same training again. If you
have a qualification or Certificate of Competency from previous trainings show it
to him/her. If the skills you acquired are consistent with and relevant to this
module, they become part of the evidence. You can present these for RPL. If you
are not sure about your competence skills, discuss this with your teacher.
After completing this module, ask your teacher to assess your competence.
Result of your assessment will be recorded in your competency profile. All the
learning activities are designed for you to complete at your own pace.
In this module, you will find the activities for you to complete and relevant
information sheets for each learning outcome. Each learning outcome may have
more than one learning activity.
This module is prepared to help you achieve the required competency, in

receiving and relaying information. This will be the source of information that
will enable you to acquire the knowledge and skills in Maintaining and
Repairing an Electric Fan independently at your own pace with minimum
supervision from your teacher.
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Program/Course: CONSUMER ELECTRONIC SERVICING NC II
MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-

Unit of Competency:
Module Title: MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN
INTRODUCTION:
This module contains information and suggested learning activities in

maintaining and repairing an electric fan. It covers the knowledge, skills and
attitudes required to maintain and repair an Electric Fan
Completion of this module will help you better understand the succeeding
module on maintaining and repairing electronically-controlled domestic
appliances.
This module consists of three (3) learning outcomes. Each learning outcome
contains learning activities supported by instructional sheets. Before you
perform the instructions, read the information sheets and answer the self-check
and activities provided to ascertain to yourself and your teacher that you have
acquired the knowledge necessary to perform the skill portion of the particular
learning outcome.
Upon completing this module, report to your teacher for assessment to check
your achievement of knowledge and skills requirements of this module. If you
pass the assessment, you will be given a certificate of completion.
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of the module the students should be able to:
 LO1. Identify the parts and functions of an electric fan.

 LO2. Diagnose an electric fan and troubleshoot the defects found.
 LO3. Maintain and repair an electric fan.
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TECHNICAL TERMS
- Converts AC electrical energy into mechanical energy,
AC Motor producing a mechanical rotary action that performs some
type of work.
- A container which resists generation of triboelectric charge
Antistatic (frictionally generated) as the device is inserted into,
removed from , or allowed to slide around in it.
- A sleeve protecting a conductor where it passes through a
Bushing
hole in motor.
- A device used to boost the voltage to a motor. Running
capacitors are used in the starting winding to increase the
Capacitor running torque of the motor. Starting capacitors are used
in the starting winding to increase the starting torque of
the motor.
Capacitor for - A low reactance non-polar electrolytic capacitor connected
Start Motor in series with the start winding.
- A rotating electric machine which changes applied
Motor electrical energy or power into mechanical output energy or
power.
Rotor - The part of an electric motor that turns or rotates.
- The winding in an electric motor that provides the power
for turning the rotor during operation. It has the larger wire
Run Winding
of the two windings. The main winding of the motor with
comparatively low resistance and high inductance.
Rectifier - Diode circuit that converts AC to pulsating DC.
- Component made of material that opposes the flow of
Resistor
current and therefore has some value of resistance.
- Electromechanical device that has a rotating shaft
Rotary Switch connected to one terminal capable of making, breaking a
connection to one or more other terminals.
- The part of a rotor that carries other rotating members and
Shaft
that is supported by bearings in which it can rotate.
- The auxiliary winding of the motor with comparatively high
Start Winding
resistance and lower inductance.
- The stationary part of the motor which the field windings
Stator
are placed.
- An integrated circuit that can recognizes and responds to
System Control
commands from the operator by monitoring the DC
Microprocessor
voltages at the output terminals.
Schematic - Illustration of an electrical or electronic circuit with the
Diagram components represented by their symbol.
- Also called a short. Low resistance connection between two
Short Circuit
points in a circuit typically causing excessive current.
Solder - Metallic alloy used to join two metal surfaces.
Soldering - Process of joining two metallic surfaces to make an
electrical contact by melting solder (tin and lead) across
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them.
- Mechanical insulating support upon which a device is
Substrate
fabricated.
- Electrical device having two states, ON (closed) or OFF
Switch
(open).
- Sequence of operations intended to verify the correct
Test operation or malfunctioning of a piece of equipment or
system.
An over current device that contains a heater element in
addition to and affecting a renewable fusible member which
Thermal cutout
opens the circuit. It is not designed to interrupt short
short-circuit currents.
Transformer - Inductor with two or more windings.
Troubleshootin - Systematic approach to locate the cause of a fault in an
g electronic circuit or system.
- An assembly of coils designed to act in consort to produce
Winding
a magnetic flux field or to link a flux field.
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Program/Course CONSUMER ELECTRONIC MECHANIC NCII
Unit of MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-

Competency CONTROLLED DOMESTIC APPLIANCES
Module Title MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN
Learning Outcome 1: Identify the functions of the parts of an electric fan.
Assessment Criteria:
1. The operation of an electric fan is explained.

2. The parts of and electric fan are identified.
3. The functions of its part are explained.
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LEARNING EXPERIENCE / ACTIVITIES
Learning Outcome 1
Identify the functions of the parts of an electric fan.
Learning Activities Special Instruction
 Read Information Sheet 1.1  You can ask the assistance
on Operation of an electric of your teacher to show you
fan, parts and its functions. and explain further the
topic you don’t understand.
 Do Self-Check No. 1.1 to
check your knowledge on  Try to answer Self-Check
Operation of an electric fan, without looking at the
parts and its functions. Information Sheet.
 Compare your answers to

the Answer Key.
 If you were not able to

answer all the questions, go
over again the Information
Sheet.
 If you have answered all the

questions, you can proceed
to the next learning
outcome.

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1
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 Electronically-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.

SELF-CHECK 1.1
Direction: Label the different blocks that resemble an electronically-

controlled electric fan. Write your answer on another
sheet of paper. Do not write anything on this module.
II

ANSWER KEY TO SELF-CHECK 1.1
I
1. Blade
2. Front Guard
3. Switch Box
4. Inner pipe
5. Base stand
II
1. Comparator
2. Power Controller
3. AC Motor
4. Sensor
5. Manual Switch

Unit of Competency MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-
Module Title MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN
Learning Outcome 2: Diagnose an electric fan and troubleshoot the defects

found.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Pre-testing procedure is performed based on the manufacturer’s
manual.
2. System defects/fault symptoms are identified using appropriate tools
and equipment.
3. Identified defects and faults are explained to the responsible person.
4. Results of diagnosis and testing are documented.
5. Troubleshooting is performed in accordance with the service manual.
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Learning Outcome 2
Diagnose an electric fan and troubleshoot the defects found.
 Perform Operation Sheet 2.1  You can ask the assistance of
on procedure and technique your teacher to show you and
in pre-testing and explain further the topic you
troubleshooting an electric don’t understand.
fan.
 Do Performance Test to test  Try to perform the

your skills on procedure and Performance Test within the
technique in pre-testing and least possible time allotment.
troubleshooting an electric
fan.
 Refer your Performance

Output to the Observation
and Questioning Checklist.
 If you missed some of the

items in the Observation and
Questioning Checklist, go over
again the Operation Sheet.
 If you did get all the items in

the Observation and
Questioning Checklist, you
could proceed to the next
learning outcome.

OPERATION SHEET 2.1
Procedure and Techniques in Pre-Testing an Electronically-
Controlled Electric Fan (ECEF)
 PROCEDURES IN PERFORMING PRE-TESTING OF AN ELECTRIC FAN
1. Determine what the problem really is.

a. Ask questions to the owner/operator of the electric fan to identify
the problem for you.
b. Ask for a description of the problem and how long it has been going
on.
c. Ask for a comparison of how long the electric fan is operating at the
present time.
d. Inquire whether the electric fan has done this in the past and how it
is supposed to operate.
2. Be sure you understand how the electric fan is supposed to operate.
a. If you have worked on it before, check it out to see if it still operates
in the same manner.
b. Try to determine if anyone has modified it since you were last
involved with it.
c. Review the operating manual if you are not overly familiar with the
model of the electric fan.
d. Review the service literature for the unit prior to any testing
regardless of your previous knowledge about the electric fan.
3. Perform preliminary inspection to locate where the problem originated.
a. If possible, attempt to operate the electric fan to gather information
about the problem whether or not the system of the unit is
functioning.
b. While operating the electric fan, listen for unusual noises and look
for smoke or other visual signs of trouble.
c. Do not forget to use your sense of smell to assist in the diagnosis
process.
4. Perform closer inspection into the suspected parts or components.
a. Prepare the tools needed and remove the cover ready for inspection.
b. Apply careful physical inspection of the suspected
parts/components.
c. Look for burned and broken components.
d. Inspect for loose connections or broken wires.
5. Plan your approach to the repair problem.
a. List the tools and measuring instrument, where to use them and
what you expect to find when you conduct the test.
b. Modify your plans as you obtain additional information during the
testing process.

 TECHNIQUES IN PERFORMING PRE-TESTING OF AN ELECTRIC FAN
1. Conduct a prompt diagnosis of the trouble symptom and repair the

defective set in the shortest possible time. Do not troubleshoot an electric
fan unless you have determined what the fault is. Locate the fault from
the mechanical section or electrical circuit section.
2. Wear cotton gloves while troubleshooting, to avoid the electrical shock.
Also note that, especially in tropical countries, sweat on the hands may
later on cause corrosion.
3. When troubleshooting in the electrical circuit section, never remove a
component for testing. Before doing this, first measure the voltage. If the
reading is abnormal, analyze the circuit and check which component may
be causing the trouble and should be tested.
4. Discharge large capacitors by connecting a jumper wire across their two
conducting terminals.
5. If the trouble symptom is caused by aging components, the defective
component is usually one of them. But in some cases, especially in high-
power-handling circuits, a defective component may cause other
components to malfunction.
6. Know the usual defects of components. For example, capacitors usually
become leaky, shorted or open. Resistors increase their resistance when
they become defective. Semi-conductors such as transistors usually
become open or shorted.
7. When troubleshooting integrated circuits (ICs) in the electrical circuit
section of an electric fan, do not remove the IC from the PCB, simply
because you suspect it is defective. To help you diagnose the function of
the IC, secure a circuit diagram from the manufacturer. It would be even
better if you have available diagram showing the internal connection of
the IC.
8. Always be careful about the polarity of the components when replacing
them. Electrolytic capacitors used in transistors or integrated circuits
have only low voltages.
9. Do not remove components from the PCB. Every component has a specific
function in the circuit; there is absolutely no wasted component. Always
analyze the specific function of every component in the circuit.
10. Don’t replace an opened fuse or burned resistor unless you have
corrected the trouble or the cause of it.
11. Always suspect a faulty contact on mechanical switch circuit rather
than defective electronic components.
12. When replacing the resistor (SCR/TRIAC) the replacement should have
the same current rating.
13. If you find a blown fuse, first find the cause of the short circuit before
replacing it. If you cannot find the cause, replace the blown fuse with a
fuse of the same rating.
If the glass of the blown fuse is clear, or if the conductor inside the
fuse is neatly cut, assume an overload has caused it. In this case, the
trouble maybe complicated. If the glass of the blown fuse is black, or if the
conductor inside has melted, assume the short circuit is due to extremely
strong electric current.

14. Use needle-pointed probes for better contact and to avoid short
circuiting nearby components.
15. While troubleshooting, study the schematic diagram carefully. Always
compare with the actual measured voltage in the set the voltage indicated
on the circuit diagram. A difference of around 10% between the measured
voltage and the ideal diagramed voltage is tolerable, but not more than
10%.
16. When measuring resistances in the circuit, make sure that power is not
being supplied on the circuit, and that stored charges in capacitors are
properly discharged. Failure to do so can damage the volt-ohm-
milliameter (VOM) and the circuit due to the low resistance of the
ohmmeter.
17. The functions and the characteristics of the VOM should be wisely used.
18. While using a VOM for in-circuit resistance measurement, always
exchange the setting of positive and negative probes. Take the higher
meter reading as the approximate resistance.
19. Prepare only the tools and measuring instrument needed for servicing
electric fan. Not all electronic tools are needed and useful all the time.
20. When using the measuring equipment, first read carefully the users
manual. Analyze carefully the readings of measurements you have
obtained.
21. Use soldering irons with the proper power rating to prevent the
components and the circuit board from being overheated and damaged.
The soldering iron tips should be clean and preferably slim. Soldering
guns are not recommended for beginners, since it is difficult to keep their
temperatures constant.
22. Use proper tools and soldering aids when troubleshooting printed circuit
boards. Ground the soldering iron to avoid damaging ICs and transistors.
23. Dry solder joints are hard to detect. However, when they are found or
suspected, remove the components from the PCB; then file or clean the
leads and solder the joints back. Reheating dry joints with a new
soldering lead is another remedy. When re-soldering, make sure you do
not overheat the components. Overheating the PCB may cause the copper
layer on it to warp and peel off.
24. Select a soldering iron with the rating appropriate for the particular
application.

 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
A. MECHANICAL FAULTS
PROBLEM/SYMPTOM CHECKS TO MADE SYSTEM

S DEFECTS/FAULTS
1. Doesn’t rotate A. Check for Bent Shaft Defective rotor
Defective rotor and end
B. Verify if Shaft is seized
belts
2. Starts to rotate by A. Check if the Motor is Defective Motor
manually binding up
3. Rotation is slow A. Check if shaft is slightly Defective rotor
bent
Defective Rotor
B. Check for an Oil and
Inadequate lubricant
dirt build up
with accumulated dirt
C. Verify if oil is sufficient Poor lubrication
4. Noisy operation A. Check for any Worn Defective yoke or motor
bearing metal cover
B. Check for Loose guard Loose guard mark screw
mark
Untighten guard mark
C. Check Loose guard fitter
fitter
D. Check for Improperly Effective fan blade
balanced blade or broken
blade
E. Check for Loose spinner Untighten spinner

F. Check if there is too Worn out shaft washers
much front to back play in
the motor shaft
G. Check for an Oil and Poor lubrication with
dirt build up accumulated dirt
H. Check if oil is sufficient Inadequate lubricant
I. Check for any improper Misaligned front and
mounting of the front rear guards
and/or rear guard
J. Check if there are Loose Untighten screws
screws
K. Check for rotor rubbing Misaligned and dirt
against housing insulation buildup in the rotro
or wiring
5. No oscillation or A. Check for broken, Defective clutch
unsteady oscillation stripped or bent part in assembly or knee joint
clutch or knee joint system system
B. Check for Slippage or Defective worm wheel
wear of worm wheel
C. Check for Untighten clutch cover
Disengagement of clutch
cover
D. Check for Disengage Untighten oscillating rod
oscillating rod set screw set screw
E. Check for Broken Defective knee joint
oscillating rod pin upper part assembly
F. Check for Disengage and Untighten gear set screw
loose gear set screw
G. Check for Bent Defective oscillating rod
oscillating rod
H. Check for Disengaged Defective clutch shaft
and loose clutch ball
I. Check for Bent yoke Defective yoke shaft
(frame) shaft
J. Check for Worn rotor Defective rotor
shaft worm
6. Imperfect oscillation A. Check for Tight Defective oscillating
(clutch lever system) operation of oscillation switch
switch
B. Check for Excessively Misaligned fitting in the
high outer wire position high outlet wire position
C. Check for Loosen outer Untighten outlet wire set
wire set screw screw
7. Unsteady oscillation A. Check for worm wheel Defective worm gear
B. Check for Excessive Misaligned thrust
thrust
C. Check for Bent yoke Defective shaft
(frame) shaft
D. Check for Loosen Untighten set pin and
oscillating rod set pin calk pin
E. Check for Loosen Untighten rod set screws
oscillating rod screw calk screws
F. Check for Excessive Defective oscillating rod
oscillating rod bore
G. Check for Worm gear Defective cover
shaft metal
H. Check for Disengaged Untighten gear set
gear set screws screws
I. Check for Excessive gear Misaligned thrust
thrust
8. Unsteady or A. Check for Clogging of Misaligned bushing
imperfect vertical free stop bushing
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 Defective wiring/AC cord
cord or wiring
C. Check for Open AC line Defective fuse
fuse
D. Check for Open Defective thermal cut-off
thermal cut-off (inside the
motor)
E. Check for Open speed Defective
selector switch switch/electronic system
control
F. Check for Defective Defective module (system
system control control)
2. Starts to rotate by A. Check for Shorted Defective capacitor
manually turning the capacitor
shaft B. Check for Open start Defective stator
winding
 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
 POSSIBLE FAULTS AND CORRESPONDING REMEDIES
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CORRESPONDING

FAULTS REMEDIES
Bent shaft Replace (Note 1) motor
assembly
Doesn’t Rotate Open switch Replace switch
Shaft is seized Replace rotor and end
bell (Note 1)
Rotation Open stator Replace (Note 2) motor
assembly
Open AC cord or Repair or replace
wiring
Starts to rotate Start winding is Repair lead wire to
by manually open winding or replace
turning the stator
shaft Shorted capacitor Replace capacitor
Motor is binding See Note 3
up
Bent shaft Replace (Note 1) motor
Rotation is assembly
slow Oil and dirt Clean and lubricate
buildup
Lack of oil Lubricate
Worn bearing Replace yoke or its
cover (Note 4)
Noise Noisy Loose guard mark Fasten guard mark
screw
Loose guard fitter Tighten
Improperly Replace Blade
balanced or broken
blade
Loose spinner Tighten
Too much front to Adjust by adding shaft
back play in the washers (Note 4)
motor shaft
Oil and dirt Clean and lubricate
buildup
Lack of oil Lubricate
Improper mounting Re – adjust
of the front and/or
rear guard
Loose screws Tighten
Rotor rubbing Disassemble, clean
against housing and adjust if
insulation or necessary
wiring
Oscillation No oscillation Broken, stripped or Visually inspect and
or Unsteady bent part in clutch repair or replace as
oscillation or knee joint necessary
system
Note 1: If the shaft of model C30TK is bent, replace the rotor.

2: If the stator of model C30TK is opened, replace the stator.
3: Experience has shown that tapping the end bells and motor housing
with a wooden or plastic mallet will free up motors of this design. If this
steps fails to free up the motor replace it.
4: Replace motor assy.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CORRESPONDING

FAULTS REMEDIES

Slippage or wear of Replace worm wheel
worm wheel
Disengagement of Tighten clutch cover
clutch cover
Disengaged rod set Tighten or calk
Automatic screw screw
oscillation Broken rod set pin Replace knee-joint
system Non-oscillation upper part
assembly
Disengaged and Tighten screw
loose gear set
screw
Bent rod Adjust or replace
rod
Disengaged and Replace clutch shaft
loose clutch ball
Bent yoke (frame) Adjust or replace
shaft
Poor gear rotation Adjust or
disassemble and
clean
Worn rotor shaft Replace rotor
worm
Imperfect Tight operation of Replace oscillation
oscillation (clutch oscillation switch switch
lever system) Excessively high Adjust fitting
outer-wire position
Loosen outer-wire Tighten screw
set screw
Worn worm wheel Replace
Excessive thrust Adjust thrust
Bent yoke (frame) Adjust shaft
Unsteady shaft
oscillation Loosen rod set pin Tighten and calk
pin
Loosen rod set Tighten and calk
screw screw
Excessive rod bore Replace rod
Worm gear shaft Replace cover
metal
Disengaged gear Tighten screw
set screw
Excessive gear Adjust thrust with
thrust washer
Height Unsteady or Clogging of free Adjust bushing
adjustment imperfect vertical stop bushing
of standing movement
fan
External Scratch, stain or Scratch Touch up with
appearance breakage lacquer
Dirt Wipe off with cloth
or soap and water
PERFORMANCE TEST 2.1
Direction: Given a set of hand tools, multi-tester and defective electric fan with
manufacturers service manual perform the procedure and techniques in pre-
testing and troubleshooting an electric fan. Provide a work report/write-up after
completing the task. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
STUDENT WRITE-UP A
Common Symptoms / Defects of an Electric fan
Student : _________________________________ Date: ________________________
Year & Section: _________________________ Teacher: _______________________
UNIT BRAND : _________________________ Unit Model: ______________________
Owner: ______________________ Address: _________________________________
1. PROBLEM/S & SYMPTOM/S :
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
STUDENT WRITE UP B
Diagnosing Faults and Remedies in ECEF
Student : _________________________________ Date: ________________________
Owner: ______________________ Address: _________________________________
2. POSSIBLE CAUSE:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Teacher’s Initial: ___________
Note: Write your answer on another sheet of paper. Do not write anything on
this module.

Unit of Competency MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-
Module MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN
Lesson Outcome 3: Maintain and repair an electric fan.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Personal Protective Equipment is used in accordance with

Occupational Health and Safety practices.
2. Electro-static discharge (ESD) protection procedure is followed.
3. Defective parts/components are replaced with identical or
recommended appropriate equivalent ratings.
4. Repaired or replaced parts/components are soldered/mounted at the
specified location.
5. Control settings/adjustments are performed in conformity with
service-manual specifications.
6. The unit is cleaned after the maintenance and repair activity.

Learning Outcome 3
Maintain and repair an electric fan.
 Read Information Sheet No.  You can ask the assistance of
3.1 on personal protective your teacher to show you and
equipment and electrostatic explain further the topic you
discharge protection don’t understand.
procedure.
 Do Self-Check No. 3.1 to test  Try to answer the Self-Check
your knowledge on personal without looking at the
protective equipment and Information Sheet.
electro-static discharge
protection procedure.
 Compare your answers to the
Answer Key.
 If you were not able to answer
all the questions, go over
again the Information Sheet.
 If you have answered all the
questions, perform Job Sheet
No. 3.1 on maintain and
repair an electric fan.
 Do the Performance Test No.
3.1 on maintain and repair an
electric fan.
 Refer your performance
output to the Observation and
Questioning Checklist.
 If you missed some of the
items in the Observation and
Questioning Checklist, go
over again the Operation
Sheet.
 If you did get all the items in
the Observation and
Questioning Checklist, you
can proceed to the next
module

INFORMATION SHEET 3.1
 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
It is the employer’s responsibility to provide protective clothing and equipment.

Work clothes and specially designed protective clothing are designed for your
protection. Wear the correct clothing and equipment to protect yourself from
possible serious injury. Do not interfere with or misuse any item provided by
your employer for health and safety.
Wear plain, tough clothes that are

closefitting and keep them
buttoned up.
- Loose sleeves, unbuttoned or
torn shirts or sweaters, ties or
loose belts can easily be
caught in revolving machinery.
- Your work clothes should be
cleaned regularly.
 Wear cuff less trousers
- Trouser cuffs may cause you to
trip or they may catch sparks
or harmful substances.
- Wear suitable footwear and
keep it in good repair
- Wear safety shoes or boots
with insulated sole for
electrical work
- Good uppers protect against
burning from hot turning,
drops of molten metal, etc. safety shoes and boots have reinforced
toecaps to protect against heavy falling objects.
 Keep long hair under a tight fitting cap or net, as required by regulations.
It is your employer’s duty to ensure that machineries have guards to
protect employees who work closely to machine. Even, so, if your hair is
long, it could be easily caught in machinery, such as a frilling machine.
Many people have been scalped in this type of accident.
 Do not wear rings or wrist watches on the job

- Because such item can be caught on moving machinery. It is
extremely dangerous to wear them in certain types of work. You
could lose fingers.
 Do not wear earrings, neck chains, pendants and bracelets.
- All items or personal jewelry worn at work have the potential to
cause an accident or aggravate an injury sustained in an
accident.
 Wear personal protective equipment suited to the work to be done.
- Learn the purpose of each item in the wide range of protective
devices available.

A. HOW IS ESD GENERATED
Static charge is a form of electricity at rest. It can be generated by simple

friction that is, rubbing two objects together.
A simple method of generating a static charge is to rub a plastic ballpen
case on a nylon cloth. Once generated, the static electricity will remain on the
ballpen for as long as it is not placed on any other charged materials.
If ever the ballpen comes in contact with another object, the static
electricity can move to or from the ballpen to equalize the charge between the
two objects. The transfer of static electricity from any of the two objects is called
electro-static discharge.
One inexhaustible source of electrons that can supply or accept them
without any effect is the earth. Whatever charged object brought into it is
immediately discharged.
This simple illustration does not necessarily mean that static electricity
can be generated intentionally. The truth is that static electricity can be
generated in a multitude of possible ways.
Rubbing of hands or arms on a table can result in the generation of up to
about 3000 volts of static electricity.
Sliding of the IC pins in a plastic box can result in the generation of up to
12000 volts of static electricity.
A person walking across a vinyl floor can generate about 13000 volts of
static electricity.
The amount of static electricity varies with the environment and it
depends primarily on the prevailing relative humidity. The moisture in the air
offers a readily present conductive path to ground fro static electricity and
hence avoiding any static build-up.
B. ESD wrist straps
ESD wrist straps are also called conductive wrist straps or bands. They
are usually made of elastic cloth but contain conductive strands that touch
your skin and so bleed off any static electricity on your body. Some straps are
made of conductive rubber. The wire attached to the strap contains a large
value resistor, usually one megohm (1,000,000 ohms) that allows any charge on
your body to be slowly transferred to an electric fan ground point. This build in
resistor also limits the amount of current to a safe level in case the other end of
the wire touches a power supply voltage.
Some ESD kits also contain a conductive pad on which you can place
components, like circuit boards and ICs, when they’re out of the switch box of
an electric fan. Often there’s an additional clip on the wire leading from the
wrist strap that you can attach to this conductive pad, so that any charge on
the pad will also flow to the electric fan ground point.
C. ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROTECTION PROCEDURE

1. Purchase an antistatic kit from a computer or electronics supply store.
Kits vary, but the main component is an ESD wrist strap with a wire
several feet long having an alligator clip at the other end.

2. So to start off when troubleshooting electric fan, get an ESD wrist strap
and wear it wherever you go under the covers or handle ICs and circuit
boards.
3. Put the adjustable strap around your wrist (usually the left wrist if you’re
right handed). Wearing an ESD wrist strap connected to frame or chassis
ground drains static charges off your body, preventing damaging ESD.
4. Attach the clip at the end of the wire to an electrical ground connection or
metal framework of the electric fan.
5. If you must work on an electric fan without a conductive wrist strap,
touch an electrical appliance such as a lamp or the screw in a wall outlet
cover plate, before touching the PCB circuit. An electrostatic discharge of
just a few hundred volts is too small to feel in most cases, but can be
usually deadly to ESD sensitive devices.
6. When you are working with a switch box of an electric fan, touch a
ground point, like the metal extension pole, before touching anything else.
This should ground out any static charge on your body. Also avoid
wearing clothes that easily produce a static charge, such as, knits and
wools and limit your movements as much as possible, especially on
carpets, while working on electronic circuits of an electric fan.

SELF - CHECK 3.1
I. Direction: Identify the different personal protective equipment as illustrated.

Write your answer on another sheet of paper.
II. Direction: Write true if the statement is correct or false if it is wrong. Write
your answer on another sheet of paper.
1. Static charge is a form of electricity at rest

2. ESD wrist straps are also called conductive wrist straps or bands.
3. When working with the electronic system control of an electric fan, it is a
safety practice to touch a round point like the metal extension pole before
touching anything else.
4. An electrostatic discharge of just a few hundred volts is too small to fill in but
can be usually deadly to ESD sensitive devices
5. An ESD wrist strap is connected to the frame or chassis ground which drains
static charges off your body preventing damaging ESD-sensitive devices

SELF-CHECK KEY 3.1
I.
1. Head Protection
2. Ear Protection
3. Tidy Hair Style
4. Close –fitting high buttoned overall
5. Close fitting cuff
6. No rings or watch
7. eye protection
8. cuffless trousers
9. Insulated soles
10. Reinforced footwear
II
1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. True

JOB SHEET 3.1
 COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
1. Determine the description of the values and ratings of the individual
defective parts from the manufacturer’s service manual
2. Identify the sources of replacement components/parts
 Original replacement components from the original factory sources
 Universal replacement components from independent factory sources
 Always consider the physical size of the replacement part
3. Consider the factors in the selection of specific part
 Quality – the ability to provide exact value or specification to
replacement part
 Tolerance – the ability to provide exact value or acceptable parameters
to replacement parts
 Availability – local access to parts and whether the parts are available
 Price – it refers to the affordability of the replacement parts at a
reasonable price
4. Disconnect or remove properly the electrical/mechanical parts of an
electric fan
5. Install correctly replacement part/components in existing electric fan
 MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC FAN

1. Turn off the electric fan and remove the cord from the source of voltage
2. Apply lubricant to mechanical parts of the electric fan that requires
lubrication through a drop of oil or grease to assure smooth operation
without grinding or squeaks.
3. Replace the bushings or end bells for squeaks with the use of
appropriate tools if squeaks cannot be corrected by applying
lubricants.
4. Apply or spray anti-rust lubricants to all mechanical parts of the
electric fan to drive out moisture, protect corrosion, loosen rusted
metal parts and even frees sticky mechanism.
5. Clean and check cooling louvers for any obstructions to avoid cutting
off the air flow.
6. Clean or wipe dust and foreign particles at the PC Board and metal
parts of the motor.
7. Replace worn or frayed AC cord and electrical wires
 SOLVENTS FOR CLEANING

1. Use mild soap and damp cloth or rug when cleaning plastic front panel
and cover. They are susceptible to immediate and long term damage
from solvents.
2. Apply denatured alcohol as the safest solvent to use for plastic front
panel and cover with heavy stain. It should be used only as a last
resort and applied to areas with heavy stain.

 PROCEDURE IN REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN
1. Once the specific electrical/mechanical problem is located:
 Consider the techniques for the proper removal of the defective
component or parts
 Anticipate what to do if the replacement part does not correct the
problem
 Check the installation of the replacement or original part for any
improper mounting in the mechanical assembly or circuit board
2. Examine carefully the mounting of the replacement of original parts of the
system
 Check the placement of the wires or leads of the replacement
component
 Consider significant factors used in the original installation such as
insulating washer, silicon grease and locating mark for pin
connections
 Observe proper placement of the component leads for electrical
parts
3. Perform the techniques for the proper soldering of electrical parts
 Be careful not to damage adjacent components
 Be careful not to lift the copper conductive path from circuit board
base material
 Avoid any solder bridges between board path
 Do not destroy the component being removed in case it is still
functional and be careful not to damage the component being
installed
4. Verify all connections and harness
 Be sure that all components pre-positioned in a manner that will
avoid the possibility of adjacent component short circuit conditions
 Be sure to check or inspect all insulators and barriers between
sections after working on any model/brand of electric fan
 Check for frayed or broken insulation on all wiring including the AC
line cord
 Be sure to replace fuses, resistors and capacitors with special
designation such as flame proof to components equal to the original
value for both safety and liability purposes
5. Once the repair is completed, perform an AC leakage test on all exposed
metal parts of an electric fan to eliminate the possibility of electric shock
 Perform complete retesting of the electric fan to ensure the
correctness of the actual repair
 Connect the electric fan into the 60Hz power to allow the time
period required to let the new parts settle in and operate as they are
designed to work with each other.
 Recheck or inspect if the repair was done correctly and the unit
functions properly to ensure successful completion of the repair
6. Clean the electric fan before it would be returned to the customer
 Be sure that the blade, front and rear guards of the electric fan are
properly cleaned
 Be sure that proper cleaning is given to the control panel or switch
box of the electric fan
PERFORMANCE TEST
Direction: Given a set of hand tools, multi-tester and defective electric fan with
identified faults or defect, perform preventive maintenance and repair
procedure. Provide a work report/write-up after completing the task. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
STUDENT WRITE-UP A
Maintaining an Electric fan
Student : _________________________________ Date: ________________________
Owner: ______________________ Address: _________________________________
SYMPTOMS DEFECTIVE REMEDY

COMPONENT/PARTS
STUDENT WRITE UP B
Repairing an Electric Fan
Student : _________________________________ Date: ________________________
Owner: ______________________ Address: _________________________________

SYMPTOMS DEFECTIVE REMEDY
COMPONENT/PARTS
Teacher’s Initial: ___________
Note: Write your answer on another sheet of paper. Do not write anything on this
module.
ASSESSMENT PLAN
Competency NC II
standard:
Unit of competency: Maintain and Repair Electronically-Controlled
Domestic Appliances
Title of Module Maintaining and Repairing an Electric Fan
Third party Report

Ways in which evidence will be collected:
Demonstration
Observation
Questioning
[tick the column]
Portfolio
Written
The evidence must show that the candidate
…
 The operation of an electric fan is explained
X
 The parts of an electric fan are identified. X X
 The functions of its parts are explained. X
 Pre-testing procedure is performed based X

on the manufacturer’s manual.
 System defects/fault symptoms are X
identified using appropriate tools and
equipment.
 Identified defects and faults are explained to X
the responsible person.
 Results of diagnosis and testing are X
documented.
 Troubleshooting is performed in accordance X
with the service manual.
 Personal Protective Equipment is used in X
accordance with Occupational Health and
Safety practices.
 Electro-static discharge (ESD) protection X
procedure is followed.
 Defective parts/components are replaced
with identical or recommended appropriate X
equivalent ratings.
 Repaired or replaced parts/components are
soldered/mounted at the specified location. X
 Repaired or replaced parts/components are

soldered/mounted at the specified location. X
 The unit is cleaned after the maintenance
and repair activity. X
NOTE: *Critical aspects of competency
Prepared Date:
by:
Checked Date:
by:
OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR PERFORMANCE TEST
Student’s name:
Teacher’s name:
Assessment Center
Competency
standards
Unit of competency:
Instructions for the assessor:
1. Observe the candidate in Maintaining And Repairing An Electric Fan
2. Describe the assessment activity and the date on which it was
undertaken.
3. Place a tick in the box to show that the candidate completed each aspect
of the activity to the standard expected in the enterprise.
4. Complete the feedback sections of the form
Date of observation
Description of assessment activity
Location of assessment activity
The candidate’s report…. If yes, tick the box
 Can determine what the problems really is
 Can obtain a description of the problem and
how long it has been going on
 Can trace out how long the electric fan is
operating at present time
 Can inquire whether the electric fan has done
this in the past and how it is supposed to
operate.
 Can make follow-up on how the electric fan is
supposed to operate.
 Can perform preliminary inspection to locate
where the problem originated
 Can perform closer inspection into the
suspected parts or components.
 Can look for burned and broken components.
 Can inspect for loose connections or broken
wires
 Can plan an approach to the repair problem
 Can use appropriate tools and equipment in
performing troubleshooting.
 Can trace out the different
symptoms/problems of an electric fan
 Can verify the system defects or faults of an
electric fan
 Can pinpoint accurately the defective
component or part of an electric fan
 Can perform correctly the pre-testing
troubleshooting procedures.
 Can document the results of diagnosis and
testing an electric fan
Did the student’s overall performance meet the
Yes No
standard?
Feedback to students:
Teacher signature: Date:
QUESTIONING CHECKLIST FOR PERFORMANCE TEST
Student’s name:
Teacher’s name:
Assessment Center
Competency
standards
Unit of competency:
Instructions for the teacher:
2. Describe the assessment activity and the date on which it was undertaken.
3. Place a tick in the box to show that the student completed each aspect of the
activity to the standard expected in the enterprise.
4. Ask the student a selection of questions from the attached list to confirm
his/her underpinning knowledge
5. Place a tick in the box to show that the student answered the questions
correctly.
Date of observation
The candidate’s report…. If yes,
tick the
box
 What precautions must you take in performing pre-testing?
 How would you determine the defective parts for an
intermittent problem?
 Why do you need to ask questions to the owner/operator of
the electric fan in performing pre-testing?
 Why do you need to use sense of smell and sight in performing
pre-testing?
 Why is it, if possible, you need to attempt to operate an electric
fan in performing pre-testing?
 What would you do in the event that you are not overly
familiar with the model of the electric fan?
 What should you do if you found out that someone modified
the circuit of the electric fan before performing pre-testing?
 Why is it necessary to conduct closer inspection to suspected
part of the electric fan?
Did the student’s overall performance meet the standard? Yes No
Feedback to student:
OBSERVATION CHECKLIST 3.1

Student’s name:
Teacher’s name:
Assessment Center
Competency
standards
Unit of
competency:
1. Instructions for the teacher:
undertaken.
3. Place a tick in the box to show that the student completed each aspect of
the activity to the standard expected in the enterprise.
Date of observation
The student’s report…. If yes, tick the box
 Can remove properly the identified defective
parts
 Can verify carefully the mounting of the
identical or replacement part
 Can perform proper placement of
component/part in the installation process
 Can perform the proper techniques in
soldering electronic parts
 Can perform the proper techniques in
soldering electrical component/part
 Can perform the proper techniques in the
installation of mechanical components/part
 Can handle properly the component/part
being removed or installed
 Can perform accurate connections and
harness
 Can observe proper use of tools and measuring
instruments
 Can perform completer re-testing of the unit
once the repair is completed
 Can apply lubricant to moving mechanical
parts that requires lubrication
 Can perform preventive check to rotating or
moving parts that squeaks
 Can apply or spray anti-rust lubricant to all
mechanical and metal parts
 Can clean and check cooling louvers for any
obstructions
 Can clean sticky rotating mechanisms
 Can wipe dust and foreign particles at the PC
board and metal parts of the unit
 Can replace worn or frayed AC cord and
electric wires
 Can use mild soap with damp cloth or rags
when cleaning plastic front panel and cover
 Can apply appropriate solvent when cleaning
plastic front panel and cover with heavy stain
 Can follow ESD protection procedure in
accordance with current industry standard
Yes No
standard?

QUESTIONING CHECKLIST
Student’s name:
Teacher’s name:
Assessment Center
Competency
standards
Unit of
competency:
2. Instructions for the teacher:
1. Observe the candidate [insert description of activity being observed]
undertaken.
3. Place a tick in the box to show that the student completed each aspect of
the activity to the standard expected in the enterprise.
4. Ask the student a selection of the questions from the attached list to
confirm his/her underpinning knowledge
5. Place a tick in the box to show that the student answered the questions
correctly
Date of observation
The student’s report…. If yes, tick the box
 What would you do if there is no available
service manual or schematic diagram for the
defective unit?
 Why do you need to discharge all capacitors
mounted in the circuit before you start the
maintenance and repair jobs?
 What would you do in the event that the
replacement part does not correct the
problem?
 Why is it necessary to perform an AC leakage
test on all exposed metal parts of an electric
fan?
 What safety precaution must you take before
applying to the repaired electric fan?
 What would you do in the event when the
previous problem of the electric fan occurred
again while performing the pre-testing?
 Why is it necessary to perform complete re-
testing one the repair of the electric fan is
completed?
 Why is it necessary to clean the electric fan
before it would be returned to the customer?
Yes No
standard?

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Unit of Competency: MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-

CONTROLLED DOMESTIC APPLIANCES

How to Use this Module......................................................................................i

Welcome to the Module “Maintaining And Repairing An Electric Fan”..

The unit of competency “Maintain & Repair Electronically-Controlled

You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If you can demonstrate competence to your teacher in a particular skill, talk

This module is prepared to help you achieve the required competency, in

MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-

Module Title: MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN

This module contains information and suggested learning activities in

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the module the students should be able to:

 LO1. Identify the parts and functions of an electric fan.

Unit of MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ELECTRONICALLY-

Module Title MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING AN ELECTRIC FAN

Learning Outcome 1: Identify the functions of the parts of an electric fan.

1. The operation of an electric fan is explained.

Date: LO 1. Identify the functions of the parts of an electric fan Page #

 Compare your answers to

 If you were not able to

 If you have answered all the

Date: LO 1. Identify the functions of the parts of an electric fan Page #

Operation of an electric fan, parts and its functions

 OPERATION OF AN ELECTRIC FAN

 PARTS OF AN ELECTRIC FAN

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

Date: LO 1. Identify the functions of the parts of an electric fan Page #

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

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

 Block Diagram of Electronically-Controlled Electric Fan (ECEF)

Date: LO 1. Identify the functions of the parts of an electric fan Page #

 Manual Control – It is a push button switch that controls manually

 Timer – It is use to switch on or switch off automatically with predetermine

 Comparator – It is a processing circuit that accepts the input signal

 AC Motor – A rotating electric machine which changes applied electrical

 AC Plug – It is a connector intended for connecting to the main source

Date: LO 1. Identify the functions of the parts of an electric fan Page #

Direction: Label the different blocks that resemble an electronically-

Date: LO 1. Identify the functions of the parts of an electric fan Page #

Date: LO 1. Identify the functions of the parts of an electric fan Page #

Learning Outcome 2: Diagnose an electric fan and troubleshoot the defects

1. Pre-testing procedure is performed based on the manufacturer’s

2. System defects/fault symptoms are identified using appropriate tools

3. Identified defects and faults are explained to the responsible person.

4. Results of diagnosis and testing are documented.

5. Troubleshooting is performed in accordance with the service manual.

Date: LO 2. Maintaining and Repairing an Electric Fan Page #

 Do Performance Test to test  Try to perform the

 Refer your Performance

 If you missed some of the

 If you did get all the items in

Date: LO 2. Maintaining and Repairing an Electric Fan Page #

 PROCEDURES IN PERFORMING PRE-TESTING OF AN ELECTRIC FAN

1. Determine what the problem really is.

Date: LO 2. Maintaining and Repairing an Electric Fan Page #

1. Conduct a prompt diagnosis of the trouble symptom and repair the

Date: LO 2. Maintaining and Repairing an Electric Fan Page #

Date: LO 2. Maintaining and Repairing an Electric Fan Page #

PROBLEM/SYMPTOM CHECKS TO MADE SYSTEM

E. Check for Loose spinner Untighten spinner

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