American Camper Portable Fan/Light
Front
Back and side view
Disassembly Process
I used all strength and force to break down certain plastic parts. Where applicable I used the Phillips head screwdriver. For most of the process I liked using my hands or the flathead screwdriver. The pliers came in handy for removing wires. The knife was necessary when separating the washers and plastic enough to shimmy the flathead screwdriver.
Materials used for disassembly:
- Flathead screwdriver
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Pliers
- Knife
There is always one…
I was not able to take this last screw out. I tried to use a small screwdriver, and then the tip of a knife, then the screwdriver again. I ended up stripping the top, at which point I couldn’t remove it without completely breaking that part of the frame.
Inventory:
- Back cover (front and back sides)
- Light Cover
- Fan Top Cover
- Front cover (back side)
- Cables
- Fan Blade
- Light Bulb
- Switches
- Plastic covers/bits
- Flat screws
- Sharp screws
- Springs
- Screw
- Front cover
- Washers
- Motor Assembly
Motor details: plastic cover, metal pin, coil, metal casing. Model number: RF-500TB-12560, Mabuchi, made in Japan.
Design Opinion
I appreciate the light fixture being above the fan. It is practical, and I appreciate how easy it was to disassemble. The dropping on the sides is a nice small design touch that flows with the curvilinear form altogether. Complimentary to the light form are the edges of the fan. The smooth lines run around the whole product almost like a synecdoche of the core function of the product, which is meant to run in smooth infinite loops.