Vacmaster AM201R User manual

Portable Air Mover with Remote Control
Model No.
AM201R
Operator’s Manual
Portable Air Mover
Suzhou Cleva Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
NO.8 Ting Rong Street 215122 Suzhou, China
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and understand this manual before use.
Keep this manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
Warranty……………………………………………………………………………………………........…
Important Safety Instructions…………………....……………………………………………….....…....
Grounding Instructions....…………………………………………………………………………...........
Symbols………………………….……………………………………………………………..…….........
Know Your Product - Portable Air Mover.………………………………...……..................................
Operation………………………………………………....……………………………….……................
Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………….……...............
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………………………………
Exploded View & Parts List…………………………………………………………..…………..……....
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SECTION PAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Vacmaster® air mover. Feel condent that with Vacmaster®
you are obtaining a high quality product engineered for optimal performance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
We take pride in producing a high-quality, durable product. This Vacmaster®product carries a
limited two (2) year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials from date of purchase
under normal household use. If product is to be used for commercial, industrial, or rental use, a
90 day limited warranty will apply. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty
gives you specic legal rights, which may vary from state to state. For customer service please call
1-866-384-8432.
Not Covered by Warranty:
• Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse, negligence, direct/indirect abuse, accidents,
improper maintenance, repairs, or alterations;
• Normal deterioration of the exterior nish due to use or exposure;
• Any product where serial number/data label is tampered with or removed;
• Any product purchased from an unauthorized retailer.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not run air mover unattended.
• Do not use this air mover near ammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapors like gasoline or
other fuels, lighter uids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts
like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun power. Sparks inside the motor can ignite
ammable vapors or dust.
• Use only with GFCI-protected outlets.
• Do not use an extension cord with this air mover.
• Do not use with a solid state speed control device.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not handle the plug or air mover with wet hands.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners.
• Do not use with a damaged cord, plug, or other parts.
• If air mover is not working as it should, or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, take it to a service dealer for inspection and repair before using it again.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not use or store near toxic or
hazardous materials.
• Never operate this air mover with intake grills removed.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with rugs, runners, or other coverings.
Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Direct cord away from trafc areas where it will
not be tripped over.
• Do not put any object into intake openings. Do not operate air mover with any intake openings
blocked.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Direct air discharge at work area only; do not direct air at bystanders.
• Do not leave air mover unattended when plugged in.
• Turn off air mover before unplugging.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY:
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS AIR
MOVER.
Read and understand this operator’s manual and all labels on the air mover before
operating. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how
the air mover works. Use this air mover only as described in this manual.

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CAUTION:
• For dusty jobs, wear a dust mask.
• Do not move or carry the air mover while it is operating.
• Only operate on a level, stable surface to prevent the air mover from falling and potentially
causing injury or damage to the unit or property.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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. The plug must be
inserted into an appropriate GFCI outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
This air mover is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug. The air mover
should not be plugged into an outlet if it is not grounded and equipped with GFCI-equipped outlet.
Please consult a qualied electrician if there is a question on whether an outlet is GFCI-equipped.
Do not use with an extension cord.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with
this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
SYMBOLS
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. THIS AIR MOVER IS SUPPLIED WITH A
GROUNDING CONDUCTOR AND GROUNDING-TYPE ATTACHMENT PLUG. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BE CERTAIN THAT IT IS CONNECTED ONLY TO A GFCI-
EQUIPPED, PROPERLY GROUNDED, GROUNDING-TYPE RECEPTACLE.
WARNING: CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE PERSON IF
YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE OUTLET IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT
MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE. IF IT WILL NOT FIT THE OUTLET,
OR IF THE OUTLET IS NOT GFCI EQUIPPED, HAVE A PROPER GROUNDED, GFCI OUTLET
INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT - PORTABLE AIR MOVER
Power Cord
Speed Control
Knob
Handle/Cord
Wrap
Intake Grill
(Left)
Peg for
Stacking on
Side (X4) Air Discharge
Grill
On/Off Switch
Status Indicator
Light
Receiver for
Stacking Peg
(X4)
Intake Grill
(Right)
3-Position
Anti-Skid Feet
(3 Pair)
Remote Control
Remote Control
Strap

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OPERATION
WARNING: BE SURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY ALL THE INFORMATION
IN THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL. DO NOT OPERATE IN AREAS WITH FLAMMABLE GASES, VAPORS,
OR EXPLOSIVE DUSTS IN THE AIR. FLAMMABLE GASES OR VAPORS INCLUDE BUT
ARE NOT LIMITED TO: LIGHTER FLUID, SOLVENT TYPE CLEANERS, OIL-BASED PAINTS,
GASOLINE, ALCOHOL, OR AEROSOL SPRAYS. EXPLOSIVE DUSTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO: COAL, MAGNESIUM, GRAIN, OR GUN POWDER. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
HEALTH HAZARDS FROM VAPORS OR DUST, DO NOT USE AROUND TOXIC MATERIALS.
1. Verify that the on/off switch is set to "0" OFF and the power cord is unplugged.
2. Place the air mover in the desired position on a at and stable surface. Ensure there is at least
a foot of clearance on each side of the air mover. Avoid placing the air mover where loose fabric,
sheets, or other objects can get pulled onto the intake grills.
3. Direct air mover at the designated target area, using one of the operational positions (Fig. 1).
4. Plug in the air mover to a suitable power outlet.
5. Press the on/off switch to "I" ON position.
6. When the speed control knob is positioned at either I, II or III, the air mover will begin to operate
at the desired speed. The indicator light on air mover will illuminate green.
7. To change to desired speed, switch the knob between the three positions.
8. When the speed control knob is located at position, the remote control mode is engaged.
For remote control operation, refer to the Remote Control Mode section.
9. When nished with use, press the on/off switch to "0" OFF position and unplug the power cord
from the outlet. See page 10 for storage instructions.
GENERAL USE INSTRUCTIONS
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Position Status
I Low
II Medium
III Maximum
Remote Control Mode

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WARNING: Do not stack air movers vertically during operation. To reduce risk of
overheating or overload, ensure area around intake grills are clear to allow for unobstructed
air ow.
REMOTE CONTROL MODE
NOTE: The remote control supplied with your air mover is already pre-set and does not require
pairing upon rst use. The remote control can be used directly to operate the air mover in remote
control mode.
1. Switch the speed control knob to the position (Fig. 2). Press the on/off switch on the air
mover to "I" ON position. The air mover is in standby mode. The indicator light will illuminate
red.
2. Press the button on the remote control to start the air mover. The air mover will automatically
start in the lowest speed setting. The indicator light on air mover will illuminate green. To change
to desired speed, press the , , or button as necessary (Fig. 3).
3. The air mover can also be started by pressing the desired speed setting on the remote control
initially.
4. Press the button again to return the air mover into standby mode. The indicator light will
illuminate red.
5. To turn off the air mover, press the on/off switch to "0" OFF position.
PAIRING A REMOTE CONTROL WITH YOUR AIR MOVER
If a replacement remote control is used, or the current remote control is not able to operate the air
mover, reset the remote control by following the instructions below:
1. Ensure the air mover is in the “0” OFF Position.
2. Switch the speed control knob to the position.
3. Restart the air mover by pressing the on/off switch to "I" ON position.
4. Within the rst 5 seconds, immediately press the button on the remote control. The indicator
light will ash red until the button is released.
The indicator light on air mover shows the status as below:
Symbols Indicator Light Status
Green, Continuous Operational
Red, Continuous Standby
Red, Flashing Pairing/Receiving instructions
AFFIXING REMOTE CONTROL STRAP
The remote control can be conveniently stored on the included strap.
1. Place the remote control unit into the holder within the strap. Remote control should sit securely.
2. The strap can be attached to the handle of an exercise machine (ex. stationary bike or
treadmill). To secure the strap, loop the strap around the handle of the exercise machine and
secure the locking tab into an available slot (Fig. 4).

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: DO NOT STORE OUTDOORS. STORE IN A DRY ENVIRONMENT, AWAY
FROM HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, SUCH AS TOXIC, CARCINOGENIC, FLAMMABLE, OR
EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO AIR MOVER, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR
PERSONAL INJURY: DO NOT STACK MORE THAN THREE UNITS HIGH. STACK ONLY ON A
STABLE, LEVEL, EVEN SURFACE. DO NOT TRANSPORT STACKED UNITS UNLESS THEY
ARE BRACED ON ALL SIDES.
CAUTION: DO NOT TURN ON THE AIR MOVER WHILE IT IS STACKED. THE
STACKING PEGS ARE FOR STORAGE PURPOSES ONLY.
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1①MAINTENANCE BEFORE & AFTER EACH USE
1. Inspect the plug and the power cord to ensure that it has not been damaged during operation or
between uses. If the plug or cord is damaged, do not use the air mover and replace the damaged
part immediately.
2. Check the air intake and air discharge grills and make sure they are free of any blockages.
CORD STORAGE
1. Before storing the air mover, ensure the on/off switch is turned to the "0" OFF position, and
unplug the unit from the power outlet.
2. Wrap the power cord around the base of the handle.
STORING THE AIR MOVER
To conserve space while storing multiple units, this air mover can be stacked together with multiple
additional units (Fig. 1).
To stack, the pegs on the intake grill on the side of the unit must be inserted into the peg receiver
on the opposite side of the partner unit.

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CAUTION: Check that the new battery is installed correctly by pressing a button on
the remote control. The indicator light ( ①) should illuminate RED (Fig. 3).
REPLACING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
NOTE: The remote control contains small parts. Be careful when replacing the battery and ensure
all maintenance is completed on a at and stable surface.
1. Locate the 3 screws on the rear of the remote control. Carefully remove these screws and keep
them in a safe place.
2. Remove the rear casing to access the battery. Take out the PCB board and battery (Fig. 2).
3. Replace the battery with a suitable 27A 12V battery cell. Ensure the positive and negative
battery connections are correctly positioned (Fig. 2).
4. Insert the PCB board and battery back into the casing and secure in place by retightening the
screws provided.
WARNING: Ensure that the unit is never operated without the intake grills, air
discharge grill, and impeller.

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNPLUG BEFORE
TROUBLESHOOTING.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The air mover will not
operate.
No power supply. Check the power supply, cord,
breakers, and fuses.
Faulty power cord.
Unplug and check the power cord.
If damaged, have it repaired by
qualied personnel or contact the
after sales helpline.
On/off switch in the wrong position. Move the switch to the "I" ON
position.
The on/off switch is faulty.
Have the switch replaced by
qualified personnel or contact the
after sales helpline.
The air mover runs but
makes loud scraping
noise.
Damage to the unit has caused
deformed housing or misaligned
centrifugal fan.
Replace the air mover.
The air mover runs but
centrifugal fan does not
rotate.
The centrifugal fan and housing are
jammed. Replace the air mover.
There is a problem with the switch or
capacitor.
The air mover runs
but with excessive
vibration.
The centrifugal fan has dirt build up.
Have the air mover inspected by
qualied personnel or contact the
after sales helpline.
The centrifugal fan is damaged or the
motor is bent. Replace the air mover.
The remote control will
not operate.
The remote control is not paired with
the air mover.
Reset the remote control following
the instructions on page 8.
The battery is dead. Replace the battery or remote
control.
The remote control is damaged. Replace with a new remote control.
The status light on
the remote control no
longer illuminates when
pressed.
The battery is dead. Replace the battery or remote
control.
The remote control is damaged. Replace with a new remote control.

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EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST
Part Drawing Number Description Quantity
1 251002118 Rubber Foot 8
2 Intake Grill (Left) 1
3Power Cord 1
4Cord Grommet 1
5Speed Control Knob 1
6ON/OFF Switch 1
7 251002117 Air Discharge Grill 1
8 Intake Grill (Right) 1
9 251012112 Remote Control Holder 1
10 251012113 Remote Control 1