Whole Room Air Circulation – Vortex Action

How it Works: When you switch on a Vornado Air Circulator, air behind the circulator is drawn into the unit and is directed by an Inlet Guide Cone. This cone acts as an air accelerator, increasing the air velocity to the center of the blade and assists in projecting outgoing air further into the room. The Deep-Pitched Blades take big bites of air and accelerates that air through the circulator. The Duct around the blade keeps air from slipping off the blade tips and helps direct it forward. The AirTensity Grill acts as a flow-straightener and further assists in focusing the outward stream of air into a tight vortex airflow. This high velocity Vortex Beam of Air actually projects across the room pulling even more air into its beam. As the beam of air reaches the other side of the room, it is drawn back around the perimeter of the room and ultimately back to the circulator to be recharged again through this continuous cycle. This process creates Whole Room Circulation; all the air in the room is excited into a steady state motion that creates air movement in every part of the room, continuously and quietly. Moving air makes you feel more comfortable and creates a more even temperature throughout the entire room.

• Vortex Video Demo •

 

Using a Vornado Air Circulator as an Air Pump

Vornado Air Circulators can be used as air pumps. Help move air from one area to another horizontally or vertically. Place the unit in the area you want to pump the air from and point it to the area you would like to send it to. Use the Vornado Air Circulator to pump air from one room to another, up a flight of stairs, down a hallway or keep cool air directed to a warm spot.

 

Destratifying Winter Air

Direct a Vornado Air Circulator towards the ceiling to destratify winter air in your home. In any room warm air will rise to the ceiling and cool air stays at floor-level. A Vornado Air Circulator circulates all of the air in the room to create a consistent temperature throughout the room. Even in just an 8-foot tall room, the temperature can vary by 10 degrees Fahrenheit from ceiling to floor; variation is even greater in taller rooms. When directed at the ceiling, Vornado Air Circulators effectively bring this warm air from the ceiling down to the floor where people are; this may allow you to adjust your thermostat and save on heating bills.

• Destratifying Video Demo •

 

How to Clean a Vornado Air Circulator

The motor is permanently lubricated in all models and requires no oiling.  Because your Vornado Air Circulator moves a great deal of air, it will need regular cleaning. Always unplug the unit before any cleaning activity.

To clean motor cap and inlet ribs: Use a vacuum to remove dust from the inlet side or wipe with a damp cloth using mild dishwashing soap if necessary, do not use a water spray to clean these parts.

To clean grill: Remove (see grill removal instructions) and dust or wash with a mild dishwashing soap. Do not place grill in dishwasher as the excessive heat can distort the plastic.

To clean blades: Wipe with a damp cloth. If your Air Circulator is used in a greasy environment such as a kitchen, mild soap or a common household cleaner may be necessary. Do not use solvents.

To clean base: Wipe with a damp cloth


Grill Removal

Models: 200 and 500 Series Instructions
The clips holding the grill in place need to be released before the grill can be removed. Release the clips one at a time. To release a grill clip, apply pressure to the grill clip and push it down toward the motor (applying slight pressure forward may be necessary). There will be a click when the clip is released. Repeat the process with the other grill clips and then lift the grill out of the cowl.
Note: The Model 530B has a screw on the bottom of the grill that needs to be removed before the clips can be released.

Models: 600 and 700 Series Instructions
The clips holding the grill in place need to be released before the grill can be removed. Release the clips one at a time. To release a grill clip, use a flathead screwdriver to push the grill clip down toward the motor and then use the screwdriver to push the clip forward. Usually by releasing one clip, the grill can be removed from the cowl. If, after releasing one clip, the grill cannot be removed, repeat the process on a second clip.

 


Blade Removal

It is possible to remove the blade should something accidentally get wrapped around the motor shaft. Pull the blade straight out from the shaft. When putting the blade on, be certain the flat side of the shaft aligns directly with the same flat side on the blade socket (this is the only way the blade can go on the shaft). Push the blade all the way on the shaft until it bottoms out. Do not use a hammer as this could result in damage to the motor.