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WHOLE ROOM CIRCULATOR
OWNER’S GUIDE
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Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 4
Features ..............................................................................................7
Cleaning & Storage ............................................................................ 8
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 9
Warranty ............................................................................................ 10
CONTENTS
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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. This product
is intended for oor use only. 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.
INSTALLATION WARNING—To reduce risk of re, electrical
shock and injury to persons, observe the following:
- Do not hang product.
- 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.
- Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or ammable liquids
are used or stored.
- 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.
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.
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- 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. Contact a qualied electrician to replace
loose or worn outlets.
- This product's power cord is equipped with a three-prong,
grounded plug that must be inserted into a grounded
receptacle.
- 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.
- Do not block air inlets.
- Do not use aftermarket lters.
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. 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 5 Amp, 125 Volt
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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 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 (See Fig. C).
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 Fig. D).
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.
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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FEATURES
POWERFUL IP-54 RATED MOTOR
Dust proof, long life motor that
will endure the rigors of the job
site
TOGGLE SWITCH
Oversized glove-friendly double
toggle switch
OFF (O)
HIGH (III)
MEDIUM (II)
LOW (I)
EXTRA LONG 8’ GROUNDED POWER CORD
Ample cord length plus a fully secure wall
connection and integrated cord clasp for security
during storage.
FINGER FRIENDLY DESIGN
Resists curious ngers
PIVOTING HEAD
270° pivoting head to direct air where needed
NON-SLIP FEET
Product will stay where you put it
INTEGRATED CORD STORAGE
INTEGRATED HANDLE
WARNING: Choking Hazard. Keep small parts away
from children and pets.
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CLEANING & STORAGE
1. Power off and unplug the unit prior to cleaning.
2. Dust or wipe the fan with a damp cloth.
3. Use the brush attachment on your household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust.
1. Unplug power cord and wrap cord around integrated cord management located on back of unit. Secure cord with provided cord clasp.
2. Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This prevents fan from accumulating dust over time.
3. Store fan in cool and dry location.
Your fan 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.
During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you may choose to store your fan. To ensure long life of the product, it is
recommended to store your fan by following these instructions:
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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 or slow.
GFCI has tripped.
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Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Vornado®
Whole Room Circulator (“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 service: Call 1-800-234-0604 or email [email protected] to obtain a Return
Authorization (“RA”). Please have or include your Product’s model number and serial
number, as well as your name, address, city, state, zip code, e-mail, and phone number
when contacting Vornado for warranty service. To le a contactless warranty claim, visit
vornado.com/contact-us.
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 2-3
weeks for warranty service and return of your Product after the Product is received.
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.
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