Review on Caframo Limited MRKCA02BX Ecofan Replacement by Josh Garber

I used this motor kit to repair an old model fan. Old enough to not have a model number, just a serial number. My fan, which I bought as a gift for my parents, didn't have terminal blocks for wires, so I had to solder in replacements. The motors (old and new) had a red dot next to one of the connectors, which presumably indicates polarity, so I made sure to connect the wires in the same orientation. The almost wordless guidebook that came with the kit was sufficient. The price of the kit is designed for an inexpensive repair. I've built several campfires and the fan works like new. Although I didn't do this, the motor (on my model) can be replaced without taking the entire fan apart. My model has a shoulder rest holding the motor in place and a nut and bolt tightens the shoulder around the motor. Loosen this nut and the motor slides out. If someone disassembles a fan, I suggest taking photos of the assembly to make sure it's put together the same way it was taken apart. There are non-metallic bushings that appear to isolate the motor mount from the bolts that hold the assembly together. Incorrect assembly can transfer heat to the motor mount and motor itself, which can shorten motor life.