Vornado PIVOTC User manual

PERSONAL CIRCULATOR
OWNER’S GUIDE
model PIVOTC
vornado.com

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vornado.com
800-234-0604
[email protected]
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Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... 4
Features ........................................................................................................................ 9
Getting Started........................................................................................................... 10
Controls....................................................................................................................... 11
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................... 12
Storage........................................................................................................................ 13
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 14
Warranty...................................................................................................................... 15
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. 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.)

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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.
- 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.

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- 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. To avoid risk of shock, all service and/or

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repairs must be done by a Vornado Authorized Service Center.
- 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 next page, Fig. A).
5. Remove fuse by using the screwdriver to gently lift each end of the fuse
(See next page, 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 next page, 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.

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- 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
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.
SILICON PADS
Non-marking pads added for stability.
SWIVELING BODY
360° directable airow
INTEGRATED CORD WRAP
Convienient cord management
ROBUST CLIP
Attaches to surfaces up to 1.5" thick
THREE SPEEDS
Speed setting for every comfort level.

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1. Choose a 1.5” or thinner solid horizontal surface from
which to secure the product. Do not clip this fan to any
delicate surfaces, as this may leave a permanent mark.
2. Loosen the clip mechanism by rotating the knob on the
very bottom of the clip.
3. Secure the product onto the surface and retighten the
clip knob.
4. Route the cord through the cord clip located on the
back of the product.
NOTE: Be careful not to hang the product in such a way
that it prevents normal fan operation or damages the
cord. Keep the electrical cord safely routed to avoid being
tripped over or pulled. Avoid placing the product where it
could be easily bumped or dropped.
GETTING STARTED
SECURING PIVOT CLIP

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

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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 PIVOT Clip 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

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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.
Plug fuse has blown. Replace fuse (See USER SERVICING
INSTRUCTIONS).
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