Argos Challenge FS40-9HRA User manual

Simple Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference
Challenge 5 Blade Ped Fan With Remote
FS40-9HRA

FOR SAFETY
DO NOT:
•Attempt to disassemble this unit or carry out repairs.
Attempt to modify the unit in any way.
Make sure that foreign objects do not get inside the unit.
Place naked flame sources -such as lit candles on or near the
unit.
Place objects filled with liquids -such as vases, on or nexttothe
unit.
Cover the unit - allow the unit to be well ventilated.
Drop the unit or subject it tostrong shocks.
Use parts not recommended by the manufacturer.
Use if any parts damaged - replace before further use.
CHILDREN
POWER SUPPLY
•Children do not always understand the dangers associated with
operating electrical appliances.Place naked flame sources - such
as lit candles on or near the unit.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
•If the unit uses a mains supply, ensure that the plug is securely
inserted into the mains socket, and it is easily accessible.
•Protect the power lead from sharp objects, excessive heat and
damp or wet locations.
Check the power lead periodically, and replace if damaged.
•Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your product
corresponds with your local electricity supply which must be A.C.
(Alternating Current).
•Any repairs should only be carried out by a fully qualified
electrician or an authorised service agent.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in or
der to avoid a hazard.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
•Misuse or modification of this appliance may result in breakdown
or injury.
•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
•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 appliances
by person responsible for their safety.
•The appliance is intended for household use only.
•The appliance should be always be turned OFF before plugging
or unplugging from socket Never yank cord to disconnect from
socket; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
•Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your product
corresponds with your local electricity supply which must be A.C.
(Alternating Current). If your mains sockets in your home are not
suitable for the plug supplied with this product, check with a
qualified electrician for replacement.
•Do not use in environments which are extremely hot, cold, dusty
or humid.
•Keep the unit free from dust and clean with a dry cloth.
•Do not use in areas exposed to direct sunlight or where it can
become extremely hot.
•Keep away from sources of strong magnetism - such as
televisions or speakers.
•Avoid placement where there is a lot of movement, vibration or
on an unstable surface.
Read all instructions before use and keep for future reference.
Thank you for choosing the Challenge fan. It is a remarkably versatile product which offers a choice of
air-circulation for summer comfort. This Challenge fan has been designed and manufactured to high
standards of engineering and with proper use and care, as described in this leaflet, this appliance will give
you years of useful service.

•DO NOT use a fan near an open window. Incoming rain may
cause an electric shock hazard.
•DO NOT place fan or any parts near an open flame, cooker or
other heating appliance.
•DO NOT allow the cord to overhang a table or work surface.
1. Front guard
2. Circlip
3. Spinner
4. Fan blade
5. Plastic nut
6. Rear guard
7. Motor shaft
8. Motor housing
9. Push button
10. Fixing screw
11. Height adjustment ring
12. Pole
13. Base
14. L shape screw
15. locking screw
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), THERE ARE NO
USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.
SPECIFICSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Do not remove plug from power socket until the appliance has
been switched off.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
•This appliance is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•It is not advisable to expose people (esp. babies and older
people) toacontinuous cold air stream for a long time.
•Make sure fan is on a stable surface when operating to avoid a
chance of overturning.
•DO NOT use a fan in a window. Raining may cause an electric
hazard.
•To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet NEVER yank
on cord.
•Always use on a dry surface.
•This product is intended for household use only and not for
commercial or industrial use.
•Disconnect fan before cleaning.
•DO NOT operate the appliance after a malfunction or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
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GUARD & FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY OF BASE & COLUMN
UNIT
1. Unscrew the L shape screw from
the Extension Pole. (Fig.1)
2. Insert the extension pole in the
chassis and tighten the L shape
screw. (Fig.2)
3. From the extension pole loosen the
height adjustment ring and adjust
the internal pipe to the desired
height. (Note: If you can’t find the
internal pole, it slides inside the
extension pole.You can pull it out
from the extension pole.) (Fig.3)
4. To attach the head unit to the
extension pole, loosen the thumb
screw on the bottom of the head
unit. Place the head unit on the
extension pole and tighten the
thumb screw in alignment with the
groove on the internal pole. (Fig.4)
CAUTION: Height adjustment ring
must be fully fastened before the
assembly of the motor section
to the extension pole.
Fig.5
Fig.7
Fig.6
Fig.8
locking screw
1. Unscrew the spinner clockwise (or
take the spinner out from the bag)
and the plastic nut counter
clockwise to remove both of them.
Fix the rear guard to the motor then
tighten the plastic nut again (Figure
5).
2. Insert the blade into shaft, and
make sure the rotor shaft pin is
fitted into groove of the blade.Turn
the spinner counter clockwise to
tighten the blade (Figure 6)
3. Fix the front guard and the rear
guard with circlip and then screw
the locking screw to tighten the fan
guard. (Figure7&8).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The unit comes with a remote control
for use with the fan.The fan unit will
emit a beep whenever it receives a
signal from the remote control.
I. Remote Control
KEY
KEY
KEY
Press the TIMER key. The TIMER
light is flashing the timer dial and the
first finger light are on. Each finger
light represent half an hour in the time
dial.
The fan is delivering air/stop when the
finger light is on/off.
This key is touched repeatedly for
selecting the timer.
The timer will be increased by half an
hour timely and sum to the 7.5 hours
finally.
The press of time slot must be in 5
seconds, otherwise the timer setting
is finished automatic. The TIMER
LED stop flashing after finishing the
setting. When all finger lights are off,
the fan will stop.
Timer for ON, Must press the timer
when the fan is off.
Timer for OFF, Must press the timer
after the fan is on.
The unit is equipped with 3 speed
“low-medium-high”settings. To
change the fan speed,press the fan
speed key until the desired fan speed
is selected.
This key is for switching on the fan.
The fan will be started at medium.
After 2 seconds it will automatically
over to the low step. Press this key
again if the fan needs to switch off.
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KEY
KEY
This key is a selector key for wind
type. The wind type changes in the
sequence from
NORMAL---NATURAL---SLEEP---
NORMAL---NATURAL wind when
this key being touched
repeatedly or kept in.
The features of 3 wind types are as
follows:
NORMAL WIND:
The fan delivers air constantly with
high, medium or low speed set by
the SPEED key.
NATURALWIND:
The fan delivers air according to the
program preset in advance and
simulating the natural wind.
The wind variations from strong to
weak or vice-versa make man a
fresh and comfortable as like
as an enjoyment in Mother nature.
SLEEP WIND:
The wind weakens step by step
during the preset time until stop.
And then the fan switches
automatically off so that man can
drop asleep.
Press this key to oscillate the fan.
To choose one direction, press this
key when the fan is in the desired
direction. Otherwise, rotate fan head
by hand, the wide oscillation will be
realized.
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II. Control Panel
These keys of the control panel
may be used as same as of the
remote controller.
On Button
Press this button to start the fan.
Off Button
Press this button to stop the fan.
Speed Button
Press this button for 3 speed
“low-midium high” settings.
To change the fan speed, press
the button until the desired fan
speed is selected, and the
indicator light will illumine
accordingly.
Timer Button
Press this button repeatedly for
selecting the timer. The timer will
be increased by half an hour timely
and sum to the 7.5 hours finally.
The timer indicator light stop
flashing after finishing the setting.
When all lights are off, the fan will
stop.
Timer for ON, Must press the timer
when the fan is off.
Timer for OFF, Must press the timer
after the fan is on.
Mode Button
Press this button for wind mode.
The wind mode changes in the
sequence from NORMAL---
NATURAL---SLEEP---NORMAL---
NATURAL wind when this key
being touched repeatedly or kept
in. The indicator lights will
illumine NORMAL, NATURAL and
SLEEP mode.

REMOTE CONTROL NOTE
CLEANING AND CARE
Your fan requires little maintenance and contains no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt
to dismantle the Fan Motor body or service the motor yourself.
Cleaning: Always unplug the fan from the mains outlet before cleaning the appliance. The fan
can be cleaned with a soft cloth. Dust on the fan can be removed by using a vacuum cleaner,
ensuring that the air vents and grilles remain free from dust to prevent overheating.The body
of the fan can be cleaned with a damp cloth rinsed hot soapy water.
Important: Do not allow water to run into the interior of the fan, as this cause an electric shock.
DRY THE FAN THOROUGHLY with a dry cloth, checking that the fan is completely dry before
operating the fan.
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household
wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and
collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased.
They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
• The Remote Control should be used within 6 metres of the unit.
• Infra-red remote controls need direct line of sight with the unit being communicating with.
Ensure there are no obstructions that could block the signal.
• Some electrical devices can interfere with the remote control
Change the position of the fan if there is interefence.
• Direct sunshine onto the front of the unit can interfere with signal reception. Place the fan
so there is no direct sunlight on the front.
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Oscillation Button
Press this key to oscillate the fan.
To choose one direction, press this
button when the fan is in the desired
direction. Otherwise, rotate fan head
by hand, the wide oscillation will be
realized.
III. Tilt Adjustment
To adjust the air flow upward or
downward, push the guards lightly
to the desired direction.
IV. Height Adjustment
The height of the fan can be adjusted
by loosening the locknut carefully
raising or lowering the fan and firmly
re-tightening the locknut.
BATTERIES INSTRUCTIONS
1.Unclip the battery cover from
romote control.
2.Insert two new 1.5V size AAA
batteries (not included) with the +
and — marks correctly aligned.
3. Carefully close the battery cover.
1. Do not mix different types of
batteries or an old battery with a
new one.
2. To prevent the risk of leakage or
explosions, never recharge the
batteries, apply heat or take them
apart.
3. When not using batteries, remove
them to prevent battery drain.
BATTERY WARNING

CONNECTION TO POWER
Before switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that
indicated on the rating plate.
You should only plug the appliance into a 220-240V AC, 50Hz supply. Connecting it to other
power sources may damage the appliance.
MAIN CORD
This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug.
If it is necessary to change the fuse in a non-rewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted.
If the fuse cover islost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained.
It is important that the color of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the colour marking
on the base ofthe plug.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged,
it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below.
The plug removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into a 3A socket is likely to cause an
electrical hazard. For your own safety read the following instructions carefully before attempting
to connect this unit to mains. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
BROWN
(LIVE)
CABLE
GRIP
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
IMPORTANT
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug,proceed as following:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured red.
This unit is a class II appliance. No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of the plug.
If a 13 A (BS 1363) plug is used, it must be fitted with a 3 A Fuse conforming to BS1362 and be
ASTA approved. If in doubt consult a qualified electrician who will be pleased to do this for you.
outer sleeve
Caution
To prevent electric shock disconnect from the mains
before removing the cover
This equipment must be disconnected from the mains when not in use. Do not allow this unit to be
exposed to rain or moisture.
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Contact details for obtaining more information Customer helpline 0345 640 0800
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by any minor inconsistencies in these instructions,
which may occur as a result of product improvements and development.
Technical Specifications
Seasonal electricity consumption Q 16,57 kWh/a
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SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of
This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any
defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced,
refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer
from whom you purchased the unit.
The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:
- The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, cabinet parts, knobs
or consumable items.
- The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions contained in this manual.
- It must be used solely for domestic purpose.
- The guarantee will be rendered invalided if the product is re-sold or has been
damaged by inexpert repair.
- Specifications are subject to change without notice.
- The manufacturer disclaims any liability for the incidental or consequential damages.
- The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights.
Guarantor: Argos Ltd
489 - 499 Avebury Boulevard
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 2NW
Year