Model 80 & Model 80X
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WHOLE ROOM CIRCULATOR
OWNER’S GUIDE
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Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 4
Features ..............................................................................................8
How to Use ......................................................................................... 9
Cleaning ............................................................................................ 11
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 12
Warranty ............................................................................................13
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 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:
- 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.
THIS FAN DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF NEC
ARTICLE 547-7. This Fan is not suitable for use in agricultural
facilities including areas where livestock, poultry or other animals are
conned. Please refer to National Electric Code (NEC) Article 547-7,
or applicable state or local codes or standards relating to electrical
requirements for agricultural buildings.
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
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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.
- Risk of Injury. Do not stick ngers, hair, or other body parts in fan
openings.
- 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 product will be left unattended
for an extended period of time or during electrical storms.
- Do not use with air lters as this can cause motor to overheat and
become a re hazard.
- Do not use in an agricultural setting.
- Do not hang product.
- Do not use in a window, outdoors or exposed to weather or
elements.
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.
- WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire, Electric Shock Or
Injury To Persons, Do Not Use Replacement Parts That Have Not
Been Recommended By The Manufacturer (e.g. Parts Made At
Home Using A 3D Printer).
- 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
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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 to slide open the fuse cover (located on the plug)
(See 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.
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. 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.
FCC Compliance Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the product and the receiver.
- Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that
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to which the receiver is connected.
- Contact Vornado Consumer Service or dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the product.
Supplier's FCC Declaration of Conformity
Unique Identier: Vornado Model 80 & Model 80X
Responsible Party: Vornado Air LLC
Mailing Address : 415 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002
Contact: www.vornado.com
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FEATURES
REMOVEABLE
GRILLE
LARGE, EASY-PRESS BUTTONS
MODEL 80X:
99 SPEED SETTINGS
MODEL 80:
5 SPEED SETTINGS
NON-MARKING FEET
KICKSTAND
Model 80X Only
DIGITAL DISPLAY
Model 80X Only
INTEGRATED CORD WRAP
INTEGRATED CARRY HANDLE
WARNING - Pinch Hazard between Fan Body and Kickstand.
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HOW TO USE
POWER
DIGITAL DISPLAY
TIMER (1-12 HOURS)
DECREASE SPEED / TIMER
INCREASE SPEED / TIMER
MODEL 80X CONTROLS
CAUTION: TIP-OVER HAZARD. Ensure the
kickstand is fully locked and resting securely on a
at surface before use. To prevent tip-over, do not
operate the fan if the kickstand is extended but
not properly positioned on a stable, level surface.
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HOW TO USE
POWER
DECREASE SPEED
INCREASE SPEED
MODEL 80 CONTROLS
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CLEANING
GRILLE REMOVAL Screwdriver required.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the circulator before removing grille.
1. To release the Front Grille, remove the screw
located on the back of the air inlet, located
roughly at the 6 o’clock position.
2. Rotate the Front Grille counter-clockwise and
pull out.
3. Dust or wash the Front Grille with a mild
dishwashing soap. Do not place grille in the
dishwasher. The excessive heat can distort the
plastic.
4. Wipe the Blade with damp cloth.
NOTE: Blade is not removeable.
5. To reattach the Front Grille - align the Vornado
logo slightly to the left and push the grille in
while rotating clockwise until fully seated.
6. Replace the screw.
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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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION
Unit fails to power on. Unit is not plugged in. Plug Power Cord into electrical outlet.
Unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer Service for assistance.
Fuse needs to be replaced. See IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for how to replace the fuse or contact
Consumer Service.
The outlet is worn or damaged. Try another outlet or contact a qualied electrician.
Unit is not producing
sufcient amount of air.
Ensure unit is set to highest setting for maximum air circulation.
Allow the unit to fully circulate the air throughout the room, this may take several minutes.
Ensure all air inlets and outlet grille are unobstructed.
GFCI has tripped. 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.
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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.
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.
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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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