Vornado ATOM 1 User manual

model
ATOM 1
PERSONAL TOWER
CIRCULATOR OWNER’S
GUIDE
vornado.com

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Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... 4
Features ........................................................................................................................ 9
How to Use ................................................................................................................. 10
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 13
Storage........................................................................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 15
Warranty...................................................................................................................... 16
CONTENTS

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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 age 12 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,

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since they may be drawn into the fan, 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 weather or elements.
- Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners,
or similar coverings. Do not route cord 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 it has been dropped or if damage is apparent to any part of the unit. To
avoid risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to repair or replace parts. Only
original replacement parts may be used. Contact Vornado Consumer Service
at 1-800-234-0604 (phone) or [email protected] (email) for further
instructions about replacement and repair.

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- Risk of re. Your appliance is equipped with a detachable power supply. Use
only the power supply unit provided with the appliance.
- 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.
- 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.

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- Risk of re. Do not replace attachment plug.
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

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compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Supplier’s FCC Declaration of Conformity
Unique Identier: Vornado Model ATOM 1
Responsible Party: Vornado Air LLC
Mailing Address : 415 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002
Contact: www.vornado.com
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FEATURES
SILICONE FEET
Non-marking feet added for
stability.
ADJUSTABLE OSCILLATION
90°/180°/270°/360° or innite
oscillating airow.
DC MOTOR
Quiet and energy efcient.
AUTO DIMMING DISPLAY
Reduces light pollution.
GESTURAL TOUCH-SENSITIVE
CONTROLS
Simple controls with a sleek
aesthetic.
FINGER FRIENDLY DESIGN
Resists curious ngers.
MULTIPLE SPEEDS
4 speed settings for every comfort
level.

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HOW TO USE
1. Insert power cord plug into port that extends from the bottom of the product. Plug
the power cord into a power outlet.
2. Touch ( ) to power ON or OFF. Your circulator returns to last saved memory
setting.
3. Select desired speed by pressing -/+. Speed is indicated by number of white LEDS
as shown on the display.

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4. Swipe any area along the control
panel perimeter to turn ON oscillation
and select desired oscillation angle
and direction of airow. Select
90°/180°/270°/360° or innite 360°
oscillating airow in either direction. The
oscillation angle and direction of airow
is indicated by the blue LEDS as shown
on the display.

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5. Press and hold anywhere along the
control panel perimeter for 2 seconds to
turn OFF oscillation.
6. Double tap at any area along the
control panel perimeter for targeted
airow. The airow will then point where
directed.
Note: The display will dim after 3
seconds of inactivity and reawaken with
any touch to the control panel.

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1. Power off and unplug the unit prior to cleaning.
2. Dust or wipe the circulator with a damp cloth.
3. Use the brush attachment on your household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any
accumulated dust.
Because your ATOM 1 moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning.
The fan has no user serviceable parts inside and cannot be opened for cleaning.
Never clean the product in any manner other than instructed in this owner's guide.
CLEANING
Note: The motor is permanently
lubricated and requires no oiling.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and
injury to persons, unplug the unit before cleaning.

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During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you may choose to store
your circulator. To ensure long life of the product, it is recommended to store your
circulator by following these instructions:
Cleaning is recommended before storage.
1. Unplug power cord and bundle loosely.
2. Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This prevents circulator from
accumulating dust over time.
3. Store circulator in cool and dry location.
STORAGE

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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTIONPROBLEM
Unit is not plugged in. Plug Power Cord into electrical outlet.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING