FA8600 - Ventilateur domestique SUNBEAM - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Pedestal Fan
Model	FA8600
Brand	Sunbeam
Fan Size	40 cm (16 inches)
Blade Material	Plastic
Number of Blades	3
Grille Material	Metal
Power Supply	AC 230-240V, 50Hz
Speed Settings	3 (Low, Medium, High)
Oscillation	70° wide angle
Timer	1, 2, or 4 hours
Wind Modes	Nature (random breeze), Sleep (decreasing speed)
Remote Control	Yes, 8m range
Height Adjustment	Yes, with locking clip (up to approx. 130 cm)
Tilt Adjustment	4 vertical positions, 3 horizontal
Base Type	Solid base with locking nut
Net Weight	Approx. 5 kg
Warranty	2 years replacement or repair
Country of Origin	Made in China
Certifications	CE, RoHS (compliant)

Frequently Asked Questions - FA8600 SUNBEAM

How do I assemble the Sunbeam FA8600 pedestal fan?

Unpack all components. Attach the rear guard to the motor and secure with the interlocking nut. Mount the fan blade onto the motor shaft and fasten the blade knob anti-clockwise. Attach the front guard and secure with the clip and screw. Connect the stand sections and tighten the base locking nut.

How to use the remote control?

Point the remote towards the control panel on the front of the fan. Operates within 8 metres. Insert the button cell battery by sliding the tray at the base of the remote.

What are the wind modes?

There are two modes: Nature mode randomly adjusts fan speed to simulate a natural breeze, and Sleep mode decreases speed from high to medium then low after 30 minutes each.

How to set the timer?

Press the timer button on the fan or remote to enter timer mode, then select 1, 2, or 4 hours. The fan will automatically turn off after the selected time.

How to clean the fan?

Ensure the fan is unplugged. Wipe the exterior with a clean, soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Use a dry brush or vacuum to remove dust from the motor body.

How to adjust the height?

Unlock the height adjustment clip on the lower shaft, raise or lower the shaft to the desired height, then lock the clip. Only adjust when the fan is switched off.

What is the oscillation range?

The fan oscillates 70 degrees to distribute air across the room. Press the oscillation button on the fan or remote to turn it on or off.

How to change the remote control battery?

Slide the battery tray at the base of the remote. Replace with a button cell battery (provided). Slide the tray back in.

What safety precautions should I follow?

Do not use outdoors. Avoid placing the cord under carpets. Do not insert objects through the guard. Always unplug before cleaning or assembly. Keep away from water sources and heat sources.

What is the warranty coverage?

Sunbeam provides a 2-year replacement or repair warranty for defects in materials or workmanship. Proof of purchase is required. It does not cover misuse, accidental damage, or normal wear. For claims, contact Sunbeam service.

USER MANUAL FA8600 SUNBEAM

Sunbeam Pedestal Fan with Remote Control

Instruction Booklet

FA8600 40cm Pedestal Fan

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.

Modern white outdoor fan with a circular top and black handle, standing on a stand (no visible text or symbols)

Sunbeam's Safety Precautions

Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance. Listed below are important precautions for the safe use of an electrical appliance.

• Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person.
• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.
• 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.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.

• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.

• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
• Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected, return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

Safety Precautions For Your Pedestal Fan

• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not run the cord of the fan under carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners or other floor coverings. Arrange the cord away from traffic areas so that it will not be tripped over.
• Do not use this fan in the immediate surrounds of a bath, shower, laundry area or swimming pool.
• Be sure the fan is placed on a dry, even surface. Do not use on soft surfaces, such as beds.
• When operating with the oscillation function, do not place the fan in a position that may restrict or impede its movement.
• Keep your fan away from heat sources, corrosive gases and avoid direct sunlight.
• This fan is only to be used with the base fitted and in good condition.

• Disconnect the power plug before dismantling, assembling or before cleaning.
  • Always unplug the fan when not in use.

• The fan must not be used if the guards are damaged in any way.

• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust openings as this may cause electric shock or fire, or damage to the fan.
• Never insert fingers or any other objects through the guards whenever the power plug is connected, especially while running.
• Avoid touching moving parts of the fan.
• Do not attempt to move your fan whilst it is operating. If your fan needs to be moved, please ensure that it is turned off and you use the carry handle on top of the pedestal.
• When disposing of the fan at the end of its useful life, follow local regulations.
• Do not coil the power cord too tightly around the motor housing, as this may damage the cord.

Locating Your Pedestal Fan

1. Always locate your fan on a level surface.

2. Your pedestal fan should be located in a dry, cool, well ventilated location. Keep your fan away from heat sources, corrosive gases and avoid direct sunlight.

3. Do not attempt to move your pedestal fan whilst it is operating. If your fan needs to be moved, please ensure that it is turned off and you use the carry handle on top of the fan.

Features Of Your Sunbeam Pedestal Fan

Metal Grille

Easily assembled, 50cm secure grille.

Plastic Fan Blades

3 blades to effectively move the air about your room.

Control Panel

Simply press the on/off button to turn the unit on. Use the other buttons to select wind mode, timer, speed and oscillation functions.

Solid Base

Makes your pedestal fan stable and secure.

Parts Identification

1. Locking Screw
2. Front Guard
3. Guard Clip
4. Guard Ring
5. Blade Knob
6. Fan Blade
7. Guard Locking Nut
8. Rear Guard
9. Base Locking Nut
10. Handle
11. Motor Cover
12. Screw
13. Rear Stand Screw
14. Cord Clip
15. Stand
16. Extension Shaft
17. Base
18. Control Panel

19. Remote Control

20. Height adjustment Locking Clip

Assembling Your Pedestal Fan

1. Unpack all the components from the box.
2. Unfasten the interlocking nut and blade knob from the front of the motor (See Figure 2) and place to one side.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with a circular component and red rotation arrow (no text or symbols)

Figure 1

1. Attach the rear fan blade grill and ensure it is in the correct orientation with the "UP" and the two holes aligned at the top (See Figure 1). Firmly screw on the interlocking nut.
2. Mount the fan blade onto the motor shaft; and fasten the blade knob firmly by turning in an anti-clockwise direction. See Figure 2.

Diagram of a fan with blades and blades, showing airflow direction (no text or symbols)

Figure 2

1. Open the front guard clip and attach the fan blade grill with the "UP" word (which appears on the inside of the grill), the Sunbeam logo should be straight. Push the round edges of the grill firmly together with the back grill and lock the clip. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, tighten the screw provided. See Figure 3.

Figure 3

Connecting The Stand base, extension shaft, upper shaft and base locking nut

1. Locate the base locking nut.

2. Insert the lower extension shaft firmly into the base and attach the moulded securing knob to the underside of the base and tighten. (Refer Figure 4).

3. Insert the upper shaft into the extension shaft and secure with the rear stand. Screw using a flat head screw driver.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with a central shaft and base, labeled Figure 4 (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

Line drawing of a medical or laboratory device with a vertical shaft and a hand holding the top part, labeled 'Figure 5' (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

Remote Control

Remote control

Operates within 8 metres of the Pedestal Fan.

Fan speed button

Choose from 3 speed settings, low medium or high.

Wind Mode

You have a choice of 2 Nature or Sleep airflow types.

When used in nature mode, the fan speed is randomly adjusted, giving the feeling of a natural breeze.

When set to Sleep Mode the fan speed decreases after 30 minutes from high to medium, then medium to low.

Oscillation

Your pedestal fan oscillates 70^ , distributing cool air throughout the room.

Preset/Timer

The preset timer allows you to set your pedestal fan to turn off after 1, 2 or 4 hours.

Using the remote control

1. Point the remote towards the control panel on the front of the pedestal to operate.

Inserting or changing the batteries

1. Slide battery tray at the base of the unit.
2. Insert the button cell battery provided with your pedestal fan.
3. Slide battery tray into the base of the remote control unit.

Using Your Pedestal Fan

1. Place the pedestal fan on a flat level surface
2. Adjust the height by unlocking the height adjustment clip on the lower shaft. Raise the shaft to your selected height and engage the clip to lock into place. Insert the plug into a 230/240 V power outlet and turn the power on.

Note: Only adjust the height when the fan is switched off.

1. Press the on/off button on the fan or the remote control. The fan will start at low speed.

Selecting a fan speed

1. To select a fan speed simply press the 'speed' button on either the fan or remote control repeatedly to select the desired speed from the 3 settings available.

The LED lights indicate the selected speed setting.

Note: If you will not be using the fan for a length of time, it is advisable to turn the power off at the wall socket and unplug the power cord.

Oscillation

Press the oscillation button to turn on.

To turn oscillation off, press the oscillation button again.

Tilting Head

4 position vertical

3 position horizontal

Timer

Pre-set to turn off

To pre-set the timer to turn the fan off, press the timer button to switch to timer mode. Press the 1, 2 or 4 hours timer button to select. When this set time is reached, the fan will switch OFF automatically.

Operations

1. ON/OFF

Press this symbol to control the fan power on or off. Touch one time, fan shows power on, for one more time, the fan is power off.

2. Wind Speed

Press this symbol to control the wind speed. Press one time show the low speed , press two times shows the medium speed ≈ , press three times shows the high speed. ≈ press more times, wind, speed circulates as this sequence.

3. OSC

This just turns oscillation on or off with each press.

Care and Cleaning

• Ensure that your pedestal fan is switched off and disconnected from the power outlet before cleaning.

• Carefully wipe your fan using a clean soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or brushes to clean the fan as these will scratch and damage the surface

• Take care that excessive dust does not build up in or around the motor body. Use a dry soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove it.

• Do not allow the motor or other electrical components to be exposed to water.
• Always store your fan in a cool dry place when not in use, preferably in the original box.

2 Year Warranty

This Sunbeam product is covered by a 2 year replacement or repair warranty, which is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law (if your product was purchased in Australia) or New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act (if your product was purchased in New Zealand).

Should you experience any difficulties with your product during the warranty period, please contact our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.

Alternatively, you can send a written claim to Sunbeam to:

Australia

Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street

Botany NSW 2019 Australia

New Zealand

26 Vestey Drive

Mt Wellington, Auckland New Zealand

Upon receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the product is defective, advise you on how to obtain a replacement or refund.

To assist us in managing warranty claims, we recommend you register your product as soon as practicable after purchase by creating a MySunbeam account on our website and send a copy of your original receipt to Sunbeam.

In order to make a claim under our warranty, you must have the original proof of purchase documentation for the product and present it when requested.

Should your product develop any defect within 2 years of purchase because of faulty materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair it, at our discretion, free of charge. A product presented for repair may be replaced by a refurbished product of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the product.

Our replacement or repair warranty only applies where a defect arises as a result of faulty material or workmanship during the warranty period. Your warranty does not cover misuse or negligent handling (including damage caused by failing to use the product in accordance with this instruction booklet), accidental damage, or normal wear and tear.

Your warranty does not:

• cover freight or any other costs incurred in making a claim, consumable items, accessories that by their nature and limited lifespan require periodic renewal (such as filters and seals) or any consequential loss or damage; or
• cover damage caused by:
- power surges, power dips, voltage supply problems, or use of the product on incorrect voltage;
- servicing or modification of the product other than by Sunbeam or an authorised Sunbeam service centre;
- use of the product with other accessories, attachments, product supplies, parts or devices that do not conform to Sunbeam specifications; or
- exposure of the product to abnormally corrosive conditions; or
- extend beyond 3 months if the product is used in commercial, industrial, educational or rental applications.

The benefits given to you by our warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under law in relation to the product.

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 for compensation for any other 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.

Our goods also come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act.

If your warranty claim is not accepted, we will inform you and if requested to do so by you, repair the product provided you pay the usual charges for such repair. You will also be responsible for all freight and other costs.

Should your product require repair or service after the warranty period, contact your nearest Sunbeam service centre. For a complete list of Sunbeam's service centres, visit our website or call our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.

Need help with your appliance?

Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance.

In Australia

Visit www.sunbeam.com.au

Or call 1300 881 861

In New Zealand

Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz

Or call 0800 786 232

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Made in China.

Due to minor changes in design or otherwise,

the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet.

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