Holmes 40 Inch Digital Tower Fan with SmartConnect App - Instruction Manual

Important Safety Instructions

• Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• Use fan only for purposes described in the instruction manual. This fan is not for continuous operation or equivalent.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse unit, plug, or cord in water or spray with liquids. Plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
• Not intended for use by children.
• 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.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
• To avoid fire hazard, NEVER place the cord under rugs or any parts near an open flame, cooking or other heating appliance.
• 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 contact customer service.
• 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.
• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.
• 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.
• Do not use outdoors.
• To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never yank on cord.
• Always use on a dry, level surface.
• Do not operate fan until fully assembled with all parts properly in place.
• This product is intended for household use ONLY and not for commercial or industrial applications.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, do not use in window.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.
• 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 contact customer service.
• Use the fan in a well-ventilated area. When in use, place the fan at least 8" from any walls to ensure proper air flow. The fan must not be located immediately below or beside a curtain.
• Do not obstruct the airflow with any objects or place anything inside the fan opening.
• Do not use in extreme temperatures, humidity, or dusty environments.
• Do not place any objects on the fan.
• Do not place the fan directly below a power outlet or you risk the cord being sucked in.
• When the fan is oscillating, do not manually turn the fan to avoid damage.
• WARNING: Chemical Burn Hazard. Keep batteries away from children. This product contains a lithium button/coin cell battery. If a new or used lithium button/coin cell battery is swallowed or enters the body, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death in as little as 2 hours. Always completely secure the battery compartment. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the batteries, and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
• 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.
• 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.

Parts and Assembly

Estimated assembly time: 5-10 minutes. No tools required.

Note: MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE ALL CONTENTS FROM THE PACKAGE. PLEASE CHECK PACKAGING MATERIALS FOR PARTS THAT COULD BE REQUIRED TO OPERATE YOUR FAN.

Assembly Steps:

1. Align and press together the base halves (figure 2).
2. Remove the lock nut from the fan housing by rotating counterclockwise (Figure 2, 3).
3. Place the base onto the bottom of the fan housing and rotate to secure.
4. Place the lock nut onto the bottom of the base and rotate clockwise to tighten (Figure 3).
5. Place fan upright on a dry, level surface.

Diagram Description (Figure 1): The diagram shows the main components of the fan: A. Control Panel, B. Fan Housing, C. Base Halves, D. Remote Control Storage, E. Remote Control. It also shows a power cord and lock nuts.

Operating Instructions

Figure 4 shows the fan's control panel buttons: A. Power Button, B. Oscillation/Wifi Pairing Button, C. Speed Button, D. Mode Button, E. Timer Button, F. Speed Setting Indicator Lights, G. Timer Indicator Lights, H. Mode Indicator Lights, I. Mute Button, J. Wifi Indicator Light.

1. Plug the cord into a standard 120 Volt AC outlet.
2. To turn the fan ON, press the POWER button (A) located on the control panel or remote control. The fan will start running in the lowest setting "I" (LOW).
3. Press the SPEED button (C) to cycle through the 3 speed settings in sequence. The corresponding indicator light will illuminate to confirm the selection: I-Low II-Medium III-High
4. To turn OSCILLATION ON and OFF, press the Oscillation (B) button.
5. To set automatic shutoff, press the TIMER button (E). When set, the fan will run and automatically shut off after the set duration of time (1-15 hours) has expired. Note: To set the timer for 15 hours, press the timer button until all four lights (1H, 2H, 4H, 8H) are illuminated.
6. To activate SLEEP mode, press the MODE button (D). This function slows the BREEZE setting by one level every ten minutes until it reaches LOW.
7. To activate BREEZE mode, press the MODE button again. The fan will cycle through alternating speeds with brief pauses to simulate a natural outdoor breeze:
   • BREEZE I: Cycles through low and medium speeds.
   • BREEZE II: Cycles through medium and low speeds.
   • BREEZE III: Cycles through medium, high, and low speeds.
8. To activate POWER BREEZE mode, press the MODE button again. This function will provide maximum air velocity.
9. Press MUTE (I) on the remote control to silence setting confirmation beeps. To re-activate setting confirmation beeps, press mute again.

Remote Control and Mobile App Instructions

Remote Control

Note: THIS UNIT INCLUDES ONE LITHIUM BATTERY, CR2025/3V. PLEASE REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC FROM THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY BEFORE OPERATION.

To operate the fan with the remote control, aim it towards the control panel on top of the fan tower. The remote control can operate from a distance up to approximately 16 feet from the fan body and at an angle variation of 15-20 degrees. Avoid exposing the display panel to direct sunlight, as it may interfere with signal transmission.

Replacing the Remote Control Battery (Figure 5)

Note: The cells should be disposed of properly, including keeping them away from children. Even used cells may cause injury.

1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control handset. Press tab and pull out battery.
2. Remove old battery.
3. Place new battery into battery compartment.
4. Slide battery compartment into the remote control handset.

NOTES:

• Remove the battery from the remote when it is not in use for an extended period.
• Remove the battery before discarding the remote at the end of its useful product life.
• Do not discard used batteries into household trash containers. Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your area.

Setting Up the Holmes Mobile App

Note: A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network is required.

1. Download the Holmes® App from Google Play, the Apple App Store or the QR code located on the back of this Instruction Manual.
2. Create an account by following the steps in the App.
3. Enter the verification code you received to confirm your account and create a password.
4. Select "Add Device" or the plus (+) sign in the top right corner.

Auto Pairing (Recommended Method)

1. Ensure Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and GPS are activated on your mobile device.
2. Press and hold the OSC/WIFI PAIRING button on the fan's control panel for 5 seconds, until an audible beep is heard and the red indicator light is flashing which indicates the device is in pairing mode. Note: if pairing is not completed within 2-3 minutes, the device will exit pairing mode and step 2 will need to be repeated.
3. Select "Auto Scan" at the top of the screen. You should see an icon for the fan that has been found.
4. Click "Next."
5. Input your Wi-Fi name and password.
6. Wait for the connection to be established.
7. Press "Done" (top right-hand corner). Your fan is now available to control from your smartphone.

Manual Pairing

If Auto Pairing is unsuccessful:

1. Ensure Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and GPS are activated on your mobile device.
2. Ensure the fan has been powered off for 10 seconds or more, then power on the fan.
3. Press and hold the OSC/WIFI PAIRING button on the fan's control panel for 5 seconds, until the red indicator light is flashing. The device is now in pairing mode. Note: if pairing is not completed within 2-3 minutes, the device will exit pairing mode and step 3 will need to be repeated.
4. On your mobile device, click "add device", then select "add manually" at the top of the screen. Click the fan icon.
5. When the fan is successfully found by Bluetooth®, click the green "+" on the fan icon that appears.
6. Enter your Wi-Fi name and password.
7. Wait for the connection to be established (green checkmark), then press Next.
8. Press "Done" (top right-hand corner). The fan is now available to control from your smartphone.

Controlling the Fan with the Holmes® App

The Holmes® App has the same functionality as the remote control, as well as additional features.

• 1. Power
• 2. Fan Speed
• 3. Oscillation
• 4. Mode
• 5. Timer
• 6. Schedule

Note: The control panel display on the tower fan will change to match the setting selected in the app.

• 1. POWER: Press to turn ON/OFF.
• 2. SPEED: Slide your finger across the speed level scroll bar to increase or decrease fan speed.
• 3. OSCILLATION: Press to turn ON/OFF.
• 4. MODE: Press icons to select preferred mode.
  • Normal - Steady Fan Speed
  • Sleep - Low Fan Speed
  • Breeze - Alternating Fan Speed
  • Power Breeze - Maximum Air Velocity
• 5. TIMER: To set your fan for auto-shutoff, select a run-time from 1 hour to 15 hours.
  • The default setting is 1 hour.
  • Choose the number of hours from the list.
• 6. SCHEDULE:
  • To Set Schedule:
  • Press Schedule.
  • Select Add on the next page.
  • Select the time of day the fan should turn on or off. Be sure to choose the hour and minutes.
  • Click on “Repeat” and select which day of the week the schedule will be active.
  • Click "Power" and select whether the fan should turn on or off.
  • Click "save" to save selection and return to the previous menu.
  • Your saved schedule will appear on the Schedule screen.
  • To turn OFF the schedule, press the slider button to the right. It will change from red to gray to indicate the schedule is off. To turn ON the schedule, press the slider button again. It will change from gray to green to indicate the schedule is ON.

Voice Assistant Instructions

Setting Up Voice Assistant

To pair the Tower Fan with Amazon Alexa and Google Voice Enabled Devices:

1. Open the Holmes® App.
2. Select the device you wish to connect to a voice assistant.
3. In the top right corner of the screen select the pencil icon.
4. Choose the icon of the Voice Assistant you wish to connect.
5. Follow the instructions that appear.

Voice Assistant Functionality

Use the following command sequence for Amazon Alexa enabled devices: "Alexa, [Primary Command] + [Device Name] + [Secondary Command](if applicable)." For example, "Alexa, Activate Holmes® Fan" or "Alexa, Turn Up Holmes® Fan speed by 3."

Use the following command sequence for Google Assistant enabled devices: "Hey Google, [Primary Command] + [Device Name] + [Secondary Command](if applicable)." For example, "Hey Google, Activate Holmes® Fan" or "Hey Google, Turn Up Holmes® Fan speed by 3."

Note: The default "Device Name" is "Holmes® Fan". To personalize the device name, see below.

Command Examples:

Personalizing the Device Name

To personalize the fan name for easier voice commands:

1. Open the Holmes® App.
2. Select the product name you wish to change.
3. Select the pencil icon in the top right corner.
4. On the following screen, click on or tap the name of the product.
5. Tap the current name of the fan.
6. Rename the product and press save.

Note: The name will automatically update for both Amazon Alexa and Google Voice Enabled Devices.

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Replacing the Plug Fuse

If your (5 Amp, 125 Volt) replaceable fuse blows, please visit our website at www.getholmesfans.com for information on how to order a new fuse. Follow the below instructions to replace the fuse on the plug.

User Servicing Instructions:

1. Unplug the 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 the fuse cover is completely open before attempting to remove fuse. (see Figure 6)
3. Remove fuse carefully by using a small screwdriver to pry the fuse from the compartment by the metal ends of the fuse.
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 the 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.

Cleaning

1. Always unplug the fan before cleaning.
2. Do not allow water to drip on into fan housing.
3. Be sure to use a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.
4. Do not use gasoline, thinner or benzene as a cleaner.

Clean the fan grill, housing and base with a soft, damp cloth. Do not attempt to remove the fan blade. Please use caution around the motor housing area. Do not allow the motor or other electrical components to be exposed to water.

Storage

• Store the fan in a clean, dry location between seasons or when not in use for an extended period of time.
• Keep the fan protected from dirt and dust during storage.
• Remove battery from the remote control before storage or disposal.

For inquiries regarding recycling and proper disposal of this product, please contact your local waste management facility.

FCC Statement

Potential for Radio/Television interference

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 product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If the product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product on or off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the product and the receiver.
3. Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
5. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Warranty Information

3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This device has a limited warranty of 3 years from the original date of purchase against workmanship and defects in material. If under normal use, your product fails to operate, please contact our customer service department at info@getholmesfans.com. A refund or replacement will be provided to you with proof of purchase. Star Elite Inc.

Warranty Service: Contact our customer service at www.getholmesfans.com/en/contact-us or info@getholmesfans.com or 1-866-769-3166 (8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST) Monday-Friday. Our team will be happy to assist.

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