CLEANING/STORAGE
WARRANTY INFORMATION
FAN CLEANING
• Always unplug the fan before cleaning or period after
disassembling.
• Do not allow water to drip on or into the fan motor
housing.
• Do not use any of the following as a cleaner:
gasoline, thinner, benzine.
Fan Blade Cleaning
1. To access the fan blade, remove the front grill and
securing screw.
2. Clean the fan blade, front and rear grills with a soft,
moist cloth.
3. Replace blade, tighten securing screw and securely
fasten the front grill (see detailed instructions in the
Fan Head Assembly section).
Fan Head, Base and Pole Cleaning
Using a soft, moist cloth, with or without a mild soap
solution, carefully clean the fan base, pole and head.
Please use caution around the motor housing area. Do
not allow the motor or other electrical components to be
exposed to water.
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FAN STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Your fan should be stored in the off-season in its original
box. It is important to keep it in a safe, dry location.
• We recommend using the original (or appropriately
sized) box.
• Please remember to protect the fan from dust or
moisture.
If you have any questions regarding your product or
would like to learn more about other Bionaire®
products, please contact our Consumer Service
Department at 1-800-253-2764 or visit our website
at www.bionaire.com.
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of
three years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its
option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty
period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer
available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this
warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service
centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,
repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not
cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or
statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use
the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of
contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province,
state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call
1-800-253-2764 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located
in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our
Consumer Service Department. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES
OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
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2-In-1 Dual
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MODEL: BSF1211C
Instruction Leaflet
Read instructions before operating. Retain for future reference.
Questions? Comments? Call 1-800-253-2764 in North America
or visit our website at www.bionaire.com.
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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES - OPERATIONS
FEATURES - OPERATIONS
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be taken including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Use fan only for purposes described in the instruction
manual.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse
unit, plug or cord in water or spray with liquids and
plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical
outlet.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, when moving
fan from one location to another, before putting on
or taking off parts and before cleaning.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts.
7. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or
flammable fumes.
8. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER place the cord under
rugs or any parts near an open flame, cooking or
other heating appliance.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug after the appliance malfunctions, or has been
dropped/damaged in any manner. Discard fan or
return to an authorized service facility for
examination and/or repair.
10. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord
with throw rugs, runner, or similar coverings. Do not
route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange
cord away from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.
11. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by
the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS
SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
12. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table,
counter or come in contact with hot surfaces or leave
exposed to high traffic areas.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet.
Never yank on cord.
15. Always use on a dry, level surface.
16. Do not operate fan until fully assembled with all
parts properly in place.
17. This product is intended for household use ONLY and
not for commercial or industrial applications.
18. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock
and injury to persons, do not use in window.
19. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed
control device.
20. This product employs overload protection (fuse). A
blown fuse indicates an overload or short-circuit
situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product from
the outlet. Replace the fuse as per the user servicing
instructions (follow product marking for proper fuse
rating) and check the product. If the replacement
fuse blows, a short circuit may be present and the
product should be discarded or returned to an
authorized service facility for examination and/or
repair.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly Time: 10-15 minutes.
Tools Required: Phillips head screw driver.
NOTE: Make sure you remove all contents from the
package. Please check packaging materials for parts that
could be required to operate your fan.
Base/Pole Assembly
You will need the base cover (R), weight (S), outer pole
(P), washer (T) and T-shaped locking lever (U).
1. Turn the base cover upside down and place the
weight into the base cover.
2. Insert the threaded end of the T-shaped locking lever
into the hole of the washer, weight and through the
base cover.
3. While holding the base cover and weight with one
hand vertically, connect the outer pole to the base,
Fig. 1
A Front Grill
B. Fan Blade
C. Securing Screw
D. Grill Mounting Nut
E. Rear Grill
F. Motor Shaft
G. Plastic Sleeve
H. Motor Housing
I. Speed Control Knob
J. Oscillation Control Knob
K. Tilt Adjustment Knob
L. Fan Head Locking Knob
M. Fan Head's Neck
N. Inner Pole Extension
O. Pole Locking Knob
P. Outer Pole
Q. Additional Short Pole
R. Base Cover
S. Weight
A
B
V
E
C
D
S
T. Washer
U. T-Shaped Locking
Lever
V. Grill Screw and Nut
G
F
H
I
J
K
L
Q
R
T
M
N
O
P
U
sliding the T-shaped locking lever into the bottom of
the outer pole with your other hand.
4. Turn the T-shaped locking lever clockwise to securely
attach the pole to the base.
5. Set the base on the floor, weight side down.
Fan Head Assembly
You are now ready to assemble the fan head.
1. Remove the protective sleeve (G) and unscrew grill
mounting nut (D) by turning counter-clockwise from
the motor shaft (F). Position the rear grill (E) over
the motor shaft (F), making certain that the vertical
slots at the top and bottom of the rear grill fit over
the prongs on the motor housing (H). Make sure that
the carry handle is topmost on the motor assembly.
2. Secure the rear grill (E) in its place using the rear
grill mounting nut (D). Turn this nut clockwise and
tighten firmly.
3. Loosen the securing screw (C) on side of the fan
blade (B) to slide the fan blade onto the motor shaft
(F) through the rear protrusion. Make sure the
securing screw (C) rest on the notch (flat side) of
motor shaft and tighten the screw (C).
CAUTION: Avoid contact with sharp end of blades.
4. Centre the front grill (A) by aligning the Bionaire®
logo on the logo plate so that it is horizontal and
parallel with the floor. Then place the bracket at the
top over the front and rear grills with the hole on the
bracket going through the center vertical bar. Fasten
the other clips, making sure they go over both the
front and rear grills.
5. Replace grill screw and nut (V) and tighten with screw
driver.
Final Assembly
NOTE: The fan head locking knob (L) is attached with
the additional short pole (Q) when shipped.
1. Slide the inner pole extension (N) up from the outer
pole (P), first loosening the pole locking knob (O), to
securely hold this position. Tighten the pole locking
knob (O).
2. Place the fan head assembly into this extension pole,
inserting the fan’s head neck (M) into the pole
opening.
3. Add the fan head locking knob (L) to the hole in the
fan head's neck (M), making sure holes are aligned,
and tighten.
Converting to a Table Fan
An additional short pole (Q) is supplied which allows the
fan to be converted into a table fan (see Figure 2). To
change to this short pole, remove the fan head assembly
from its position on top of the inner pole extension (N)
and unscrew the T-shaped locking lever (U) at the base.
Remove the outer pole (P), replace with the short pole
(Q) and reassemble as detailed above.
Fig. 2
Base Cover
Additional Short Pole
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set fan base on a dry, level surface.
2. Plug cord into any standard 120 volt AC outlet.
Please make sure the Speed Control Knob is in the
OFF (O) position. Speed Control Knob is located on
the Fan Motor Housing.
3. The SPEED is adjusted by turning the Speed Control
Knob to the desired setting, O-3-2-1.
4. The OSCILLATION control knob is located on the top
of the Fan Motor Housing. To start Oscillation, push
Control knob down. To stop Oscillation, pull Speed
Control Knob up.
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Tilt-Adjustment
Follow these instructions to tilt the Fan Head for upward
angle air movement.
1. To change the tilting angle of the fan head, simply
loosen the tilt-adjustment knob (K).
2. Move the fan head to the desired angle and firmly
tighten the tilt-adjustment knob to lock into place.
Height Adjustment
Follow these instructions to adjust the height of the fan.
1. Turn the pole locking knob (O) counter-clockwise to
loosen the pole.
2. Adjust the pole to the desired height and firmly
tighten the locking knob in a clockwise direction.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions to correctly and safely care for
your fan. Please remember:
REPLACEABLE FUSE
If your (5 Amp, 125 Volt) replaceable fuse blows, please
order a new fuse at 1-800-253-2764. Follow the below
instructions to replace the fuse on the plug.
User Servicing Instructions
1. Unplug your fan. Grasp plug and remove from the
receptacle or other outlet device. Do not unplug by
pulling on cord.
2. Open fuse cover, located on the top of the plug, by
using your thumb or a flathead screwdriver to slide
the cover down towards the prongs.
Note: Ensure that fuse cover is completely open
before attempting to remove fuse.
3. Remove fuse carefully by using a small screwdriver
to pry the fuse out of the
compartment by the metal
ends of the fuse (see Fig. 3).
4. Place plug on a solid, flat
surface. Insert new 5 Amp,
125 Volt fuse into fuse
compartment and use a
small screwdriver to secure
the metal ends of the fuse
into the compartment.
Caution: Risk of fire. Replace fuse only with 5 Amp,
125 Volt fuse.
5. Slide fuse cover closed completely. If fuse cover is
difficult to close, make sure fuse is secured in place
completely by pressing down on metal ends of the
fuse.
6. Risk of fire. Do not replace attachment plug. Contains
a safety device (fuse) that should not be removed.
Discard product if the attachment plug is damaged.
Fig. 3
Fuse
Fuse cover
Metal ends
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