VORNADO OSC73 Oscillating Tower Circulator Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Vornado
Table of Contents
VORNADO OSC73 Oscillating Tower Circulator
Product Information
- Model: OSC73 Oscillating Tower Circulator
- Manufacturer: Vornado
- Intended Use: This product is intended to circulate the air in indoor living spaces only in the United States. It is designed for floor use only and not intended for commercial or industrial use. Unauthorized use or product modification will void the product warranty.
Product Usage Instructions
- WARNING: 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 they do not play with the appliance, its parts, and packaging material.
- WARNING: Keep 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.
- WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, observe the following safety precautions:
- Place the product away from curtains, draperies, tablecloths, and other flammable materials.
- Do not overload the circuit to prevent circuit overload, fire, and electric shock.
- Clean the product regularly as instructed in the manual to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons.
- User Servicing Instructions:
- Using the product controls, turn off the appliance.
- Grasp the plug (not the cord) and disconnect it from the outlet.
- WARNING: Risk of fire. Replace fuse only with a 2.5 Amp, 125 Volt fuse approved by Vornado Consumer Service. For an authorized replacement fuse, please contact Vornado Consumer Service.
- Once the replacement fuse is received, use a small flat-head screwdriver to slide open the fuse cover located on the plug.
- Remove the fuse by using the screwdriver to gently lift each end of the fuse.
- 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 as it is fragile and may break.
- 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.
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 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.
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.
WARNING: Chemical burn hazard. Keep batteries away from children.
WARNING: 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.
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:
- WARNING: 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.
- 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
- Using the product controls, turn off the appliance.
- Grasp the plug (not the cord) and disconnect from the outlet.
- 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.
- Once the replacement is received, use a small flat-head screwdriver to slide open the fuse cover (located on the plug)(See Fig. A).
- Remove fuse by using the screwdriver to gently lift each end of the fuse (See Fig. B).
- 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.
- 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).
- Plug your appliance into the outlet and turn the power on.
- 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.
Supplier’s FCC Declaration of Conformity
Unique Identifier: Vornado Model OSC73
Responsible Party: Vornado Air LLC
Mailing Address: 415 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002
Contact: www.vornado.com
WARNING: Batteries may pose a choking hazard. Do not let children handle
batteries.
BATTERY DISPOSAL: Please dispose of batteries according to the local laws
and regulations of your region, and while keeping them away from children.
Some batteries may be recycled and accepted for disposal at your local
recycling center. DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE. BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE
OR LEAK. New and used batteries may cause injury. Keep new and used cells (or
batteries) away from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES
GETTING STARTED
BASE ASSEMBLY Phillips head screwdriver required.
WARNING: Pinch hazard. Use caution when assembling.
- Assemble the two base halves together, pressing the two halves together until flush. You should hear a slight click when fully connected.
- Feed the power cord through the center hole on the base.
- 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.
- 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.
- Route the powercord through cord path located on bottom of base.
WARNING – Choking hazard. Keep small parts, like screws, away from children and pets.
HOW TO USE
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Push ****to power on.
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Select desired speed by pressing . Speed will cycle HIGH – MEDIUM – LOW – OFF and is indicated by the illuminated LEDs above the .
LOW (I) – MEDIUM (II) – HIGH (III) -
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.
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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
- Press ****to power on.
- Select desired fan speed setting by pressing button.
- Press ****to activate timer.
- To adjust timer setting, press ****.
- To cancel timer, cycle through the timer settings until off.
- Press ****to turn Oscillation on and off.
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.
- For battery replacement, the remote requires one coin style 3V CR2032 battery. Always use the correct size and grade of battery for this product.
- 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.
WARNING: 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).
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons,
unplug the tower before cleaning.
REGULAR CLEANING
- Unplug tower before cleaning.
- Use the brush attachment on your household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off the tower.
- Wipe down the entire tower with a soft cloth.
Note: Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents or other chemicals for cleaning.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
We expect this product to be perfect. If you’re not satisfied with this product, let us know.
- Vornado Air LLC (“Vornado”) warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Vornado® Whole Room Circulator (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, Vornado, at its discretion, will repair or replace the Product at no cost.
- 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.
- To assure proper handling, packages must be clearly marked with the RA number. Packages not clearly marked with the RA number may be refused at the receiving dock. Please allow 2-3 weeks for warranty service and return of your Product after the Product is received.
- This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse of the Product, modification, alteration, mishandling, improper maintenance, commercial use or repair or service of the Product by anyone other than Vornado; damages which occur in shipment or are attributed to acts of God. Improper product use, which includes using an external device that alters or converts the voltage or frequency of electricity, or shipping a Vornado product to a country not intended for use will void all warranties. Any unauthorized product modification, repair by unauthorized repair center, or use of non-approved replacement parts is not recommended and any consequences will not be covered by support services or product warranties. The product warranty will be honored only on models that are being used in the country intended.
- REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. VORNADO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
- Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage caused by failure to follow these instructions or improper product use. Any such actions will invalidate the product warranty.
- All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. ©
- All rights reserved. All technical information, data, and instructions for the installation, connection, and operation contained in these instructions for use correspond to the latest available information at time of printing. The contents of this manual may differ slightly from the actual product. Observe any additional supplements.
FCC
FCC Compliance Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the product and the receiver.
- Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Contact Vornado Consumer Service or dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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