model SPHERE
PERSONAL AIR CIRCULATOR
OWNER’S GUIDE
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THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... 4
Features ........................................................................................................................ 9
Controls ....................................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 11
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/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 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:
- Place this product away from curtains, draperies, tablecloths and other
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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.
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
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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 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
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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
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
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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.
- 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
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C
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CONTROLS
Easy to reach controls
on the back with 2
speeds to set your
comfort level.
FEATURES
SILICONE BASE
Easily adjust direction
of airow by placing in
desired position on the
base.
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CONTROLS
Your SPHERE air circulator is fully assembled and ready for immediate use. Simply plug in
your SPHERE and enjoy its cooling effect. Thanks to SPHERE’s small size and easy use, it can
be used to provide a cool breeze in almost any space. SPHERE 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.
I - LOW FAN SPEED II - HIGH FAN SPEED O - OFF
WARNING: Do not hang product.
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CLEANING
GRILLE REMOVAL Screwdriver required.
1. To release the Front Grille, re-
move the 6 screws on the back
of the inlet grille, located at
roughly 1, 4, 6, 8, and 11 o’clock
positions. Note: There are 2
screws located roughly at the 6
o’clock position.
2. Dust or wash Front Grille with a
mild dishwashing soap. Do not
place grille in the dishwasher.
The excessive heat can distort
the plastic.
3. To reattach - position the Front
Grille so the Vornado logo in
the center of the Front Grille is
straight. Replace all the screws.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the circula-
tor before removing grille.
Use the brush attachment on your household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated
dust off the Front Grille and Air Inlets.
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CLEANING
BLADE REMOVAL
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the circula-
tor before removing blade.
1. Pull the blade straight out from the shaft.
2. Wipe the Blade with a damp cloth. If your circulator is used in a greasy environ-
ment, such as a kitchen, mild soap or a common household cleaner may be neces-
sary. Do not use solvents. Do not place blade in the dishwasher. The excessive heat
can distort the plastic.
3. To reattach - 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.
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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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Designed, engineered and supported in Andover, KS
Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Vornado®
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 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,
WARRANTY
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© 2023 Vornado Air LLC Andover, KS 67002 U.S. Specications subject to change with-
out notice. Vornado
®
is a trademark owned by Vornado Air LLC.
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.
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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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