Vornado Velocity 5 Whole Room Space Heater User Manual

1. Introduction

The Vornado Velocity 5 Whole Room Space Heater is designed to provide efficient and consistent warmth throughout your space. Utilizing Velocity Tuned Heat technology, it delivers hotter air faster and farther, ensuring comprehensive heating. This manual provides essential information for the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your heater.

Figure 1: Vornado Velocity 5 Whole Room Space Heater, showcasing its compact design and front grille.

2. Important Safeguards

For your safety and to prevent damage to the product, please observe the following:

• Cool-Touch Exterior: The heater features a cool-touch exterior, ensuring the outer casing remains safe to touch during operation.
• Locking Controls: Controls can be locked to prevent unintended adjustments, ideal for households with children.
• Tip-Over Protection: The unit is equipped with an automatic shut-off mechanism that activates if the heater is accidentally tipped over.
• Automatic Safety Shut-Off: In case of excessive heat or blocked airflow, the heater will automatically shut off to prevent overheating.
• Voltage Requirements: This item is built to meet U.S. voltage requirements (120 Volts) and may not function properly with external devices that alter or convert voltage or frequency. Improper use outside the U.S. will void all warranties.

Figure 2: Illustration of the heater's safety features, including cool-touch cabinet, safety shut-off for excessive heat, and tip-over protection.

3. Setup

Follow these steps to set up your Vornado Velocity 5 heater:

1. Unpacking: Carefully remove the heater from its packaging. Retain packaging for storage.
2. Placement: Place the heater on a firm, level surface. Ensure there are no obstructions to the air intake or outlet.
3. Power Connection: Plug the power cord directly into a standard 120V AC wall outlet. Do not use extension cords or power strips.

Figure 3: The heater features an integrated carrying handle for easy portability and a cord storage slot for neat organization when not in use.

4. Operating Instructions

The Vornado Velocity 5 features intuitive LED touch controls for easy operation.

4.1 Control Panel Overview

Figure 4: Detailed view of the LED touch control panel, showing heat settings, nighttime mode, locking controls, and timer.

4.2 Power On/Off

• Press the Power button (⏻) to turn the unit On or Off.

4.3 Heat Settings

Choose between two heat settings or a fan-only option:

• High Heat: Provides maximum warmth.
• Low Heat: For gentler heating and energy efficiency.
• Fan Only: Circulates air without heat, useful for year-round comfort.

4.4 Auto Climate Control

The heater intelligently senses the room's temperature and adjusts heat output and circulation automatically to maintain your desired set temperature.

4.5 Timer Function

Set the heater to operate for a specific duration:

• The timer can be set for 1 to 12 hours.
• The unit will automatically turn off once the set time has elapsed.

4.6 Nighttime Mode

For undisturbed sleep, activate Nighttime Mode:

• This mode turns off all non-essential lights on the LED display.

4.7 Locking Controls

To prevent accidental changes to settings:

• Engage the control lock feature. Refer to the control panel diagram for the specific button.

4.8 Vortex Heat Circulation

The Vornado Velocity 5 uses Vortex Heat Circulation to distribute warmth evenly throughout the room. This technology ensures that heat reaches all corners, eliminating cold spots.

Figure 5: Diagram illustrating how the Vornado heater circulates warm air throughout a room, ensuring even heating and eliminating cold spots.

5. Maintenance

Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and optimal performance of your heater:

• Cleaning: The exterior of the heater can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Ensure the unit is unplugged and cool before cleaning.
• Filter Maintenance: Regularly check and clean the air intake grille to prevent dust buildup, which can affect performance.

6. Troubleshooting

If your heater is not operating as expected, consider the following:

• No Power: Ensure the power cord is securely plugged into a functioning 120V outlet. Check your home's circuit breaker.
• Unit Not Heating: Verify that the desired temperature setting is higher than the current room temperature. Check for any obstructions to the air intake or outlet that might trigger the safety shut-off.
• Unit Tipped Over: If the unit has been tipped, it will automatically shut off. Place it upright on a stable surface and restart.

7. Specifications

Figure 6: Product dimensions of the Vornado Velocity 5 heater.

8. Warranty and Support

Vornado stands behind its products with a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

• 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty: The Vornado Velocity 5 is backed by a 5-year manufacturer warranty. If the product does not meet your expectations, Vornado will replace it.
• US-Based Support: Products are designed and supported in Andover, KS, ensuring accessible customer service for US customers.