Goldair GCTP120 20cm Tripod Fan Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- GOLDAIR
Table of Contents
Goldair GCTP120 20cm Tripod Fan
General Care and Safety Guide
Thank you for choosing this Goldair product. This Goldair appliance has been designed and manufactured to high standards of engineering and with proper use and care, as described in this leaflet, will give you years of useful service. Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Ensure that the fan is switched off from the supply mains before removing the guard.
- Use only the voltage specified on the rating plate of the appliance.
- Keep all objects at least 1 Metre from the front, sides and rear of the appliance
- This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
- Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use is not recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
- The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance. Ensure these deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and vacuum cleaning the air vents and grills.
- Always unplug appliance when not in use.
- When the appliance has been unpacked, check it for transport damage and ensure all parts have been delivered. If parts are missing or the appliance has been damaged, contact the Goldair Customer Services Team.
- If your appliance does not work, or is not working properly, contact the place of purchase. Repair work on the appliance by unqualified persons can cause serious risk to the user.
- Ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or the main unit.
- Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident.
- Ensure that the cord is fully extended (not coiled) while in use.
- Avoid contact with the moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, away from blade of the fan during operation to reduce the risk of injury to person and/or damage to the unit.
- Switch off and use handles provided when moving.
- It is recommended that this fan is plugged directly into the wall socket.
- A correctly specified, undamaged extension cord may be used with this fan provided it is used in a safe manner.
- Never place appliance close to radiant heat source.
- Never operate in areas where petrol, paint or other flammable liquids are used or stored.
- Never use the appliance to dry clothes.
- Never insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening, as this may cause an electric shock, fire or damage to the appliance.
- Never use abrasive cleaning products on this appliance. Clean with a damp cloth (not wet) rinsed in hot soapy water only. Always remove plug from the mains supply before cleaning.
- Never connect the appliance to mains supply until completely assembled and adjusted.
- Never remove plug from power socket until the appliance has been switched off.
- Never remove plug from power socket by pulling cord – always grip plug.
- Never twist, kink or wrap the cord around the appliance, as this may cause the insulation to weaken and split. Always ensure that all cord has been removed from any cord storage area and is unrolled before use.
- Never use this appliance in the immediate surrounds of a bath, a shower, or a swimming pool or other liquids. The appliance must not be immersed in any liquids.
- Due to the risk of injury, never use this appliance for any purpose other than its intended use. This appliance is intended for use in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses, by clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast type environments and other residential type environments
- Never use this appliance outdoors.
- Never operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after it malfunctions, or if it has been damaged in any manner. Have the appliance checked and repaired by a qualified electrician if repair is necessary.
- Never place the unit in wardrobes or other enclosed spaces as this may cause fire hazards.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
- Model: GCTP120
- Supply: 220-240VAC 50Hz
- Wattage: 20W
Components
Parts of the fan
- A Front fan guard
- B Fan blades
- C Holder shaft
- D Fan housing
- E Motor
- F Motor cover
- G Rear fan guard
- H Switch panel
- I Power cord and plug J Fan head holder
- K Decorative cover
- L Bolt
- M Tripod base
- N Nut
Assembly
The tripod base comes assembled with the three legs. The fan head is fully assembled with the fan head holder. To assemble the two parts, proceed as follows:
- Remove the decorative cover (K) from the tripod base (M), just pull it off the base.
- Remove the bolt (L) and nut (N).
- Place the fan head assembly on top of the tripod base (M).
- Insert the bolt (L) through the hole in the fan head holder (J) into the hole of the top of the tripod base (M) and tighten it securely with the nut (N).
- Reattach the decorative cover (K). Your tripod fan is now fully assembled.
Operating your Fan
Always choose a safe location for the fan, keeping in mind the safety
precautions outlined. Ensure all packaging has been removed from the unit
before use. This appliance requires no installation, it should be used solely
as a portable appliance.
WARNING: Keep all objects at least 1 metre from the front, sides and rear
of the appliance.
Check that the fan control switch is set to the off position before plugging
into the mains supply.
Place the fan on a dry, level and sturdy surface.
Fan control switch
The control switch positions are:
- 0 = OFF
- 1 = Low Speed
- 2 = Medium Speed
- 3 = High Speed
To operate the fan, turn the speed control to the desired setting.
Tilt Adjustment
The fan head can be tilted up and down to direct the breeze to your desired angle. Hold the fan head assembly and gently tilt it up or down, as desired.
Cleaning & Maintenance
- Ensure that the fan is switched off from the supply mains before removing the guard.
- To avoid risk of electric shock, before cleaning, you MUST ALWAYS switch off and unplug the fan.
- Dusting: Clean your fan periodically by lightly running a vacuum cleaner nozzle (soft brush) over the front and rear guards to remove any dust or dirt that may have accumulated inside or on the unit. Alternatively, use a soft, dry cloth for dusting.
- Stubborn stains: Use a slightly damp, soapy cloth for stubborn stains but be sure the cloth is not too wet. Use caution around the motor housing area. Do not allow the motor or other electrical components to be exposed to water.
- Do not immerse the fan in water and never allow water to enter the motor housing.
- Do not use harsh chemicals to clean the fan.
- End of season cleaning: When you have finished using the fan at the end of the season, wipe off any dust to maintain it in good working order for the next season.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
- To receive warranty retain receipt as proof of purchase. (Refer to back of booklet).
One Year Warranty
Thank you for purchasing this Goldair product. Your product is warranted
against faults and manufacture when used in normal domestic use for a period
of one year. In non-domestic use Goldair limits the voluntary warranty to
three months.
Goldair undertake to repair or replace this product at no charge if found to
be defective due to a manufacturing fault during the warranty period.
This warranty excludes damage caused by misuse, neglect, shipping accident,
incorrect installation, or work carried out by anyone other than a qualified
electrical service technician.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AS THIS WILL HELP VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY.
The benefits to you given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and
remedies available to you under a law in relation to the goods or services to
which this warranty relates.
In Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
In New Zealand this warranty is additional to the conditions and guarantees of
the Consumers Guarantee Act (1993).
Goldair One Year Warranty (IMPORTANT: Please complete and retain this warranty
card)
Name :
Address :
Place Of Purchase :
Date of Purchase :
Name Of Product :
Model Number :
Attach a copy of the purchase receipt to this warranty card
Goldair – New Zealand
CDB Goldair PO Box 100-707
N.S.M.C Auckland, 0745
Phone +64 (0)9 917 4000
Phone 0800 232 633
www.goldair.co.nz