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What does the blue wire connect to?

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Blue is usually for the light kit if you have one. It connects to the red in the outlet box if you have a separate wall switch for the light. If you are only using the pull chain to activate the light, it connects to black.

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What if the chain to turn on the fan will not pull down, yet the light chain works fine?

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It is on a separate switch, this switch may be broken or worn out. Turn off power to this fan at the breaker, remove the switch cover and examine this switch. It's possible the switch is just dry and stuck, a little 3-in-1 oil may help, or some part might need replacing. This switch is located inside the housing where the blade arms come together, the light and fan switches are both under this cover.

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How can I connect two green wires from the fan to the ceiling wire?

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Green wire is the safety ground. To connect to your fans junction-box with the paper-jacket wire into the metal box with a screw. If the box is plastic, just connect the two wires, green of fan to paper-jacket of feed wire w/ a wire nut.

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How do I remove the ring covering the screws holding the junction box cover on the ceiling to get my fan down?

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Turn the ring a little counter-clockwise; it should unlock now. If not, continue unscrewing until it comes off.

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