P L E A S E R E A D A N D S AV E T H E S E
I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
4. Secure Power Cord (F) per Figure 3.
5. Set fan on a dry and level surface.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set the fan on a dry level surface.
2. Plug cord into any standard 120V AC outlet.
3. To turn the fan on, switch the Mode Knob (E) to the
desired settings:
1 - Low (no oscillation)
2 - Med (no oscillation)
3 - High (no oscillation)
1 - Low with oscillation
2 - Med with oscillation
3 - High with oscillation
4. To turn the fan off, switch the Mode Knob (E) to
Off ( ) position.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions to correctly and safely care for
your Tower Fan. Please remember:
REPLACEAbLE FUSE
If your (5 Amp, 125 Volt) replaceable fuse blows, please
order a new fuse at 1-800-546-5637. Follow the below
instructions to replace the fuse on the plug.
User Servicing Instructions
1. Unplug your fan. Grasp plug and remove from the
receptacle or other outlet device. Do not unplug by
pulling on cord.
2. Open fuse cover, located on the top of the plug, by
using your thumb or a flathead screwdriver to slide
the cover down towards the prongs.
Note:
Ensure that fuse cover is completely open
before attempting to
remove fuse.
3. Remove fuse carefully by
using a small screwdriver to
pry the fuse out of the
compartment by the metal
ends of the fuse (see Fig.
4).
4. Place plug on a solid, flat surface. Insert new 5 Amp,
125 Volt fuse into fuse compartment and use a small
screwdriver to secure the metal ends of the fuse into
the compartment.
Caution:
Risk of fire. Replace fuse only with 5 Amp,
125 Volt fuse.
5. Slide fuse cover closed completely. If fuse cover is
difficult to close, make sure fuse is secured in place
completely by pressing down on metal ends of the
fuse.
6. Risk of fire. Do not replace attachment plug. Contains
a safety device (fuse) that should not be removed.
Discard product if the attachment plug is damaged.
FAN CLEANING
• Always unplug the fan before cleaning.
• Clean the fan with a soft cloth moistened with a mild
soap solution.
• Do not allow water to drip on or into the fan
motor housing.
• Do not use any of the following as a cleaner: gasoline,
thinner, benzene.
• We also recommend the periodic cleaning of this fan
by lightly running a vacuum cleaner nozzle over the
fan grill to remove any dust or dirt that may have
accumulated inside or on the unit.
Fan Head and base Cleaning
Using a soft, moist cloth, with or without a mild soap
solution, carefully clean the fan base and head.
Please use caution around the motor housing area.
Do not allow the motor or other electrical components
to be exposed to water.
FAN STORAGE
In the off-season, it is important to keep your fan in a
safe, dry location.
• We recommend using the original
(or appropriately sized) box.
• Please remember to protect the fan from dust or
moisture.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be taken including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Use fan only for purposes described in the instruction
manual.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse
unit, plug or cord in water or spray with liquids and
plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical
outlet.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, when moving
fan from one location to another, before putting on
or taking off parts and before cleaning.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts.
7. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or
flammable fumes.
8. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER place the cord under
rugs or any parts near an open flame, cooking or
other heating appliance.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug after the appliance malfunctions, or has been
dropped/damaged in any manner. Discard fan or
return to an authorized service facility for
examination and/or repair.
10. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord
with throw rugs, runner, or similar coverings. Do not
route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange
cord away from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.
11. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by
the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.
12. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table,
counter or come in contact with hot surfaces or leave
exposed to high traffic areas.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet.
Never yank on cord.
15. Always use on a dry, level surface.
16. Do not operate fan until fully assembled with all
parts properly in place.
17. This product is intended for household use ONLY and
not for commercial or industrial applications.
18.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock
and injury to persons, do not use in window.
19.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed
control device.
20. This product employs overload protection (fuse). A
blown fuse indicates an overload or short-circuit
situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product from
the outlet. Replace the fuse as per the user servicing
instructions (follow product marking for proper fuse
rating) and check the product. If the replacement
fuse blows, a short circuit may be present and the
product should be discarded or returned to an
authorized service facility for examination and/or
repair.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
C L E A N I N G / M A I N T E N A N C E / S T O R A G E
If you have any questions regarding your product or would
like to learn more about other Holmes
®
products, please
contact our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-546-5637
or visit our website at www.holmesproducts.com.
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIzED PLUG (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS
SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
Fig. 3
F
ASSEMbLY INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly Time: 5-10 Minutes
Tools Required: Phillips Head Screw Driver
1. Snap Column Halves together around cord.
2. Secure assembled Column (G) to Fan Housing (C)
with 4 Screws (B). See Figure 2 for proper alignment
of assembled Column to the Motor Housing.
3. Assemble Base Halves (A) around the cord. Secure
together with 4 Screws (B). See Figure 2 for proper
alignment of the Base to the Column.
C
D
A. Base Halves (2)
B. Base Securing Screws (8)
C. Fan Housing
D. Control Panel
E. Mode Knob
F. Power Cord
G. Column Halves (2)
A
O
O
1
1
2
2
3
3
Fig. 1
E
G
Fig. 2
B
A
F
Fuse cover
Fig. 4
Metal ends
Fuse
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