Maintenance - RIDGID R8692 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
CHANGING PORTABLE FAN SPEED
See Figure 3, page 8.
 For low speeds, rotate the control knob clockwise.
 For high speeds, rotate the control knob counterclockwise.
HANGING/MOUNTING PORTABLE FAN
See Figures 4 - 11, page 9.
Your portable fan has a variety of hanging options. Choose
the option that is best suited for your location.
NOTE: The portable fan can be hung in a vertical or horizontal
position. Be careful not to hang the fan in such a way that it
prevents normal fan operation or damages the cord.
Hanging the fan using the key hole:
 Place the wide portion of the key hole over the head of a
screw.
 Slide the portable fan down until the screw is inside the
narrow portion of the key hole and the fan is secure.
Hanging the fan using the hooks:
 Pull the hooks completely out of their slots and rotate
them as needed.
NOTE: Hooks will not rotate until they are fully extended.
 Hang the fan from a sturdy location.
Mounting the fan to 2x wood material using the hooks:
 Pull the hooks completely out of their slots and rotate
them upward 180 degrees.
NOTE: Hooks will not rotate until they are fully extended.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard
or cause product damage.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack or extension cords from the product
when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 8 AFTER
These products have a 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy, as well as a
For Warranty and Policy details, please go to www.RIDGID.com
FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
Three-year Limited Warranty.
or call (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
 Put the wider side of the 2x wood material on the clamping
surface of the fan legs. The edge of the wood should rest
against the front surface of the legs.
 Rotate the hooks down 180 degrees to clamp the fan to
the 2x wood material.
 To remove the fan from the 2x wood material, rotate the
hooks 180 degrees to the upward position.
Mounting the fan to rods using the rod pockets:
 The fan can be mounted to rods, tubes, or rebar using
the pockets on the base of the fan.
NOTE: The mounting posts must have a diameter
between 0.5 and 0.9 inches.
Mounting the fan to a tripod using the tripod mounting
hole:
 Place the fan on the tripod mounting screw. Make sure the
mounting hole, on the base of the fan, seats completely
on the mounting screw.
 Turn the fan clockwise to secure.
Mounting the fan to a 2x4 using the 2x4 recess:
 Place the fan onto a 2x4. Make sure the wood is seated
completely inside the 2x4 recess.
 Secure the fan to the wood using bungee cords or tie
downs.
ADJUSTING THE HEAD
See Figure 4, page 9.
The portable fan head can be rotated 240 degrees. To switch
head positions, adjust head to desired position.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which can
result in serious personal injury.
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