Vornado PIVOT 3U User manual

model PIVOT 3U
vornado.com
WHOLE ROOM CIRCULATOR
OWNER’S GUIDE
READ AND SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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vornado.com
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Important Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................................4
Features ...........................................................................................................................................7
Getting Started................................................................................................................................8
Controls..........................................................................................................................................10
Cleaning .........................................................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................13
Warranty.........................................................................................................................................14
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 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 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.

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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 cord or plug. To avoid risk of electric 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 consumerservice@vornado.
com (email) for further instructions about replacement and repair.
- 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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- This product employs overload protection (fuse). A blown fuse indicates an overload or short-
circuit situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product from the outlet. Replace the fuse as per
the user servicing instructions (follow product marking for proper fuse rating) and check the
product. If the replacement fuse blows, a short-circuit may be present and the product should be
discarded or returned to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
User Servicing Instructions
1. Using the product controls, turn off the appliance.
2. Grasp the plug (not the cord) and disconnect from the outlet.
3. Risk of Fire. Replace fuse only with 2.5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse as approved by Vornado
Consumer Service. For an authorized replacement fuse, please contact Vornado Consumer
Service.
4. Once the replacement is received, use a small at-head screwdriver to slide open the fuse
cover (located on the plug) (See Fig. A).
5. Remove fuse by using the screwdriver to gently lift each end of the fuse (See Fig. B).
6. Install the replacement fuse by using the screwdriver to gently push each metal end of the
fuse into the receptacle one at a time. Do not push on the center of the fuse—it is fragile
and may break.
7. Slide the fuse cover closed using the screwdriver. When closed, the cover should t
completely in the plug. No part of the cover should stick out (See Fig. C).
8. Plug your appliance into the outlet and turn the power on.
9. If the replacement fuse blows, a short-circuit may be present and the product should be
discarded or returned to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
Risk of re. Do not replace attachment plug. Contains a safety device (fuse, AFCI, LCDI) that should
not be removed. Discard product if the attachment plug is damaged.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C

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FEATURES
SILICONE FEET
Non-marking feet added for
stability.
SWIVELING BODY
360° directable airow
INCLUDED TEMPLATE
Choose from 8 included
designs or create your own.
CUSTOMIZABLE BASE
Matches any room, any decor.
AIR INLETS
Signature inlets and powerful
motor to move more air.
PIVOTING HEAD
Direct the airow where you
want it.
FINGER FRIENDLY DESIGN
Resists curious ngers.
THREE SPEEDS
Speed setting for every
comfort level.
REMOVABLE GRILLE
For easy cleaning.
Save energy by maximizing the performance of heating and cooling systems. When you use a
Vornado Circulator, you will not have to set your summertime thermostat as low or your win-
tertime thermostat as high.

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GETTING STARTED
1. Hold your PIVOT 3U upside down.
2. Twist knob (A) on bottom of base plate (B) coun-
terclockwise to remove. Set knob aside.
3. Remove base plate (B) and set aside.
4. Install desired disc (C) on clear plate (D).
5. Reinstall base plate and knob.
Choose from one of the 8 included designs or create
your own using the included template. Find even
more free designs at vornado.com/PivotYourStyle.
BASE ASSEMBLY - DISC CHANGING
Your style is uniquely yours, and the customizable base lets Pivot 3U be you.
A
B
C
D
NOTE: Be GENTLE when handling and cleaning
your clear acrylic plate. It is a delicate surface and
will scratch easily. Do not use any cleansers on the
plate as this will scratch or make the surface cloudy.
We recommend using canned air to remove any
dust.

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custom disc template
2. 3. 4.
(keep for future customization)
Remove template
from packet and
locate your custom
graphic
Or, choose one of the included pre-cut designs...
no cutting or tracing required.
CL3-0909
Find more printable designs at
vornado.com/PivotYourStyle.
Trace and
carefully
cut to size
Insert your graphic
below window
and reassemble
NOTE: UNPLUG PRODUCT
PRIOR TO CUSTOMIZATION
TEMPLATE
1. Disassemble
base
Ø 6.96”
MYLAR
DISC
CL3-0909
GETTING STARTED
USING TEMPLATE
An included template allows you to bring the perfect aesthetic to any space.
1. Use the included mylar template to trace
and carefully cut your desired graphic to size.
2. Insert your desired graphic onto your PIVOT
3U following disc changing instructions on
the previous page.
TIP: Get creative with your PIVOT 3U! You
can use the mylar template to create your
own unique disc out of wallpaper, family
photos, wrapping paper, fabric and more!
Your Style. Your Way. Share your look with
#PivotYourStyle

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POWER ON/OFF
Select High (III),
Medium (II), Low (I) fan
speed or power off (O)
CONTROLS

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1. Remove the 4 screws located in between the
ribs of the inlet grille at roughly 2, 5, 7, and
10 o’clock positions.
2. Dust or wash Front Grille with a mild
dishwashing soap. Do not place grille in the
dishwasher. The excessive heat can distort
the plastic.
3. To reattach - position the Front Grille so the
Vornado logo in the center of the Front Grille
is straight. Replace all the screws.
CLEANING
GRILLE REMOVAL Screwdriver required.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the circulator
before removing grille.
Screw
Use the brush attachment on your house-
hold vacuum cleaner to vacuum any
accumulated dust off the Front Grille and
Air Inlets.
Note: The motor is permanently lubricated
and requires no oiling. Screw
ScrewScrew

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1. First, remove the nut from the shaft
by turning the nut clockwise to
loosen. Pull the blade straight out
from the shaft.
2. Wipe the Blade with a damp cloth.
If your circulator is used in a greasy
environment, such as a kitchen,
mild soap or a common household
cleaner may be necessary. Do not
use solvents. Do not place blade in
the dishwasher. The excessive heat
can distort the plastic.
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.
Reinstall nut.
Remove Nut
Clockwise
CLEANING
BLADE REMOVAL Pliers recommended.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the circulator
before removing blade.

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CLEANING
BLADE REMOVAL Pliers recommended.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTIONPROBLEM
Unit is not plugged in. Plug Power Cord into electrical outlet.
Ensure unit fan speed setting is selected.
Plug fuse has blown. Replace fuse (See USER SERVICING IN-
STRUCTIONS on page 6).
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.