Holmes HAWF2043 Owners Guide - Page 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This window fan has been designed to fit double-hung, slider, and casement windows. For safety, we recommend you leave your window screen in place. CLEANING/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Follow these instructions to correctly and safely care for your Holmes window fan. Please remember: For double hung and slider windows: Note: For slider windows, set the fan vertically in your window opening, with the left side on the bottom. 1) Set the fan into your window opening. 2) If the fan does not fit snugly to the top and bottom of the window casing, attach the included extender panel(s) and pull out the built-in extender screen until the fan sits safely in your window (See Figure 2). 3) To keep the fan in place, carefully close the window so that the bottom edge of the window rests on the flat area on the top of the fan. For casement windows: For a safe fit you will need a specially designed mounting bracket. This, and the needed hardware, can be provided to you free of charge. Installation instructions are included with the bracket. Please call the Consumer Service number located at the end of this manual. INSTALLATION GUIDE For 24" to 27" : Use up to 3" of right side, pull out extender panel For 28" to 34" : Use one 3" extender panel on the left side. Adjust the pull out extender on the right side for a tight fit (from .5" to 7"). For 35" to 37" : Use two 3" extender panels on the left side. Adjust the pull out extender on the right side for a tight fit (from .5" to 7"). Larger than 37" : Additonal extender panels will required. 1. Always unplug the fan before cleaning or disassembling. 2. Do not allow water to drip on or into the fan motor housing. 3. Do not use any of the following as a cleaner: gasoline, thinner, benzine. Fan blade and Front Grill Cleaning: Step 1: Using a Philips head screwdriver, remove the screws that hold the front and rear grills together. Step 2: Clean the blades and grills with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution. Step 3 : Securely fasten the front and rear grill back together. FAN STORAGE For all window fans, and fans that come already assembled. • It is important to keep it in a safe, dry location. • We recommend using the original (or appropriately sized) box. • Please remember to protect the fan from dust or moisture. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your fan is equipped with the technologically advanced "1 Touch" Accutemp thermostat. This feature will automatically turn the fan "on" or "off" depending on the preset comfort level. The comfort level ranges between 60° and 80° Fahrenheit. • Plug the fan into a 120V AC electrical outlet. • Set the individual fan motors on either INTAKE, EXHAUST or AIR EXCHANGE using the control lever(s). • To start the unit and run continuously, push the button once for the High setting and press the button twice for the Low setting. NOTE: AIR FLOW DIRECTION CAN BE ALTERED WITHOUT TURNING THE FAN OFF. • To stop the unit, press and hold the button for two seconds or keep pressing the button until all the speed and temperature indicators are OFF. ONE TOUCH THERMOSTAT INSTRUCTIONS To take advantage of the One Touch Thermostat, continue to press the button until the desired temperature is reached. When ambient temperature drops below the set temperature, the fan will stop. When the outside temperature rises above the set point, the fan will turn on automatically.