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48" TOWER FAN INSTRUCTION MANUAL CATALOG NUMBER BFTR48W POWER SPEED TIMER OSCILLATE POWER SPEED TIMER OSCILLATE Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER! PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON. If you have a question or experience a problem with your BLACK+DECKER purchase, go to www.blackanddecker.com/instantanswers...
CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions ............................4-6 Electrical Requirements ............................... 5 SET UP & USE Parts & Features..................................7 Operation & Use ..............................8-11 Replacing the Fuse ..............................12 CLEANING & CARE ...............................12 TROUBLE SHOOTING & WARRANTY Before You Call For Service ..........................13 Customer Service ..............................13 Troubleshooting ..............................13 Limited Warranty ...................................
SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER WARNING CAUTION DANGER - Immediate hazards WARNING - Hazards or unsafe CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe which WILL result in severe practices which COULD result in practices which COULD result in personal injury or death severe personal injury or death minor personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING...
SAFETY INFORMATION 13. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, DO NOT use this fan with any solid state speed control devices. 14. Do not use outdoors. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 into a polarized outlet only one way.
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SAFETY INFORMATION HANDLING ALKALINE BATTERIES WARNING When handling alkaline batteries, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following 1. Should fluid from the battery accidentally get into your eyes, there is a threat of loss of eyesight, do not rub them. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean tap water and then consult a physician immediately.
SET UP & USE POWER SPEED PARTS & FEATURES TIMER OSCILLATE Remote control holder (on back of unit, not visible) Control Display Remote Control POWER SPEED TIMER OSCILLATE 88:88 TIMER GENERAL NATURAL POWER SPEED SLEEP SWING Fan Body Round Head Screws for attaching the fan body to the pillar x6 L Shaped Tool...
SET UP & USE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Pass the power cord through the channel of pillar and firmly clasp pillar sections together. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 2. Attach the pillars to the fan body, tightening the 6 round head screws provided with the L shaped tool.
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SET UP & USE Fig. 3 Arch Shaped Cutout Cord Clamp Black bar Black Plastic Barriers Arch Shaped Cutout BOTTOM OF UNIT BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it out. (fig. 4) 2. Insert 2 “AAA” batteries (not included), making sure that the positive terminals are facing the proper way.
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SET UP & USE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BACKLIT DISPLAY This product has a backlit display to improve visibility. The backlit display will go on automatically when you first plug in the fan and remain on for about five seconds before automatically shutting off. The same thing will happen if you touch any button on the unit or remote control.
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SET UP & USE POWER SPEED TIMER OSCILLATE Unit Control Panel POWER SPEED TIMER OSCILLATE POWER SPEED TIMER OSCILLATE Remote Control Panel Page 11...
SET UP & USE REPLACING THE FUSE • Disconnect fan from power outlet by grabbing the plug at the end of the cord. Do not unplug by pulling the cord itself • Open fuse cover located in the side of the power cord plug by sliding it toward the plug blades (see Fig.
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE IF THE APPLIANCE FAILS TO OPERATE: A) Check to make sure that the appliance is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely. B) Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker.
TROUBLESHOOTING & WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Any repair, replacement, or warranty service, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF and all questions about this product should be THE CUSTOMER; W Appliance Co. SHALL NOT BE directed to W Appliance Co.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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BLACK & DECKER, BLACK+DECKER, the BLACK & DECKER and BLACK+DECKER logos and product names and the orange and black color scheme are trademarks of The Black & Decker Corporation, used under license. All rights reserved. Product in this box may differ slightly from that pictured. Does not affect function.