Vornado ATOM 2 AE User manual

model
ATOM 2 AE
OSCILLATING TOWER
CIRCULATOR OWNER’S
GUIDE
GUÍA DEL PROPIETARIO DE
LA TORRE OSCILANTE DE
CIRCULACIÓN
GUIDE DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
DU CIRCULATEUR À TOUR
OSCILLANTE
vornado.com

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vornado.com
800.234.0604
[email protected]
We expect
this product
to be perfect.
If it is not,
we will make
it right.

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Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... 4
Features ...................................................................................................................... 10
How to Use ................................................................................................................. 11
Getting Connected ..................................................................................................... 14
Using Alexa ................................................................................................................. 15
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 17
Storage........................................................................................................................ 18
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 19
Warranty...................................................................................................................... 20
Español p. 21 Français p. 42
CONTENTS

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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 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. 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.

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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 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.

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- 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 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 and cord have no user replaceable parts. If the power supply
or cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard. Use only
the detachable external power supply and cord that comes with your
product.
- 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.

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- 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. Always unplug
device to avoid possible injury due to remote activation of the product.
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:
- Always unplug device before servicing or cleaning to avoid possible
injury due to remote activation of the product.
- 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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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.
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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RF Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator and your body.
Supplier’s FCC Declaration of Conformity
Unique Identier: Vornado Model ATOM 2 AE
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.
4. Double tap at any area along the
control panel perimeter for targeted
airow. The airow will then point
where directed.
Want to see a demonstration? Scan here.
SPEED 2
SPEED 1
SPEED 3
SPEED 4

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HOW TO USE OSCILLATION
5. Tap and swipe your nger along the
control panel perimeter to set the desired
oscillation direction and angle. The
oscillation path and direction of airow is
indicated by the blue LEDs as shown on
the display.
Tip: To activate innite 360 oscillation,
swipe nger along control panel perimeter
in full circle and overlap where you started.
6. To change oscillation path, tap anywhere
to pause current oscillation path and then
drag your nger along the control panel’s
perimeter to create new oscillation path.
Note: The display will dim after 3 seconds
of inactivity and reawaken with any touch
to the control panel.

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GETTING CONNECTED
Before product setup, download or update the Amazon Alexa app from your mobile
device's app store and ensure your phone is connected to your 2.4 GHz WIFI network.
1. Plug in your ATOM 2 AE.
2. Open the Alexa app and tap the MORE icon to add a device. Follow the on-screen
instructions. If prompted by the app, scan the 2D barcode located on the product.
If 2D barcode doesn’t work or you are unable to locate your 2D barcode, use the
manual setup in the app.
3. Once successfully connected, a message will appear in the Amazon Alexa app and
the power button on your ATOM 2 AE will be illuminated blue. Your fan is ready to
use.
FACTORY RESET: If for any reason, there is a problem with your product or you wish
to disconnect the product from your network you can reset it to factory settings.
Simply press and hold the POWER and SPEED “+” together for 6 seconds or until
white LED lights begin to ash. To reconnect your ATOM 2 AE, follow steps above.

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USING ALEXA
Once connected to Amazon Alexa, your ATOM 2 AE can be controlled via your voice
with any Alexa Echo device or the Alexa App on your phone. To control your product,
use simple voice controls like:
"Alexa, turn ON / OFF <<fan name>>."
"Alexa, set fan speed to 1/2/3/4 on <<fan name>>.”
“Alexa, set fan speed to LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH / TURBO on
<<fan name>>.”
NOTE: 1=LOW / 2=MEDIUM / 3=HIGH / 4=TURBO
Fan speed can be controlled by either voice command shown
above.
“Alexa, DECREASE/INCREASE fan speed on <<fan name>>.”
“Alexa, set direction to 180/135/90/45/22 LEFT/RIGHT on <fan
name>> .”
“Alexa, set direction to CENTER on <<fan name>>.”
“Alexa, set oscillation angle to 1-360 degrees on <<fan name>> .”
“Alexa, set continuous rotation to <<OFF/RIGHT/LEFT>> on
<<fan name>>.”

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You can also use the Amazon Alexa app as a remote control
for your ATOM 2 AE. See app for details.
You can unplug fan from wall to immediately disconnect
from Alexa device control. Follow FACTORY RESET instruc-
tions (page 13) to permanently disconnect device from net-
work, if needed.
USING ALEXA

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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 2 AE 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: Always unplug device before servicing or cleaning to avoid
possible injury due to remote activation of the product.

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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.
You might be connected to a 5 GHz WiFi network. Disconnect and
reconnect to a 2.4 GHz network and try the setup again.
Your WiFi signal might not be strong enough. Move closer to your
WiFi router and try the setup again.
The unit fails to
power on.
Airow is weak
orslow.
GFCI has tripped.
Cannot Connect
Unit to my Amazon
Alexa Account
TROUBLESHOOTING