Insignia NS-F16F7-CH User manual

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USER GUIDE
16” Retro Fan with Tripod
Stand
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16” Retro Fan with Tripod Stand
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembling your fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Assembling the tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Assembling the fan head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fuse protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using your fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cleaning and maintaining your electric fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-F16F7-CH represents the state of the art in electric fans and is
designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within your electric fan.
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When using electrical appliances, follow these basic precautions;
1Read all instructions.
2To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not
immerse the cord, the plugs, or the fan in water or other liquid.
3Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
4Unplug from the electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
5Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return
the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
6The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
7Do not use outdoors.
8Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
9Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
10 Do not attempt to modify or extend the power cord of this appliance.
11 Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This could result in an electric
shock.
12 Unplug the power cord by holding the plug, never by pulling the cord.
13 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.
14 Do not run the power cord under carpeting. Do not cover the cord
with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route the cord
under furniture or appliances. Arrange the cord away from traffic
areas, where it will not be tripped over.
This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying your electric fan.
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WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or
death.
Additional safety concerns
1To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use this fan with any
solid-state speed control device.
2To reduce the risk of electric shock of injury to persons, make sure that
the fan is turned off and unplugged from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
3Do not leave the fan running unattended.
4Never insert fingers, pencils, or any other object through the grille
when fan is running.
5Disconnect the fan when moving from one location to another.
6Disconnect the fan when removing grilles for cleaning.
7To avoid the fan overturning, make sure that the fan is on a stable,
even surface.
8DO NOT use the fan in a window. Rain may create an electrical hazard.
Do not leave the fan operating adjacent to an area where water has
been collected to avoid the potential of electrical hazard.
9Do not leave the fan plugged in or running in a place where young
children could have access to it without supervision.
Features
• Three speeds
• A swivel action head for smooth oscillating action and low noise levels
• Reliability with safety
• Efficient air flow
Package contents
• Chrome 16-inch Floor Tripod Fan
•UserGuide
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Main features
Front fan guard Fan blade Set screw Rear fan guard
Connecting screw Fan guard
mounting
screw Connecting
Nut
Fan motor
Support tube
Fastening
knob
Tripod legs (3)
Wing nuts (3)
Connecting rods (3)
Wing screws
(3)
Washer
Long screw
Screws (2)
Locking notch
Rubber ring
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Assembling your fan
Tools needed but not included in the package
Assembling the tripod
1Remove the tripod legs and connecting rods from the box.
2Remove the wing nuts from the plastic bag attached to the front page
of the instruction manual.
3Attach the connecting rods to the tripod legs by placing the holes on
the ends of the rods onto the wing screws attached to the tripod legs
(as shown below), then secure with the wing nuts.
Assembling the fan head
1Separate the front and rear guards if they are connected.
2Remove the two screws from the top of the tripod and the long screw
and washer from the fan neck.
Important
There is a rubber ring on the support tube when you remove the
fan head from the package. Keep the rubber ring on the tube
when you assemble the fan.
Phillips screwdriver
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3Insert the support tube into the hole on the top of the tripod. Make
sure the locking notch on the support tube is aligned with the
fastening knob.
4Reinstall the two screws you removed in step 2.
5Tighten the fastening knob and the two screws to secure the fan head
assembly to the tripod.
6Reinstall the washer and long screw you removed in step 2 and make
sure that the fan head is secured.
Support tube
The locking notch must align with the
fastening knob, as shown above.
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7Remove the screw from the fan motor housing, then align the two
upper hangars (without holes) with the upper holes on the fan motor
housing.
8Align the third (bottom) hanger on the rear fan guard with the screw
hole in the motor, then tighten it to secure the rear fan guard to the
fan motor housing.
9Loosen the set screw in the middle of the fan blade, then slide the
blade onto the motor shaft and tighten the set screw to secure the
blade. Make sure that the blade does not hit the rear guard.
10 Attach the front fan guard to the rear fan guard by inserting (but not
tightening) the connecting screw and nut.
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11 Secure the front fan guard with the lock clips (6), then tighten the
connecting screw and nut.
Fuse protection
There is an electrical fuse built into the plug for overcurrent protection. If
the fan draws too much current, the fuse blows to shut off the motor
automatically. Follow the steps below to replace the fuse.
1Unplug the fan. Do not unplug it by pulling on the cord.
2Open the fuse access cover on top of the plug by sliding it towards the
blades.
3Carefully turn the plug over to remove the fuse, then replace the fuse.
4Close the fuse access cover.
Warning
Risk of fire. Replace the fuse only with a 5A, 125 Volt fuse.
Warning
Risk of fire. Do not replace the plug. It contains a safety device
(fuse) that should not be removed. Discard the product if the fan
motor cord plug is damaged.
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Using your fan
Turn the speed control fan switch to the setting you want:
0 - Off
1 - Low
2 - Medium
3 - High
• To oscillate the fan, push the oscillation knob down. Pull it up to stop
oscillation.
• To tilt the fan up or down, loosen the adjustment knob, adjust the fan to
the position you prefer, then re-tighten the adjustment knob.
Cleaning and maintaining your electric fan
• Always unplug the power cord before cleaning.
• Plastic parts should be cleaned with mild soap and a damp cloth or
sponge. Thoroughly remove soap film with clean water.
• To disassemble each part, reverse the order of assembly.
• Do not splash water or other liquid into the fan motor.
Troubleshooting
Caution
Do not try to repair your fan yourself. Doing so invalidates the
warranty.
Problem Possible solution
The fan is not working • Make sure the speed control switch is not set to the off position.
• Make sure the power cord is connected to a working outlet.
• Unplug the fan, then remove built-up dust and dirt from the blades and the motor.
The fan is not oscillating • Pull up and fully extend the oscillating knob. Press back down on the knob, firmly but carefully.
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