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When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be taken including
• Use the fan only for purposes described in
• To protect against electrical shock, do not
immerse the fan, plug or cord in water or
• 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 explosive
• 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
cord, 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
• Do not let the cord 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.
• Always use on a dry, level surface.
• Do not operate without the fan grills properly
• This product is intended for household use
ONLY and not for commercial or industrial
• 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
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
MISSING A PART FOR YOUR FAN?
Please call 0800 052 3615 for assistance.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (See Fig 1.)
You will need the base cover (N), weight (O),
pole (K,M), washer (R) and L-shaped locking
1. Turn the base cover upside down and place
the weight into the base cover.
2. Insert the threaded end of the L-shaped
locking lever into the hole of the washer,
weight and through the base cover.
3. Whilst holding the base cover and weight with
one hand, connect the pole to the base, sliding
the L-shaped locking lever into the bottom of
the pole (M) with your other hand.
4. Turn the L-shaped locking lever clockwise to
securely attach the pole to the base.
5. Set the base on the floor, weight side down.
You are now ready to assemble the fan head
1. Unscrew rear grill mounting nut (D) before
positioning the rear grill (F) over the motor
shaft (G) making certain that the notches at
the top and bottom of the rear grill, fit over the
prongs on the motor housing (H).
2. Secure the rear grill in its place using the rear
grill mounting nut (D). Turn this nut clockwise
3. Slide the fan blade (B) 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
4. Now use the securing screw (C) (already
attached to the Fan Blade) to lock the blade
into place. Tighten the screw into the side hole
of the fan blade, against the motor shaft, until
both the blade and screw are secure.
5. Centre the front grill (A) 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, push the black
grill ring (E) into place at the top and bottom of
the fan. (Push directly on the black grill ring,
not on the grills themselves). Finish securing
the grill ring in the same manner until both
grills are joined underneath the black ring.
1. Slide the inner pole extension (K) up from the
outer pole (M). Insert the pole locking knob (L)
into the hole on the outer pole, to securely
2. Place the fan head assembly into this extension
pole, inserting the neck of the fan into the pole
opening. Turn the fan head's neck until the
head is securely locked into place.
3. Add the tilt adjustment knob (J) to the hole in
the fan head's neck (I). Tighten when the fan
head is in your desired position.
Converting to a table fan -
On model BASF1415 an additional short pole
(Q) is supplied which allows the fan to be
converted into a table fan. To change to this
short pole, remove the fan head assembly from
its position on top of the inner pole and unscrew
the L-shaped locking lever at the base. Remove
the long pole, replace with the short pole and
reassemble as detailed above.
1. Set the fan base on a dry level surface
2. Make sure the Selector (Speed) Control (S) is
in the OFF( ) position. Selector (Speed) 0
Control (S) is located on the top of the fan
3. Plug the cord into a suitable 220-240V. AC
4. The SPEED is adjusted by turning the Selector
(Speed) Control (S) to the desired setting:-
5. The OSCILLATION control (T) 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.
Follow these instructions to tilt the fan head for
upward angle air movement.
1. To change the tilting angle of the fan head,
simply loosen the tilt adjustment knob (J)
2. Move the fan head to the desired angle, then
firmly tighten the knob to lock in place.
Follow these instructions to adjust the height of
1. Turn the pole locking knob (L) anti-clockwise
2. Adjust the pole to the desired height and
firmly tighten the locking knob in a clockwise
Follow these instructions to correctly and safely
• Always unplug the fan before cleaning or
• Do not allow water to drip on or into the fan
• Be sure to use a soft cloth, moistened with a
• Do not use any of the following as a cleaner:
petrol, thinners or benzene.
(See instructions for fan head assembly)
1. To access the fan blade, remove the front grill
2. Clean the fan blade, front and rear grills with
3. Replace the fan blade, tighten screw and
securely fasten the front grill.
Fan head, base and pole cleaning
Using a soft, moist cloth, with or without a mild
soap solution, carefully clean the fan base, pole
and head. Please use caution around the motor
housing area. Do not allow the motor or other
electrical components to be exposed to water.
Your fan can be stored either partially disassembled
It is important to keep it in a safe, dry location.
• If stored disassembled, we recommend using
the original (or appropriately sized) box.
• If stored assembled or partially assembled,
remember to protect the fan head from dust.
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
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
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
This product is fitted with a 13A plug complying
to BS1363. If this plug is unsuitable or needs to
be replaced, please note the following:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured as
Please note that the colour of these mains wires
may not correspond with the colour markings
that identify the terminals in your plug. Please
The BROWN coloured wire must be connected
to the terminal, which is marked with the letter
The BLUE coloured wire must be connected to
the terminal, which is marked with the letter "N"
DO NOT CONNECT either of these wires to the
earth terminal in the plug. The earth terminal
plug is marked with the letter "E", or with the
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