VORNADO BXR Tower Circulator Owner’s Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Vornado
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models
BXR & BXR HD
TOWER CIRCULATOR
OWNER’S GUIDE
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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 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 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 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.
– Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or
stored.
– 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 (Model BXR) 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.
– This product’s (Model BXR HD) power cord is equipped with a three-prong,
grounded plug that must be inserted into a grounded receptacle.
– 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 (BXR) / 5 Amp (BXR HD), 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.
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.
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 Models BXR, BXR HD
Responsible Party: Vornado Air LLC
Mailing Address : 415 E. 13th St., Andover, KS 67002
Contact: www.vornado.com
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FEATURES
Model: BXR
INTEGRATED HANDLE
Easy to carry and move
FINGER FRIENDLY DESIGN
Resists curious fingers
NON-SLIP FEET
For added stability
INTEGRATED HANDLE
Easy to carry and move
FINGER FRIENDLY DESIGN
Resists curious fingers
NON-SLIP FEET
For added stability
INTEGRATED CORD STORAGE
EXTRA LONG 8’ GROUNDED POWER CORD
Ample cord length plus a fully secure wall connection and integrated cord
clasp for security during storage.
POWERFUL IP-54 RATED MOTOR Dust proof, long life motor that will endure the
rigors of the job site
GETTING STARTED
Cord Wrap Installation – BXR HD Only
BXR HD features cord wrap storage that requires installation before assembling
the product.
CORD WRAP ASSEMBLY (BXR HD ONLY):
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Locate the 2 cord wrap pieces and two screws.
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Assemble the cord wrap pieces to the back of the unit:
– Line up the hole in the cord wrap piece with the hole on the unit.
– Assemble with provided screw.
– Take care to ensure the rounded edge of the cord wrap faces the outside of the unit. -
Repeat with remaining cord wrap piece and screw.
WARNING: Choking Hazard. Keep small parts away from children and pets.
NOTE: Do not use in a window.
Your product can be used in either vertical or horizontal orientation and in
multiple angles based on handle positioning:
HANDLE ASSEMBLY: WARNING: Pinch Hazard.
Match Handle (A) with Elbow (A) and insert into unit until it clicks. Repeat
with Handle (B) and Elbow (B). Match the silicone feet on the handle with the
silicone feet on the side of the unit. Position unit in either vertical or
horizontal orientation and rotate handles as needed to reach desired unit
angle.
WARNING: Do not hang product.
CLEANING & STORAGE
Your fan 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 fan with a damp cloth.
- Use the brush attachment on your household vacuum cleaner to vacuum any accumulated dust.
During the off-season or after extended periods of non-use, you may choose to store your fan. To ensure long life of the product, it is recommended to store your fan by following these instructions:
- Unplug power cord and wrap cord around integrated cord management located on back of unit. Secure cord with provided cord clasp.
- Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This prevents fan from accumulating dust over time.
- Store fan in cool and dry location.
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.
WARRANTY
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product, let us know.
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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.
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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.
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