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Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock
or injury, read all instructions carefully before
operating the fan.
To prevent electric shock, do not operate the fan in
standing water. Do not immerse the fan in water.
Never plug in or unplug the fan with wet hands or
while standing in water. Do not expose this fan to
rain or freezing temperatures.
Machines can cause an explosion when near
fl ammable materials and vapours. Do not use or
store this fan with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents,
thinners or other fl ammable materials. Do not use
fl ammable materials to clean this fan.
Unplug the fan from the power supply before
servicing or cleaning.
Do not allow children to play with or around the fan
at any time.
Do not put any objects into the openings on the fan.
Do not block any openings while the fan is in use.
Keep the fan free of dust, lint, hair and anything
else that may reduce air fl ow. Keep hair, loose
clothing, fi ngers and all other body parts away from
openings and moving parts.
Only operate the fan on a level, stable surface to
prevent injury or damage.
Do not drop or throw the fan. This can cause
damage to internal components and create
hazardous operating conditions.
All fans must be supervised while in operation.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This fan must be grounded. Grounding reduces the
risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire
for the electrical current.
This fan has a cord that has a grounding wire with
a 3-prong plug. The power cord must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly grounded. If the outlet
is a 2-prong wall outlet, it must be replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The serial
rating plate indicates the voltage and frequency the
appliance is designed for.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk of fi re, electric shock or
personal injury. Consult a qualifi ed electrician or
service agent if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not use
the fan with any solid-state speed control device.
Use only with GFCI protected receptacles. Please
contact a qualifi ed electrician for verifi cation and/
or installation of a GFCI receptacle if necessary.
Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or
plug. Discard the fan or return it to an authorized
service facility for examination and/or repair.
Do not move or carry the fan while it is operating.
Do not pull or carry it by the cord. Do not close
a door on the cord or pull the cord around sharp
edges or corners. Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.
Do not run the power cord under carpeting. Do not
cover the power cord with throw rugs, runners, or
similar coverings. Place the power cord away from
traffi c area to prevent tripping.
