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Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement

Introduction

The oscillation arm controls the back and forth motion of the fan. A broken or compromised oscillation arm will inhibit the fan oscillation function.

What you need

  1. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement, Front Cage: step 1, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement, Front Cage: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug your fan.

    • Remove the 20 mm bolt that fastens the fan ring located at the bottom of the fan cage with a Phillips #3 screwdriver.

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  2. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the ring that runs around the edge of the fan cage.

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  3. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the front of the fan cage.

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  4. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement, Fan Blade: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 8 mm bolt fastening the fan blades to the rotor with a Phillip #3 screwdriver.

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  5. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Take caution when removing the fan blades. They can be sharp!

    • Slide the fan blade off the end of the rotor.

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  6. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement, Back Cage: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the four 8 mm bolts that fasten the back of the fan cage back to the motor housing with a Phillips #3 screwdriver.

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  7. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the back cage off.

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  9. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement, Oscillation Button: step 8, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement, Oscillation Button: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the 10 mm screw in the center hole of the oscillation knob with a Phillips #3 screwdriver.

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  10. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the oscillation knob.

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  11. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement, Motor Housing: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use your fingers to gently pull the power knob directly away from the motor housing.

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  12. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the flat 17 mm nut fastened at the bottom of the power knob with a small crescent wrench.

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  13. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 6 mm bolts and small washers that secure the front face of the motor housing with a Phillips #3 screwdriver and remove the washers.

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  14. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the front face of the motor housing off toward the front of the rotor.

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  15. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 10 mm triangular-headed bolt with a Phillips #3 screwdriver.

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  16. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the back end of the motor housing away from the front of the rotor.

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  17. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the small piece of paper hanging on the power button.

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  18. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement, Oscillation Arm: step 17, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement, Oscillation Arm: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #3 screwdriver, unscrew the the 16 mm long screw fastening the oscillation arm to the lower oscillation gear screw.

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  19. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #3 screwdriver, unscrew and remove the 4 mm long bolt on the front face of the base that fastens the motor assembly to the base bolt.

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  20. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the fan motor assembly from the base.

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  21. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #3 screwdriver, unscrew the 15 mm long bolt fastening the oscillation arm to the fan base bolt.

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  22. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Oscillation Arm Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the oscillation arm.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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