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Fan
Ponent 16 / Ponent 16C
Dear customer,
Many thanks for choosing to purchase a TAURUS brand product.
Thanks to its technology, design and operation and the fact that it exceeds the
strictest quality standards, a fully satisfactory use and long product life can be
assured.
Description
A Front Grill
B Propeller fastening nut
C Propeller
D Grill fastening nut
E Rear Grill
F Motor shaft
G Motor housing
H Oscillation knob
I
Front motor housing
J
Speed buttons
K Security screw
L
Table Stand
M Adjustable Height knob *
N Adjustable Height Column *
O Fan base cover*
P Cross base *
(*) Only available in the model Ponent 16C Elegance
If the model of your appliance does not have the accessories described above,
they can also be bought separately from the Technical Assistance Service.
- Read these instructions carefully before switching on the appliance and keep
them for future reference. Failure to follow and observe these instructions may
result in an accident.
Safety advice and warnings
- This appliance can be used by people
unused to its handling, disabled people
or children aged from 8 years and abo-
ve if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and unders-
tand the hazards involved.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children unless they
are supervised.
- This appliance is not a toy. Children
should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
- If the connection is damaged it must
be replaced. Take the appliance to
an authorised Technical Assistance
Service. Do not try to dismantle or
repair without assistance, as this may
be dangerous.
- Ensure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate matches the mains
voltage before plugging in the appliance.
- Connect the appliance to a base with an earth socket withstanding a minimum
of 10 amperes.
- The appliance’s plug must fit into the mains socket properly. Do not alter the
plug. Do not use plug adaptors.
-The appliance should be used and kept over a flat and stable surface.
- CAUTION: In order to prevent overheating, do not cover the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance in association with a programmer, timer or other
device that automatically switches it on.
- Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is damaged.
- If any of the appliance casings breaks, immediately disconnect the appliance
from the mains to prevent the possibility of an electric shock.
- CAUTION: Maintain the appliance dry.
- CAUTION: Do not use the appliance near water.
- Do not use the appliance near bathtubs, showers or swimming pools.
- Do not use the appliance with damp hands or feet, or when barefooted.
- Never use the electric wire to lift up, carry or unplug the appliance.
- Ensure that the electric cable does not get trapped or tangled.
- Check the condition of the electrical connection cable. Damaged or tangled
cables increase the risk of electric shock.
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
- The power cord must be regularly examined for signs of damage and if
damaged, the appliance must not be used.
- As an additional protection to the electrical supply for the appliance, it is
advisable to have a differential current device with a maximum sensitivity of
30mA. Ask for advice from a competent installer.
- Do not use or store the appliance outdoors.
- Do not leave the appliance out in the rain or exposed to moisture. If water
gets into the appliance, this will increase the risk of electric shock.
- Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
- Do not touch any of the appliance’s moving parts while it is operating.
Use and care:
- Fully unroll the appliance’s power cable before each use.
- Do not use the appliance if the on/off switch does not work.
- Use the appliance handle/s, to catch it or move it.
- Do not use the appliance if it is tipped up and do not turn it over.
- Do not turn the appliance over while it is in use or connected to the mains.
- Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in use and before under-
taking any cleaning task.
- This appliance is for household use only, not professional or industrial use.
- This appliance should be stored out of reach of children and/or the disabled.
- Make sure that dust, dirt or other foreign objects do not block the fan grill on
the appliance.
- Keep the appliance in good condition. Check that the moving parts are not
misaligned or locked and make sure there are no broken parts or anomalies
that may prevent the appliance from operating correctly.
- Never leave the appliance connected and unattended if is not in use. This
saves energy and prolongs the life of the appliance.
Service:
- Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for use renders the guarantee
and the manufacturer’s liability null and void.
Installation
- Be sure to remove all packaging material from inside the appliance.
Assembling the base:
- To fix the base into the appliance, place the appliance face down.
- Fit the base on the main body of the appliance.
- Fix the base using the nut provided
- Stand the appliance up again so as to check that the base works properly.
Assembling base feet: (Only for standing pole models)
- The appliance has some base feet on which the product can be supported.
- To assemble the base feet, place the appliance face down.
Fit the base on the main body of the appliance.
- Position the base feet on the body of the appliance using the screws (provi-
ded with the appliance) (Fig 1)
- Stand the appliance up again so as to check that the base feet work properly.
Assembling the grill and the propeller:
- Position the back part of the grill (E) in front of the body of the motor (G), so
that they both fit together.
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