The intended use of the device The device is intended solely for forced air ventilation in the interior of residential buildings or similar spaces intended for housing, to the extent specified technical and operational parameters and functions, safety and user instructions and external influences of the operating environment. ORAVA electrical appliances are manufactured according to current state of the engineering and recognized safety-technical rules. Nevertheless, incorrect or improper use, or use contrary to designation may result in the risk of injury or endanger the life of the user or third person, damage to the device and other material values. 1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS • This document contains important safety instructions and warnings for safe, correct and economical operation of the electrical equipment. Its compliance helps the user avoid risks, increase reliability and product life. • In this document, the general term product is used in text parts such as: electrical equipment - any device used for the production, conversion, transmission, distribution or use of electricity. • From the point of view of the purpose of using electricity, the concept of electrical equipment in the strict sense of the word will include the following categories: - household electric appliances, - information and communication equipment, - consumer electronics, - lighting equipment, - electrical and electronic tools, - toys and equipment for sporting and recreational purposes, - medical devices (aids), - monitoring and control devices, - vending machines.
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• Do not change the technical parameters and features of the device by unauthorized modification or modification of any part of the device. • The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused during transportation, misuse, damage or destruction of the equipment due to adverse weather conditions. 1.2 Safety of the operating environment • Do not use the device in an industrial environment or outside environment! • Do not expose the appliance to: - sources of excessive heat or open flame, - dripping or splashing water, - vibration and excessive mechanical stress, - insects, animals and plants, - aggressive and chemical substances. • The operating environment of the device must always be in accordance with the basic characteristics set out. • Features of the operating environment: 1. Ambient temperature: +5 ÷ +40 ° C 2. Humidity: 5 ÷ 85% 3. Altitude: ≤ 2 000 m 4. Occurrence of water: intermittent condensation of water or occurrence of water vapor 5. Occurrence of foreign bodies: quantity and type of dust are insignificant 6. Protection degree: min. IP20 (device protected from touching dangerous parts by hand and non-waterproof) • This degree of protection is not indicated on the product and on the technical parameters in the operating instructions.
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• Only use a power cord with a plug (mains lead) supplied with the device and compatible with a wall socket. Using another cable may result in fire or electric shock. • Always connect an electrical appliance to an easily accessible mains socket. In the event of an operating fault, the appliance must be switched off as soon as possible and disconnected from mains supply. • The power cord and mains plug must always be easily accessible for safe disconnection of the electrical appliance from the power supply. • Do not pull off the power cord by pulling the cable. Disconnect the power cord by pulling the plug behind the power cord plug. • If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total rated power of all devices connected to the extension cord does not exceed the max. current load on the extension cable. • If you need to use an extension cord or power supply block, make sure that the extension cord or power pack is plugged into a power socket, and not to another extension cord or power supply. The extension power cord or power supply block must be designed for grounded electrical plugs and connected to a properly grounded electrical socket. • The power plug of the appliance must be compatible with the mains socket. Never use any adapters or modify the socket in any other way. Do not use inappropriate or damaged drawers! • To avoid electrical shock, plug the power cables into properly grounded electrical sockets. If the device is equipped with a 3-pole plug, do not use adapters that do not have a grounding element or remove the grounding element from the plug or adapter. • Do not bend, crush or otherwise expose the power cord of the appliance to mechanical stress or external heat sources. Damage to the power cord may result in electric shock. • When the power cord is damaged, disconnect the appliance from the mains and do not use it again. • If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service department or a similarly qualified person to avoid the risk of electric shock. • Regularly check and maintain the electrical appliance as well as the power cord and power socket. Disconnect the power plug regularly and clean it if necessary. Pollution by dust or other substances may cause disruption of the insulating state and consequently...
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1.4 Safety of persons • This appliance is intended for use and operation by persons without electrotechnical qualification - lay people, according to the instructions specified by the manufacturer. • Device operation includes activities such as switching on and off, user manipulation and setting of operating parameters, visual or auditory inspection of the equipment, and user cleaning and maintenance. • This appliance can be used by children under the age of 8 and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge when supervised or instructed to use the appliance safely and understand the dangers involved. • Children may not play with the appliance. • Cleaning and maintenance for users may not be performed by children unattended. • Always keep the appliance out of reach of children during use and operation. Be sure to download the appliance even for a freely accessible power cord. • Always be careful when operating the electric appliance! Do not use an electric appliance if you are overly tired, under the influence of medication or narcotic drugs that reduce attention and focus. • Inattention during operation may result in serious injury. 1.5 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs • Observe the normal user cleaning and maintenance of the appliance in the recommended way. Do not use solvents or harsh cleaners for cleaning. Pollution and visible stains from finger contact, respectively. The hands can be cleaned using detergent detergents specially designed to clean household appliances. • If you do not use the appliance, clean it or disconnect the appliance from the power supply when the appliance is faulty.
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Special Safety Instructions. Read carefully! • Electrical equipment is designed and manufactured in such a way as to allow for safe operation and use by persons without a professional qualification. Despite all measures taken by the manufacturer for safe use, handling and use, they carry with them some residual risks and associated potential hazards. • The following symbols and their meanings have been used on the device and in the accompanying documentation to warn of possible hazards This symbol alerts users that the device is operating a dangerous electrical voltage. Do not remove protective covers on the device. Failure to observe the safety instructions during use and operation of the device may result in: Danger of electric shock! Danger of serious injury or life threatening! This symbol alerts users to the following: Risk of serious injury or life threatening when not following the safety instructions when using and operating the unit! Danger of damage to equipment or other damage to property! This symbol means that the product is made with a double insulation between hazardous live parts (parts with dangerous voltage from the mains) and parts that are accessible in normal use. Transportation / Transfer • When transporting and using, for example, of the transport carriage be careful when moving, to avoid overturning the device. • Transport / carry the equipment only after thorough inspection of the space and the routes, which must be unobstructed. • Transfer the device firmly to the stand or to the fixed parts of the body. • Never carry the machine while it is in operation. Do not carry the device while it is plugged into a wall outlet.
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Unpacking / Packaging • Unpack and remove all parts and accessories of packaging materials, labels, and labels before putting the device into operation. Keep all packaging materials in a safe place or keep them out of the reach of children and inappropriate persons. There is a risk of serious injury! There is a risk of choking! Check / Commissioning • Clean the machine before first use as described in the „Commissioning“ or „First use“ section. • Do not clean the device (body with electrical parts and control panel) and the power cord with the plug in a way under running water, which may cause liquid to enter the device. • Clean these parts with a slightly moistened cloth and wipe dry or let it dry. • Only clean the appliance if it is switched off and disconnected from the mains. • We recommend performing both initial and subsequent regular machine inspections. • Before first use or after long-term storage, check that the propeller blades are free to rotate and are not deformed or damaged. Always check if the appliance is disconnected from the power supply. • Do not attempt to interfere with the construction or adjustment of the component parts in any way. • Never use the appliance if it is incomplete, damaged, or any part of it has been damaged during use. Have the appliance repaired by a specialist workshop. There is a risk of serious injury! There is a risk of electric shock! There is a risk of electrical short circuit! • Do not turn on the device unless it is fully and properly assembled and...
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Location / Installation • The appliance is intended for use as a stand-alone appliance. Do not attach the appliance to the building parts of the living areas - walls, ceilings, etc. Warning! • Do not place or operate the appliance where it is likely to overturn it. Only use the device on a horizontal, flat, stable mat - on the table or on the floor. Table fan • Only place the machine on straight, firm and stable pads - for work desks and furniture parts, suitable for the placement of electrical equipment. • Do not place the appliance on sloping decorative fabrics, tablecloths, etc. Stand fan • Only place the appliance on flat and stable underlay - floors and floorings that have a stable and solid structure (eg wood, ceramic tiles, etc.). Do not place the appliance on floorings that have an unstable structure such as: carpets or other decorative flooring with long fibers. • Do not place or operate the appliance on „soft“ surfaces, bed mattresses, upholstered sofa beds, and so on. • Always make sure that the place you want to place the device has enough space, stability, mechanical strength and adequate lighting. • Do not place the appliance: - unstable tables or inappropriate parts of furniture, - to unstable decorative floor coverings, - on an uneven and dirty surface, - on the sealing edge of tables or parts of furniture, - near containers with water or other liquids.
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• Do not expose the device to: - direct sunlight, sources and equipment producing heat, - vibration and mechanical stress, - excessive dust, - water and excess moisture, - insect, - aggressive effects of the external environment. There is a risk of serious injury! There is a risk of damage to equipment or other property damage! Operation / Supervision Warning! • Use the device only if it is complete, undamaged and fully functional. Never use a device that has a damaged fan cover. • When handling equipment (eg when cleaning the propeller blades) when removing the propeller guard, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. • Always make sure that the device is disconnected from the power supply and that the device is safe. • Before removing and reassembling the propeller guard, ensure that the cover is properly secured with the safety catch and safety bolt. • Always keep the unit under constant supervision during use and operation! • This appliance is not intended to be operated via an external programmer, automatic timer or remote control because there is a risk of fire when the appliance is covered or incorrectly placed. • Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation, especially if there are children, inappropriate persons or animals nearby.
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• Always connect the appliance to mains power supply for normal use, then turn on the main power switch. • When you have finished using the appliance, turn off the main switch and then pull the mains cord out of the mains socket. • Do not use the device if the main power switch does not work on the device. • The device is under dangerous voltage when the power supply is connected. • Do not cover the device in any way. Do not load or allow the foreign bodies to enter the holes of the device covers. Do not cover the openings of the airflow covers. Air ventilation ensures safe and reliable operation of the device. • Do not place objects on the device, do not allow foreign bodies to enter the holes. Do not use the device near freely moving textiles - curtains, curtains, etc. Air movement due to the operation of the device may cause the fabric to be pulled into the space of the rotating parts. • Ensure that no environmental dirt, such as dust, clumps of dust, fibers, and the like. • Take care during the use and operation of the appliance to avoid getting in touch with the rotating parts with your fingers, hair, loose- fitting chains or loose clothing. There is danger of trapping! • The device contains sharp-edged rotating parts. Never place your fingers in the space with these parts and do not bend any other objects. • Always wait for the rotating parts to stop completely before handling the device. There is a risk of serious injury! • Never overload the equipment beyond the limits specified by the technical specifications! • If you experience any unusual symptoms (smell, sound ...) while using the device, turn it off immediately and unplug it from the mains. Have...
Assembly 1 Loosen and remove the nut on the motor (4). 2 Attach the rear cover (5) to the engine and screw the nut (4) back on. 3 Push the propeller (3) onto the motor shaft (6) and secure it with the nut (2). The matrix has the opposite thread (left). 4 Slide the front cover on the rear cover (in the correct position) and press the covers together with two clips and connect the covers to the bottom with the screw and nut (supplied). Operation Before using this device for the first time • Remove all protective foils and labels from the machine. 1 Plug the machine into a 230 V ~ 50 Hz power supply. 2 Turn on the fan with the switch (10) and set the desired speed (speed knobs (10)). 3 If necessary, activate the oscillation with the oscillator switch (7) by pressing down. 4 Switch off the fan with the switch (10).
Cleaning and maintenance In order for the fan to function properly, it needs regular cleaning. 1. Switch off the device, disconnect the power cord from the mains and allow the motor to cool completely. 2. Disassemble the device with the reverse procedure as described in the assembly section. 3. Clean all parts from dust and dirt. Use only a slightly moistened cloth for cleaning. Do not use any solvents, thinners, alcohol, gasoline or abrasive cleaners. The surface may be damaged. 4. Loosen the power cord loosely into a suitable location. 5. Store the device in a suitable location.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 30 x 43 x 19 cm Propeller diameter: 23 cm Weight: 1,2 kg Noise level: 50 dB (A) The declared noise emission of this appliance is 50 dB (A), which represents the level of acoustic power A relative to the reference sound power level of 1 pW. The right to change is reserved! The right to change is reserved! Producer: ORAVA retail 1, a.s. Seberíniho 2 821 03 Bratislava Slovenská republika Importer: ORAVA retail 1, a.s. ORAVA distribution CZ, s.r.o. Seberíniho 2 Ostravská 494 821 03 Bratislava 739 25 Sviadnov Slovenská republika Česká republika DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product does not belong to household waste. It is necessary to take it to a collection point for electrical recycling...
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