Stingray ALVA Air ACS300 User manual

Thank you for your
purchase of this
Mist Fan, Please read
these instructions
carefully before use
and keep them in a
safe place, for future
reference.
WARNING:
TO AVOID THE RISK
OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, ALWAYS
MAKE SURE THE
PRODUCT IS UN-
PLUGGED FROM
THE ELECTRICAL
OUTLET BEFORE
ASSEMBLING,
DISASSEMBLING,
RELOCATING,
SERVICING, OR
CLEANING.
For indoor use only.
Assembly required
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• Please read these instructions carefully before using your
Mist Fan. The operator must understand all safety
requirements as detailed in this manual before using the
unit.
• The manufacturer’s warranty may be voided by incorrect
use of this product. If you have any queries regarding these
instructions, contact your local dealer for clarication before
using your Mist Fan.
• Always remove unit from all packaging materials prior to
use.
• Failure to follow the manual’s instructions could result in
damage or serious injury.
• When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the
risk of re, electric shock, and/or injury, these basic safety
precautions should always be followed.
• This product is intended for general domestic use to cool
rooms and is not intended for use in windows.
• Do not use the product for any other purpose.
• Keep the product out of the reach of children and pets.
This product is not intended for use by children.
• Do not leave the product unattended while it is in use,
especially when children are present. Always unplug the
product from the electrical outlet when it is not in use.
• Always operate the product on a at, level, steady
and stable surface to avoid it overturning.
• Do not hang or wall-mount the product.
• Do not place the product in or near an open window. Rain,
snow, and other weather elements may create an electrical
hazard.
• Keep the power cord and product away from sharp edges
and heated surfaces.
• Always unplug the product from the electrical outlet when
cleaning and when lling the water tank.

• Do not plug/unplug the product into/from the electrical
outlet with a wet hand. Never insert ngers or any other
object through the fan guards. Never drop or insert objects
into any opening of the product.
• Do not attempt to open any part of the motor housing, as a
risk of electrical shock may exist.
• Never operate the product without the fan guards in place,
as serious personal injury may result. Plug the product into a
standard outlet.
• Do not allow the power cord to hang (i.e., over the edge of a
table or counter) where it may be tripped over or pulled.
• Do not operate product if the power cord is cut, damaged, or
if the wires are exposed. Contact 086 100 ALVA (2582) or an
Authorised Service agent to replace the power cord.
• Do not immerse or expose the motor housing, power cord,
or plug into water or other liquids. Disconnect the plug (do
not pull on the power cord) from the electrical outlet.
• Do not put any stress on the power cord where it connects
to the product, as the power cord could fray and break.
• Do not operate the product if it has a damaged power cord
or plug, malfunctions, is dropped, or damaged. This product
has no user–serviceable parts.
• Do not attempt to examine or repair this product yourself.
Qualied service personnel should perform any servicing.
This product is intended for indoor, non-commercial, non-
industrial, household use only.
• Do not use outdoors. 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 appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
How to unplug your fan correctly
To remove from the socket pull on the
plug, not the electrical cord
Using the mist function
of this product will
result in a humidity
increase.

WARRANTY
PLEASE RETAIN YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR
WARRANTY CLAIMS.
ALVA warrants this appliance to be free of defects in material and
quality for a period of 12 months from date of original purchase.
This warranty covers the intended use of this appliance – within
a domestic setting and not for commercial or industrial purposes.
Any damage caused by willful abuse, tampering, modication or
unauthorized repair will not be warranted.
Please retain all packaging material, as items returned without
original packaging material may be subject to a withholding fee.
Where this appliance is found to be defective, damaged, broken,
or does not work correctly for the intended purpose, you must
return the appliance to the retailer from where it was purchased.
The warranty will only be effected with valid proof of purchase.
Failure to provide the proof of purchase will most likely result in
the repair or service required being chargeable.
If you have any questions while setting up or using this Mist Fan,
please visit www.alva.co.za or call 086 100 ALVA (2582) or
e-mail [e-mail]
GENERAL INFORMATION
Before using this Mist Fan, please read through this manual
and make sure you understand everything. If you are not sure,
call 086 100 ALVA (2582) or visit www.alva.co.za for help.
Reading and understanding this manual should give you a good
indication of what to expect from your Mist Fan.
Always keep your proof of purchase. Keep these instructions for
future use.
If you lose this copy, you can obtain a new copy from your dealer
or online at www.alva.co.za.

KEY
Notes marked with the
following;
Contain important
information
Notes marked with the
following;
Contain cautions and
warnings.
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3-4
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INDEX
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLING THE FAN
CONTROL PANEL
REMOTE CONTROL
OPERATING THE FAN
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
DISPOSAL
TROUBLE SHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
AFTER SALES SERVICE

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PARTS LIST ASSEMBLING THE FAN
1. Mist Outlet
2. Front Guard
3. Blade Lock Nut
4. Plastic Blade
5. Rear Guard
6. Guard Ring
7. Rear Guard Lock Nut
8. Motor Cover
9. Rear Shell
10. Nuts
11. Control Panel
12. Buttons
13. Lower Mist Tube
14. Top Cap
15. Water Tank
16. Mist Generator
17. Mist Control Knob
18. Base Cover
19. Base Weight
20. Castors
21. Screws
22. Washers
23. Support Tubes
24. Remote Control
25. Upper Mist Tube
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ASSEMBLING THE FAN
1. Remove all the appliance parts from the packaging.
2. Place Base Cover (18) over the Base Weight (19) and line-up
holes.
3. Put threaded end of both Support Tubes (23) into the holes in
Base Cover (18) and secure tightly with Washers (22) and
Screws (21) through the Base Weight (19).
4. Place the motor and switch body assembly onto both Support
Tubes (23) and secure in place with the two Nuts (10). Ensure
it is tightly fastened.
5. Put the Rear Guard (5) onto the motor ensuring the Motor Cover
(8) plastic studs protude through the slots in the Rear Guard (5).
Secure in place with the plastic Rear Guard Lock Nut (7),
ensuring it is tightly fastened.
6. Slide Plastic Blade (4) onto motor shaft, making sure grooves in
the back of the blade locate in the pin through the shaft. Secure
in place with Blade Lock Nut (3). This is a left hand thread to
ensure the nut does not come loose during operation.
7. Fix the Mist Oulet (1) to Front Guard (2) with the screws, making
sure securely tightened.
8. Attach the Front Guard (2) to the Rear Guard (5) using the plastic
Guard Ring (6). Secure Guard Ring (6) by tightening integrated
Guard Ring (6) screw and nut assembly which should be
positioned at the bottom.
9. Lay mist fan down carefully and mly press ve Castors (20) into
Base Weight (19). Lift fan up onto castors.
10. Connect free end of Upper Mist Tube (25) to the Mist Outlet (1).
Ensure well connected so there is no leak when using fan mist
function.
11. Place Mist Generator (16) onto Base Cover (18) in its
designated area, with the Mist Control Knob (17) facing the
front of the fan.
12. Place the Water Tank (15) onto the Mist Generator (16), with
Alva Air name facing the front of the fan.
13. Connect free end of the Lower Mist Tube (13) to the Top Cap
(14). Ensure well connected so there is no leak when using
the mist function.
14. Place Top Cap (14) onto the top of Water Tank (15) and ensure
it seats correctly.
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4
Loosen Tighten (Fig.1)
23
15
16
18
14
Fill the water tank (15):
Unscrew the valve cover to open the water tank turning it anticlock-
wise. Fill the water tank with cold and clean water making sure not
to overll it.
To close the water tank, screw the valve cover back on securely
turning it clockwise.
Turn the water tank over and place it back into its designated space
on the Mist Generator (16) (Fig.1) with Alva Air name facing the front
of the fan.
Place Top Cap (14) on the Water Tank (15)
Make sure the fan is
unplugged from the
mains before lling
or relling the water
tank.
ONLY USE WATER IN
THE WATER TANK.
Do not use any
chemicals, oils or other
additives.
ONLY USE COLD OR
LUKE WARM WATER
IN THE WATER TANK.
The water temparature
must not be
warmer than 40ºC.

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CONTROL PANEL
REMOTE CONTROL
Indicator light:
1. Timer indicator
2. Speed: low-medium-high
3. Mode: Nature/Normal/Sleep
4. Oscillation
5. Mist indicator
6. Power on indicator
7. Water Indicator
Buttons:
A. On/Off
B. Speed
C. Mode
D. Timer
E. Oscillation
F. Mist
Buttons:
A. On/Off
B. Speed
D.Timer
E.Oscillation
F. Mist
Rotary Knob:
17. Mist Control Knob
OSC L
MIST NT NL SL
POWE R
OSC MIS T
TIME
OFF
0.5H 1H 2H 4H
SPEED ON
A
D
F
1
2
3
6
4
5
E
F
D
B
E
C
A
Inserting batteries into the remote control
Remove the battery cover from
the back of the unit and insert
the batteries in accordance with
the polarity of the batteries .
(Figure I)
Replace the old batteries with
the same type of batteries or
the Mist Fan function may be
impaired.
Remove the batteries before
long periods of non-use to
prevent leakage which will
damage the remote control.
Fig.I
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17
B
Please read these
instructions carefully
before use and keep
them in a safe place
for future reference.
Before using the
remote control,
remove the clear
plastic protector
protruding from the
battery compartment
of the remote control.
Replacement
Battery
CR2025
Available from
www.stingray.co.za

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OPERATING THE FAN
ON/OFF Button (A):
• Press the On/Off button once to activate the fan.
The indicator light (6) will illuminate on the control panel.
You can now press the MIST (F) button to select the mist
function without fan operation (mist only).
• Press the On/Off button a second time to turn on the fan: the
unit will operate at low speed and the related indicator light (2)
will illuminate on the control panel. You can now select other
functions (speed, mode, timer, mist).
• Press the On/Off button when the unit is on to turn it off.
SPEED Button (B):
• To start the fan at low speed, press the On/Off button (A) once
(when unit is Off): the unit will operate at low speed and the
L indicator light (2) will illuminate on the control panel.
• Press the speed button once to select the medium speed:
the M indicator light (2) will illuminate on the control panel.
• Press the speed button a second time to select the high
speed: the H indicator light (2) will illuminate on the control panel.
Cyclic function.
MODE Button (C):
• When you press the On/Off button once, the fan will operate in
Normal mode. The set speed will operate continously and the NL
indicator light (3) will illuminate on the control panel.
• On the remote control press the mode button once to change
to Nature mode: the unit simulates a gentle breeze and the
NT indicator light (3) will iluminate on on the control panel.
These functions below can be operated either from the buttons on
the fan control panel, or by using the remote control.
The remote control has a direct line of sight range of approximately
6m.
This product has both a mist and fan function which can be used
togther or separately.
The mist both cools and humidies the air for more comfortable living
conditions when very hot and the air is dry.

• On the remote control press the mode button a second time to
change to Sleep mode: after a time period the fan will maintain a
low speed. The SL indicator light (3) will illuminate on the control
panel.
• On the remote press the mode button again to change to
Normal mode. The NL indicator light (3) will illuminate on the
control panel.
Cyclic function.
Normal mode, the fan operates at the set speed continuously.
Nature mode, the fan speed varies during operation, see charts below.
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Nat ur e Operat i ng Cycl e
Sl e e p Operat i ng Cycl e
High Speed Setting
High
Medium
d
Low
Medium Speed Setting
High
Medium
Low
Low Speed Setting
High
Medium
Low
Time (s)
Time (s)
Time (s)
High
Mid
Low
High nature
wind
Mid nature wind
Mid nature wind
Nat ur e Operat i ng Cycl e
Sl e e p Operat i ng Cycl e
High Speed Setting
High
Medium
d
Low
Medium Speed Setting
High
Medium
Low
Low Speed Setting
High
Medium
Low
Time (s)
Time (s)
Time (s)
High
Mid
Low
High nature
wind
Mid nature wind
Mid nature wind

TIMER Button (D):
• When the unit is operating, you can set the timer button
to switch the fan off automatically after the set time.
Press the timer button repeatedly to select the desired time
period in half hour increments: 0,5h, 1h, 1,5h ....7,5h.
The related indicator lights, (1) will illuminate on the control panel.
For example if you have set the timer for 3.5 hours, the
0.5H, 1H and 2H lights will be illuminated.
When all the timer lights are off it means that the time is not set
and the unit will operate continuously until you switch it off
manually.
OSCILLATION Button (E):
• Press the oscillation button to activate the automatic oscillation
from right to left. The related indicator light (4) will illuminate on
the control panel.
• Press the oscillation button again to deactivate the automatic
oscillation; the indicator light (4) will be off on the control panel.
MIST Button (F):
• Pour water into the Water Tank (15) and tighten the lock nut.
Place Water Tank (15) back on fan.
• When the mist fan button is pressed, the indicator light (5)
will illuminate on the control panel and the water indicator light
(7) will illuminate on the Mist Generator (16).
Water light Blue = water in tank
Water light Red = no water in tank
• Note: The mist and speed functions can work together or
independently.
MIST Control Knob (17):
• By rotating the Mist Control Knob (17) the amount of mist can be
varied up to the maximum delivery of 220ml/hr.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Water Tank max.
capacity 2.9L
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DISPOSAL
Used electric household devices
1. If you do not want to use your electrical appliance any longer,
dispose of it at a recycling depot for used electric appliances.
2. Used electric devices must not be disposed of with normal
household rubbish.
Further disposal instructions:
1. Return the electrical appliance in such a condition that its later
re-use or recycling is not adversely affected.
2. Batteries must be removed in advance and the destruction of
parts which contain uids must be avoided.
3. Electrical appliances can contain harmful substances. Improper
handling or damage to the appliance can lead to health problems
or water or ground contamination, when the appliance is recycled
later.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• The appliance, the power cord and the power plug must not
be immersed in water or other liquids when you are cleaning
them. Clean them with a dry cloth.
• If it is very dirty, the outside of the appliance can be wiped
carefully with a moist cloth and then dried carefully.
Make sure that no moisture penetrates into the interior of the
appliance.
• Do not use any harsh cleaners, steel brushes, scouring powder
or other hard objects to clean the appliance as these can cause
scratches on the surfaces.
• Clean the appliance regularly.
• Never use solvents, benzene or oil-based cleaners as these
can damage the housing.
• Re-tighten visible screw connections on the appliance regularly
in order to ensure that the device is functioning properly.
• We recommend the water tank is cleaned every 2-3 weeks.
• Remove the water tank and clean it with lukewarm water; before
replacing the water tank in the unit make sure it is completely dry.
Before cleaning the
fan remove the plug
from the power socket
to prevent injury or
electrical shock.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model ACS300
Description 40cm Mist Fan
Voltage 220-240V~50Hz
Water Tank Capacity 2.9L
Max Mist Capacity 220ml/hr
Input Power 90W
Any modication to the Mist Fan may cause injury
or property damage.
Any modication to the Mist Fan will invalidate the warranty
on this appliance.
Should you experience
problems with this
Mist Fan, carry out the
necessary checks as
per the Trouble Shoot-
ing Guide.
If you are still unable
to correct the problem
with the information
in this guide, contact
your nearest dealer or
ALVA: 086 100 (ALVA)
(2582) or e-mail
[e-mail]
AFTER SALES SERVICE
If the Mist Fan will
not operate
Conrm the Mist fan switch is not in
the off position
Check the Mist Fan is plugged into
the wall socket and the wall socket is
switched on.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
No Mist Check there is water in the water
tank. Full water tank should last more
than 8 hours.
Water tank may be cracked
Water could be contaminated
with other substances or chemicals.
Clean water tank and replace water.
Peculiar smell from
mist
When new there may be residue in
mist system. Smell should disappear
after use.
Water in tank could be contaminated.
Clean water tank and replace water.
Remote control not
working
Make sure nothing is between you
and the fan
Hold remote control directly in front
of fan
Replace battery

AFTER SALES SERVICE
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MANUFACTURED FOR AND DISTRIBUTED BY ALVA MARKETING
Alva Air, a division of Stingray Accessory Manufacturers
(Pty) Ltd.
P.O. Box 30014
Tokai, 7966
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.alva.co.za
www.facebook.com/AlvaGas
TOLL FREE NUMBER
086 100 ALVA (2582)