Bionaire 12” Desk Fan BAOF12V Manual

Product codes
BAOF12V
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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be taken including
the following:
•   Use the fan only for purposes described in
the instruction manual.
•   To protect against electrical shock, do not
immerse the fan, plug or mains cable in water
or spray with liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from the electrical outlet when not in use,
when moving the fan from one location to another,
before putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning.
• Avoid contact with any moving parts.
• Do not operate in the presence of explosives
and/or flammable fumes.
• Do not place the fan or any parts near an open
flame, cooking or other heating appliance.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
mains cable, plug, after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been dropped/damaged
in any manner.
• The use of attachments not recommended or
sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause
hazards.
• Do not let the mains cable hang over the
edge of a table or counter, or come into
contact with hot surfaces.
• To disconnect from the electrical supply,
grip the plug and pull from the wall outlet.
DO NOT pull on the mains cable.
• Always use on a dry, level surface.
• Do not operate without the fan grills properly
in place.
• This product is intended for household use
ONLY and not for commercial or industrial
applications.
• Should the appliance stop working, first check
the fuse in the plug (UK only) or fuse/circuit
breaker at the distribution board is operating,
before contacting the manufacturer or service
agent.
•  If the supply cord or plug is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid hazard.
• The appliance contains no user serviceable
parts and should the product suffer damage
or breakdown it must be returned to the
manufacturer or its service agent.
• Do not use outdoors. 
•  The fan should not be operated without its
base fitted.
•  The fan should not be operated laying on its
side.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
(See Fig. 1 and 2)
1. For BAOF12V and BAOF16V only 
Insert the Fan Post assembly (A) into the
Base Cover (B) and secure by puttung the 2
screws provided (C) into the holes under the
Base Cover. Tighten the screws fully but do
not overtighten.
2. Unscrew the Fan Blade Securing Nut (D). 
NOTE: THIS SCREW HAS A LEFT HANDED
THREAD AND THEREFORE IS REMOVED
BY TURNING CLOCKWISE. 
Unscrew the Rear Grill Mounting Nut (E).
NOTE: Fan Blade Securing Nut (D) is
applicable on model BAOF12V and BAOF16V
only.
3. Position the Rear Grill (F) over the Motor Shaft
(G) making sure the Notches (H), at the top
and bottom of the rear grill, fit over the
corresponding prongs (I) on the motor housing.
(
NOTE: On model BAOF12V and BAOF16V
there are 2 notches and corresponding
prongs a the top of the grill.)
4. Please make sure the rear grill fits securely
against the motor housing before securing the
rear grill in its place using the Rear Grill
Mounting Nut (E). Turn this nut clockwise and
tighten firmly.
5. Slide the Fan Blade (J) with the hollowed interior
of the blade facing toward the rear grill, firmly
onto the motor shaft. The top of the motor shaft
should lie even with the centre of the fan blade.
6. Now use the Securing Screw (D) to lock the
blade into place. 
NOTE: THIS SCREW HAS
A LEFT HANDED THREAD AND THEREFORE
TIGHTENS ANTICLOCKWISE. Ensure the
screw is tight but do not overtighten.
NOTE: Fan Blade Securing Nut (D) is
applicable on model BAOF12V and BAOF16V
only.
7. Centre the Front Grill (K) by aligning the Bionaire
logo on the logo plate so that it is horizontal
and parallel with the floor. Then, holding the
front grill against the rear grill, hook the top of
the grill ring over the top of the rear grill.
Gently push the two parts of the grill together
until the clips around the grill ring snap into
position, holding the grill together. The grill ring
must fit evenly around the front and rear grills.
If it does not, remove the front grill and check
the alignment of the ring on the front grill.
8. Secure the guard using the Screw (L), Washer
(M) and Clip (N) by inserting the screw, from
the front, through the hole in the bottom of the
guard ring. From the back, put the washer
and clip, which has a threaded hole, onto the
screw, ensuring the clip is the correct way to
fit into the recess on the fan ring. tighten the
screw fully but do not overtighten.
U.K. and IRELAND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set fan on a dry, level surface.
2. Plug cord into any standard 220-240 volt outlet.
3. The SPEED is adjusted by turning the Speed
Selector (O) to the desired setting:
Model BAOF9V
Low (I) - High (II) - Off (O)
Model BAOF12V and BAOF16V
Off (O) - High (III) - Med (II) - Low (I)
4. The OSCILLATION Control (P) is located on
the top of the fan motor housing. To start
oscillation, push the control knob down.
To stop oscillation, pull the control knob up.
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Fan Head Tilt-Adjustment
1. To change the tilting angle of the fan head,
simply loosen the tilt-adjustment knob (Q).
2. Move the fan head to the desired angle and
firmly tighten the tilt-adjustment knob (Q) to
lock into place.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Always unplug the fan before cleaning or
disassembly.
• Do not allow water to drip on or into the fan
motor housing.
FAN STORAGE
When storing your fan in the off season, it is
important to keep it in a safe dry location. It is
important to protect the fan from dust.   
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND USING THE
ORIGINAL BOX FROM PURCHASE. 
FITTING A REPLACEMENT PLUG FOR
U.K. AND IRELAND ONLY.
If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in
your home, it can be removed and replaced by
a plug of the correct type. Please refer to
"Installation of a plug" below.
INSTALLATION OF A PLUG
APPLICABLE TO U.K. AND IRELAND
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue 
-     Neutral
Brown
-     Live
This appliance is fitted with a 13 amp plug.
The fuse should be rated at 3 amps and ASTA
approved to BS1362.
However if the plug is unsuitable, it should be
removed from the supply cord and an appropriate
plug fitted as detailed below:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter N or coloured Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L or coloured Red.
NB. Neither wire should be connected to the
terminal in your plug which is marked with the
letter E or by the Earth symbol       or coloured
Green or Green and Yellow. If in doubt consult a
qualified electrician.
If any other plug is used, a 3 amp fuse must be
fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the
distribution board.
NOTE: If the terminals in the plug are not marked
or if you are unsure or in doubt about the installation
of the plug please contact a qualified electrician.
If a 13A 3-pin plug is fitted, it must be an ASTA
approved plug, conforming to BS1363 standard.
Replacement 3A fuses must be BSI or ASTA
BS1362 approved.
GUARANTEE
PLEASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT AS THIS WILL
BE REQUIRED FOR ANY CLAIMS UNDER
THIS GUARANTEE.
• This product is guaranteed for 3 years.
• In the unlikely event of breakdown, please
take it back to the place of purchase, with
your till receipt and a copy of this guarantee.
• The rights and benefits under this guarantee
are additional to your statutory rights which
are not affected by this guarantee.
•  Holmes Products Europe undertakes within
the specific period, to repair or replace free of
charge, any part of the appliance found to be
defective provided that:
• We are promptly informed of the defect.
• The appliance has not been altered in any 
way or subjected to misuse or repair by a 
person other than a person authorised by 
Holmes Products Europe.
•  No rights are given under this guarantee to a
person acquiring the appliance second hand
or for commercial or communal uses.
• Any repaired or replaced appliance will be
guaranteed on these terms for the remaining
portion of the guarantee.
THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED TO
COMPLY WITH THE E.E.C. DIRECTIVES
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC AND 98/37/EEC.
3 amp
Fig. 1 
BAOF9V
J
N M
F
O
G
L
E
K
Q
I
H
P
A
B
J
D
N M
F
O
L
K
G
E
P
Q
I
C
H
Fig. 2 
BAOF12V/16V
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