Holmes HASF1603BM2 User Manual

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

© 2007 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Distributed by
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.

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. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing
business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y OM1. 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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Owner’s Guide

HASF1603

16 inches (40 cm)

Stand Fan

3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada)
Limited 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 your product, this warranty, or would like to obtain warranty service, please visit

our website at www.holmesproducts.com or call 1-800-546-5637 and a convenient service center address will be
provided to you.

In Canada
If you have any questions regarding your product, this warranty, or would like to obtain warranty service, please visit

our website at www.holmesproducts.com or call 1-800-546-5637 and a convenient service center address will be
provided to you.

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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 electrical outlet.

4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
shock, DO NOT use this fan with any solid-state speed
control device.

5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.

6. 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.

7. Avoid contact with moving parts.

8. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or
flammable fumes.

9. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER place the cord under
rugs or any parts near an open flame, cooking or
other heating appliance.

10. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug after the appliance malfunctions, or has been
dropped/damaged in any manner.

11. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by
the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.

12. Do not use outdoors.

13. 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.

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 your fan in the
window.

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THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Tools required: One Phillips head screw driver.
Assembly time: 10-15 minutes.

NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE ALL CONTENTS OF THE

PACKAGE. PLEASE CHECK PACKAGING MATERIALS FOR
PARTS THAT COULD BE REQUIRED TO ASSEMBLE YOUR
FAN.

1. Remove the base weight and nut from the bottom of
the fan base. Unscrew the nut and remove the

plastic plug from the hole of the base to
remove the base weight.

2. Insert Lower Pole through the hole in the center of
Base and twist clockwise into position. Be sure to
align the grooves on the threaded joint with the
raised slots protruding from the base center walls.
(See Figure 1)

3. Turn the Base upside down (pole facing the floor)
and place the Weight over the threaded pole end.
The threads will be exposed as they protrude through
the weight.

4. Secure the Weight to the Base by tightening the
Weight Nut in a clockwise direction.
NOTE: DO NOT use a tool to tighten the Base Nut.

5. Insert the remaining Pole with the Threaded Joint
into the Hollow End of the Pole connected to the Base
and twist clockwise to secure.

6. Place Motor Housing assembly onto the Upper Pole.

7. Position the Rear Grill over the Motor Shaft, making
certain the 2 notches at the top and bottom of the
Rear Grill fit over the 2 prongs on the Motor
Housing. Secure the Rear Grill in place with the Rear
Grill Mounting Nut. Turn Mounting Nut clockwise and
tighten firmly.

8. Slide the Fan Blade, with the hollowed interior of the
Blade facing toward the Rear Grill, firmly onto the
Motor Shaft. Secure the Fan Blade onto the Motor
Shaft by turning the Blade Cap counter-clockwise and
tighten firmly.

9. Center the Front Grill by aligning the Holmes®logo
horizontally and parallel to the floor, and then place
into the Rear Grill. Snap the Front and Rear Grills
completely together. Tighten the Grill Screw at the
bottom of the Rear Grill.

10. Insert Decorative Oscillation Cap into Oscillation Knob
located on top of Motor Housing Assembly. Refer to
letter I in Figure 1 for placement.
NOTE: If Logo Plate is not already assembled to
Front Grill, you must attach it by aligning the slots
located on the back side of the Logo Plate with the
notches in the grill center. Press firmly into place.

AB

C

D

F

E

GHI

K

J

L

M

O

P

Q

N

R

S

T

A. Logo Plate
B. Front Grill
C. Blade Cap
D. Fan Blade
E. Rear Grill Mounting

Nut
F. Rear Grill
G. Motor Shaft
H. Motor Housing

Assembly
I. Oscillation Knob
J. Speed Control Knob
K. Grill Mount
L. Tilt-Adjustment Knob
M. Upper Pole
N. Grill Screw
O. Threaded Joint

(Male)
P. Hollow End (Female)
Q. Lower Pole

Figure 1

R. Base
S. Base Weight
T. Weight Nut

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set fan 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 position.

3. Turn the Speed Control Knob located on the back of
the Motor Housing Assembly to select your desired
speed. O-Off, III=High, II=Medium, I=Low.

OSCILLATION

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 control knob
up.

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Fan Head Tilt-Adjustment

1. To change the tilting angle of the Fan Head, simply
loosen the Tilt-Adjustment Knob.

2. Move the Fan Head to the desired angle and firmly
tighten the Tilt-Adjustment Knob to lock into place.

Reduced Height Adjustment

3. Remove the Lower Extension Pole for reduced height.

CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS

Follow these instructions to correctly and safely care for
your fan. Please remember:

• Always unplug the fan before cleaning.

• Do not allow water to drip on or enter into fan
housing.

• Be sure to use a soft cloth moistened with a mild
soap solution.

• Do not use any of the following as a cleaner:
gasoline, thinner, or benzene.

Fan Cleaning

Clean the Fan Grill, Housing, Fan Blade and Base with a
soft, damp cloth. Please use caution around the Motor
Housing area. Do not allow the motor or other electrical
components to be exposed to water.

To access the blade, remove the front grill from the fan
head. Clean the blade with a soft, damp cloth. Make sure
that the front grill is secured to the fan head prior to
beginning operation again.

FAN STORAGE

When storing your fan in the off season, it is important
to keep it in a safe dry location. It is important to protect
the fan head from dust. We strongly recommend using
the original box from purchase.

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.

If you have any questions regarding your product or
would like to learn more about other Holmes

®

products, please contact our Consumer Service
Department at 1-800-546-5637 or visit our website at
www.holmesproducts.com

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