VORNADO Velocity 3R Whole Room Space Heater Owner’s Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Vornado
Table of Contents
VORNADO Velocity 3R Whole Room Space Heater
Specifications
- Model: VELOCITY 3R WHOLE ROOM HEATER
- Intended Use: Indoor living spaces
- Placement: Floor use only
- Not intended for commercial or industrial use
- Not suitable for use in bathrooms, laundry areas, and similar damp locations
Important Safety Instructions
Please read and follow these safety instructions to ensure safe usage of
the product:
- Always read the owner’s guide and any additional inserts before using the heater.
- Familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions.
- Keep all documents for future reference and pass them on to any future owner.
- The product warranty will be void if the directions are not followed.
- Extreme caution is required when children 12 years of age and younger or individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities are around the heater.
- Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the appliance, its parts, or packaging material.
- Hyperthermia can result in death. If you experience symptoms related to hyperthermia, turn off the heater and seek medical attention.
- Avoid leaving the product unattended in a confined space around infants or individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities to prevent excessive room temperatures.
- Do not place the heater near flammable materials, furniture, or appliances.
- Avoid placing the cord where it can be tripped over, crimped, or closed indoors.
- The product should be placed near an easily accessible outlet for quick unplugging during emergencies.
- Do not modify the product with any aftermarket accessory.
Product Usage Instructions
Follow these instructions for proper usage of the VELOCITY 3R WHOLE ROOM HEATER:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS HEATER 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 to view, download, and print the
most current version of this owner’s guide.
INTENDED USE: This product is intended to heat and circulate the air in indoor living spaces only. This product is intended for floor use only. This product is not intended for commercial or industrial use. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas, and similar damp locations. 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.use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, and hyperthermia, including the following:
WARNING : Risk to Children and Impaired Persons – Extreme caution is required during the installation, operation, cleaning, and maintenance of this product by or around children 12 years of age and younger and anyone with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance, its parts, and packaging material.
WARNING: Risk for Heat Stroke (Hyperthermia)
- Hyperthermia can result in death. Symptoms of hyperthermia include high body temperature, headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, dizziness, fainting, and rapid pulse. If you begin to experience symptoms related to hyperthermia, turn off the heater and seek medical attention.
- To avoid excessive room temperatures which can cause hyperthermia: DO NOT leave the product running unattended in a confined space around infants, or individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
INSTALLATION WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, and injury to persons, observe the following:
- A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
- Do not use this heater in an RV, boat or during any application where battery power is converted to AC power.
- Place this product at least 3 feet away on all sides from electrical outlets, furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, curtains, and other objects that may cause or catch on fire. Do not place the heater near a bed because objects such as pillows or blankets can fall off the bed and be ignited by the heater.
- To prevent a possible fire, do not place the heater on soft surfaces, like a bed, where air intake or exhaust can be blocked in any manner.
- 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 it on an uneven or unstable surface.
- Do not use this product on an elevated surface such as a shelf or desktop. Use only while placed on the floor. Operate only in the upright position.
- This 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 where it may fall into a bathtub, shower, laundry, swimming pool, or other water container. Do not use in a window, outdoors, or exposed to weather or elements.
- Do not run the cord under the carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route under furniture or appliances. Arrange the cord away from the traffic area and where it will not be tripped over. The cord should not hang over the edges of counters or be placed where it can be crimped or closed indoors. Place the appliance near an easily accessible outlet so the product can be unplugged quickly during an emergency.
- Do not modify the product with any aftermarket accessory.
SAFE USE WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, observe the following:
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Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
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Extreme caution is required at all times a heater is in operation. Always unplug the heater when not in use. Vornado does not recommend unattended and unsupervised use of this heater.
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This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater.
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Always plug heaters directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use an extension cord or relocatable power tap (outlet/power strip).
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Do not use this heater on a surge-protected unit or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupted (GFCI) outlet.
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Before plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet, be sure that all electrical information on the rating label, including voltage, is compatible with your outlet’s power supply.
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To reduce the 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 use this heater with a timer designed to automatically turn the unit on or off, as this may accidentally disable the heater’s thermal cutout safety feature. Use of this appliance on the same electrical circuit as another high-energy use product, such as a vacuum cleaner, blender, variable speed fan or circular saw is not advised.
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Risk of fire. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard the heater, or return it to the authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
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Do not sit or stand on the product.
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Never use the cord as a handle or otherwise yank, strain, or stretch the power cord.
Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
Check your heater cord and plug connections. A loose-fitting outlet can cause the plug to overheat or cause a fire. Be sure the plug fits tight in the outlet. Check frequently during use to make sure plug and outlet are not hot. If so, discontinue using the heater and have the outlet replaced by a qualified electrician. -
Never ignore the signs of an electrical problem, such as warm outlet cover plates, sparks when plugging in or operating, and lights flickering/dimming during operation. Immediately turn off and unplug the appliance if any such problems are noticed. Contact a qualified electrician to investigate possible causes before operating the appliance again.
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Note: Heaters draw more current than small appliances, overheating of the outlet may occur even if it has not occurred with the other appliances.
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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 the outlet, grasp and pull only the plug. Also, power off and unplug if the product will be left unattended for an extended period or during electrical storms.
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This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) To reduce the risk of electrical 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.
If your heater suddenly stops working:
- This heater is equipped with a thermal cutout safety feature designed to automatically shut off when overheating is detected. See the “RESET HEATER” instructions in this guide to determine how to check and reset the heater.
- If the heater and other electrical products suddenly stop working at the same time, your home circuit breaker
or fuse may have tripped due to an overload of power. Consider only running your heater on the “low” setting, only running one heater at once unplugging all other electrical products while running the heater, and/or hiring an electrician to install an additional circuit to your home’s electrical system.
SERVICING WARNING —To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, observe the following:
- Clean your product regularly, only as instructed in this manual. Before cleaning, turn off the power on your product and unplug it. Do not use gasoline, thinners, solvents, ammonias or other chemicals for cleaning. Refer to the CLEANING instructions provided.
- Do not open the appliance housing while the product is plugged in. To avoid the risk of shock, all service and/or repairs must be done by a Vornado Authorized Service Center.
FCC
FCC CONSUMER ADVISEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference,
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according 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 per 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- Supplier’s FCC Declaration of Conformity
- Unique Identifier: Vornado Model VELOCITY 3R
- Responsible Party: Vornado Air LLC
- Mailing Address: 415 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002
- Contact: www.vornado.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY FEATURES
CONTROLS
HOW TO USE
Before use, check the appliance for visible damage. DO NOT USE THIS HEATER if there is evidence of damage. If any damage is found, contact Vornado Air LLC at 1-800-234-0604.
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Use an integrated handle on top of the heater for lifting and carrying.
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Position the heater so airflow is not obstructed.
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Plug the power cord into a standard grounded wall outlet.
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Press the power button and select Mode . Room temperature will illuminate on all three heat settings. Next, set the thermostat to
the desired temperature using the ^ and v buttons. To use Fan Only Mode for comfort all year long, select Mode . FO will display on the screen and the heat settings to the left will no longer be illuminated. -
Set a timer to automatically power the unit off by pressing . The indicator light next to the timer will illuminate white when the timer is in use. Using the ^ and v buttons, select the amount of time in one-hour intervals, up to 9 hours. To cancel the timer operation, select 0 hours.
When turning the unit off by pressing, the unit will run in fan-only mode for 20 seconds to remove excess heat from the unit before shutting off.
CLEANING
Because your heater moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning. Cleaning the outside of the heater is recommended every week. If service is required, return your heater to Vornado. See WARRANTY for instructions.
- Unplug the heater before cleaning.
- Use a brush attachment on the household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off the Front Outlet Grille.
- Use a brush attachment on a household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off the Inlet Filter on the back of the heater.
- Wipe down the entire heater with a soft, dry cloth.
TIP: You should periodically blow out the heater with pressurized air to keep the heating element and motor clear of dust, hair, and debris that can build up inside the heater as it moves air during use. This also eliminates unwanted odors caused by the accumulation of these particles inside the unit.
Note: Do not modify the product with any aftermarket accessory.
Because your heater moves a substantial amount of air, it will need regular cleaning. Cleaning the outside of the heater is recommended every week. If service is required, return your heater to Vornado. See WARRANTY for instructions.
- Unplug the heater before cleaning.
- Use a brush attachment on the household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off the Front Outlet Grille.
- Use a brush attachment on the household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust off the Inlet Filter on the back of the heater.
- Wipe down the entire heater with a soft, dry cloth.
TIP: You should periodically blow out the heater with pressurized air to keep heat element and You should periodically blow out the heater with pressurized air to keep heat element and
STORAGE
During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you may choose to store your heater. To ensure the long life of the product, it is recommended to store your heater by following these instructions:
TIP: Cleaning is recommended before storage.
- Unplug the power cord and bundle it loosely.
- Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This prevents the heater from accumulating dust over time.
- Store the heater in a cool and dry location.
DISPOSAL
Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner.
RESET HEATER
RESETTING YOUR VORNADO HEATER
Your Vornado Heater has a multilevel safety shut-off system designed to
prevent overheating. Overheating may occur when the inlets or outlet are
blocked. If this happens, the safety shut-off system cuts power to the heater
and you must manually reset the heater.
- Power the heater off, then unplug the power cord.
- Remove any obstructions.
- Wait 5–10 minutes, allowing the heater to cool down.
- Plug in the power cord and place the heater in the desired position.
- Power heater On. Your Vornado Heater should now function normally.
Note: If the safety shut-off system repeatedly shuts off your heater or
if it will not reset after following the above procedure, call Vornado
Consumer Services Department toll-free at
1- 800-234-0604.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The unit fails to power on.
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The unit is not plugged in. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
The household circuit breaker has tripped or blown fuse. Reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse. See
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) has tripped. Ground fault circuit interrupters are not recommended
for use and may cause nuisance tripping. If tripping does occur, relocate the unit to a standard wall outlet. The unit has overheated. An Automatic Safety Shut has been initiated. See RESET HEATER.
The unit is damaged or in need of repair. Cease usage and unplug. Contact Consumer Service for assistance.
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The unit is not producing sufficient amount of heat.| | Ensure the
unit is set to High Heat and the thermostat is set to the highest temperature
setting. Close all doors and windows to trap heat.
Allow the unit to fully circulate heat throughout the room; may take several minutes.
The unit displays an “EE” error code.| | This code is displayed when the unit has reached a high internal temperature and has safely turned the heating element off. This can occur if something is obstructing the front grille, or the unit is faulty. Once the internal temperature reaches a nominal operating temperature, the unit will operate as normal. Ensure that all obstructions are cleared from around the unit. If the problem persists, please unplug your heater and contact Consumer Service for assistance.
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 that this Vornado® Whole Room Heater (“Product”) is free from defects in material or workmanship for 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 or repair service:
Call 1-800-234-0604 or email
[email protected] 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. Or 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 ensure proper handling, packages must be marked with the RA number. Packages not 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 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 or injury caused by failure to follow these instructions, improper product use or unauthorized product modifications. Any such actions will invalidate the product warranty.
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