P L E A S E R E A D A N D S AV E T H E S E
I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
F E AT U R E S - O P E R AT I O N S
C L E A N I N G / M A I N T E N A N C E
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be taken including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Use fan only for purposes described in the instruction
manual.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse unit,
plug or cord in water or spray with liquids and plug the
appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, when moving fan
from one location to another, before putting on or
taking off parts and before cleaning.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts.
7. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or
flammable fumes.
8. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER place the cord under rugs
or any parts near an open flame, cooking or other
heating appliance.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug after the appliance malfunctions, or has been
dropped/damaged in any manner. Discard fan or
return to an authorized service facility for examination
and/or repair.
10. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord
with throw rugs, runner, or similar coverings. Do not
route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange
cord away from traffic area and where it will not be
tripped over.
11. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by
the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.
12. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table,
counter or come in contact with hot surfaces or leave
exposed to high traffic areas.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet.
Never yank on cord.
15. Always use on a dry, level surface.
16. Do not operate fan until fully assembled with all parts
properly in place.
17. This product is intended for household use ONLY and
not for commercial or industrial applications.
18. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and
injury to persons, do not use in window.
19. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed
control device.
20. This product employs overload protection (fuse). A
blown fuse indicates an overload or short-circuit
situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product from
the outlet. Replace the fuse as per the user servicing
instructions (follow product marking for proper fuse
rating) and check the product. If the replacement fuse
blows, a short circuit may be present and the product
should be discarded or returned to an authorized
service facility for examination and/or repair.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE ALL CONTENTS FROM
THE PACKAGE. PLEASE CHECK PACKAGING MATERIALS FOR
PARTS THAT COULD BE REQUIRED TO ASSEMBLE YOUR FAN.
Pole Assembly
You will need the base, extension pole, and pole screw
(See Fig. 1).
1. Take the extension pole, with the pole screw towards
the bottom, and insert into base.
2. Tighten into place using the pole screw.
Fan Head Assembly
You are now ready to assemble the fan head (See Fig. 1).
1. Position the rear grill over the motor shaft, making
certain the 2 notches at the top and bottom of the
rear grill fit over the 2 prongs on the motor housing.
Please make sure the rear grill fits securely against
the motor housing.
2. Secure the rear grill in its place using the rear grill
mounting nut. Turn this nut clockwise and tighten
firmly.
3. Slide the fan blade, with the hollowed interior of the
blade facing towards the rear grill firmly onto the
motor shaft. Make sure the motor shaft pin lines up
with the recessed groove in the back of the fan
blade. Also, be sure the shaft protrudes from the
front of the blade.
4. Secure fan blade onto the motor shaft by turning the
blade cap counter-clockwise and tighten firmly.
5. Prepare the front grill by simply snapping the logo
plate into place.
6. Center the front grill by aligning the Holmes logo so
that it is horizontal and parallel to the floor, and then
place onto the rear grill. Lastly, snap the front and
rear grills completely together, and tighten the grill
screw at the bottom of the rear grill (See Fig. 1).
Final Assembly
Place fan post onto the extension pole, and securely
tighten the fan post screw.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set fan base on a dry, level surface.
2. Plug cord into any standard 120 volt AC outlet.
Please make sure the Speed Control Knob is in the
OFF (
o
) position. The Speed Control Knob is located
on the top of the Fan Motor Housing.
3. The speed is adjusted by turning the control knob to
the desired setting, OFF - (
o
) , HIGH - (III), MEDIUM
- (II), LOW - (I).
4. The Oscillation control knob (
) is located on
the top of the Fan Motor Housing. To start Oscillation,
push Oscillation Knob down. To stop Oscillation, pull
Oscillation Knob all the way up.
SPECIAL NOTE: This fan can be used in a “straight up
position” (TotalFlex
TM
) as a whole room air circulator
(See the Adjustment Instructions).
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Tilt Adjustment
Follow these instructions to tilt the Fan Head for upward
angled air movement or whole-room air circulation. You
may use the oscillation feature in this position.
1. To change the tilting angle of the fan head, simply
loosen the Tilt
Adjustment Knob
(See Fig. 2).
2. Move the fan head
to the desired
angle, and firmly
tighten the knob to
lock in place.
3. This fan can be
tilted to a straight-
up position, offering
whole room air
circulation. When
the fan head is
tilted back, be sure to securely tighten in place.
Floor Fan Conversion/Height Adjustment
Follow these instructions to convert the fan into a floor
fan.
1. Loosen the fan post screw and remove fan head
(See Fig. 1).
2. Remove the extender pole by unscrewing the pole
screw at the base.
3. Re-attach the fan head to the base and secure with
the fan post screw.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions to correctly and safely care for
your fan. Please remember:
REPLACEABLE FUSE
If your (5 Amp, 125 Volt) replaceable fuse blows, please
order a new fuse at 1-800-546-5637. Follow the below
instructions to replace the fuse on the plug.
User Servicing Instructions
1. Unplug your fan. Grasp plug and remove from the
receptacle or other outlet device. Do not unplug by
pulling on cord.
2. Open fuse cover, located on the top of the plug, by
using your thumb or a flathead screwdriver to slide
the cover down towards the prongs.
Note: Ensure that fuse cover is completely open
before attempting to remove fuse.
3. Remove fuse carefully by
using a small screwdriver to
pry the fuse out of the
compartment by the metal
ends of the fuse (see Fig.
3).
4. Place plug on a solid, flat
surface. Insert new 5 Amp,
125 Volt fuse into fuse
compartment and use a small screwdriver to secure
the metal ends of the fuse into the compartment.
Caution: Risk of fire. Replace fuse only with 5 Amp,
125 Volt fuse.
5. Slide fuse cover closed completely. If fuse cover is
difficult to close, make sure fuse is secured in place
completely by pressing down on metal ends of the
fuse.
6. Risk of fire. Do not replace attachment plug. Contains
a safety device (fuse) that should not be removed.
Discard product if the attachment plug is damaged.
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B C
D
E
F
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J
K
L
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A. Logo Plate
B. Front Grill
C. Blade Cap
D. Fan Blade
E. Rear Grill
Mounting Nut
F. Plastic Band
G. Rear Grill
H. Grill Screw
I. Motor Shaft With
Support Pin
J. Speed Control Knob
K. Oscillation Knob
L. Motor Housing
M. Tilt Joint
N. Tilt Adjustment
Knob
O. Fan Post
P. Fan Post Screw
Q. Extension Pole
R. Pole Screw
S. Base
Fig. 1
Tilt Adjustment
knob
Fig. 2
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS
SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
Fuse cover
Fig. 3
Metal ends
Fuse
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