Sterling F-29A User manual

3-Speed Fan
(Model: F-29A)
Thank you for purchasing this Sterling F-29A, 3-Speed Fan. Please read the instruc-
tions carefully and follow all warnings. All Sterling products are manufactured to be
simple to use and provide years of worry free service when the recommendations
in this manual are followed. Please call Sterling at 844-VACS-R-US (844-822-7787).
Purchase Date: _____________________________________________
Serial Number: _____________________________________________
Purchased From: ____________________________________________
Warnings
• DonotmoveorcarrytheFanwhileitisoperating.WhentheFanisoperating,thepowerfulairowcancauseun-
predictable movement.
• NEVERallowchildrentoplaywithoraroundtheFan.
• DonotalterormodifyyourFaninanyway.UseonlyreplacementpartsauthorizedbySterling.Modicationsoruse
ofunauthorizedpartscouldcreateahazardandwillvoidyourwarranty.
• StoretheFaninaclean,dryenvironment.DonotstoreoutdoorsorallowwaterinsidetheFan’smotor.Ifthemotor
becomes wet, allow it to thoroughly dry before use.
• Fanshouldneverbeoperatednearwater,asitwillcreateariskofseriousinjuryfromelectricalshock.
• HandletheFanwithcaretoavoidcausingdamageorinjury.
• Fanshouldalwaysbeoperatedonaatsurface.DonotoperatewheretheFancouldfall,oronslipperysurfaces,as
thiscouldincreasethechanceofinjury,re,orelectricalshock.
• Keepallmaterials,liquids,andgasesfrombeingdrawnintotheFanandneveroperatetheFanwithoutfactory
installed safety screens in place.
• DonotusetheFannearcombustiblegas,orforcirculatinghotairastheFancouldmeltandcauseareorelectri-
calhazard.
• DonottaketheFanapartorrepairitunlessyouarequaliedtodoso.NeverrepairorservicetheFanwhiletheFan
is plugged in.
• Makesuretheairintakeandoutletarefreefromallmaterialsandawayfromobstructions,asrestrictionsmay
causetheFantooverheatandcauseashockorrehazard.

TheF-29AhighvelocityFanisdesignedforoordrying,waterdamagerestoration,andventilation.
1) Place the Fan on a level and stable surface.
2) Plug the Fan into a grounded outlet with the correct voltage and amperage. For maximum protection against electrical shock,
ALWAYSuseacircuitthatisprotectedbyagroundfaultcircuitinterrupter.Ifyouareunsureabouttheoutlet,checkwithaquali-
edelectricianorserviceperson.
3) Turn the switch to desired speed setting and check that the Fan operates properly before letting it run.
AUXILIARY OUTLET
ThisFanisequippedwithabuilt-inGFCIprotectedoutletthatallowsyouto“daisychain”togethermultipleFansinordertooperate
in large areas where power outlets are limited or not available. All other warnings for use of this Fan should be strictly adhered to.
OPERATION
ELECTRICAL
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) OUTLET
TheGFCIprotectstheuserfrompotentialelectricalshock.Shoulditdetectasuddengroundfault,theGFCIwillinterruptthecur-
rentandshuttheFano.Itwillalsofault/tripwhenashortcircuitoranoverloadoccurs.IftheGFCIfaults/trips,unplugtheFanand
lookforpotentialhazardssuchasstandingwater,adamagedcord,etc.Oncetheproblemiscorrected,plugtheFanbackin,push
the“Reset”button,locatedontheGFCIfaceplate,andre-starttheFan.IfFandoesnotre-start,pleaserefertothetroubleshooting
section of this manual.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: ThisFanMUSTBEgrounded.Groundingprovidesapathofleaseresistanceforelectriccurrentto
reducetheriskofelectricshock.ThisFanisequippedwithacordfeaturingagroundingplugthatmustbeinsertedintoanappropri-
ateoutletthatisincompliancewithalllocalcodesandordinances.Checkwithaqualiedelectricianorservicepersonifyouarein
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Never modify the power cord in any way.
POWER CORD WARNINGS: Never operate the Fan with a damaged power cord or damaged extension cord as this may lead to
electricalorrehazards.NeverunplugtheFanbypullingthecord.Grasptheplugrmlyandpullstraightout.Takeprecautionsnot
tousethecordinawaywheredamagemayoccur.Keepcordawayfromallwaterandheatedsurfaces.Inspectcordbeforeeachuse
and replace any cord that shows any sign of damage.
EXTENSION CORDS WARNINGS:ExtensioncordsmustbegroundedandbeabletodelivertheappropriatevoltagetotheFan.
Extensioncordsupto25feetlongshoulduse14AWGwire.Cordsupto50feetlongshoulduse12AWGwire.Whenoperatingthe
Fan outdoors, do not use an extension cord.

MAINTENANCE
• Inspecttheelectricalcordandwiringfordamageordiscoloration.NEVERuseaFanthathasadamagedcordasitcouldcausean
electricalshockorre.
• Inspectforloosefasteners.
• CleansafetyscreensoftheFan.
• ListenforabnormalsoundsandshuttheFanoimmediatelyuponhearingunusualnoises.
• KeepFanclean.
• Usecompressedairoravacuumtoremovelintandotherdebrisfromthemotor,inlet,orfanwheel.
• Donotuseapressurewasher,waterhose,orotherwatersourcetocleantheFan.
• TheFanhassealedbearingsandcannotbelubricated.Nooilingisnecessary.
ForinformationaboutauthorizedrepairandmaintenancecallSterlingat[phone].
FAN SPECIFICATIONS
FanSpeed: 890/980/1080rpm
Certications: ETL,CE,SSA
MotorRating: 1/3hp
Power: 115Volts,60Hz.
Current: 2.9 amps
CFM: 2900
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE/SOLUTION
Fan does not turn on •Switchnotturnedon-turnon
*CircuitbreakerorGFCIhastripped-reset
•Loosewire-tighten
•Faultyswitch-replace
Fan starts and then shuts o •Obstructedinlet/outlet-removeobstruction
•Faultymotor-replace
Fan vibrates •Motorshaftisbent-replacemotor
•Fanbladeisbent-replace
•Excessivedirtbuiltuponfanblade-clean
Fan makes scraping noise •Damagedhousing-replacehousingorentirefan
•Damagedfanblade-replace
•Damagedmotorshaft-replacemotor
Motormakesnoises,butFanwon’t
turn on
•Damaged/faultymotorormotorshaft-replace
•Broken/loosewiretocapacitor-tighten
•Damaged/faultycapacitor-replace
•Damagedhousing/fansofanwillnotspin-replacehousingorfanwheel
•Motorshaftsetscrewholdingfanwheelisloose-tighten
Switch: 3-speed Rotary Dial
Width: 16”
Depth: 19”
Weight: 32lbs.
CordLength: 25feet
Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
For problems not listed above, contact our service department at [phone]

7545IrvineCenterDr.,Ste.200•Irvine,CA92618
Toll Free: 844 VACS R US or 844-822-7787 •Fax:949-623-8305
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SterlingNorthAmericaLLCoersalimitedwarrantytotheoriginalpurchaserofthisproduct(the“Fan”)againstany
defectinmaterialsandworkmanshipasfollows:Fortherstyearfromthedateofpurchase,Sterlingatitsoption,will
replace or repair Fan without charge to the customer. Any repair or replacement of the Fan will be warranted only for
thebalanceoftheoriginalwarrantyperiodorninety(90)days,whicheverisgreater.Thefollowingwillvoidand/orare
not covered under this limited warranty: a) damage caused by improper use; b) operation of the Fan for any reason not
authorizedbySterling;c)cosmeticdamageoranydamagecausedbymisuse,impropermaintenance,connectionto
impropervoltagesupply,accidents,actsofGod,abuse,negligence,damagecausedduringshipping,modicationsor
attempted repair by anyone other than Sterling; or d) alteration or removal of factory-applied serial number.
TOOBTAINWARRANTYSERVICE:Inordertoobtainwarrantyservice,thepurchasermustreturntheFaninsuitablepack-
aging,postageprepaid,toSterlingNorthAmericaat1633West134thStreet,Gardena,CA90249-2013,andinclude:(i))
proof of retail purchase; (ii) the date of the failure; and (iii) a description of the failure. All shipping expenses to Sterling
aretheowner’sresponsibility.
The obligations of Sterling herein are granted in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not
limitedto,thewarrantiesofmerchantabilityoftnessforaparticularpurpose.Theremedyprovidedinthiswarrantyis
exclusive and is granted in lieu of all other remedies. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied war-
ranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
InnoeventwillSterlingbeliableforlossofuseoftheproduct,lossofprots,directdamages,indirectdamages,conse-
quentialdamages,and/orincidentaldamagesbyreasonofinjurytoanyperson,duetoanydefectorthemalfunctionof
Fan or any part(s) thereof, or for any other reason. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequentialdamagessotheabovelimitationorexclusionmaynotapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecic,legalrights,andyoumayalsohaverights,whichvaryfromstatetostate.Purchaser’s
acceptance of the Fan and use thereof constitutes acceptance of these terms.
Warrantyreturnaddress:SterlingNorthAmerica,1633West134thStreet,Gardena,CA90249-2013
Limited Warranty
Cut here and return with copy of receipt within 10 days of purchase
Toregisterwarranty,pleaselloutcardcompletelyandmailwithin10daysofpurchasewithacopyoforiginalreceipt
to:SterlingNorthAmerica,7545IrvineCenterDrive,Suite200,Irvine,CA92618
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