Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - I'm have issues with the wiring of the Receiver,please help somebody.

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sibi1975
08-24-08, 03:48 PM
I first connected without the remote to see my fan works because I'm doing the wiring for first time.The wires I have from the ceiling are black,white,red and copper wire.So,I connected my fan wires black to black,white to white,red to blue(light) and copper wire to the green wire on the fan holder(ground).I was suceesful and Fan worked but, now my issue is connecting the Receiver of the remote(Harbour Breeze).Receiver has three wire on one side - black,white and blue.The other two wires are AC Supply(black and white).

I tried connecting the white.black and blue of the receiver to the Fan's black,white and blue but,I'm left with the Red wie from the ceiling so,where will I connect that wire which is for the light.Should I connect that red wire to the AC supply black/white or connect the remaining wires from the ceiling i.e black,white,red to the receiver's black and white.

This fan does not have Pullchains and Fan is with candlebra light

I've been trying whole day and could not figure a solution.Hope to hear from you soon


John Nelson
08-24-08, 04:20 PM
You have to decide how you want this to work. Understand that when you install a remote controlled fan, the wall switches are generally rendered useless.

Personally, I would recommend connecting both the black wire and the red wire from the ceiling to the input black wire on the receiver. Then you must leave one or both of the wall switches on at all time (except when you go on vacation).

You didn't say, but noticed that I assumed that you have two switches on the wall. Is that correct?