Putting the fan together was easy peasy but then I couldn't fasten the clips onto the rear grille, no matter what I do. Help?
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The 'clips' are really hinged clips; the top clip is not. It is two flanges affixed the the outer grill. Line up the front grill so that top is on top and you will see the two little flanges with a gap between them. That goes on a top wire of the back grill that is already mounted on the fan base. Once there, open the two bottom clips, press the grills together, and smoothly close the open clips closed to grab the bottom back grill edges. It should be snug, but you have to open the fan here during cleaning to get the fan blades clean so you will be opening these clips to vacuum.
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Sorry to hear that. I didn't experience the same problem. The only thing I can think of (and I doubt this is the case) - Are you moving (opening) the clips on the front grill, then attaching the top clip, which is not adjustable, first?
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Pam, there is a little hole at the bottom of each grill that I lined up. Once that was lined up, I held the space by each clip together (pretty tightly) and it went right over the grills. But I believe you have to have it lined but almost perfectly and that's why I based it off of. I hope that helps.
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Hi Pam,The clips were hard for me as well. I wound up putting a drop "3 in 1" household oil on each hinge. Then aligning the top first, then attaching the others. HTH!
458017
As a woman with moderate strength, I found it hard to move the clips over the rear grill. My only suggestion is to use a pair of pliers to get the clips up and open. (Be careful not to damage the grill itself.) Good luck!
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I can only echo Christopher Fain. Start with the top clip. I still can't fasten one side clip securely, just a little, but it presents no problem. The fan's secure and there's no rattling. Good luck. :)
2255164
I had the same problem. What I did is take one of the longer bolts to tighten down. That allowed me to get just enough thread for the short ones to reach then remove the longer bolt and repeat the steps.
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I mounted it so the exhaust port was on the left by turning the entire fan around. Had to add additional blocking to support it. No way to simply flip the housing.
2284295
I had a similar issue with mine as well. I had to really squeeze the housing together to get the screw to start. Can't be anymore help than that
1562080
Pull the front plastic cover off and spot the four holes on the bottom of the front of the case. Use the long screws that came with the case and run it through the fan and into the holes. If you need more help, I can send pics of how I did it.
679505
I installed a three-way switch so the exhaust fan was separate. I imagine there are other ways to do it.
57109
I ran into a similar issue and then realized I had put it together backwards. Took it all apart and had it together and working in just a few minutes. I'd double check that everything is together the right way.
756227
It requires some work. You need to take front cage off then place fan blade over the post then there is a cap that goes on but it is counter threaded so spin it op of a normal screw. If this doesn't work please email more
889496
I used a bar to force everything down to get it into place. Don't be afraid to muscle it. Everything should come together. Loosen everything up and try again.
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I remember have trouble with the same part... this 2 parts are very tight. I used a screw driver to push the shell off the chassis or try to go to the left them to the right holding the chassis strait. It will work and the result is great.Good luck.My very best
1488883
I just assembled mine and rather than trying to slide it together I laid the top on the lower section, put the side away from me in the groove and pushed down on the near side. I snapped into place fairly easily. Best of luck with it.
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I just used reducers and a mig. Get someone to tighten reducer on for you will help
1577312
Call the person who installed it and have them fix it. They most likely did not remove the blocking panel that opens the hood to the outside vent. The instructions are pretty clear that you need to do this or else it will simply blow air back in your face. The clicking is probably a similar issue - that your installer didn't open it up and put the right panels in place and remove the securing packing tape.
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Our went together quite easily.Make sure the threads line up and do not force it.If the problem persists I am sure the company service department will have you fixed up in no time.
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I remember it being kind of difficult but I assembled mine two or three years ago so I am not much help. I think I just gently persevered and it worked. Maybe lubricate with some WD40? I might have done that. Good luck. If all else fails I would call the manufacturer to get hints from them. Hopefully by the time you get this you will have it worked out.
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I cut a hole about 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in order to squeeze it in. I had to remove the exhaust flange and insert it 1st in the ceiling in order to fit everything through the opening since I had very little height to work with in the ceiling. That was probably the most difficult part but everything went back together well and the fan performs very well. Here is a link to the installation documents. http://www.ntsupply.com/files/products/whisperfitliteinstallationv4.pdf
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Call me captain obvious, but have you contacted the manufacturer?If somehow you got the wrong clips, they can send you the proper ones.I had no trouble assembling my unit.