Sharper Image AIRBAR AXIS 32 User manual

MODELS
AXIS 32  AXIS 42
AIRBAR™
TOWER FAN
OWNER’S GUIDE

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Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................................4
Product Information.........................................................................................................................................................11
Assembly....................................................................................................................................................................................13
How to Use.................................................................................................................................................................................15
Remote Control....................................................................................................................................................................16
Cleaning & Storage...........................................................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................................18
Warranty.....................................................................................................................................................................................19
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 sihomecomfort.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 not intended for commercial or industrial
use. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage or injury due to
unauthorized use or product modification. 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.

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INSTALLATION WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, 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 fire.
- No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug, packaging, etc.)
should be placed near furnaces, fireplaces, 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 traffic 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.

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SAFE USE WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons,
observe the following:
- WARNING: To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, fire 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 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 qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard. Contact (833.800.8669) or ([e-mail]) 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 fire, or
damage the product.
- A loose fit between wall outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause overheating
and distortion of the plug. Discontinue use of the product in this outlet. Contact
a qualified 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 electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this
safety feature.

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- 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.
SERVICING WARNING—To reduce risk of fire, 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 Sharper Image 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.

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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
Consumer Service. For an authorized replacement fuse, please contact
Consumer Service.
4. Once the replacement is received, use a small flat-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
fit 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.
Risk of fire. 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.
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C

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FCC Compliance Statement
This device 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.
NOTE: 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 equipment 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Contact Sharper Image Consumer Service or dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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Supplier’s FCC Declaration of Conformity
Unique Identifier: Sharper Image Models AXIS 32, AXIS 42
Responsible Party: Vornado Air LLC
Mailing Address : 415 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002
Contact: www.sihomecomfort.com
WARNING: Batteries may pose a choking hazard. Do not let children handle
batteries.
BATTERY DISPOSAL: Please dispose of batteries according to the local laws and
regulations of your region, and while keeping them away from children. Some
batteries may be recycled and accepted for disposal at your local recycling
center. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
New and used batteries may cause injury. Keep new and used cells (or batteries)
away from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Your product includes the following:
PRODUCT INFORMATION
1
2
3
4
5
Fan Body
Top Half Magnetic Base Parts (2)
Bottom Half Magnetic Base Parts (2)
Remote
AAA Batteries (2) (Not Shown)
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WARNING - Choking hazard. Keep small parts, like screws, away from children
and pets.

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3
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4

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The AXIS 32/42 can be used in one of two orientations: horizontal or vertical.
1. Lay the fan body horizontally.
2. Install the 2 bottom half magnetic base
parts, one on each end of the fan body.
Take care to align the notch on each
bottom base part with the notch on the
fan body.
3. Install the 2 top half magnetic base parts.
Again, take care to align the notches
on the base parts with the notches on
the fan body. When properly installed,
the top and bottom base parts will
magnetically click into place.
ASSEMBLY No tools required.
For HORIZONTAL orientation:

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1. Lay the fan body horizontally.
2. Locate the power cord. This will be the
bottom of the product in the vertical
orientation.
3. Install the 2 bottom half magnetic base
parts to the bottom of the fan head (the
end with the power cord). Take care to
align the notch on each bottom base
parts with the notches on the fan body.
4. Install the 2 top half magnetic base parts
on the other end of the fan head. Again,
take care to align the notches on the
base parts with the notches on the fan
body. When properly installed, the base
parts will magnetically click into place.
5. Lift product to vertical orientation to use.
For VERTICAL orientation:

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HOW TO USE
POWER ON / OFF
1. Touch ( ) to power unit on and off.
2. There are three speeds: HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW.
3. Touch ( ) to lower speed. Touch ( ) to increase speed.

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This product comes with a remote control. The remote control functions are the
same as the control panel on the product.
The remote control requires 2 AAA batteries (included
but not installed). To install the batteries, remove the
cover located on the underside of the remote control.
If necessary, clean the battery contacts and also those
of the device prior to battery installation. Remove any
plastic protection from the batteries. On the inside of the
battery cover there is a + and a – sign indicating which
direction you should insert your batteries. Ensure the
batteries are installed correctly withregard to polarity.
Then replace the cover onto the bottom of the remote.
For battery replacement, always use the correct size and grade of battery for this
product.
REMOTE CONTROL
Note: Remove batteries from the remote control when not in use for an
extended period of time and always remove dead batteries immediately and
replace with fresh. Do not store dead batteries in remote.
Note: The remote requires a line-of-sight path to allow for the signal to be
received by the tower. Position the tower so the receiver lens (located at the
top of the product) is visible from the remote control.

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1. Power off and unplug the unit prior to cleaning.
2. Dust or wipe the fan with a damp cloth.
3. Use the brush attachment on your household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any
accumulated dust.
Your fan will need regular cleaning. The fan has no user serviceable parts inside
and cannot be opened for cleaning. Never clean the product in any manner
other than instructed in this owner's guide.
CLEANING & STORAGE
During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you may choose to
store your fan. To ensure long life of the product, it is recommended to store your
fan by following these instructions:
1. Unplug power cord and bundle loosely.
2. Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This prevents fan from
accumulating dust over time.
3. Store fan in cool and dry location.

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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTIONPROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
The unit fails to
power on.
Unit is not plugged in.
Unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug.
Contact Consumer Service for assistance.
Fuse needs to be replaced. See IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS for
how to replace the fuse or contact Consumer Service.
Unit is not pro-
ducing sufficient
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.
Remote Control is
not working.
The battery is dead. Replace with 2 new AAA batteries. Refer to
REMOTE CONTROL - Battery Replacement for instructions.
Remote requires line of sight. Remove obstruction and try again.
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 fan. 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 qualified electrician to check
the GFCI outlet.

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Vornado Air, LLC warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Sharper Image®
Fan (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2)
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 or repair service: Call 833-800-8669 or email [email protected]
to obtain a Return Authorization (“RA”) form. Please have or include your Product’s
model number and serial number, as well as your name, address, city, state, zip
code and phone number when contacting Vornado for warranty service. To file a
contactless warranty claim, visit sihomecomfort.com/contact.
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 1-2 weeks for repair and return of your Product after the Product is
received.
Repairs not covered by the warranty or outside the warranty period will require a fee to
cover the cost of materials, labor, handling and shipping.
This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse of the Product,
modification, 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
WARRANTY
If you’re not satisfied with this product, let us know.
2
YEAR
SATISFACTION
GUARANTEE

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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 modification, 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 specific 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.
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. ©
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.
©2022 Vornado Air LLC, Andover, Kansas 67002 USA.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Sharper Image® name and logo are registered trademarks.
Manufactured, marketed and distributed under license by Vornado Air LLC, Andover,
Kansas 67002.
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