Arlec The Metropolis ATF020 User Manual Download Page 2

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The tower fan must always be used with the base assembled and in  

upright position. Attach the base to the main body in the order given below. 

i. 

Remove the sub assemblies from the box.

ii. 

Remove the remote control handset and supply cord/plug from the 

plastic bag.

iii. 

Unscrew the 2 wing screws from the bottom of the main body.

iv. 

Assemble the 2 halves of the base plate with the supply cord of the 

main unit passing through the central aperture. Fix the base plate 

halves firmly together by sliding the locating posts on one side into 

their mating holes on the other side.

v. 

Fit the assembled base plate over the bottom of the main 

body then fasten the 2 wing screws to hold the base 

securely to the main body.

vi. 

Clip the supply cord under the 2 locating clips on the 

underside of the base ensuring that it passes through the 

semi-circular opening on in the outer rim of the base.

Make sure that you read all of the safety warnings before you 

operate this unit for the first time. Plug the unit to a standard mains 

socket and turn on the mains switch. The unit will beep twice.

oN / speed button  

 low 

 medium 

 high 

     

i. 

Press the ON/ Speed button to start the unit.

ii. 

The unit will start operating on the settings and speed 

selected when the fan was last turned off.

iii. 

Press the button repeatedly to change the fan speed from Low 

to Medium to High and the speed indicator will change on the 

display panel.

off button  

i. 

Press this button once to turn the unit off.

mode button 

Change the mode to the desired type (Normal, Natural and Sleep) 

by pressing the mode button repeatedly. There are three settings for 

oscillation and the graphic display will display the selected type of 

oscillation.

Normal mode  

 

When the unit is turned ON it will operate in Normal mode which is 

the default mode of the unit – see graphic above. Under this mode the 

fan speed remains constant at the set speed (Low / Medium/ High). 

Corresponding speed indicator will glow on the display panel. This 

mode is recommended for normal operation.

Assembly

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control panel

led display

main fan 

body

carry handle

Vent outlet

support base

112cm

Tower Fan

with Remote Control

supply cord

Wing screws

locating 

posts

mating 

holes

fan base

fan base

central 

Aperture

fan body

fan body

A. 

On/Speed

b. 

Off

c. 

Mode

d. 

Swing Key 

e. 

Timer

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Natural mode  

 

 

i. 

Press the mode button until the graphic display comes up with which shows that the natural 

mode is selected. In this mode the fan will operate in a preset program which varies the speed 

of the fan between low, medium, high & off, giving a natural breeze effect. 

ii. 

Each speed setting has its own preset program which will vary the speed of the fan accordingly. 

If the fan speed is set at High the fan will operate in high natural model which varies the speed 

between high, medium, low & off.  

If the fan speed is set at medium the fan will operate in medium natural mode which varies the  

fan speed between medium, low & off.  

If the fan speed is set at low the fan will operate in low natural mode which varies the fan speed 

between low, medium & off.

sleep mode  

 

 

i. 

Press the mode button until the sleep mode graphic above appears in the LED panel.  

Under this mode the fan speed switches between set speeds thus saving energy during night. 

ii. 

If the fan is set at high speed the fan will operate in high, medium and low natural mode for 

approximately half an hour at each speed setting. This cycle will continue until the preset time is 

reached or the unit is turned off.  

If the fan is set at medium speed the fan will operate in medium and low natural mode for 

approximately half an hour at each speed setting. This cycle will continue until the preset time is 

reached or the unit is turned off.  

If the fan is set at low speed setting the fan will continue to operate in low natural mode setting 

until the preset time is reached or the unit is turned off.

Timer button  

 

 

i. 

Press the timer button repeatedly to obtain the desired operating time (1 Hour to 8.0 Hours).  

Each time the button is pressed the time interval is incremented upward. The corresponding 

display panel will show. 1H–2H–4H–8H then off. The unit will shut off automatically when the  

set time has been reached.

swing button  

 

 

i. 

Pressing the swing button selects 80° angle of continuous horizontal oscillation of  

the main unit.

i. 

The remote control handset requires a single CR2032 (or equivalent) 3V battery.

ii. 

To install the battery remove the battery tray as shown on the rear of the handset.

iii. 

Insert the battery as per the polarity shown.

iv. 

The remote control has the same functions as the buttons on the 

control panel keypad.

v. 

To use the remote control make sure that the fan is plugged into 

the mains supply, then point the handset to the sensor located 

beneath the keypad (within the display panel) and press the 

desired button. The remote control operating range is up to  

6 metres. Make sure that there is no obstacle between the 

remote and the sensor. 

Note: The unit incorporates an infra red sensor. ensure that 

the handset is directed toward the sensor (within the display 

panel), otherwise the remote control will not function.

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