Vornado OSC73 Manual

FEATURES

BASE ASSEMBLY

Phillips head screwdriver required.

Pinch hazard. Use caution when assembling.

1. Assemble the two base halves together, pressing the two halves together until flush. You should hear a slight click when fully connected.
   
2. Feed the power cord through the center hole on the base.
3. Assemble the base to the bottom of the tower. There is an alignment pin (A) located on the bottom of the tower and an alignment recess (B) located on the base. An arrow on the bottom of the base indicates alignment recess location. To ensure correct assembly, position base onto bottom of tower with (A) and (B) aligned. See Figure A.
   
4. With the base in position, secure the base to the tower with the 4 Phillips screws provided. Tighten the screws securely but do not over tighten.
5. Route the powercord through cord path located on bottom of base.

Choking hazard. Keep small parts, like screws, away from children and pets.

HOW TO USE

1. Push to power on.
2. Select desired speed by pressing . Speed will cycle HIGH - MEDIUM - LOW - OFF and is indicated by the illuminated LEDs above the .
   1. LOW
   2. MEDIUM
   3. HIGH
3. The fan has an automatic timer to turn the unit OFF at intervals of 1,2, 4 or 8 hours. To set timer, press until the desired run time LED is illuminated. The unit will continue to run until that amount of time has expired. To cancel timer, press until there are no LEDs illuminated.
4. Press to turn oscillation on and off. When oscillation is turned ON, the LED above the will be illuminated and tower will begin oscillating.

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE FUNCTIONS

1. Press to power on.
2. Select desired fan speed setting by pressing button.
3. Press to activate timer.
4. To adjust timer setting, press .
5. To cancel timer, cycle through the timer settings until off.
6. Press to turn Oscillation on and off.

Note: 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 (located above the gray "V") is visible from the remote control.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Your tower circulator remote includes (1) coin style 3V CR2032 battery. Battery comes pre-installed. Remove battery pull tab before first use. Pre-installed battery has a one-year life expectancy (dependent on use) after pull tab has been removed from remote.

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.

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. If service is required, return your tower to Vornado (see WARRANTY for instructions).

To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, unplug the tower before cleaning.

REGULAR CLEANING

1. 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE 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.

INTENDED USE: This product is intended to circulate the air in indoor living spaces only in the United States. This product is intended for floor use only. 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.

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.
• 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.
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  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. To avoid risk of shock, all service and/or 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 flat-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 fit 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 fire. 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

This Product includes a remote containing a replaceable CR2032 Button Cell Battery (3V).

• INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery.
  
• DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.
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  A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.
• KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH of CHILDREN.
• Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.

• Call a local poison control center for treatment information. 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.
• Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death. New and used batteries may cause injury. Keep new and used cells (or batteries) away from children.
• Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries, and keep them away from children.
• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly according to polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different brands or types of batteries, such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries.
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  Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above 104˚F / 40˚C or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage or explosion resulting in chemical burns.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate.
• Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of batteries from equipment not used for an extended period of time according to local regulations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARRANTY

For warranty service: Call 1-800-234-0604 or email help@vornado.com to obtain a Return Authorization ("RA"). Please have or include your Product's model number and serial number, as well as your name, address, city, state, zip code, e-mail, and phone number when contacting Vornado for warranty service. To file a contactless warranty claim, visit vornado.com/contact-us.

After receiving the RA form, ship your Product to: Vornado Air LLC Attn: Warranty & Repair 415 East 13th Street Andover, KS 67002. For your convenience, please have your model number and serial number when contacting Vornado with service inquiries.

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