King Canada 8500AM User manual

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550 CFM AIR MOVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: 8500AM

WARRANTY INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS AIR MOVER
KING CANADA TOOLS
OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for this product are available at our authorized King Canada
service centers across Canada. Please use the 10 digit part numbers listed in this
manual for all part orders where applicable.
LIMITED TOOL WARRANTY
King Canada makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and
durability standards. King Canada warrants to the original retail consumer a 2-year
limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each
product is free from defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due
directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear, negligence or
accidents, repairs done by an unauthorized service center, alterations and lack of
maintenance. King Canada shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons
or property or for incidental, special or consequential damages arising from the use
of our products.
To take advantage of this limited warranty, return the product at your expense
together with your dated proof of purchase to an authorized King Canada service
center. Contact your retailer or visit our web site at www.kingcanada.com for an
updated listing of our authorized service centers. In cooperation with our authorized
service centre, King Canada will either repair or replace the product if any part or
parts covered under this warranty which examination proves to be defective in
workmanship or material during the warranty period.
NOTE TO USER
This instruction manual is meant to serve as a guide only. Specifications and
references are subject to change without prior notice.
KING CANADA INC. DORVAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4
www.kingcanada.com

1. Do not leave Air Mover plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
2. Do not expose to water or rain – store indoors.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
5. Do not operate Air Mover with a damaged cord or plug. If Air Mover is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return Air
Mover for examination and/or repair.
6. Do Not: pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run other machine over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug; not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
12. WARNING! To avoid injury or property damage: do not use around explosive liquids or
vapors, as electrical devices produce arcs or sparks, which can cause a fire or
explosion.
13. Do not store or use near flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, toxic,
carcinogenic, combustible or hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium,
beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering materials.
14. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar
coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
15. Operation of this Air Mover can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes, which
can result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating this Air Mover.
16. STAY ALERT, Watch what you are doing and use common sense.
17. Use only on GFCI Protected Receptacles.
18. It is not recommended to use an extension cord, but if it is unavoidable, use the proper
AWG caliber rating and the shortest extension cord possible.
GENERAL & SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
WARNING: YOUR AIR MOVER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A 120V, 15-AMP. BRANCH
CIRCUIT. FAILURE TO CONNECT IN THIS WAY CAN RESULT IN INJURY FROM
SHOCK OR FIRE.
120V OPERATION
As received from the factory, your Air Mover is
ready to run for 120V operation. This Air Mover
is intended for use on a circuit that has an
grounded outlet and a grounded plug which
looks like the one illustrated in Fig.1.
GROUNDING
This Air Mover must be grounded. If it should
malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current, to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This Air Mover
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: TO MAINTAIN PROPER
GROUNDING OF YOUR AIR MOVER, DO
NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE PLUG
GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER.
Not all outlets are properly grounded. If you are
not sure if your outlet is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician.
WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED, THIS AIR MOVER CAN CAUSE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PARTICULARLY WHEN USED IN DAMP LOCATIONS. TO AVOID
SHOCK OR FIRE, IF THE POWER CORD IS WORN OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, HAVE
IT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ONLY USE GFCI PROTECTED RECEPTACLES.
EXTENSION CORDS
It is not recommended to use an extension cord, but if it is unavoidable, use the proper
AWG caliber rating and the shortest extension cord possible. The use of any extension
cord will cause some loss of power. Use the chart in Fig.2 to determine the minimum wire
size (A.W.G-American Wire Gauge) extension cord. Use only extension cords which
accept the tool’s plug.
For circuits that are further away from the electrical circuit box, the wire size must be
increased proportionately in order to deliver ample voltage to the motor. Refer to Fig.2 for
wire length and size.
Tool’s
Amperage
Rating
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Cord Length in Feet
25 50 100 150
18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12
18 16 14 12
18 16 14 12
14 12 --
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
GROUNDED
120V OUTLET
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING
PRONG

GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR AIR MOVER
1. Interlocking intake guard
2. On/Off 3 speed selector dial
3. Carry handle/power cord storage
4. Air outlet
5. Thermal overload/reset
6. Two 120V receptacles (Max. 10 Amp.)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model ....................................................................................................................8500AM
Airflow ........................................................Max. 550 CFM (3 speeds- 420/490/550 CFM)
Power cord length....................................................................................................10 feet
Motor ....................................................................................................................1.0 Amp.
Voltage ..............................................................................................120V, 60Hz, 1 phase
Dimensions ......................................................................................12” x 9-1/8” x 13-1/2”
Weight ........................................................................................................................9 lbs

OPERATION
To safely use your Air Mover, follow these instructions:
1. Unpack Air Mover from carton.
2. To use your Air Mover, place it in the area most
suitable for your application. Several factors
need to be considered: the Air Mover must be
placed close enough to an AC outlet to be
plugged in (approx. 10 feet), there must be a
minimum clearance of two feet from either
side of the Air Mover to allow for proper air
flow, and the unit should not be placed where
it can become a tripping or safety hazard.
3. Place Air Mover in the proper operating
position (00, 450and 900) for your application.
Refer to the instructions further in this manual.
4. To use multiple Air Movers (up to 3 Air Movers), refer to the Multiple Air Mover
instructions below.
5. Plug Air Mover into grounded GFCI receptacle.
6. Turn Air Mover on and select air speed by turning the 3 speed switch (A) Fig.3, by turning
it clockwise to the desired speed.
7. When your drying job is completed, turn the Air Mover off and properly store Air Mover.
Using Multiple Air Movers
1. Your Air Mover comes with two 120V
receptacles (A) Fig.4 for the use with multiple
Air Movers (up to 3). To use this feature,
position the first Air Mover following the
operation instructions in the section above.
This Air mover may be turned on while
connecting multiple Air Movers.
2. Plug the second Air Mover into one of the
receptacles on the first Air Mover. Place the
second unit in the operation position and the
area most suitable for your application. The second Air Mover may now be turned on.
3. A third Air Mover can be plugged into the remaining receptacle on the first Air Mover or
plugged into one of the receptacles in the second Air Mover. The third Air Mover may
now be turned on.
4. The receptacles on the unit are equipped with a thermal protector/reset button (B) Fig.4
which will shut off power to the Air Mover should the receptacles become overloaded. If
this happens, move the switch to the off position on the first Air Mover and any Air
Movers connected to it. Wait 5 minutes or more for the Air Mover to cool down, then
press the reset button, then turn the Air Mover on again, and any Air Movers connected
to it. If the thermal protector trips again, reduce the load on the 120V receptacles. If an
extension cord is used, and thermal protector trips again, do not use extension cord.
NOTE: It is not recommended to use the receptacles on the Air Mover for appliances other
than another Air Mover of the same amperage rating.
Figure 3
Figure 4

OPERATION & STORAGE
3 Operating Positions (00, 450, 900)
The Air Mover may be set in one of 3 operating
positions as shown in Fig.5. Pick the position
best suited for your application.
1. 00position (A) Fig.5- For applications such as;
drying wet floors, shampooed carpets, etc. To
use this position simply place unit on its base.
2. 450angled position (B) Fig.5- For applications such as, drying plaster on walls or drying
wet furniture. To use this position, tilt unit backwards.
3. 900position (C) Fig.5- For applications such as; drying paint on the ceiling. To use this
position, lay the unit on the back side with the front grill pointing towards the ceiling.
Cleaning & Storage
WARNING: UNPLUG POWER CORD BEFORE CLEANING, THIS WILL REDUCE THE
RISK OF INJURY FROM THE AIR MOVER ACCIDENTALLY STARTING.
1. Clean your Air Mover before storing it. The
outside of the Air Mover can be cleaned using
a damp cloth to remove any dust or residue.
2. Wrap the power cord around the carry handle
on the top of the Air Mover.
3. If you have more than one Air Mover to store,
they can be stacked during storage as shown
in Fig.6. Stack the units by placing them on
their sides. Do not stack more than 3 Air
Movers high.
4. The Air Mover should be stored indoors in a
dry environment.
Lubrication
No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings.
Figure 5
Figure 6
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram
and parts list.