models
flippi
™
V6 and V8
vornado.com
PERSONAL CIRCULATOR
OWNER’S GUIDE
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we expect
this product
to be PERFECT
if it’s not
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it right.
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Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... 4
Controls ....................................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 11
Storage ........................................................................................................................ 12
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 13
Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 14
CONTENTS
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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 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 modication. 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 12 years of age and younger 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.
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INSTALLATION WARNING—To reduce risk of re, 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 product, 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 to weather or elements.
- Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or
appliances. Arrange cord away from trafc 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.
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SAFE USE WARNING—To reduce risk of re, 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 the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do not
use this product if it has a damaged power cord or plug. To avoid risk of
electrical shock, do not attempt to repair or replace parts. Only original
replacement parts may be used. If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Vornado Consumer Service
at 1-800-234-0604 (phone) or [email protected] (email) for
further instructions about replacement and repair.
- Before plugging power cord into electrical outlet, be sure that all electrical
information on the rating label, including voltage, is compatible with your
outlet’s power supply.
- Do not sit or stand on product.
- 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.
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Contact a qualied 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 electric 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 qualied 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 re, 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
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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 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) (See next page, Fig.
A).
5. Remove fuse by using the screwdriver to gently lift each end of the
fuse (See next page, 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 (See next page, 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.
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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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Your Flippi
™
air circulator is completely assembled and ready for immediate use. Simply
plug in your Flippi and enjoy its cooling effect. Thanks to Flippi’s small size and easy
use, it can be used to provide a cool breeze in almost any space. Flippi was engineered
to provide just the right amount of air, either directed at you to create a nice breeze, or
away from you to create swirling currents of air, rejuvenating your personal space.
CONTROLS
DIRECT AIRFLOW
Direct the airow
where you want it.
OSCILLATION
Model V8 has
oscillation switch on
the back of the base
of the unit. Press (I)
to turn oscillation On.
Press (O) to turn Off.
POWER ON/OFF
Select High (II) or
Low (I) fan speed or
power off (O).
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1. Power off and unplug the unit prior
to cleaning.
2. Dust or wipe the circulator with a
damp cloth.
3. Use the brush attachment on your
household vacuum cleaner to vacuum
any accumulated dust.
Because your
Flippi
™
moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning.
The fan has no user serviceable parts inside and cannot be opened for cleaning.
Never clean the product in any manner other than instructed in this owner's guide.
CLEANING
Note: The motor is permanently
lubricated and requires no oiling.
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During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you may choose to store
your circulator. To ensure long life of the product, it is recommended to store your
circulator by following these instructions:
Cleaning is recommended before storage.
1. Unplug power cord and bundle loosely.
2. Cover, or place back in retail carton if available.
This prevents circulator from accumulating dust
over time.
3. Store circulator in cool and dry location.
STORAGE
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTIONPROBLEM
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
qualied electrician.
Unit set to a low speed setting. Adjust to a higher speed setting.
Airow is blocked. Remove obstruction.
Adjust direction of airow 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 qualied electrician to
check the GFCI outlet.
The unit fails to
power on.
Airow is weak
orslow.
GFCI has tripped.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this
Vornado® Personal Air Circulator (“Product”) is free from defects in material or
workmanship for a period of three (3) 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 [email protected] 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
assure 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.
WARRANTY
We expect this product to be perfect. If you’re
not satised with this product, let us know.
Designed, engineered and supported in U.S.A.
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This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse of the Product, modication,
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 modication, 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 specic legal
rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for damage caused by failure to follow these instructions or
improper product use. 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.
© 2021 Vornado Air LLC Andover, KS 67002 U.S. Patent D608,437 and CAN Patent 124,263. Specications
subject to change without notice. Vornado
®
and Flippi™ are trademarks owned by Vornado Air LLC.
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