Vie Air VA-24MC User manual

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
24" FLOOR DRUM FAN
MODEL: VA-24MC
Attention: Pictures in the IM are for referenceonly
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m WARNING: Shock Hazard
Use your fan only in dry environments. This fan is not intended
for use in a bathroom, laundry area, or similar locations, or near
sinks, washing machines, swimming pools or other sources of
water. Never locate fan where it may fall into a bathtub or other
water receptacle. Do not use in damp environments such as
flooded basements.
mWARNING: Hot Surfaces
Do not touch fan motor when in use. This motor is hot when in
use, to avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
mWARNING: Fire Hazard
Fans have arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use near
combustible materials or flammable gases or sources of heat.
DO NOT USE in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable
materials are used or stored. To prevent a possible fire, do not
block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not insert or allow
foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this
may cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the fan.
mWARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Use with adequate
electrical system that is up to code.
m CAUTION: to Prevent Electric Shock, this product
has a three prong grounded plug that must be inserted into a
matching properly grounded outlet to reduce the risk of electrical
shock. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
mWARNING: to Reduce the Risk of Fire or Electric
Shock, do not use this product with any solid-state speed
control device.
DO NOT operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug or after
fan malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Do not operate fan with a broken blade, safety cage or any visual
imperfections. Disconnect power before servicing.
DO NOT run power cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover cord
with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away from traf-
fic area where it will not be tripped over. Avoid the use of exten-
sion cords due to risk of fire. If an extension cord must
be used, the cord must be minimum 14 AWG and rated not
less then 1875 watts. Do not use an extension cord unless the
plug can be completely inserted into its receptacle. Unplug
the fan when not in use. Do not operate fan with its ventilation
obstructed.
Intended Use:
This product is intended for indoor residential, office, industrial,
or other commercial applications. Use only with electrical wiring
that is in good working order and that meets applicable codes
and ordinances. If you have any questions whether your wiring is
adequate, consult a qualified electrician.
While using your fan, you should follow the IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS listed below. As part of those instructions, we
have used the word "WARNING" to indicate the level of hazard:
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result
in injury or death.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
As with all electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
injury to persons, including the following precautions:
• Read all the instructions before using this fan.
• Use this fan only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause electrical shock,
fire or injury to persons.
• Do not operate the fan with a damaged power cord or after the
fan malfunctions or has been dropped in any manner.
• Use of extreme caution is necessary when any fan is used by or
near children, disabled persons or pets and whenever the fan is
left operating unattended.
• Do not place the fan on a small, unlevel, uneven or any surface
which might allow fan to tip or fall.
• For proper operation, fan should be placed on a smooth,
non-combustible, level surface.
• Always unplug fan when not in use, when moving from place
to place, when assembling or disassembling parts, and before
cleaning.
• The use of attachments, not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer, may cause hazards.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not use fan in window. Rain may cause electrical hazard
(for non-window models).
• Do not operate the fan with blade guards or any safety device
removed.
• Avoid the use of extension cords due to risk of fire. If an
extension cord must be used, the cord must be minimum
14 AWG and rated not less then 1875 watts.
• Do not run power cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic
area where it will not be tripped over.
• Do not insert or allow any object to enter any openings on the
fan. Doing so may cause electric shock and/or fire hazard.
Avoid contact with moving parts.
• 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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with
the appliance.
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Usage:
Fan operation: Always operate the fan in the upright position
following all instructions and recommendations listed in this
manual.
Fan Location: Place the fan in the area of the room that will
provide proper fan cooling. FAN CONNECTION: Plug fan directly
into 120 volt A.C., 60 Hz wall outlet. Be sure plug fits tightly in
outlet. A loose connection may cause overheating and damage
to the plug or fan.
Note: To prevent overloading a circuit, do not plug the fan into a
circuit that is servicing other electrical needs.
Turning Fan On: Place fan on stable level surface. Plug fan
into properly grounded outlet. To start the fan, rotate the Power
Knob from the OFF position to the desired fan speed
HIGH,MED, LOW.
Turning Fan Off: To turn the fan off, rotate the Power Knob
from the current fan speed setting to the off position. Remove
plug from outlet.
Adjusting Fan Tilt: To adjust the angle simply tilt the fan to the
desired position.
Fan Wheel Assembly: Assembly is required to assemble
wheels. Simply align two Wheel Clips to fan frame and push
them to attach as shown in Fig.3 and Fig.4.
Fan Feet Assembly: Slide the feet into the space holder as
shown in Fig. 5. Align the holes on the feet with the holes on the
frame and screw the screws in. Fig 6.
Fig 3 Fig 4
Power
Knob
Fan Cradle Assembly: Simple assembly is required to use
this fan.
1. Align Cradle Base (packed separately) with support brackets
attached to fan body sides. Note: you may need to flex the
parts to make them align properly.
2. Insert support bracket into opening of Cradle Base. Press
spring loaded button down to allow it to insert into Cradle
Base, see Fig 1.
3. Press support bracket into Cradle Base until spring button
protrudes out open hole in Cradle Base, see Fig. 2.
4. Repeat above process for opposite side of fan.
Fig 1 Fig 2
Spring
Button
Cradle
Base
Support
Bracket
Spring
Button
Fig 5
Fig 6
There is one small hole on each
side of the two cradle bases. The two small holes
should be kept inner side and at the same directions.
mWARNING:

Care and Maintenance
Cleaning: CAUTION-Before cleaning the fan be sure to
disconnect power cord from the plug. Clean the grille surface
with a clean damp cloth. Do not use harsh chemical or abrasive
cleaners. DO NOT IMMERSE THE FAN OR ANY WIRES IN
WATER. Replace front grille before fan use. Allow fan to dry
completely before use. Periodic grille cleaning with a vacuum will
prevent dust build up. The motor is sealed and does not require
any interior maintenance, cleaning or lubrication.
Maintenance: The Internal motor bearings are permanently
lubricated at the factory and do not require any additional
lubrication.
Repair: DO NOT OPERATE THE FAN WITHOUT THE GRILLE IN
PLACE. DO NOT USE THE FAN IF IT HAS MALFUNCTIONED OR
BECOME DAMAGED IN ANY WAY.
Storage: Keep original carton for storage of the fan. Coil and tie
the power cord to avoid damage during storage.
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