Operating Instructions
20cm Tripod Fan
Item: GCTP120
General Care and Safety Guide
Thank you for choosing this Goldair product. This Goldair appliance has been designed
and manufactured to high standards of engineering and with proper use and care, as
described in this leaflet, will give you years of useful service. Please read these
instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. 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.
4. Ensure that the fan is switched off from the supply mains before removing the
guard.
5. Use only the voltage specified on the rating plate of the appliance.
6. Keep all objects at least 1 Metre from the front, sides and rear of the appliance
7. This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or
industrial use.
8. Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use is not
recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
9. The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance.
Ensure these deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and
vacuum cleaning the air vents and grills.
10. Always unplug appliance when not in use.
11. When the appliance has been unpacked, check it for transport damage and ensure
all parts have been delivered. If parts are missing or the appliance has been
damaged, contact the Goldair Customer Services Team.
12. If your appliance does not work, or is not working properly, contact the place of
purchase. Repair work on the appliance by unqualified persons can cause serious
risk to the user.
13. Ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or the main unit.
14. Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident.
15. Ensure that the cord is fully extended (not coiled) while in use.
16. Avoid contact with the moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, away from blade
of the fan during operation to reduce the risk of injury to person and/or damage
to the unit.
17. Switch off and use handles provided when moving.
18. It is recommended that this fan is plugged directly into the wall socket.
19. A correctly specified, undamaged extension cord may be used with this fan
provided it is used in a safe manner.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model: GCTP120
Supply: 220-240VAC 50Hz
Wattage: 20W
General Care and Safety Guide
20. Never place appliance close to radiant heat source.
21. Never operate in areas where petrol, paint or other flammable liquids are used or
stored.
22. Never use the appliance to dry clothes.
23. Never insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening,
as this may cause an electric shock, fire or damage to the appliance.
24. Never use abrasive cleaning products on this appliance. Clean with a damp cloth
(not wet) rinsed in hot soapy water only. Always remove plug from the mains
supply before cleaning.
25. Never connect the appliance to mains supply until completely assembled and
adjusted.
26. Never remove plug from power socket until the appliance has been switched off.
27. Never remove plug from power socket by pulling cord – always grip plug.
28. Never twist, kink or wrap the cord around the appliance, as this may cause the
insulation to weaken and split. Always ensure that all cord has been removed from
any cord storage area and is unrolled before use.
29. Never use this appliance in the immediate surrounds of a bath, a shower, or a
swimming pool or other liquids. The appliance must not be immersed in any
liquids.
30. Due to the risk of injury, never use this appliance for any purpose other than its
intended use. This appliance is intended for use in household and similar
applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments; farm houses, by clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast type
environments and other residential type environments
31. Never use this appliance outdoors.
32. Never operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after it malfunctions, or
if it has been damaged in any manner. Have the appliance checked and repaired
by a qualified electrician if repair is necessary.
33. Never place the unit in wardrobes or other enclosed spaces as this may cause fire
hazards.
Components
The tripod base comes assembled with the
three legs. The fan head is fully assembled
with the fan head holder. To assemble the two
parts, proceed as follows:
Step 1 Remove the decorative cover (K) from
the tripod base (M), just pull it off the base.
Step 2 Remove the bolt (L) and nut (N).
Step 3 Place the fan head assembly on top of
the tripod base (M).
Step 4 Insert the bolt (L) through the hole in
the fan head holder (J) into the hole of the top
of the tripod base (M) and tighten it securely
with the nut (N).
Step 5 Reattach the decorative cover (K).
Your tripod fan is now fully assembled.
Parts of the fan
A Front fan guard
B Fan blades
C Holder shaft
D Fan housing
E Motor
F Motor cover
G Rear fan guard
H Switch panel
I Power cord and plug
J Fan head holder
K Decorative cover
L Bolt
M Tripod base
N Nut
Assembly
WARNING:Keep all objects at least 1 metre from the front, sides and rear
of the appliance.
Check that the fan control switch is set to the off position before plugging into the mains supply.
Place the fan on a dry, level and sturdy surface.
Fan control switch
The control switch positions are:
• 0 = OFF
• 1 = Low Speed
• 2 = Medium Speed
• 3 = High Speed
To operate the fan, turn the speed control to the desired setting.
Tilt Adjustment
The fan head can be tilted up and down to direct the breeze to your desired angle.
Hold the fan head assembly and gently tilt it up or down, as desired.
Always choose a safe location for the fan, keeping in mind the safety precautions outlined.
Ensure all packaging has been removed from the unit before use. This appliance requires no
installation, it should be used solely as a portable appliance.
Operating your Fan
Cleaning & Maintenance
Goldair – New Zealand
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000
Phone 0800 232 633
Goldair – Australia
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Phone +61 (0)3 9365 5100
Phone 1300 465 324
SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ADVICE
PROOF OF PURCHASE
To receive warranty retain receipt as proof of purchase. (Refer to back of booklet).
Ensure that the fan is switched off from the supply mains before removing the guard.
To avoid risk of electric shock, before cleaning, you MUST ALWAYS switch off and
unplug the fan.
Dusting: Clean your fan periodically by lightly running a vacuum cleaner nozzle (soft
brush) over the front and rear guards to remove any dust or dirt that may have
accumulated inside or on the unit. Alternatively, use a soft, dry cloth for dusting.
Stubborn stains: Use a slightly damp, soapy cloth for stubborn stains but be sure the
cloth is not too wet. Use caution around the motor housing area. Do not allow the
motor or other electrical components to be exposed to water.
Do not immerse the fan in water and never allow water to enter the motor housing.
Do not use harsh chemicals to clean the fan.
End of season cleaning: When you have finished using the fan at the end of the season,
wipe off any dust to maintain it in good working order for the next season.
Thank you for purchasing this Goldair product. Your product is warranted against faults and manufacture when used in normal
domestic use for a period of one year. In non-domestic use Goldair limits the voluntary warranty to three months.
Goldair undertake to repair or replace this product at no charge if found to be defective due to a manufacturing fault during the
warranty period.
This warranty excludes damage caused by misuse, neglect, shipping accident, incorrect installation, or work carried out by anyone
other than a qualified electrical service technician.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AS THIS WILL HELP VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.
The benefits to you given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to you under a law in relation to the
goods or services to which this warranty relates.
In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
In New Zealand this warranty is additional to the conditions and guarantees of the Consumers Guarantee Act (1993).
One Year Warranty
Goldair One Year Warranty (IMPORTANT: Please complete and retain this warranty card)
Name
Address
Place Of Purchase Date of Purchase
Name Of Product Model Number
Attach a copy of the purchase receipt to this warranty card
Due to continual design improvements, the product illustrated in this User Manual may differ slightly from the actual product.
Goldair – New Zealand
CDB Goldair
PO Box 100-707
N.S.M.C
Auckland, 0745
Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000
Phone 0800 232 633
www.goldair.co.nz
Goldair – Australia
CDB Goldair Australia Pty
PO Box 574
South Morang
Victoria, 3752
Phone +61 (0)3 9365 5100
Phone 1300 GOLDAIR (1300 465 324)
www.goldair.com.au
