Vornado NGT33DC, NGT42DC - Tower Circulator Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 modification. Failure to follow these directions will void the product warranty.

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.

Chemical burn hazard. Keep batteries away from children.

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  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 fire, 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 fire.
• No part of this product (the appliance, power cord, plug, packaging, etc.) should be placed near furnaces, fireplaces, 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 traffic 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 fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, observe the following:

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  To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, fire 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 qualified 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.
• Risk of fire. 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 qualified 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 fire, or damage the product.
• A loose fit between wall outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause overheating and distortion of the plug. Discontinue use of the product in this outlet. Contact a qualified 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 fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified 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 fire, 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.

FEATURES

Note: It is normal for the power supply to be slightly warm to the touch as the product runs.

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.

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.
   
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 flex the legs to get the last of the legs to interlock.
   
4. Base assembly is complete. Position tower circulator upright to begin use.
   

CONTROLS

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 airflow.
4. Press to activate timer. The button will turn orange and speed/timer display will flash 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 will stop flashing 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 flashes. 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.

REMOTE CONTROL

Screwdriver required.
Your tower circulator remote includes (1) coin style 3V CR2032 battery. Battery comes pre-installed. Remove battery pull tab before first use.

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.

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.

This product contains a button battery. If swallowed, it could cause severe injury or death in just 2 hours. Seek medical attention immediately.

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.

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.
   

TROUBLESHOOTING