VS5031 - Fan Concept - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VS5031 Concept

Acknowledgment Thank you for purchasing a Concept product. We hope you will be satisfied with our product throughout its service life. Please study the entire Operating Manual carefully before you start using the product. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. Make sure other people using the product are familiar with these instructions. Technical parameters Voltage 220–240 V ~ 50 Hz Power input 35 W Noise level <61 dB(A)

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Do not use the unit differently than described in this manual.

• Remove all packing and marketing material from the unit before you use it for the first time.

• Verify that the mains voltage corresponds with the values indicated on the unit label.

• Place the unit on a stable surface, away from other sources of heat.

• Do not leave the unit unattended while it is turned on or plugged into the power supply socket.

• When plugging and unplugging the unit into and from the socket, the mode selector must be in the 0 (off) position.

• Never hold the power cord when disconnecting the unit from the socket; grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.

• Do not allow children or legally incapacitated people to handle the unit; the appliance must be used out of reach of such persons.

• Any physically challenged persons, persons with reduced sensory perception or insufficient mental capacity, or persons who have not been familiarized with the operation may only use the unit under the supervision of a responsible, instructed person.

• Exercise utmost caution when using the unit while children are nearby.

• Prevent the unit from being used as a toy.

• Never insert fingers, pencils, or any other items through the mesh protection of the fan.

• Never use the fan with the protective mesh removed.

• Do not expose children or ill people to direct air flow.

• Do not cover the unit. Double or reinforced insulation34 35 VS5031 VS5031 ENEN

• Do not hang anything above or in front of the unit.

• The unit may be operated in the upright position only.

• Do not use the unit near a shower, bathtub, sink, or swimming pool.

• Do not use the unit in a wet or dusty environment.

• Do not use the unit in an environment where explosive gases or flammable substances (solvents, varnishes, adhesives, etc) are present.

• Pull the power cord out of the socket before assembly or disassembly of the unit.

• Switch the unit off and pull the plug from the socket prior to cleaning and after use of the unit.

• Keep the unit clean; prevent foreign bodies from entering the mesh openings. These could cause serious injury, short circuit, damage or fire of the unit.

• Do not use abrasive or chemically aggressive substances to clean the unit.

• Never use the unit if the power supply cord or plug is damaged. Have any defects immediately repaired by an authorized service center.

• Do not use the unit if it does not operate properly, or if it has been dropped, damaged or exposed to liquid. Take the unit to an authorized service center for testing and repair.

• The unit is not designed for outdoor use.

• The unit is intended for household use only; it is not designed for commercial application.

• Do not touch the unit if your hands are wet.

• Do not immerse the power cord, plug, or unit in water or any other liquid.

• Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself. Contact an authorized service center for repair.

• This appliance may be used by children 8 years of age and older and by persons with physical or mental impairments or by inexperienced persons if they are properly supervised or have been informed about how to use of the product in a safe manner and understand the potential dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. This appliance may be cleaned by children 8 years of age and older if they are properly supervised. Keep this appliance and the power cord out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age. Failure to follow the manufacturer‘s instructions may lead to refusal of warranty repair. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

4. Mesh attachment nut

8. Telescopic connecting rod

Remote control Control panel36 37 VS5031 VS5031 ENEN ASSEMBLY ATTENTION! Pull the power cord out of the socket before assembling or disassembling the unit. The fan may only be used with the front and rear protective mesh attached (1), (5).

1. Attach the telescopic rod (8) to the base (9).

2. Place the appliance body on the base rod and tighten with a screw.

3. Position the rear protective mesh (5) onto the drive unit so that the pins on the unit correspond with the holes in

the mesh. Use the attachment nut (4) to secure the assembly.

4. Slide the fan (3) onto the motor shaft by positioning the grooves in the fan hub against the shaft tongues.

5. Turn the nut (2) counter-clockwise to fasten the fan.

6. Position the front wire mesh so that the mesh edges fit into the grooves on the inside of the ring.

7. Tighten the fastening ring with the screw.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Prior to using the unit verify the power cord is intact.

1. Place the appliance on the floor to prevent it from tipping over.

2. Unfold the power cord completely.

3. Set the desired fan angle. You will hear individual stage clicks when setting.

4. Set the desired fan height by loosening the base nut and extending the telescopic rod.

5. Connect the appliance plug to the mains.

6. Switch (C) switches the appliance on.

7. Use the power switch (A) to select the desired fan power (1 = lowest power - 12 = highest power).

8. Press the oscillation button (B) to turn the oscillation on/off.

9. Use the timer button (D) to set the desired ventilation time. From 0.5 to 10 hours at intervals of 0.5 h. From

10 to 12 hours at intervals of 1 h. When the timer function is on, the icon (E) appears on the display to indicate the active timer.

10. Switch (C) switches the appliance off.

11. After use, unplug the appliance from the mains.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

ATTENTION! Always disconnect the power cord from the socket before cleaning the unit! The surface of the unit may only be cleaned with a wet cloth. Do not use any detergents or hard objects as they may damage the surface of the unit! The front and rear wire mesh should be cleaned frequently to ensure proper operation of the unit. Never clean the unit under running water; do not rinse or immerse it in water! The fan disassembly procedure follows the reverse order of the assembly. SERVICING Any extensive maintenance or repair requiring access to the inner parts of the product must be performed by an expert service centre. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• Packaging materials and obsolete appliances should be recycled.

• The transport box may be disposed of as sorted waste.

• Polyethylene bags shall be handed over for recycling. Appliance recycling at the end of its service life: A symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product should not go into household waste. It must be taken to the collection point of an electric and electronic equipment recycling facility. By making sure this product is disposed of properly, you will help prevent the negative effects on the environment and human health that would otherwise result from inappropriate disposal of this product. You can learn more about recycling this product from your local authorities, a household waste disposal service or in the shop where you bought this product. This product meets all the basic EU regulation requirements that relate to it. Changes to the text, design and technical specifications may occur without prior notice and we reserve the right to make these changes.39 VS5031

• if the product installation, operation and service conditions stipulated in the product operating manual have not been adhered to,

• to malfunctions caused due to mechanical, heat or chemical damage, short circuit, over voltage or incorrect installation,

• to malfunctions caused by an inexpert third-party intervention,

• to malfunctions caused by natural disaster,

• to malfunctions caused by insufficient or inappropriate maintenance in violation of the operating manual, including malfunctions caused by water and other sediments,

• to changes in colour of the heating surface or to scratching of the surface caused as a result of using the products in an unusual manner,

• to appearance and functional changes caused by exposure to sunlight, thermal radiation of water and other sediments,

• if the service life of certain product parts expires, e.g. for accumulators, bulbs, etc. The warranty does not apply to any products and services provided along with the product (gifts, promotional articles, etc.). Filing a complaint A complaint against a product defect must be filed as soon as identified, yet no later than before the end of the warranty term. The customer must file a product complaint with the dealer from which they have purchased the product, or with any authorised service centre, a list of which is included in the product package, or available at www. my-concept.com. While filing a product complaint, the product must be duly cleaned and securely packed so as to prevent any damage during its transport to an authorised service centre, where relevant, unless the product is delivered in person. The customer must submit proof of having concluded a purchase contract for the product by producing the receipt. While filing their complaint, the customer must indicate the noted defect and identify the preferred complaint application method. Complaints processing As long as the noted defect may be removed, the user has the right to have the defect duly removed free of charge on a timely basis. Where such a procedure is not reasonable with regard to the nature of the defect, the user may require to be supplied a new defect-free product (replacement), or, where the defect applies to a part of the product only, replacement of the part concerned. However, if replacement of the product or any part thereof is not proportionate with regard to the nature of the defect, especially if the defect can be removed without undue delay, the customer has the right to have the defect removed free of charge.