Wiring diagram and instructions for the Zing Ear ZE-268S2 and KTE 3089B, 3 speed, 4-wire pull chain fan switches. The black wire goes on terminal 3, and the terminals run 1-2-3-L counterclockwise.
Safety: turn off the electrical current at the source. Skipping this step can cause electric shock, fire, serious injury or death.
Check your old switch first. This wiring diagram is for switches with four terminals where:
- The terminal number sequence is 1-2-3-L in a counterclockwise direction.
- The black wire (AC line/power) is attached to terminal 3.
- The internal positions are L-1-2-3, L-2-3, L-1-3 and L-1-2.
If your old switch does not match all three, these wiring instructions will not work. See all 3 speed, 4-wire switches.
Switches this wiring diagram covers
| Switch | Product page |
|---|---|
| Zing Ear ZE-268S2 | View the ZE-268S2 |
| KTE 3089B | View the KTE 3089B |
ZE-268S2 and KTE 3089B wiring diagram
Pull positions
| Pull position | Speed | Connected terminals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Off | L-1-2-3 |
| 2 | High | L-2-3 |
| 3 | Medium | L-1-3 |
| 4 | Low | L-1-2 |
How to wire these switches
- Turn off the electrical current at the source.
- Do not cut the wires off the old switch. Multi-strand wires are soldered together, so they can be re-attached to the new switch.
- Note the color of each wire and the terminal number it is attached to.
- Remove the wires from the old switch.
- Make sure each wire lead is the same length as the line beside the word STRIP. If a lead is shorter, strip the wire to make it the same length.
- Attach the wires to the new switch as noted in step 3. Insert the wires into the terminals on the side of the switch, not the holes on the surface.
Wire color and position guide
Your fan’s wire colors and positions may vary. These are common combinations by fan brand. Always go by the terminal number your old switch used.
| Fan brand | Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 | Terminal L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Bay | Gray | Brown | Black (AC line/power) | Yellow |
| Aloha Breeze | Yellow | Purple | Black (AC line/power) | Orange |
| Emerson | Purple | Brown | Black (AC line/power) | Gray |
| Westinghouse | Yellow | Purple | Black (AC line/power) | Orange |
| Other fans | Black (connected to capacitor) | Blue | Black (AC line/power) | Red |
| Other fans | Gray | Brown | Black (AC line/power) | Purple |
| Other fans | Gray | White | Black (AC line/power) | Purple |
| Other fans | Yellow | Blue | Black (AC line/power) | White |
Capacitor connections
This is how the switch terminals connect to the fan capacitor. Terminal 3 is the exception: it takes the black wire (AC line/power) from the ceiling fan. Terminal L attaches to the reverse switch.
| Switch terminal | Connects to |
|---|---|
| 1 | The smaller (lower) reading from the capacitor |
| 2 | The larger (higher) reading from the capacitor |
| 3 | The black wire (AC line/power), not the capacitor |
| L | The reverse switch |
Your fan’s capacitor wire positions may vary.
Capacitor information
Your capacitor may vary. The capacitor usually has three wires with two microfarad (µF) readings. The two wires on one end of the capacitor are attached to terminals 1 and 2 on the switch.
Questions about these switches
Which switches use this wiring diagram?
The Zing Ear ZE-268S2 and the KTE 3089B. They are wired the same way: the black wire goes on terminal 3 and the terminals run 1-2-3-L counterclockwise.
Where does the black wire go on these switches?
The black wire (AC line/power) goes on terminal 3, not on L. Terminal number order and the black wire terminal are the two things to match on your old switch.
Can I use this diagram for the ZE-268S1, ZE-208S, KTE 3089R or ZE-268S6?
No. Not all 3 speed switches are wired alike. The ZE-268S1, ZE-208S and KTE 3089R have the black wire on L, and the ZE-268S6 has the terminals in a different order. Match your old switch before you use any diagram.
What if my wire colors do not match the table?
Colors vary between fans. Go by the terminal number your old switch used for each wire, not by color, and note them before removing anything.
How does the capacitor connect to this switch?
The capacitor usually has three wires with two microfarad readings. Terminal 1 takes the smaller (lower) reading and terminal 2 takes the larger (higher) reading. Your capacitor may vary.