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ADJUSTING THE MISTING ANGLE
See Figure 3, page 9.
The fan can be angled forward -15° or back 45° to adjust
the direction of the mist.
USING THE MISTING FAN WITH A WATER
BUCKET (NOT INCLUDED)
See Figures 4 - 5, pages 9 - 10.
WARNING:
Children can fall into buckets and drown. Keep children
away from buckets with even a small amount of liquid.
The misting fan is designed to operate atop a 5-gallon water
bucket.
NOTE:
Clean the bucket with soap and water before each use.

Place the bucket on a flat, level surface.
 Set the fan switch and pump switch to the
OFF ( O )
position.

Set the fan’s base securely onto the rim of the bucket.
NOTE:
The fan cannot be attached to the bucket; they
cannot be moved as a single unit.

The end of the intake tube should go straight down into
the bucket.

Install the battery pack and close the battery compartment
cover.

Add ONLY clean, cold water into the bucket. Do not
overfill.

Press the pump switch to
LOW ( I )
or
HIGH ( II )
.

Press the fan switch to LOW ( I ) or HIGH ( II ) .
WARNING:
When filling, moving, or emptying bucket, be careful not
to spill water and do not overfill bucket. Spilled water can
result in a slippery surface, create a slip and fall hazard,
and cause property damage.away from buckets with even
a small amount of liquid.
To move the fan to another location:

Set the fan switch and pump switch to the
OFF ( O )
position.

Allow the the fan and pump to stop running before lifting
the fan off the bucket.

The intake tube may be stored in the space provided on
the unit.
NOTE: The intake tube cannot be removed.
USING THE MISTING FAN WITH A GARDEN
HOSE (NOT INCLUDED)
See Figure 6, page 10.
WARNING:
Always route hoses away from traffic areas to prevent a
tripping hazard.

Choose a flat, steady surface, such as a concrete patio
or tabletop.
 Set the fan switch to the
OFF ( O )
position.

With the water faucet turned completely off, attach a
garden hose (not provided) securely to the intake tube
coupler and hand tighten.

Install the battery pack and close the battery compartment.

Turn the garden hose faucet on all the way and allow the
hose to fill with water.

Press the fan switch to
LOW ( I )
or
HIGH ( II )
position.
USING THE FAN WITHOUT MIST
If desired, this product may be used as a fan only, when not
connected to a water source. Always disconnect the garden
hose and place the misting tube in its storage area.
NOTE:  The pump is not needed when the fan is connected
to a garden hose. Using the pump unnecessarily may cause
additional wear and shorten the life of the unit.
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal
injury.