Guidelines to follow for proper maintenance and

cleaning of a pedestal fan

Yuridia Angelica Villanueva May
Universidad Politécnica de Yucatán
Km. 4.5. Road Mérida – Tetiz. Tablaje Catastral 7193. Ucú, Yucatán. México
1 2109158@upy.edu.mx

Abstract— This document provides instructions for proper

maintenance of an everyday appliance - a pedestal fan - in order
to maintain it for a longer service life. E. Prevention
Please read this manual carefully before using the product. Be
sure you understand the installation and use of the equipment to Once the fan is assembled, the protective grille
get the most out of its high performance. should no longer be removed.
Keywords— maintenance; manual; installation; pedestal fan;
guidelines.
• Before cleaning the fan, unplug it from the
I. INTRODUCTION electrical outlet.
This document contains the most essential • The protective grille must not be removed to
elements to ensure that the Installation, Operation clean the blades.
and Maintenance (IOM) contained in this manual • Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the fan
are carried out and in doing so will result in a cover and protective grille.
practical and easy maintenance of this fan.
III. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
II. PRECAUTIONS All paragraphs must be indented. All paragraphs
A fan is a machine driven to create a flow of air. must be justified, both left-justified and right-
A fan consists of a rotating arrangement of blades justified.
or vanes, usually made of plastic or metal, which A. Never insert your fingers, pencils or other
act on the air. objects through the grille while the fan is
A. If the power cord is damaged operating.
It must be replaced by the manufacturer in order B. Unplug the fan when moving it.
to prevent damage to the power cord.
C. Make sure that the fan is placed on a stable
B. Uses
surface when operating to prevent it from falling
That unit is designed for use in indoor over.
environments only.
D. Do not use the fan in windows, as rain may
C. To avoid risk of electric shock
cause an electric shock hazard.
Do not immerse the unit, or its cord or plug, in
water or other liquids. E. The unit is designed for indoor use only.

D. Target audience
Not to be used by persons (including children) For the reader's better understanding, a short list
with lack of experience and knowledge. Children of the components of a fan and a quick assembly
should be monitored to ensure that they do not play guide is provided.
with the unit, do not allow them to use the
appliance without supervision.
 IV. SCHEMATIC OF PARTS AND ASSEMBLY
All paragraphs must be indented. All paragraphs
must be justified, both left-justified and right-
justified.
nut counterclockwise to disassemble them. Attach the
rear grille to the motor and then screw the plastic nut
back on.
2) Screw the plastic nut back on (Fig. 5).
3) Insert the blade onto the shaft, and make sure that the
rotor shaft pin is inserted into the rotor shaft slot.
4) the rotor shaft pin is inserted into the blade slot. Screw
the rotator counter clockwise to tighten the blade (Fig.
6).
5) Join the front grid to the rear grid with the grid hook
(Fig. 7). Loosen the height adjustment ring from the
extension spout and adjust the internal spout to the
desired height.
(Fig.3)

Unit base and column assembly

1) Screw the extension pipe to the base (Fig. 1) Once the precautionary part is completed, as well
2) Insert the plastic screw cover over the top of the pipe as the assembly approach, which is not very
by removing the adjusting ring (Fig. 2). complex, the general manteinance routine is
3) Loosen the height adjustment ring from the extension presented.
spout and adjust the internal spout to the desired height.
(Fig.3) General Routine Produce
4) 4. To mount the head on the internal spout, remove the 1) Inspection of environmental conditions
hand screw from the head.
2) External Integral Cleaning
5) Place the head on the internal spout and tighten the
hand screw in line with the groove in the internal spout. 3) External Equipment Inspection
(Fig.4).
4) Internal Integral Cleaning
5) Internal inspection
6) Lubrication
7) Exchangeable parts replacement
8) Adjustment and Calibration
CAUTION: The height adjustment ring must be fully 9) Electrical Safety review
tightened before mounting the head to the internal spout.
(Fig. 1) 10) Full functional test
Any abnormality or non-compliance with these
conditions should be reported as a routine
Fan blade and louver assembly
observation, or immediately depending on the
1) Unscrew the spinner clockwise (or remove the spinner situation, and following the procedure specified by
from the bag) and turn the plastic nut counter
clockwise to remove them.
the Head of the Maintenance Department.
General Routine for a fan
 A. Inspection of environmental conditions it is an outdoor equipment), and that the
temperature is not higher than the ambient
Observe the environmental conditions in which temperature.
the equipment is located. It is recommended to
evaluate the following aspects: humidity, exposure B. External Integral Cleaning
to mechanical vibrations, presence of dust, safety of
the installation and temperature. Remove any traces of dirt, debris, dust, mold,
mildew, fungus, etc., on the external component
1) Humidity: parts of the equipment by appropriate methods as
Of the environment in which the equipment appropriate.
works, it should not be higher than that specified by
the manufacturer. If this information is not - Cleaning of external surface using liquid surface
available, or if adequate means of measurement are cleaner or cleaners.
not available, it can be evaluated by its effects,
oxidation of the casing, lifting of paint from walls - Cleaning of potentially infectious residues using
or equipment. disinfectant substances such as bactericides and
virucides that are non-residual and non-corrosive on
2) Mechanical vibrations: the equipment.
They can be caused by lack of mechanical or
electronic calibration. NOTES: The necessary means of protection
should be used.
3) Dust:
Electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment C. Internal Integral Cleaning
is affected in its operation and in the duration of its
useful life by the presence of dust in its system. Carefully examine or recognize the equipment,
Check for the presence of excessive dust in the parts or accessories that are in sight, without the
environment by visualizing the surroundings or the need to remove parts or covers, such as electrical
equipment itself. cord, power connector, to detect signs of corrosion,
physical impacts, wear, vibration, overheating,
4) Installation safety: breakage, leaks, missing parts, or any sign that
An unsafe equipment installation offers a requires replacing the affected parts or taking any
potential hazard to both the equipment itself and to action pertinent to preventive or corrective
people. Check that the equipment is safe and that it maintenance. pertinent to preventive or corrective
is mounted on a surface. Verify that it is in good maintenance.
condition and that the electrical installation to
which it is connected is polarized, protected with D. Exchangeable part replacement
appropriate disconnection means, and of safe
mechanical installation that does not allow the Exchange any internal component that shows
production of short circuits or false contacts by signs of corrosion or malfunctioning.
normal mechanical movements. This shall involve
the nearest outlet, protection, and distribution sub- E. Electrical Safety Review
board.
Review of the general physical appearance of the
5) Temperature: equipment and its components.
Direct sunlight or excessive temperature can - Detect possible physical impacts, mistreatment,
damage the equipment or alter its operation. If this corrosion in the casing or paint lifting, any other
information is not available, check that the physical damage.
equipment is not exposed to direct sunlight (unless
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- Electrical overhaul. Power cord: check that it is

intact, without kinks or breaks, or any sign of
deterioration of insulation and must make good
contact with the wall socket.
Make measurements with a mustimeter, if
necessary, about the conductivity of the same, state
of the fuse holder.

F. Full Functional Tests

After these procedures, the equipment should be
reassembled and tested for at least 5-10 minutes,
during which time it should be monitored for
abnormal sounds or incorrect operation.

V. CONCLUSIONS
To conclude, we have learned that maintenance is
the set of techniques aimed at keeping equipment
and installations in service for as long as possible
and with maximum performance.
Industrial maintenance is the ability to produce
with quality, safety and profitability; it arises from
the need of companies to maintain a constant
production.
It is important to be able to identify the
classification of industrial maintenance,
classification of time and failures and specific
maintenance techniques applicable in industrial
maintenance, essential for continuous improvement.
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