Trotec TVE 17 S operation manual

TVE 15 S / TVE 17 S

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OPERATING MANUAL

PEDESTAL FAN

TRT-BA-TVE15S-TVE17S-TC-003-EN

Table of contents

Notes regarding the operating manual................................. 1

Safety .....................................................................................1

You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:

Information about the device................................................3

Transport and storage...........................................................3

Assembly and start-up..........................................................4

Operation ...............................................................................7

Errors and faults....................................................................8

Maintenance ..........................................................................8

Technical annex.....................................................................9

Disposal .................................................................................9

Notes regarding the operating manual

Symbols

Warning of electrical voltage

This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.

Warning

This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.

Caution

This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.

Note

This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.

Info

Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.

Follow the manual

Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.

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Safety

Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!

Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.

This appliance can be used by children aged from
8years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.

• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.

• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.

• Set the device up in an upright and stable position.

• Let the device dry out after a wet clean. Do not operate it
when wet.

• Do not use the device with wet or damp hands.

• Do not expose the device to directly squirting water.

• Never insert any objects or limbs into the device.

• Do not cover or transport the device during operation.

• Do not sit on the device.

• This appliance is not a toy! Keep away from children and
animals. Do not leave the device unattended during
operation.

• Check accessories and connection parts for possible
damage prior to every use of the device. Do not use any
defective devices or device parts.

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• Ensure that all electric cables outside of the device are
protected from damage (e.g. caused by animals). Never
use the device if electric cables or the power connection
are damaged!

• The electrical connection must correspond to the
specifications in chapter Technical data.

• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains
socket.

• Observe the technical data when selecting extensions to
the power cable. Completely unroll the extension cable.
Avoid electrical overload.

• Before carrying out maintenance, care or repair work on
the device, remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
Hold onto the mains plug while doing so.

• Switch the device off and disconnect the power cable from
the mains socket when the device is not in use.

• Do not under any circumstances use the device if you
detect damages on the mains plug or power cable.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Defective power cables pose a serious health risk.

• When positioning the device, observe the minimum
distances from walls and other objects as well as the
storage and operating conditions specified in the Technical
data chapter.

• Ensure that the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed.

• Make sure that there are no loose items located in the
immediate surroundings of air inlet and air outlet.

• When unmounted, the device should be neither operated
nor connected to the mains.

• Improper installation can lead to a fire, electric shock or
severe personal injury.

• The device is provided with an overheating protection
which is activated by overheating of the device (when
exceeding the operating temperature). In such an event the
device switches off automatically.

Intended use

Only use the device TVE 15 S / TVE 17 S as pedestal fan for the
ventilation of interior spaces whilst adhering to the technical
data.

Improper use

• Do not place the device on wet or flooded ground.

• Do not place any objects, e.g. clothing, on the device.

• Do not use the device outdoors.

• Any operation other than as described in this manual is
prohibited. Non-observance renders all claims for liability
and guarantee null and void.

• Any unauthorised modifications, alterations or structural
changes to the device are forbidden.

Personnel qualifications

People who use this device must:

• be aware of the dangers that occur when working with
electric devices in damp areas.

• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.

Residual risks

Warning of electrical voltage

Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!

Warning of electrical voltage

Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket!
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable
out of the mains socket.

Warning

Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!

Warning

The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.

Warning

Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.

Note

Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.

Behaviour in the event of an emergency

1. Switch the device off.

2. In an emergency, disconnect the device from the mains
feed-in: Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power
cable out of the mains socket.

3. Do not reconnect a defective device to the mains.

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Information about the device

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Transport and storage

Device description

The pedestal fans of the TVES series are suitable for indoor air
circulation.

The device TVE 15 S / TVE 17 S comes with the following
features:

• 3 speed levels

• Height adjustability

• Inclination angle of the fan head vertically adjustable by up
to 30°

• On-demand 80°oscillation

• Carrying handle for easy transport

Device depiction

Note

If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.

Transport

Before transporting the device, proceed as follows:

• Switch off the device.

• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.

• Do not use the power cable to drag the device.

After transporting the device, observe the following:

• Set up the device in an upright position after transport.

Storage

Before storing the device, observe the following:

When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:

• dry and protected from frost and heat

• in an upright position where it is protected from dust and
direct sunlight

• with a cover to protect it from invasive dust if necessary

• Place no further devices or objects on top of the device to
prevent it from being damaged.

No. Designation

1 Protective grid

2 Control panel

3 Base elements of the foot

4 Stand

5 Motor

6 Oscillation pin

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Assembly and start-up

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Scope of delivery

• 1x Device TVE 15 S / TVE 17 S

• 1x Manual

Unpacking the device

1. Open the cardboard box and take the device out.

2. Completely remove the packaging.

3. Fully unwind the power cable. Make sure that the power
cable is not damaged and that you do not damage it during
unwinding.

Assembly

Mounting the foot

1. Assemble the two base elements of the foot(7).

4. Push the stand's protective cap(8) onto the screwed
connection.

Connecting the operating element and pillar

Connect the control panel(2) and the pillar(4) and fasten the
connection screw(9) at the rear of the control panel.

2. Position the stand centrally on top of the two connected
base elements.

3. Use the supplied screws to connect the stand(4) to the
base elements. Screw the screws into the prepared bore
holes.

Mounting the rotor

Fit the rear part of the protective grid(11) on the motor
spindle(10). Fasten both elements with the retaining ring(12).

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Fastening the impeller on the motor spindle

10

13

14

16

15

1616

x

1. Fit the impeller(13) on the motor spindle(10).

2. Fasten the impeller(13) using the impeller retaining
cap(14).

Mounting and closing the protective grid

1. Fit the front part of the protective grid(15) on the rear part
of the protective grid. Make sure that the two parts are
fixed by the fastening clips(16).

2. Make sure that the two parts are fixed by all four fastening
clips(16).

3. Use the fastening screw(17) at the top of the protective
grid to fasten the two grid parts.

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Setting the fan's inclination angle

105 cm –

122 cm

B

D

C

C

The inclination angle of the fan can be manually adjusted by up
to 30°.

1. Move the fan head forward or back so that it is slightly
inclined either to the front or to the rear. Make sure that
the fan head locks into place at the desired inclination
angle.

ð The fan's inclination angle has been set and the air will

flow out at the selected inclination angle.

Start-up

When positioning the device, observe the minimum distance
from walls or other objects as described in the Technical data
chapter.

Adjusting the height

Turn the height adjustment screw to be able to set the
appropriate device height.

Warning

Risk of injury due to incorrect start-up!
There is a risk of injury if the protective grid is not
installed correctly around the impeller. The protective
grid must be installed correctly before the device is
switched on.

Warning

Risk of injury if protective grid is removed!
There is a risk of injury if the protective grid is removed
during operation. Do not remove the protective grid
while the device is in operation!

• Before restarting the device, check the condition of the
power cable. If there are doubts as to the sound condition,
contact the customer service.

• Set the device up in an upright and stable position.

• Do not create tripping hazards when laying the power
cable or other electric cables, especially when positioning
the device in the middle of the room. Use cable bridges.

• Make sure that extension cables are completely unrolled.

• Make sure that no curtains or other objects interfere with
the air flow.

Connecting the power cable

• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains

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socket.

Operation

18

19

90°

20

80°

Operating elements

No. Designation Meaning

18 Fan stage buttons

1
2
3

19 0 button Switching the device off

Switching the device on

Once you have completely installed the device as described in
the chapter Assembly and start-up, you can switch it on.

1. Press one of the fan stage buttons(18).

ð The device starts in the selected fan stage.

Changing the fan stage

You can also switch between the three fan stages during
operation.

1. Press one of the fan stage buttons(18).

ð The device switches over to the selected fan stage.

Setting the fan speed:
Stage 1 = low
Stage 2 = medium
Stage 3 = high

Using the oscillation function

By means of the oscillation function you can achieve consistent
ventilation.

ü The device is switched on and operating.

1. Press the oscillation pin(20) so that it locks in place.

ð The oscillation function is activated.
ð The fan head rotates to and fro by up to 80°.

2. Pull the oscillation pin(20) up to switch the oscillation
function back off.

ð The oscillation function is deactivated.
ð The device stops oscillation at the desired position and

continues to run in the selected fan stage.

Shutdown

Warning of electrical voltage

Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.

• Switch off the device by pressing the 0button.

• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.

• Clean the device according to the Maintenance chapter.

• Store the device according to the Storage chapter.

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Errors and faults

Maintenance

The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.

The device does not start:

• Check the power connection.

• Check the power cable and mains plug for damages.

• Check the on-site fusing.

• Check whether the overheating protection has tripped, see
chapter Safety.

• Wait for 10minutes before restarting the device. If the
device is not starting, have the electrics checked by a
specialist company or by Trotec.

The fan does not start:

• Check whether the unit is switched on.

• Check the power supply and whether the plug or cable is
defective.

The device is loud or vibrates:

• Check whether the device is set up in a stable and upright
position.

• Check whether the device is mounted correctly.

Note

Wait for at least 3 minutes after maintenance and
repair work. Only then switch the device back on.

Your device still does not operate correctly after these
checks?

Please contact the customer service. If necessary, bring the
device to an authorized specialist electrical company or to
Trotec for repair.

Activities required before starting maintenance

Warning of electrical voltage

Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.

• Switch the device off.

• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out
of the mains socket.

Cleaning the housing

Clean the housing with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Ensure
that no moisture enters the housing. Protect electrical
components from moisture. Do not use any aggressive cleaning
agents such as cleaning sprays, solvents, alcohol-based or
abrasive cleaners to dampen the cloth.

Cleaning the fan blades

ü The device is switched off.
ü The power cable has been removed from the mains socket.

1. Remove the protective grid according to the instructions in
the chapter Assembly and start-up.

2. Clean the fan blades with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth.
Ensure that no moisture enters the housing. Protect
electrical components from moisture. Do not use any
aggressive cleaning agents such as cleaning sprays,
solvents, alcohol-based or abrasive cleaners to dampen
the cloth.

• Other than that, the device does not require maintenance.

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Technical annex

Technical data

Disposal

Parameter Value

Model TVE15S/ 17S

Fan stages 3

Air velocity 2.86 m/s

Input voltage 220 - 240 V / 50 Hz

Power consumption 40 W

Power cable length 1.80 m

Adjustable inclination angle 30°

Oscillation function 80°

Height adjustability 1.05 – 1.22 m

Fan blade diameter 40 cm

Sound pressure level (at 1m

57 dB(A)

distance, stage 3)

Weight 3 kg

Dimensions

720 x 720 x 1,220 (mm)

(length x width x height)

Minimum distance to walls and
other objects:
top (A):
rear (B):
sides (C):
front (D):

30 cm
30 cm
30 cm
30 cm

The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment
must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of
its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local
administration. For further return options provided by us please
refer to our website www.trotec24.com.

The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.

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