Vornado 693DC User manual

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Important Safety Instructions ............................................................. 2
Getting Started................................................................................... 5
Controls............................................................................................... 6
Cleaning .............................................................................................. 7
Grille & Blade Removal ....................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 9
Warranty...................................................................Inside Back Cover
Español p. 10
Français p. 20
CONTENTS
MODELS 693DC & 783DC OWNER’S GUIDE
MODELOS 693DC & 783DC GUÍA DEL PROPIETARIO, MODÈLES 693DC & 783DC GUIDE D’UTILISATION
693DC 783DC

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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 www.vornado.com/circulators-manuals 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 and Canada. 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 modication. 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.
INSTALLATION WARNING—To reduce risk of re, 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 re.
- No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug,
packaging, etc.) should be placed near furnaces, replaces, 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 under furniture or
appliances. Arrange cord away from trafc 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.
SAFE USE WARNING—To reduce risk of re, electrical shock and
injury to persons, observe the following:
- WARNING: To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, re 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 qualied persons in order to avoid a
hazard. Contact Vornado Consumer Service at 1-800-234-0604
(phone) or [email protected] (email) for further

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instructions about replacement and repair.
- Risk of re. Your appliance is equipped with a detachable power
supply. Use only the power cord and plug provided. The detachable
external power supply has no user replaceable parts.
- 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 re, or damage the product.
- A loose t between wall outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause
overheating and distortion of the plug. Discontinue use of the
product in this outlet. Contact a qualied electrician to replace
loose or worn outlets.
- 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 re, 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
Vornado Authorized Service Center.
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 Vornado Customer Service or dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Changes or modications 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 Identier: Vornado Models 693DC, 783DC
Responsible Party: Vornado Air LLC
Mailing Address : 415 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002
Contact: www.vornado.com
DISPOSAL WARNING
To reduce waste and environmental harm, observe the following:
PACKAGE RECYCLING: The packaging protects the
appliance from transport damage. The packaging materials
are selected from the point of view of their environmental
friendliness and disposal technology and are therefore
recyclable. Dispose of all packaging materials in an
environmentally responsible manner.
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GETTING STARTED
Hex wrench required (Included):
STAND ASSEMBLY
1. Attach Head Assembly
(A) to Extension (B) with
hardware provided (D).
2. Attach Extension (B) to
Base (C) with hardware
provided (D).
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Add extension (B) for full
height product. Remove
extension (B) for smaller
height.
1. Insert DC power cord plug
into port located on the
underside of the motor.
2. Connect the AC power
cord to the power supply.
3. Plug the power cord into
a power outlet.
Note: The external
power supply may
become slightly warm
to the touch during
normal operation.
A
B
C
D
Hardware
POWER SUPPLY
Model 693DC 24V DC/1.5 AMP
Model 783DC 24V DC/2.5 AMP
WARNING - Choking hazard. Keep small parts,
like screws, away from children and pets.

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CONTROLS
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
1. Rotate knob to the right to turn on
and increase speed.
2. Rotate knob to left to lower speed
and turn off.

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1. Dust or wipe the circulator with a damp cloth.
2. Use the brush attachment on your household vacuum cleaner to
vacuum any accumulated dust.
CLEANING
Because your product moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning to remove lint, dust and grime. Never clean the product in
any manner other than instructed in this owner's guide.
WARNING
Observe the following safety information to avoid risks and
property damage.
Do unplug your product before cleaning.
Do Not use gasoline, thinners, solvents, ammonias or other
chemicals for cleaning.
Do Not attempt to repair or replace parts.
The motor is permanently lubricated and requires no oiling.

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GRILLE & BLADE REMOVAL
Screwdriver required
GRILLE REMOVAL
1. Release the front grille clips located at the 10, 6 and 2 o’clock posi-
tions. Press the Front Grille Clip downward to release.
A at head screw driver may be used if front grille clips are difcult
to release.
2. Dust or wash Grille with a mild dishwashing soap.
3. To reattach - align the front grille clips with the holes and rmly snap
each clip back into place.
BLADE REMOVAL
1. First, remove the blade by pulling the blade straight out from the shaft.
2. Dust or wash Blade with a mild dishwashing soap.
3. To reattach - be certain the at side of the shaft aligns directly with the
corresponding at side on the blade’s socket. Push the blade all the
way on the shaft until it bottoms out. Do not use a hammer as this
could result in bearing damage.
Note: Do not place grille or blade in dishwasher. The excessive heat can
distort the plastic.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the circulator before removing grille or blade.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTIONPROBLEM
Unit is not plugged in. Plug Power Cord into electrical outlet. Ensure the AC power cord is plugged into
the power supply and ensure DC power cord is plugged into the circulator.
Ensure unit fan speed setting is selected.
Unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer Service for assistance.
The outlet is worn or damaged. Try another outlet or contact a qualied electrician.
Unit set to a low speed setting. Adjust to a higher speed setting.
Airow is blocked. Remove obstruction.
Adjust direction of airow towards the user.
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 Vornado circulator. 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 qualied
electrician to check the GFCI outlet.
The unit fails to power on.
Airow is weak or slow.
GFCI has tripped.