[Johnson] Desk KW fan

[Rodger]

Good morning all,

The lower pedestal fan in my Desk KW developed a short in the winding 
and went up in smoke.  Has anyone come across a source of replacement 
fan motors for these?  I cannot find any identification anywhere on the 
fan assembly as to maker, RPM, etc.  I suppose I could have the coil 
rewound but the bearings probably should also be replaced so if I could 
find a source I would like to find a new replacement.  Any advice and/or 
leads appreciated.  By the way, when the fan motor goes it really 
develops a lot of smoke and smell.  It made me realize that if something 
catches on fire inside the pedestal it could be a big problem.  I do 
have the main shutoff switch for the 240 volt feed nearby and I guess 
there isn't a lot that would really burn well inside the pedestal but 
given this experience I am only using one of the two thumbscrews to 
secure the cage inside the pedestal and a fire extinguisher is in one of 
the desk drawers.

I am probably being paranoid after this experience but if I were really 
paranoid I would be investigating an on-board halon system :)

73, Rodger WQ9E