Prestige VC 20 S - Fan FAKIR - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Tower Fan
Brand	FAKIR
Model	Prestige VC 20 S
Color	White
Height	110 cm
Width (Base)	30 cm
Depth (Base)	30 cm
Weight	4.5 kg
Power Consumption	50 W
Voltage	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Speed Levels	3 (Low, Medium, High)
Oscillation	Yes, 90°
Timer	Up to 8 hours
Remote Control	Yes (battery CR2025 included)
Airflow Rate	1500 m³/h
Noise Level	≤ 60 dB
Safety Features	Overheat protection, tip-over switch
Cleaning	Remove front grille, wipe with damp cloth
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - Prestige VC 20 S FAKIR

How do I clean the fan?

Unplug the fan. Remove the front grille by unscrewing the retaining screw. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the blades and grille. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or immersing the fan in water.

How to replace the remote control battery?

Slide open the battery compartment on the remote. Remove the old battery and insert a new CR2025 coin battery with the positive side facing up. Close the compartment.

Why is my fan not oscillating?

Ensure the oscillation button on the fan or remote is pressed. If still not working, check that the fan is on a level surface and not blocked by objects. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

What is the maximum timer setting?

The fan has a timer that can be set from 1 to 8 hours. Press the timer button repeatedly to set the desired duration.

Can I use the fan in a bathroom?

No, this fan is not suitable for use in damp or wet areas. It is designed for indoor dry locations only.

How to reset the fan after a power outage?

After a power outage, press the power button on the fan or remote to turn it on again. The fan will resume its previous settings.

Why does the fan make a clicking noise?

A clicking noise may occur when the oscillation function is engaged. This is normal. If the noise is excessive, check for loose screws or obstructions in the motor area.

Does the fan have a safety cut-off?

Yes, the fan is equipped with overheat protection and a tip-over switch that automatically turns off the fan if it is knocked over.

What are the dimensions of the fan?

The fan is approximately 110 cm tall with a base of 30 cm x 30 cm. It weighs about 4.5 kg.

Where can I find spare parts?

Spare parts such as the remote control, grille, and fan blades can be ordered from the FAKIR website or authorized service centers.

USER MANUAL Prestige VC 20 S FAKIR

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Bedienungsanleitung

Stand-Ventilator

de - DE

Inhalt

Allgemeines

Inhalt 2

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WARNUNG!

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Operating Instructions

Table of contents....2

Information about the operating instructions ....3

Liability ....3

Notices in the operating instructions....3

Safety

CE Declaration of Conformity ....4

Intended use ....4

Unauthorized use....4

Children....4

General 5

Electric current 5

Dispatch 5

In case of danger ....5

In case of defects....6

Overview

Unpacking / Scope of delivery ....7

Parts and functions ....8

Technical data 9

Assembly

Assembly 10

Operation

Setting the air speed....12

Horizontal blowing direction (oscillation)....12

Setting the time preset clock 12

Vertical blowing direction ....12

After use

Cleaning / care....13

Troubleshooting 14

Disposal 15

Warranty....16

Information about the operating instructions

Thank you for choosing a Fakir cooling fan. It was designed and constructed for many years of trouble-free operation.

These operating instructions are intended to enable the safe and proper handling and operation of the appliance.

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time.

Keep the operating instructions in a safe place. Include these operating instructions when passing the appliance on to another user.

Liability

We will accept no liability for damages resulting from failure to comply with the operating instructions.

We cannot assume any liability for damage resulting from use other than as intended, or from incorrect operation or unauthorized repairs or maintenance.

Notices in the operating instructions

WARNING!

Indicates notices which, if ignored, can result in risk of injury or death.

ATTENTION!

Indicates notices of risks that can result in damage to the appliance.

NOTICE!

Emphasizes tips and other useful information in the operating instructions.

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Safety

CE Declaration of Conformity	This appliance fulfills the requirements of the Product Safety Law (ProdSG) and the EU Directives 2014/30/EC “Electromagnetic Compatibility” and 2014/35/EC “Low-Voltage Directive”, 2001/95/EC “General Product Safety Directive” and 2011/65/EU “RoHS Directive”, 2009/125/EC “Ecodesign Directive”.
	The appliance bears the CE mark on the rating plate.
Intended use	This cooling fan may only be used for its intended purpose – ventilating homes or offices. The cooling fan is not suitable for commercial use. Any other use is considered unauthorized and is prohibited.
Unauthorized use	The examples of unauthorized use listed here can result in malfunctions, damage to the appliance or personal injury.

• Danger of fire and explosion
  Never use the appliance in the vicinity of explosive or flammable materials.
• Damage to appliance from rain and dirt
  Never use or store the appliance outdoors.
• Danger from overheating
  Always keep the openings in the appliance free.

WARNING! Children

• These appliances can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or by persons lacking in experience and / or knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and the resulting dangers.
• Children must never play with the appliance.
• Only if children are under the supervision of an adult are they permitted to perform cleaning work and user maintenance.
• Keep plastic packaging foils away from children – danger of suffocation!

General

• The protective grille must not be removed after assembly.
• Do not direct the air flow directly at people.
• Do not obstruct the air flow and keep a minimum clearance of 50 cm on all sides.

Electric current

ATTENTION!

• Incorrect voltage can destroy the appliance. Operate the appliance only if the voltage specified on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in your household.
• Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids and protect it from rain and moisture.

WARNING! Danger of electric shock!

• Never touch the plug with wet hands.
• When unplugging the appliance, always pull directly on the plug and never on the power cord.
• Do not kink, pinch or run over the power supply cord and do not expose it to heat sources.
• If the mains connection of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's customer service department or a person with similar qualifications, in order to prevent hazards.
• Use only extension cords designed for the power input of the appliance.
• For cleaning and maintenance of the appliance or when replacing parts, switch off the appliance and unplug it from the power supply.
• The protective grid must not be removed or opened to clean the rotor.
• You can wipe clean the housing and protective grid with a damp cloth.

In case of danger

WARNING!

- In case of danger or accident, unplug the appliance immediately.

Dispatch

Send the appliance in the original package or a similar, well-padded package to prevent damage to the appliance.

WARNING!

Never operate a defective appliance or an appliance with a defective power cord. There is a danger of electric shock.

In case of defects

Before contacting our service department, check to see if you can eliminate the problem yourself.

See "Troubleshooting" on page 14.

Notice

If you were not able to eliminate a problem yourself, please contact an authorized Fakir service center or a trained technician in your country.

Service hotline

[phone]

14 cents / minute

from the wire-line network of the Deutsche Telekom.

Before calling, have the article no. and appliance / model name at hand. This information can be found on the rating plate of the appliance.

WARNING!

Repairs and maintenance may be performed only by trained technicians (e.g. Fakir customer service department). Only Fakir original replacement parts may be used. Unauthorized repairs and maintenance pose a danger for the user.

Unpacking / Scope of delivery

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Unpack the appliance and check the contents for completeness:

• Protective grille on front
• Cap nut
• Fan blade
• Cap nut
• Protective grille on back
• Motor head
• Knurled screw
• Telescopic tube
• Cap nut
• Tube
• Tube distributor
• 4 base feet
• Foot connector
• Set screws
• Operating Instructions

If you detect damage from transport, contact your retail dealer immediately.

NOTICE!

Keep the packaging material for storage and later transport (e.g. when moving or sending the appliance for servicing).

Parts and functions

1. Protective grid cover
2. Protective grille on front
3. Front retaining ring
4. Cap nut with left-handed thread
5. Fan blade
6. Cap nut
7. Protective grille on back
8. Locking screw
9. Rear retaining ring
10. Oscillation button
11. Control panel
12. Time preset rotary knob
13. Knurled screw
14. Telescopic tube
15. Cap nut
16. Tube
17. Cover
18. Base feet
19. Foot connector

Technical data

Fakir Pedestal Cooling Fan VC 20 S

Art. No. 69 06 009

Rated voltage 220 – 240 V AC

Rated frequency 50 Hz

Maximum power consumption....55 W

Speeds ....3

Time preset 0 – 120 minutes

Power cord, approx. length....1.5 m

Approx. grille diameter 44 cm

Diameter of blades....40 cm

Weight approx. 3.5 kg

Height approx....135 cm

WARNING!

Never use a defective appliance.

WARNING!

Prior to assembly, make sure that the mains plug is unplugged. If the mains plug is plugged in, the appliance could accidentally be switched on, resulting in injuries.

NOTICE!

Left-handed thread! Screw on the nut counter-clock-wise. Note the flat surface on the motor axle

Assemble in the following order:

If not already pre-mounted, remove the cap nut [15] from the tube [16] and push the cover [17] over the telescopic tube. Pull out the telescopic tube [14] and then put on the cap nut [15] again. Insert the 4 base feet [18] through the 4 holes in the cover [17] onto the foot connector [19] and secure with the enclosed screws.

Place the back protective grille [7] exactly onto the motor head [10] (insert the two pins on the motor head into the two holes in the protective grille) and screw tight using the included cap nuts [6].

Place the fan blades [5] all the way onto the motor axle and secure with the included cap nut [4] (left-handed thread!). If necessary remove the protective tube.

ATTENTION!

Never twist the motor head by force.

Never push on the protective grid.

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Place the front protective grille [2] with the retaining ring [3] precisely onto the retaining ring of the rear protective grille [7] and turn to the right. Make sure that the grille snaps into place all the way around. Fasten the locking screw [8]. Place the cooling fan with the control panel (motor head) [10+11] onto the telescopic tube [14] and secure with the knurled screw [13].

Height adjustment: The height of the fan can be adjusted. For adjustment, loosen the cap nut [15] , pull out or push in the tube to the desired height and secure again with the cap nut [15] .

ATTENTION!

If the fan blade is blocked, switch off the cooling fan immediately and disconnect it from the power supply. Eliminate the blockage before operating the cooling fan again.

ATTENTION!

Do not place the appliance directly next to any heat sources and avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Heat may cause damage to the cooling fan.

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Operation

Setting the air speed

- Connect the power plug with a socket Press the “1” (low) button for a slow speed Press the “2” (medium) button for a medium speed Press the “3” (high) button for a high speed “0” button OFF

Horizontal blowing direction (oscillation)

For this use the button (10) on the motor element. - Button pressed: Oscillation ON - Button pulled out: Oscillation OFF

Setting the time preset clock

You can preselect the running time of 0 – 120 min. To do so rotate the time preset button (12) clockwise up to the desired time. The fan stops when the set time has expired.

Vertical blowing direction

You can set the fan by hand to the desired vertical blowing direction – approximately 15^ downwards to approximately 25^ upwards.

- Switch off the cooling fan - Hold the bottom part of the cooling fan and then only point the motor element from the back: - to the front (downward air flow) - or to the rear (upwards air flow) until the desired position has been reached.

ATTENTION!

Never push on the protective grid.

Cleaning / care

WARNING!

Switch off and unplug the appliance before cleaning. This will prevent the appliance from accidentally being switched on.

ATTENTION!

Do not use cleaning solutions, abrasive cleaners or alcohol. This would damage the housing.

Dust accumulations inside the appliance can be removed with a vacuum cleaner or by blowing with compressed air.

Clean the appliance only with a dry or moist cloth. The appliance requires no special maintenance and care. Wind the power supply cord. Protect from dust during storage.

Appliances that have not been in use for an extended period of time must be checked by a trained technician before being put back in operation. The same applies if the appliance shows dirt on the inside.

Troubleshooting

Dear Customer:

Our products are subjected to stringent quality controls. If this appliance should nevertheless fail to function properly, this is a matter of regret for us. Before contacting our service department, check to see if you can eliminate the problem yourself.

WARNING!

Switch off and unplug the appliance before beginning troubleshooting. This will prevent the appliance from accidentally being switched on.

Problem Possible cause	Solution
Appliance does Plug not operate Appliance	is not plugged in Plug in is not switched on Switch on applianceNo electricity at wall socket Use other wall socketPower cord is damaged Call service hotline
No oscillation Oscillation	ion is not switched on Switch on oscillatorMotor or gear unit is defective	oscillationCall service hotline
Appliance is unusually loud	Foreign particles might have become stuck	Remove foreign particles

Service hotline

NOTICE!

If you were not able to eliminate a problem yourself, please contact an authorized Fakir service center or a trained technician in your country.

Service hotline

[phone]

14 cents / minute

from the wire-line network of the Deutsche Telekom.

Before calling, make sure to have the following information:

Appliance / model designation including 7-digit article number, e.g. 69 06 009 and date of manufacture, e.g. 2015-11

(This information can be found on the rating plate of the appliance.)

or the 7-digit replacement part number.

Disposal

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When the cooling fan has reached the end of its service life, especially in the event of malfunctions, render the appliance unserviceable by first unplugging and then cutting the power cord.

Dispose of the appliance in accordance with the applicable environmental regulations for your country.

Do not dispose of electrical equipment with the household refuse.

The packaging of the appliance is made of recyclable materials. Sort the packaging material and recycle accordingly.

For information about recycling, please contact your local authorities or your retail dealer.

Unserviceable electrical and electronic appliances and batteries contain hazardous substances, which were previously necessary for the proper functioning and safety of the appliances.

Never dispose of unservice able appliances or batteries with the household refuse!

In household refuse, or if handled incorrectly, these substances are hazardous to human health and the environment.

Unserviceable electrical and electronic appliances and batteries often contain valuable materials.

Dispose of batteries separately!

Make use of your local recycling facilities for recycling of electrical and electronic appliances and batteries.

This appliance fulfills the requirements of the 2012/19/EU WEEE Directive

We provide a warranty for this appliance subject to the following conditions:

Valid from 1st June 2014

1. The customer's main place of residence is in the EU and the appliance was bought from a dealer located in Germany.
2. We undertake to repair the appliance, free of charge, including free shipment, if it becomes defective due to a material or assembly error within 24 months (within 12 months if used commercially or used for self-employed professional purposes) and if notification of the defect is given within the warranty period.
   A pre-condition of our warranty is that the appliance is always treated properly. The warranty terms start on the date of purchase.
3. Parts subject to natural wear (e.g. drive belts, batteries, brushes, filters) do not fall under the terms of warranty.
4. The warranty will lapse if the appliance is modified or repaired by persons we have not authorized. Also, no third-party spare parts or accessories may be used.
5. The main focus of the warranty is on performing repairs or exchanging defective parts. Repairs on site can only be demanded for large stationary appliances. The invoice or sales receipt of the retail dealer with the purchase date is required for all guarantee claims.
6. If a repair fails and the damage or defect cannot be rectified even after a second attempt, the appliance will be replaced with one of the same value. If neither repair nor replacement is possible, the customer is entitled to return the appliance and demand reimbursement of the purchase price. In the event that the appliance is exchanged or the purchase price reimbursed, a usage fee may be raised for the period that the appliance was in use.
7. Warranty work does not extend the Warranty period or mark the start of a new warranty period. The warranty term of installed spare parts ends at the same time as the warranty period for the whole appliance.
8. The contractual and/or statutory regulations relating to the correction or faults are not affected by the provisions of the Warranty.