VORNADO Flippi V10 Compact Oscillating Air Circulator Fan Owner’s Manual
- June 14, 2024
- Vornado
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Flippi V10 Compact Oscillating Air Circulator Fan
Owner’s Manual
Flippi V10 Compact Oscillating Air Circulator Fan
model FLIPPI V10
COMPACT AIR CIRCULATOR OWNER’S GUIDE
We expect this product to be perfect.
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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 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.
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.
INSTALLATION WARNING—To reduce risk of fi re, 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, fi replaces, 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 fi re, electrical shock and injury to
persons, observe the following:
– WARNING: To reduce likelihood of circuit overload, fi re 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 fi t 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 fi t in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fi t, 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 fi re, 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.
– 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 fl at-head screwdriver to slide open the fuse cover (located on the plug) (See next page, Fig. A).
- Remove fuse by using the screwdriver to gently lift each end of the fuse (See next page, 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 fi t 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 fi re. 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.
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 equipment 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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
product.
Supplier’s FCC Declaration of Conformity
Unique Identifier: Vornado Model Flipper V10
Responsible Party: Vornado Air LLC
Mailing Address: 415 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002
Contact: www.vornado.com
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CONTROLS
OSCILLATION
Model V10 has an oscillation switch on the back of the base of the unit. Press
( ) to turn oscillation On. Press (O) to turn Off.
CLEANING
Because your Flippi™ moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular
cleaning.
The fan has no user serviceable parts inside and cannot be opened for
cleaning.
Never clean the product in any manner other than instructed in this owner’s
guide.
- Power off and unplug the unit prior to cleaning.
- Dust or wipe the circulator with a damp cloth.
- Use the brush attachment on your household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust.
Note: The motor is permanently lubricated and requires no oiling.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| The unit fails to power on. | Unit is not plugged in. Plug Power Cord into |
electrical outlet.
Ensure unit fan speed setting is selected.
Plug fuse has blown. Replace fuse (See USER SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS).
Unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer
Service for assistance.
The outlet is worn or damaged. Try another outlet or contact a qualified
electrician.
Airflow is weak or slow.| Unit set to a low speed setting. Adjust to a higher
speed setting.
Airflow is blocked. Remove obstruction.
Adjust direction of airflow towards the user.
GFCI has tripped.| Under certain conditions, it is possible for a reset GFCI
(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet to trip when the user is changing
speeds on a Vornado circulator. In this event, change to an outlet that is
not connected to a GFCI device. It could also indicate a weak or defective
GFCI outlet. Contact a qualified electrician to check the GFCI outlet.
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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® Compact Circulator (“Product”) is free from defects in material
or workmanship for a period of fi ve (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 or repair service: Call
1-800-234-0604 or email
help@vornado.com to obtain a Return Authorization
(“RA”) form. Please have or include your Product’s model number and serial
number, as well as your name, address, city, state, zip code and phone number
when contacting Vornado for warranty service.
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 1-2 weeks for
repair and return of your Product after the Product is received.
Repairs not covered by the warranty or outside the warranty period will
require a fee to cover the cost of materials, labor, handling and shipping.
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 ROHIBITED 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.
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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.
© 2022 Vornado Air LLC Andover, KS 67002 U.S. Specifications subject to
change without notice. Vornado® is a trademark owned by Vornado Air LLC.
Vornado Air, LLC
415 East 13th Street, Andover, Kansas 67002
800.234.0604 | vornado.com
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