ENGLISH
Description and use
The product you have purchased is a floor standing
column fan for cooling and ventilating rooms; it is not
suitable for outdoor use.
Warning:
!
this symbol indicates that care must
be taken to avoid injury to the user
• This appliance is manufactured to a high standardof
craftsmanship. To ensure a long service life and
overall electrical and mechanical reliability, it must
be properly used and subjected to regular
maintenance.
• Do not use this product for functions other than
those described in the instruction booklet.
• Appliances with a plug for the electric connection
are not suited for fixed connection to the power
mains.
• After having removed the product from its packing,
ensure that it is complete and undamaged: if in
doubt contact Vortice Service Centre.
• Do not leave packaging within the reach of children
or differently able persons.
• Do not throw out the original packing, but keep it for
putting the appliance away if necessary.
• Do not sit on, open or leave objects/garments
standing on the appliance.
• Do not direct the air flow towards young children or
sick peoples.
• Certain fundamental rules must be observed when
using any electrical appliance:
- Never touch appliances with wet or damp hands
- Never touch appliances while barefoot
• This appliance is not suitable for use by children or
by individuals with reduced physical, sensorial or
mental capacities, or by inexperienced or untrained
individuals, unless they are supervised or instructed
in its use by a person responsible for their safety.
Children must always be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance where flammable vapours
are present (spirit, insecticides, petrol, etc.).
• Position the appliance so that the stream of air
coming in and going out is not obstructed.
• If you decide to stop using the appliance, switch it
off and disconnect it from the power supply, storing
it out of reach of children and infirm persons.
• When positioning the appliance, always respect the
minimum distance from walls or surrounding
objects.
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Caution:
!
this symbol indicates that care must
be taken to avoid damaging the appliance
• Do not make modifications of any kind to this
appliance.
• Pay special attention when using the appliance in
rooms that are not manned.
• The appliance must not be exposed to atmospheric
conditions (rain, sun, etc.).
• Regularly inspect the appliance for visible defects. If
any faults are found, do not operate the appliance
but contact Vortice Service Centre.
• Should the appliance be dropped or suffer a heavy
blow, have it checked immediately by Vortice.
• If the appliance does not function correctly or
develops a fault, turn it off and contact Vortice
immediately. Ensure that only genuine original
Vortice spares are used for any repairs.
• The electrical mains to wich the unit is connected
must conform to current standard.
• If the power socket is of a different type to the plug
fitted on the appliance, call a qualified technician
and ask him to replace it with a socket of the right
type. Do your best to avoid the use of adapters,
multiple sockets and/or extension leads; if
necessary, first make sure that they comply with
current safety regulations and check that the
maximum allowed power is compatible with the
values on the appliance's rating plate. Any extension
leads must be as short as possible, to prevent them
from overheating and triggering the thermal cut-out
devices.
• Do not pull on the power cable, do not place it near
heat sources and always uncoil it completely to
prevent dangerous overheating. If the cable or the
power plug are damaged, take the appliance to
Vortice for replacement.
• Do not cover, squeeze or place the power cable near
hot objects to avoid any risk of overheating or
damage; at the same time, make sure it is placed so
that it does not create an obstacle.
• Do not coil the power cable on the appliance and do
not operate the appliance with the cable coiled.
• To
prevent
hazardous
recommended to uncoil the power cable entirely and
use the appliance as indicated in the instructions.
• During operation, the power socket must be easily
accessible to enable quickly unplugging from the
mains.
• A limited increase in temperature in the power cable
and plug during use of the appliance is to be
considered normal; however, if the phenomenon
increases to the point that they become too hot to
touch
or
start
to
deform,
immediately.
• Always keep the appliance in an upright position.
• When the appliance is not being used, turn it off and
disconnect the plug from the power supply.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water.
• Do not insert anything into the appliance.
• Keep the appliance's intake and outlet grilles free
and uncovered.
• Do not cover the appliance, as this may result in
dangerous overheating.
• The electrical power source to which the product is
overheating,
it
is
contact
Vortice