FAL AR-60-903BL User manual
INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL
MODELS
AR-60-903BL
AR-60-903SS
AR-90-903BL
AR-90-903SS
Warranty and service certificate:
This certificate is issued by Falco Domestic Appliances, supplier of ALL Unbranded Falco Extractor fan
models. Hereinafter referred to as ‘The Company’, to the original purchaser only, of the product/appliances
described on the certificate and shall constitute the only warranty given in respect of this product/appliance.
The Company warrants to the original purchaser that for the period of THREE YEAR on ALL extractor fans
from date of purchase the appliance should be free from defect under normal domestic use, both in
workmanship and material.
Important Notice:
Please DO NOT remove the warning label on the motor housing until the installation is finished. Debris
dropped inside the motor housing during installation causes the motor fans to break when the unit is
turned on resulting in a very loud and noisy extractor. All fans are tested on the assembly line before
packaging.
Venting Outward and Ducting: Please ensure your ducting hose (if venting outwards) does not exceed
more than 2.5meters. An additional in-line extraction motor must be fitted in-line with the ducting on all
ducting exceeding 2.5 meters. To avoid losing your extraction rate it is very important to keep the length
of your ducting to a distance less than 2.5meter. The longer you’re ducting the less extraction your
extractor will have unless you fit an additional in-line motor to support in the extraction of the air.
Failure to comply with this shall void the purchaser’s warranty until such time they correct the installation.
If not, the warranty is subject to the following conditions:
1. Repair or replacement of any part of this product/appliance, found by The Company to be
defective, shall be at the cost of The Company. The Company reserves the right to affect such
service through any Service Division authorised by The Company to carry out service on The
Company’s products/appliances. The cost of the service shall be borne by The Company in full,
providing that the product/appliance is located no further than 50km from an authorised service
agent.
Where the product/appliance is located beyond the 50km radius, the purchaser shall be liable for
the standard travelling charges, as determined by The Company or alternatively, The Company
reserves the right to ask the purchaser to deliver any faulty product/appliance to the dealer from
which it was bought or nearest service agent, for repairs. After the said repair has been
completed, the original purchaser is again responsible for the collection and transportation of
said product/appliance.
2. Where the purchaser lives in an outlying area (farms/ remote locations) where appointed
Service Agents are limited or non-existent, The Company reserves the right to request such a
purchaser to transport the unit to and from the nearest appointed Service Agent for repairs.
3. The Company shall not be held responsible for transportation/other costs other than those
incurred within the provisions of Clause 1 and 2 of this Certificate.
4. All lamps,halogen lamps,globes,LED lights,aluminium filters,charcoal filters and
extractor glass panels, are excluded from these warranties. Abuse, misuse in conflict with the
operating instructionsor connection to incorrect voltages (generators, solar panels, wind turbines
without the additional and compulsory addition of pure sine wave invertors), shall release The
Company from all its obligations under warranty. It is an express condition of these warranties
that the purchaser takes due care and attention in the installation, use and maintenance of the
product/appliance.
5. Any physical damage to the product/appliance that occurred prior to delivery/receipt of the
product/appliance will only be included in this warranty provided that it is reported, together with
the proof of purchase within 48 hours thereof. Any part on any of the abovementioned
products/appliances will be excluded from this warranty, should findings indicate that the parts
are damaged or malfunctioning because of any form of physical damage.
6. This warranty shall become void and cease to be valid if the product/appliance is dismantled by,
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or any repairs to the product/appliance are affected by any person not authorised by The
Company, or if replacement parts not approved by The Company are used in any
product/appliance, or if the serial number of the product/appliance is removed.
7. These warranties shall not apply if the product/appliance is purchased or used beyond the
borders of the Republic of South Africa (Swaziland, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana and
Zimbabwe).
8. The Company shall not be responsible for damages resulting from fire, floods, civil disturbances
or any Act of God. The Company shall not, in terms of these warranties be responsible, nor held
liable for any consequential loss or damage of any kind caused by or due to the failure or
malfunctioning of the appliance/product.
9. Where service is requested under warranty and no fault or any defect is found by the
Company service agents, all costs incurred will be for the purchaser’s account.
10. This certificate together with the purchaser’s proof of purchase (Invoice from Dealer) will serve as
proof of purchase. For warranty purposes, it will be essential to produce this Certificate with the
Invoice. Failure to do so will render the purchaser liable for service costs.
11. The Company will not exchange any faulty product/appliance still under warranty EXCEPT if the
appointed service agent inspects and confirms with valid proof that the appliance is irrepairable.
12. This warranty shall become void and cease to be valid if the product is installed at the incorrect
height. Please refer to your manual.
13. This warranty shall become void and cease to be valid if the incorrect size Extractor Fan is
installed above any electrical or gas hob. Example of such an installation is installing a 600mm
Extractor above a 900mm gas or electrical hob.
14. This warranty does not cover rodent or insect infestation.
15. Repairs and parts covered by the Company includes: the motor, the PCB, the power and
light switch, the capacitor, the motor fan blade and transformer.
16. This warranty shall become void and cease to be valid if the extractor fan is used for commercial
purposes or on the incorrect application. This may be subjected but not limited to; outdoors use,
use in commercial kitchens, use on motor boats, use above any braai facilities, boarding school
kitchens, restaurant kitchens, coffee shops, tuck shops, commercial cookers and chips fryers.
Installing and operating your domestic extractor fan above the wrong application poses a serious
fire hazard.
Appointed call centre:
Lategan & Van Biljoens New Appliances & Spares (LVB)
636 Frederika Street, Gezina, Pretoria, PO Box 23151, Gezina, 0031, Pretoria
Service call centre: Tel: (012) 330-0287 ext 6; Whatsapp: 074-206-5132
E-mail: admin@lvb.co.za or sca@lvb.co.za
Alternatively book a service call online using the following link: www.falco.co.za/service.
Any service-related queries should be directed directly to the dealer (store) where the unit was
purchased. Alternatively, the purchaser can contact the appointed call centre on the details provided
above. The appointed call centre, Lategan & Van Biljoens New Appliances & spares (LVB), will allocate
the service call under the warranty procedure to one of their closest service agents in the purchaser’s
area. No service call will be considered under the warranties if no proof of purchase can be presented.
Compliments or Complaints regarding service can be directed to Info@falco.co.za
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................................5
AIR VENTILATION SETTING.....................................................................................................................7
OPERATION..............................................................................................................................................8
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................................
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS..........................................................................................................12
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.....................................................................................................................15
INTRODUCTION
This instruction manual is designed to provide you with all the required
instructions related to the installation, use and maintenance of the
appliance.
In order to operate the unit correctly and safety, please read this
instruction manual carefully before installation and usage.
This extractor makes use of high quality materials and is made with a
streamlined design.
It is equipped with large electric motor with a centrifugal fan, which
provides strong suction power, low noise operation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Never let children operate the extractor
The extractor is designed for domestic use and is not suitable for
use with barbeques or any commercial application.
The extractor and its filters should be regularly cleaned, to avoid
any fire hazards due to oil build up in and around the extractor.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or qualified service agent to avoid electrical hazards.
Only connect this unit to a properly earthed electrical outlet. If in
doubt seek advice from a qualified electrician – Failure to follow
this could result in death or electrical fire.
If ducting the air outside, it must not be discharged into a flue that
is being used to vent out exhaust fumes from appliances burning
gas or other fuels.
This appliance can be used by children above the age of 8 if they
have been given supervision and/or instruction concerning the safe
use of the appliance.
CAUTION: Some parts of the extractor may be become hot during
use with a gas cooker.
INSTALLATION
1. If you plan on ducting the air to the outside, your extractor can be
connected as per the picture below to a ducting pipe with an internal
diameter of 120mm.
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Drawing A.
2. The extractor should be mounted at the following distances above the
counter top:
Above a gas hob or cooker – 75cm, but not exceeding 75cm.
Above an electrical hob or cooker – 65cm, but not exceeding
75cm.
Drawing B.
OPTION 1 (Installing with no cupboard above the unit)
1. Drill 2 x 8mm holes into the wall once you have determined a suitable
position for the extractor. Insert the wall plugs into the drilled holes.
Mount the extractor and fix into place by tightening with the provided
screws.
Drawing: C
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2. Attach the plastic non-return valves on top of the extractor. (No: A in
drawing C on page 4)
OPTION 2 (Installing with a cupboard above the unit)
1. Attach a ducting pipe to the top of the non-return valve on top of the
extractor (if ducting out using a ducting pipe).
2. Fix the extractor into position under the cupboard by using the screws
to attached the unit through the 4 x pre-drilled holes at the top of the
unit.
Note:
The ducting pipe as depicted in the above picture is not supplied
with the unit.
AIR VENTILATION SETTING
If venting the air to the outside by use of a ducting pipe, turn the
adjuster knob to the outdoor position (This can be found on the motor
of the extractor, if you remove the aluminium filters).
The air will then be vented to the top of the unit where the ducting
pipe is connected.
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If recirculating the air back into the kitchen space by making use
of the carbon cloth filter, turn the adjuster knob to the indoor
position (This can be found on the motor of the extractor, if you
remove the aluminium filters). The air will then be vented out
the front of the unit.
Please note that the cloth carbon filter is affixed to the back of the
aluminum filters and needs to be replaced every three months.
Warning: If using this extractor above a gas hob or cooker, please
remove the cloth carbon filter and use just the aluminium filters.
OPERATION
0 OFF BUTTON
Used to turn off the extractor.
LOW SPEED BUTTON
Suitable for simmering which does not create much steam.
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MEDIUM SPEED BUTTON
Airflow speed ideal for standard cooking operation
HIGH SPEED BUTTON
When high levels of smoke are produced during cooking,
press for highest level of extraction.
LIGHT BUTTON
MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, switch off the unit by unplugging from the wall socket,
or if connected directly to the mains, switch off at the isolator switch.
I. REGULAR CLEANING
Use a soft cloth moistened with mild soapy water. Never use
metal pads, strong cleaning detergents such as “Handy Andy”,
abrasive materials or brushes to clean the unit.
II. MONTHLY CLEANING OF THE GREASE FILTER (ALUMINIUM)
Clean the filter monthly to prevent fire hazards due to oil build up.
The aluminium filters collect oil, so their cleanliness directly affects
the extractor’s efficiency. If not cleaned regularly, the grease build
up will block the air from flowing through and thereby affect the
suction rate of the extractor.
Clean it by removing from the extractor and submerging into hot
soapy water and giving it a very gently clean with a cloth.
III. ANNUAL REPLACEMENT OF THE CARBON CLOTH FILTERS
This only applies to extractors which are recirculating the air back
into the kitchen space (not ducting outside).
Carbon cloth filters need to replaced every three months, by
purchasing at www.appliancespares.co.za.
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IV. BULB REPLACEMENT
1. Switch off the unit and unplug.
2. Remove the lamp cover.
3. Unscrew the incandescent bulb.
4. Replace with the same type and rated bulb.
– Tungsten filament lamp –tubular
– Max wattage: 28 W
– Voltage range: 230 V
– Dimensions: 120 mm
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