Change the Code on a Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan
Hampton Bay is the store brand of ceiling fans exclusive to Home Depot. The fans come in a wide variety of sizes, styles and colors. Some Hampton Bay ceiling fans also have remote control capabilities. Sometimes radio interference from appliances can disrupt the signal between the remote and receiver on the fan. Changing the code on a Hampton Bay ceiling fan usually corrects this problem. The receiver and remote control have switches much like old garage door openers. These switches are the key to changing the code.
Instructions
1. Turn off the circuit breaker to the Hampton Bay ceiling fan. Although you are not working with the electrical wire when changing the codes, it is a safe precaution to turn off the power to prevent accidental electrical shocks.
2. Position a step ladder under the Hampton Bay ceiling fan so you can reach the top of the fan motor. Grasp the canopy covering the motor with your hands and turn it counterclockwise to release it from the securing screws. There are keyhole notches on the canopy that fit over the screw heads. Line up the screw heads with the hole in the notch and gently lower the canopy letting it rest on the fan blades.
3. Find the receiver for the remote on the side of the motor. Look for a small block of white switches pointing down toward you. Slide the battery cover off the bottom of the remote control with your thumb. Inside the battery compartment you will find a block of white dip switches. The dip switches on the remote must match those on the receiver.
4. Move the dip switches on the receiver up or down with your finger. Reposition the dip switches in the remote to the same configuration as the receiver.
5. Line up the screw heads with the hole end of the keyhole notches on the canopy. Twist the canopy clockwise to lock it over the motor and ceiling mounting bracket. Turn on the circuit breaker to the Hampton Bay ceiling fan and operate it with the remote control.
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