Vornado B2369785 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions ..................................................4

Features & Benets .................................................................. 7

Pedestal Assembly & Adjustment ...........................................8

Cleaning .................................................................................10

Grill Removal .......................................................................... 11

Blade Removal .......................................................................11

Troubleshooting ....................................................................12

Warranty .................................................................................13

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READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This owner’s guide and any additional inserts are considered part of
the product. They contain important information about safety, use and
disposal. Before using the product, please familiarize yourself with all
operating and safety instructions. Please keep all documents for future
reference and pass these documents on, together with the product, to
any future owner. See www.vornado.com/circulators-manuals to view,
download and print the most current version of these instructions.

INTENDED USE: This product is intended to circulate the air in indoor
living spaces only in the United States and Canada. This product is not
intended for commercial or industrial use. The manufacturer assumes
no responsibility for damage or injury due to unauthorized use or

product modication. Failure to follow these directions will void the

product warranty.

WARNING: RISK TO CHILDREN AND IMPAIREDPERSONS

- Supervision is required during the installation, operation, cleaning and
maintenance of this product by children under age 12 and anyone with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance, its parts
and packaging material.

INSTALLATION WARNING—TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL
SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

- Place this product away from curtains, draperies, tablecloths and other
fabrics, since they may be drawn into the fan, damage the motor and/

or cause a re.

- No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug, packaging,

etc.) should be placed near furnaces, replaces, stoves or other high

temperature heat sources. Do not use this product in a window, on an
uneven or unstable surface, or near water.

- The appliance, power supply, power cord and plug cannot come into
contact with water. Do not use this product on wet surfaces. Do not use
this product in a bathtub or shower or position product where it may fall
into a bathtub, laundry, swimming pool or other water container. Do not
use this product outdoors or expose it weather or elements.

- Do Not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or similar coverings. Do not route the cord under furniture or

appliances. Arrange cord away from trafc area and where it will not

be tripped over. The cord should not hang over edges of counters or
be placed where it can be crimped or closed in doors. Place appliance
near an easily accessible outlet so the product can be unplugged
quickly during an emergency.

SAFE USE WARNING—TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL

SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THEFOLLOWING:

- WARNING: To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, re and electric
shock, do not operate with a solid state speed device, such as a
dimmer control switch.

- Do Not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or
return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
Do not operate unit if it has been dropped or is damage is apparent
to any part of the unit. To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not attempt
to repair or replace parts. Only original replacement parts may be
used. Contact Vornado Consumer Service at 1-800-234-0604 (phone)
or [e-mail] (email) for further instructions about
replacement and repair.

- Risk of re. Your appliance may be equipped with a detachable power

supply or a cord/plug with a safety device such as a fuse. Use only the
power cord and plug provided.

- Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, be sure that
all electrical information on the rating label, including voltage, is

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compatible with your outlet’s power supply.

- Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain or stretch the
power cord.

- While the product is plugged in, do not insert or allow foreign objects
to enter any input or output opening as this may cause risk of electric

shock or re, or damage the product.

- A loose t between wall outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause

overheating and distortion of the plug. Discontinue use of the product

in this outlet. Contact a qualied electrician to replace loose or

worn outlets.

- This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.)

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to t in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do

not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

- Before moving, repositioning, servicing, cleaning and when not in use,
use the product controls to turn off the power and then unplug. To
disconnect from outlet, grasp and pull only the plug. Also, power off
and unplug if the product will be left unattended for an extended
period of time or during electrical storms.

SERVICING WARNING—TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL
SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

- Clean your product regularly, only as is instructed in this manual. Prior
to cleaning, turn off the power on your product and unplug. Do not use
gasoline, thinners, solvents, ammonias or other chemicals for cleaning.
Refer to the CLEANING instructions provided.

- Do Not open appliance housing while product is plugged in. To avoid
risk of shock, all service and/or repairs must be done by a Vornado
Authorized Service Center.

- 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.

USER SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Using the product controls, turn off the appliance.

2. Grasp the plug (not the cord) and disconnect from the outlet.

3. Risk of Fire. Replace fuse only with 2.5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse with
amperage as approved by Vornado Consumer Service. For an

authorized replacement fuse, please contact Vornado Consumer
Service.

4. Once the replacement is received, use a small at-head screwdriver
to slide open the fuse cover (located on the plug) (Fig. A).

5. Remove fuse by using the screwdriver to gently lift each end of the
fuse (Fig. B).

6. Install the replacement fuse by using the screwdriver to gently push
each metal end of the fuse into the receptacle one at a time. Do not
push on the center of the fuse—it is fragile and may break.

7. Slide the fuse cover closed using the screwdriver. When closed, the

cover should t completely in the plug. No part of the cover should
stick out (Fig. C).

8. Plug your appliance into the outlet and turn the power on.

9. 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.

Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C

Risk of re. Do not replace attachment plug. Contains a safety device
(fuse, AFCI, LCDI) that should not be removed. Discard product if the

attachment plug is damaged.

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FCC CONSUMER ADVISEMENT

This equipment may generate, use and/or radiate radio frequency
energy that may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to contact Vornado Consumer Service. Changes or

modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the product.

DISPOSAL WARNING TO REDUCE WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL

HARM, OBSERVE THEFOLLOWING:

PACKAGE RECYCLING: The packaging protects the appliance
from transport damage. The packaging materials are selected
from the point of view of their environmental friendliness and
disposal technology and are therefor recyclable. Dispose of all
packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner.

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

TWIN AIR
CONES

DEEP-PITCHED
PROPELLER
BLADES

VORTEX
TORNADO
ACTION

MULTIPLE
SPEEDS

FULL ACTION
PIVOT HEAD

SAFE and QUIET
DESIGN

ADJUSTABLE
HEIGHT

(Model VFANSRP only)

Inlet Guide Cones direct air to the most efcient

parts of the propeller blades.

Deep-pitched propeller blades “bite” off and
circulate more air.

Dual injector cones and powerful blades cause
the air leaving to spiral - allowing it to travel
farther than typical fans.

For fully exible performance, Vornado gives you
as much or as little air as you desire. VFANJR
features two speeds; VFAN, VFANSR, VFANSRP

three speeds.

Direct the airow with the touch of your ngers

with the easy-to-adjust head.

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All moving parts are enclosed for safety
and silence.

Circulate All Over the Room

A Vornado circulates all the air in the room so everyone is
comfortable. Air in motion feels cooler than air that is stagnant.
By providing whole room circulation, a Vornado allows you to

turn the thermostat up without sacricing comfort.

Fully adjustable stand that adjusts from 42” to
55” in height.

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PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT

MODEL VFANSRP (VFAN SR PEDESTAL) ONLY — HEX WRENCH REQUIRED (INCLUDED)

WARNING: The power cord is pre-threaded through upper and lower poles. To avoid damaging the power cord, take care when removing

product from box packaging.

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Circulator
Head

Yoke Cap

Upper Pole

Collet

Lower Pole

Top of Base

For quick assembly, follow these steps:

1. Place carton on its side on carpeted or other soft surface

and gently slide circulator and all packaging components
out. Remove all packaging and set aside.

2. Place circulator head face down on soft surface. Align
circulator head, upper pole and lower pole. Make
sure cord is not entangled and is able to move freely
within poles.

3. Slide lower pole onto upper pole. Using provided hex
wrench, use counterclockwise rotations to remove set
screw from collet. Slide collet onto lower pole until it
stops. Check to make sure holes in collet and pole align.
Replace set screw and tighten clockwise with hex wrench.

To avoid damage to product, be sure set screw is fully
aligned and engaged with hole in lower pole.

PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT

CONT'D

4. Adjust to desired pole length and rotate collet thumb screw clockwise to

secure two poles together.

5. Insert top of upper pole into recess on underside of yoke cap. Use hex
wrench to tighten set screw on back side of yoke cap.

6. With circulator still resting on soft surface, insert lower pole into recess on

top of base. From underside of base, fully tighten thumb screw to secure.

7. With one hand supporting circulator head and one hand on pole, lift

VFANSRP (VFAN SR Pedestal) upright.

To adjust height of circulator:

Note: Before adjusting height, check that power cord is
not tangled and is able to move freely.

1. Support circulator head with one hand. Use other hand
to loosen thumb screw.

2. Adjust pole to desired height and secure into position
by fastening thumb screw.

Note: After adjusting height, ensure that thumb screw is
fully tightened to ensure circulator head does not fall.

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CLEANING

Because your Air Circulator moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning. To avoid risk of re, electrical shock, or injury to persons, unplug the

unit before any cleaning activity.

The motor is permanently lubricated and requires no oiling.

To clean motor cap and inlet ribs: Use a common household vacuum. Do
not use water to clean these parts of the Air Circulator.

To clean grill: Remove grill (See GRILL REMOVAL instructions) and dust or
wash with a mild dishwashing soap. Do not place grill in the dishwasher. The
excessive heat can remove the plating.

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To clean blade: Wipe with a damp cloth. If your Air Circulator is used in a

greasy environment, such as a kitchen, mild soap or a common household
cleaner may be necessary. Do not use solvents.

To clean base: Wipe with a damp cloth.

GRILL REMOVAL BLADE REMOVAL

WARNING: To avoid risk of re, electrical shock, or injury to persons, unplug

the Air Circulator before removing the grill.

Tip: To prevent scratching, gently cover the tip of a at screwdriver with a

soft cloth.

Place at screwdriver against the angled section of the grill support tab,

(as shown) and press outward to allow the grill wire to be released from the
support tab. Repeat on second and third grill support tab. To reinstall, relocate

grill wire ends into the support tabs, use the at screwdriver to ex back the

support tabs to allow grill to snap into place. Be sure all three grill wire ends
are engaged.

WARNING: To avoid risk of re, electrical shock, or injury to persons, make sure

the Air Circulator is still unplugged before removing the blade.

It is possible to remove the blade should something accidentally get wrapped
around the motor shaft.

Nut

VFAN JR: Remove the Blade Cap by wedging

a cloth wrapped screwdriver under the Blade
Cap. Next, remove the Nut by rotating clock
wise and then remove the Washer. Pull the fan

blade straight out from the shaft (Fig. 1). When

replacing, the Blade can only go on the shaft
one way. Push the Blade all the way on the shaft
until it bottoms out. Do not use a hammer as
this could result in bearing damage. Replace
the Washer, the Nut, and then just press the
Blade Cap in place to secure.

VFAN, VFAN SR, VFAN SR Pedestal:

Unscrew the Blade Cap clockwise (Fig.

2). Then pull the blade straight out

from the shaft (Fig. 3). When replac

ing, the blade can only go on the shaft
one way. Push the blade all the way on
the shaft until it bottoms out. Do not
use a hammer as this could result in
bearing damage. Replace the Blade Cap.

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Blade Cap

Blade Cap

Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Washer

Fig. 1

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Cause and SolutionProblem

UNIT FAILS TO
POWER ON

AIRFLOW IS
WEAK OR SLOW

GFCI HAS
TRIPPED

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Unit is not plugged in. Plug Power Cord into electrical outlet.

Ensure unit fan speed setting is selected.

Plug fuse has blown. Replace fuse. See USER SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS.

Unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer Service for assistance.

The outlet is worn or damaged.Try another outlet or contact a qualied electrician.

Unit set to a low speed setting. Adjust to a higher speed setting.

Airow is blocked. Remove obstruction.

Adjust direction of airow towards the user.

Under certain conditions, it is possible for a reset GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet to trip when the user is changing speeds
on a Vornado circulator. In this event, change to an outlet that is not connected to a GFCI device. It could also indicate a weak or defective
GFCI outlet. Contact a qualied electrician to check the GFCI outlet.

YEAR WARRANTY

VFAN FAMILY

Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser
this Vornado® VFAN (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship

for a period of ve (5) years from the date of purchase. If any such defect is

discovered within the warranty period, Vornado, at its discretion, will repair or
replace the Product at no cost.

FOR WARRANTY OR REPAIR SERVICE:

Call 1-800-234-0604 or email [e-mail] to obtain a Return
Authorization (“RA”) form. Please have or include your Product’s model
number and serial number, as well as your name, address, city, state, Zip code
and phone number when contacting Vornado for warranty service.

AFTER RECEIVING THE RA FORM, SHIP YOUR PRODUCT TO:

Vornado Air LLC Attn: Warranty & Repair 415 East 13th Street, Andover, KS

67002. For your convenience, please have your model number and serial

number when contacting Vornado with service inquiries. To ensure proper
handling, packages must be clearly marked with the RA number. Packages
not clearly marked with the RA number may be refused at the receiving dock.
Please allow 1-2 weeks for repair and return of your Product after the Product
is received.

Repairs not covered by the warranty or outside the warranty period will require
a fee to cover the cost of materials, labor, handling and shipping.

This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse of the Product,

modication, alteration, mishandling, improper maintenance, commercial use

or repair or service of the Product by anyone other than Vornado; damages
which occur in shipment or are attributed to acts of God. Improper product use,

which includes using an external device that alters or converts the voltage or
frequency of electricity, or shipping a Vornado product to a country not intended

for use will void all warranties. Any unauthorized product modication, repair

by unauthorized repair center or use of non-approved replacement parts is not
recommended and any consequences will not be covered by support services
or product warranties. The product warranty will be honored only on models
that are being used in the country intended. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS

PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. VORNADO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not

allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above

limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic

legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. The
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or injury caused by failure
to follow these instructions, improper product use or unauthorized product

modications. Any such actions will invalidate the product warranty.

All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective
owners. ©All rights reserved. All technical information, data and instructions
for the installation, connection and operation contained in these instructions
for use correspond to the latest available information at time of printing. The
contents of this manual may differ slightly from the actual product. Observe
any additional supplements.

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415 East 13th Street, Andover, Kansas 67002

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