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Personal
Fans
Clip Fans
Table Fans
Wall-Mount Fans
Window Fans
Box Fans
Pivoting Fans
Pedestal Fans
Floor Fans
High Velocity Fans |
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 PERSONAL
FANS |
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What
is a Personal Fan? |
A
small personal size fan that is generally used on a desk or
table to circulate the air. The blade size is 6". |
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How
do I clean my Personal Fan? |
Remove
front grill by firmly pressing in the sides towards the center
of the fan. Then, wipe the fan with a soft, damp cloth. Use
a mild detergent if necessary. |
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How
do I assemble and operate my Personal Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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What
is a Cooltime™ Fan? |
A
personal size fan that is generally used on a desk or table
to circulate the air. The Cooltime™ Fan is equipped with
a digital alarm clock. The blade size is 6". |
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How
do I clean my Cooltime™ Fan? |
Wipe
the fan with a soft, damp cloth. Use a mild detergent if necessary. |
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How
do I operate my Cooltime™ Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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How
do I set the digital clock on my Cooltime™ Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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How
do I set the digital alarm on my Cooltime™ Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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How
do I replace the battery in my Cooltime™ Fan? |
Loosen
the button and replace with a new battery. Use a LR44/AG13 battery. |
| CLIP
FANS |
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What
is a Clip Fan? |
A
small personal size fan used to circulate the air, that is clipped
into position using a spring-loaded mechanism. The blade size
is 6". |
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How
do I assemble and operate my Clip Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
| TABLE
FANS |
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What
is a Table Fan? |
A
fan generally used on a desk or table to circulate the air.
The blade size ranges from 9" to 16". |
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How
do I clean my Table Fan? |
Locate
tabs between front and rear grills. Using a flat head screwdriver,
work from the 12 o'clock position tab and move clockwise, separating
the two grills. After separating the grills, reverse the assembly
instructions found in the product instruction sheet to disassemble
the blade parts. Then, wipe the blade with a soft, damp cloth.
Use a mild detergent if necessary. Be sure not to touch the
motor. Click here
to download product instruction sheet. |
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How
do I operate my Table Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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What
is adjustable vertical tilt? |
A
feature that allows the fan head to be positioned at different
angles to direct the air. |
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How
do I stop my Table Fan from making a vibrating noise? |
Locate
tabs between front and rear grills. Using a flat head screwdriver,
work from the 12 o'clock position tab and move clockwise, separating
the two grills. After separating the grills, place one hand
on the spinner, and the other on the blade. Turn the blade clockwise
without moving the spinner. This will tighten the spinner and
prevent the fan blade from bumping against the spinner. Click
here to download product instruction sheet if necessary. |
| WALLMOUNT
FANS |
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What
is a Wallmount Fan? |
A
fan mounted on the wall to circulate the air. The blade size
ranges from 12" to 16". |
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How
do I clean my Wallmount fan? |
Locate
tabs between front and rear grills. Using a flat head screwdriver,
work from the 12 o'clock position tab and move clockwise, separating
the two grills. After separating the grills, reverse the assembly
instructions found in the product instruction sheet to disassemble
the blade parts. Then, wipe the blade with a soft, damp cloth.
Use a mild detergent if necessary. Be sure not to touch the
motor. Click here
to download product instruction sheet. |
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How
do I install and operate my Wallmount fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
| WINDOW
FANS |
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What
is a Window Fan? |
A
fan mounted in a window to circulate the air. Window fans are
used for air intake, air exhaust, or air exchange. The blade
size ranges from 8" to 16" |
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How
do I clean my Window Fan? |
First,
remove the fan from the window. Then, remove the screws on the
outside perimeter of the front grill. Remove the front grill
and wipe the fan with a soft, damp cloth. Use a mild detergent
if necessary. |
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How
do I install and operate my Window Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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What
are the differences between air intake, air exhaust, and air
exchange? |
Air
intake describes the fan pulling air from the outside into the
room. Air exhaust describes the fan pushing air from the room
to the outside. Air exchange describes one fan blade pulling
air into the room, while the other fan blade pushes air out,
simultaneously. |
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What
is the difference between manually reversible and electrically
reversible operation? |
Manually
reversible describes the ability to change air intake to air
exhaust by physically positioning the fan in the window in the
opposite direction. Electrically reversible describes the ability
to change air intake to air exhaust by way of the fan controls,
reversing the direction of the blades. |
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What
is Storm Guard™? |
A
feature that enables the window to be closed behind the fan
during inclement weather, or when securing the home. |
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What
is Comfort Select™? |
A
thermostat, speed, and timer feature available on Lasko™
Window Fans that uses an easy-to-use, touch-pad control that
allows the fan to be programmed. |
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What
is automatic shut-off? |
A
feature that enables the user to program the fan to shut-off
automatically. |
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What
are E-Z-Click™ expander panels? |
A
feature that enables the window fan to fit snugly in most window
sizes. |
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Why
doesn't my Window Fan fit in my window? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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What
is a Twin Window Fan? |
A
Window Fan that has two fan blades. |
| BOX
FANS |
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What
is a Box Fan? |
A
fan that is a square, box-like structure, used to circulate
the air. The blade size is 20". |
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How
do I clean my Box Fan? |
Remove
the 4 screws on the outside perimeter of the front grill. Remove
the front grill, exposing the fan blade. To remove the fan blade,
place a hand on each side of the blade and gently rock the blade
from side to side, and pull the blade off. Then, wipe the blade
with a soft, damp cloth. Use a mild detergent if necessary.
Be sure not to touch the motor. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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How
do I operate my Box Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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Can
I use my Box Fan in a window? |
Most
box fans are not designed for use in a window |
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How
does the thermostat work? |
The
thermostat senses the room temperature and shuts the fan on
and off automatically, at the desired comfort level. |
| PIVOTING
FANS |
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What
is a Pivoting Fan? |
A
pivoting fan that is generally used on the floor to circulate
the air. The fan blade size ranges from 10" to 20".
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How
do I clean my Pivoting Fan? |
Wipe
the fan with a soft, damp cloth. Use a mild detergent if necessary.
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How
do I clean my Wind Machine™? |
Lay
the fan face down on a flat surface. The rear grill should
be facing you. Remove the screws from the rear grill.
Remove the knobs on the sides as well. Separate the two grills,
exposing the fan blade. Then, wipe the blade with a soft,
damp cloth. Use a mild detergent if necessary. Be sure not
to touch the motor. Click
here to download product instruction sheet.
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How
do I clean my Cyclone or Air Companion™? |
Lay
the fan face up on a flat surface. The front grill should be
facing you. Remove the screws from the rear grill. Place a flat-head
screwdriver into the gap between the front and rear grills.
Pull the front grill towards you, exposing the fan blade. Do
not remove the knobs on either side. Then, wipe the blade with
a soft, damp cloth. Use a mild detergent if necessary. Be sure
not to touch the motor. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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How
do I clean my Breeze Machine? |
Lay
the fan face up on a flat surface. The front grill should
be facing you. Remove the two knobs on both sides. Place
a flat-head screwdriver into the gap between the front and
rear grills. Pull the front grill towards you, exposing the
fan blade. Then, wipe the blade with a soft, damp cloth. Use
a mild detergent if necessary. Be sure not to touch the motor.
Click here
to download product instruction sheet.
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How
do I operate my Pivot/Floor fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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Can
I wallmount my Pivot/Floor fan? |
Some
Pivot/Floor Fans feature a wallmount feature. Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet.
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How
does the thermostat work? |
The
thermostat senses the room temperature and shuts the fan on
and off automatically, at the desired comfort level. |
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How
do I use my remote control? |
The
remote control feature works best when positioned in a direct
line of sight. Also, the range of the remote control varies
but is usually up to 15ft. |
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How
do I set the timer? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
| PEDESTAL
FANS |
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What
is a Pedestal Fan? |
A
fan with a vertical pole and flat base that is generally used
on the floor to circulate the air. The blade size ranges from
12" to 18" |
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How
do I clean my Pedestal Fan? |
Locate
tabs between front and rear grills. Using a flat head screwdriver,
work from the 12 o'clock position tab and move clockwise, separating
the two grills. After separating the grills, reverse the assembly
instructions found in the product instruction sheet to disassemble
the blade parts. Then, wipe the blade with a soft, damp cloth.
Use a mild detergent if necessary. Be sure not to touch the
motor. Click here
to download product instruction sheet. |
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How
do I assemble and operate my Pedestal Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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What
is adjustable vertical tilt? |
A
feature that allows the fan head to be positioned up or down
at different angles to direct the air. |
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What
is the difference between oscillation and directional use? |
Oscillation
describes the swinging side-to-side motion of the fan head to
circulate the air in a varying number of degrees. Directional
use describes the fan head in a stationary position. |
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What
is the difference between fully adjustable height and fixed
adjustable height? |
Fully
adjustable height describes the ability to position your pedestal
fan at various heights. For example, some pedestal fans may
be positioned from 24.5" to 54", and anywhere in-between.
Fixed adjustable height describes the ability to position your
pedestal fan at two fixed heights, by removing or adding a pole
extension. |
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How
do I use my remote control? |
The
remote control feature works best when positioned in a direct
line of sight. Also, the range of the remote control varies
but is usually within 0 to 15ft. |
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What
is a Wind Tower™? |
A
Wind Tower™ is an oscillating space saver fan with remote
control. The fan is 40" in height. |
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How
do I clean my Wind Tower™ Fan? |
Do
not attempt to disassemble the unit. Using a vacuum attachment
gently vacuum the rear grill. |
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How
do I assemble and operate my Wind Tower™ Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
| FLOOR
FANS |
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What
is a Hassock Fan? |
A
round fan that is generally used on the floor to circulate the
air. The blade size is 12". |
| HIGH
VELOCITY FANS |
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What
is a High Velocity Fan? |
A
fan that is generally constructed of metal, or having a metal
blade, that is used to circulate the air. High velocity fans
are generally more powerful than other fans and are used more
in commercial applications. The blade size ranges from 12"
to 30". |
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How
do I assemble and operate my High Velocity Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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What
is the difference between Commercial and Industrial Grade Fans? |
A
Commercial grade fan is generally constructed of metal, and
has a metal blade, that is used to circulate the air. Commercial
grade fans are generally more powerful than other fans and
are used in commercial applications. The blade size ranges
from 12" to 30". An industrial grade fan is
also constructed of metal and has a metal blade, however,
an industrial grade fan must have a sealed motor to be considered
for industrial application. An industrial grade fan that is
generally constructed out of metal, or having a metal blade,
that is used to circulate the air. The blade size ranges from
18" to 30".
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What
is a grounded cordset? |
A
cord which has a plug equipped with a third grounding pin,
commonly called a 3-prong plug. This cordset may only
be used in a corresponding 3-prong outlet.
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What
is OSHA? |
The
Occupational Health and Safety Organization is the government
agency responsible for enforcing workplace safety. To visit
OSHA's website, click here. |
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What
makes my fan OSHA compliant? |
To
visit OSHA's website, click here. |
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How
do I install my Quickmount™ bracket? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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What
is an Industrial Fan? |
A
fan that is constructed of metal, has a metal blade, a grounded
cordset, and a sealed motor, used to circulate the air. Industrial
fans are more powerful than other fans and are used more in
commercial/industrial applications. The blade size ranges from
18" to 30". |
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How
do I clean my Industrial Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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How
do I assemble and operate my Industrial Fan? |
Refer
to product instruction sheet. Click
here to download product instruction sheet. |
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What
is the difference between Industrial and High Velocity fans? |
An
industrial fan is constructed of metal and has a metal blade.
An industrial fan must have a sealed motor to be considered
for industrial application. Industrial fans are more powerful
than other fans and are used in commercial/industrial applications.
The blade size ranges from 18" to 30".A high velocity
fan also is generally constructed of metal, and has a metal
blade, that is used to circulate the air. High velocity fans
are generally more powerful than other fans and are used more
in commercial applications. The blade size ranges from 12"
to 30".
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