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Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement

Introduction

The oscillation gear swivels the head of the fan back and forth by translating power from the motor into the oscillation arm.

What you need

  1. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement, Front Cage: step 1, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear 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 Upper Oscillation Gear 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 Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the front of the fan cage.

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  4. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear 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 Upper Oscillation Gear 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 Upper Oscillation Gear 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 Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the back cage off.

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

    • Remove the oscillation knob.

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  11. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear 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 Upper Oscillation Gear 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 Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear 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 Upper Oscillation Gear 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 Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear 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 Upper Oscillation Gear 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 Upper Oscillation Gear 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 Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement, Upper Oscillation Gear: step 17, image 1 of 3 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement, Upper Oscillation Gear: step 17, image 2 of 3 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement, Upper Oscillation Gear: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • Using a Phillips #3 screwdriver, unscrew and remove the 7 mm long bolt and small washer fastening the yellow and green wire to the motor housing support.

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

    • Using a Phillips #3 screwdriver unscrew the 13 mm long screw fastening the motor housing support to the oscillation gear box.

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  20. Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 3 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 3 Insignia NS-F12R6-SS Upper Oscillation Gear Replacement: step 19, image 3 of 3

    • Using a Phillips #3 screwdriver, unscrew the three 13 mm long screws fastening the grey plate to the top of the oscillation gear box.

    • Remove the grey cap covering the oscillation gear box.

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

    • Remove the upper oscillation gear.

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Conclusion

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

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