Vornado NGT33DC User manual

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Important Instructions ........................................................................ 2
Features .............................................................................................. 5
Getting Started................................................................................... 6
Controls............................................................................................... 8
How To Use ......................................................................................... 9
Remote Control................................................................................. 10
Cleaning ............................................................................................ 11
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 12
Español p. 13
Français p. 25
CONTENTS
MODELS NGT33DC & NGT42DC OWNER’S GUIDE
GUÍA DEL PROPIETARIO DE MODELOS NGT33DC Y NGT42DC, GUIDE D’UTILISATION – MODÈLES NGT33DC ET NGT42DC

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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/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.
WARNING: Chemical burn hazard. Keep batteries away from
children.
- WARNING: KEEP NEW AND USED BATTERIES AWAY
FROM CHILDREN. This product contains a lithium button/coin
cell battery. If a new or used lithium button/coin cell battery is
swallowed or enters the body, it can cause severe internal burns
and can lead to death in as little as 2 hours. Always completely
secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does
not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries,
and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have
been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek
immediate medical attention. In the US call the National Poison
Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or 202-625-3333. In Canada call
416-813-5900.
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
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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 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.
- 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.
- This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other.) To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to
t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied
electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
- 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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FCC Compliance Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and 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.
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 product
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 product does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the product 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 product and the receiver.
- Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Contact Vornado Consumer 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 to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the product.
Supplier's FCC Declaration of Conformity
Unique Identier: Vornado Models NGT33DC, NGT42DC
Responsible Party: Vornado Air LLC
Mailing Address : 415 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002
Contact: www.vornado.com
WARNING: Batteries may pose a choking hazard. Do not let
children handle batteries.
BATTERY DISPOSAL: Please dispose of batteries according to the
local laws and regulations of your region, and while keeping them
away from children. Some batteries may be recycled and accepted
for disposal at your local recycling center. DO NOT DISPOSE OF
BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK. New
and used batteries may cause injury. Keep new and used cells (or
batteries) away from children.
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FEATURES
REMOVABLE INLET GRILLE
For easy cleaning.
FINGER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Resists curious ngers.
TOUCH-SENSITIVE
CONTROLS
VARIABLE SPEEDS
99 speed settings for
every comfort level.
TOOL-FREE ASSEMBLY
Signature assembly for
easy setup.
SILICON FEET
Non-marking feet
added for stability.
REMOTE
CONTROL
Convenience at
your nger tips.
ENERGY-SAVING TIMER
1-12 hour timer.
VERSA-FLOW™ADJUSTABLE ANGLE
AIRFLOW OUTLET
Direct the airow up to 45 degrees
1. Insert DC power cord plug
into port located on the
back side of the tower.
2. Connect the AC power
cord to the power supply.
3. Plug the power cord into
a power outlet.
POWER SUPPLY
(24V DC/2.5 AMP)
Note: It is normal for the power supply to be
slightly warm to the touch as the product runs.

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GETTING STARTED
BASE ASSEMBLY
1. Place tower circulator horizontally on a table with soft cloth
underneath to avoid scratches. Allow base to extend over edge
of table.
2. Insert one leg into any of four recesses underneath the tower. Push
leg until it locks into place.
Note: To avoid damage, DO NOT FORCE legs into recessed areas —
they should easily click into place.

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3. Next to previously installed leg, partially insert another leg into a
recess on the base. Just before locking into place, connect both
legs. Repeat for remaining legs.
Note: You may need to ex the legs to get the last of the legs to
interlock.
4. Base assembly is complete. Position tower circulator upright to
begin use.

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CONTROLS
VERSA-FLOW™
ADJUSTMENT DIAL
TIMER BUTTON
POWER ON/OFF
SPEED/TIMER
ADJUSTMENT
CONTROL (-/+)
SPEED/TIMER DISPLAY

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will stop ashing and return to fan speed
display, indicating you have left timer
adjustment mode.
Note: The display will dim after 3 seconds of
inactivity.
The will continue to glow orange to
indicate the timer is set. Touch the
to quickly tell you how many hours are
remaining on the timer.
5. To adjust timer, press until speed/timer
display ashes. Then press OR -/+ to
select new timer setting.
6. To cancel timer, press and hold for 4
seconds. Speed/timer display will show
"00" and fan will return to previous speed
setting.
HOW TO USE
1. Touch to power on.
2. The tower features 99 speeds. Speed is
indicated by the number on the speed/
timer display. Circulator speed can be
adjusted by one of three ways:
- Touch -/+ to adjust speed by 1.
- Touch and hold -/+ to adjust speed
by 5.
- Touch anywhere along -/+ control bar
to select particular speed.
Note: The display will dim after 3 seconds
of inactivity.
3. Rotate Versa-Flow Adjustment Knob in
either direction to adjust angle of airow.
4. Press to activate timer. The button
will turn orange and speed/timer display
will ash to indicate timer adjustment
mode. While in this mode, select amount
of time from 1-12 hours in one-hour
increments by pressing OR -/+. After
a few seconds, the speed/timer display

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REMOTE CONTROL
Screwdriver required.
1. For battery replacement, the remote
requires one coin style 3V CR2032 battery.
Always use the correct size and grade of
battery for this product.
2. To replace battery, open battery door on
the back side of the remote control (you
will need to loosen the small screw on
door using a #1 Phillips screwdriver). If
necessary, clean the battery contacts and
also those of the device prior to battery
installation. Remove any plastic protection
from the battery and place it in the
remote with the +side facing out. Ensure
the battery is installed correctly with
regard to polarity. Replace the battery
door and screw.
Note: Remove battery from the remote
control when not in use for an extended
period of time and always remove dead
battery immediately and replace with fresh.
Do not store dead battery in remote.
POWER
TIMER
SPEED/TIMER
ADJUSTMENT -/+
The remote control functions are the same as
the control panel on the tower.
The remote requires a line-of-sight path to
allow for the signal to be received by the
tower. Position the tower so the receiver lens
(inside the Vornado “V” logo) is visible from
the remote control.
Your tower circulator remote includes (1) coin style 3V CR2032 battery. Battery comes pre-installed. Remove battery pull tab before rst use.
WARNING: This product contains a button battery. If swallowed,
it could cause severe injury or death in just 2 hours. Seek medical
attention immediately.

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CLEANING
Because your tower moves a substantial
amount of air, it will need regular cleaning.
Never clean the product in any manner other
than instructed in this owner's guide.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electrical shock and injury to persons,
unplug the tower before removing grille.
REGULAR CLEANING
1. Power off and unplug tower before
cleaning.
2. Use the brush attachment on your
household vacuum cleaner to vacuum
any accumulated dust off the tower.
3. Wipe down the entire tower with a
soft cloth.
Note: Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents
or other chemicals for cleaning. The motor
is permanently lubricated and requires
no oiling.
INTENSIVE CLEANING
AIR INLET GRILLE REMOVAL
Screwdriver required.
You may remove the Air Inlet Grille to
vacuum any dust off the fan blade by
following these instructions:
1. Power off and unplug tower before
cleaning.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the 4
screws located along front edge of grille.
3. Rotate front edge of grille backward until
grille is removed.
4. Use the brush attachment on vacuum
cleaner to remove any accumulated dust
off the fan blade.
5. Replace Air Inlet Grille and
tighten screws.
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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.
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.
Unit set to a low speed setting. Adjust to a higher speed setting.
Airow is blocked. Remove obstruction.
Adjust direction of airow toward the user.
The battery is dead. Replace with new 3 volt CR2032 battery. (Refer to REMOTE CONTROL.)
The remote requires a line-of-sight path to allow for the signal to be received by the unit. Position the unit
so the receiver lens (inside the Vornado “V” logo) is visible from the remote control.
The unit fails to power on.
Airow is weak or slow.
Remote control is
notworking.