Friji Fan 200811 User manual
Wind Merchants, LLC, Golden, CO | inf[email protected]
Owner’s Manual
Humidifier Model No. 200811
Important! Read and Save these Instructions.
The Best Energy-Saving,
Portable Cooling System Ever.
• Cools room temperature
by up to 15°
• Saves energy, using only
about the energy
of a 100-watt bulb
• Refreshes the air
as it cools
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Welcome
We’re so glad you purchased Friji Fan®. We think you’ll love its performance as much
as we do: super-cooling, energy-saving, and portable.
Unlike typical misting fans, Friji Fan is perfect for use indoors, which is
made possible by its proprietary ultrafine misting technology and self-
contained water reservoir. Friji Fan is also well suited for cooling outdoor
living areas protected from wind and rain, and doubles as an easy-to-use
humidifier in dry winter months.
Here’s the real beauty—Friji Fan provides the cooling capacity of a 2,000
Btu window air conditioner, but doesn’t need venting, filters, ice, or
refrigerants. Since it uses only about the energy of a 100-watt bulb, it costs
just pennies a day to operate and is environmentally friendly. Friji Fan is
simply the best portable cooling system available today.
We want you to be fully satisfied with your Friji Fan. For customer care, contact toll
free 1-866-456-2814 or email inf[email protected].
For more information or to find retailer outlets or replacement parts visit
www.frijifan.com.
Enjoy—and Stay Cool—with Friji!
From all of us here at Wind Merchants, LLC
Golden, CO
1-866-456-2814
[email protected] | www.frijifan.com
Table of Contents
Safety Warnings .............................................................................. 3-5
How Friji Fan Works ......................................................................... 6-7
Friji Fan Illustrations ............................................................................8
Operating Instructions .................................................................... 9-13
Best Results Guidelines ...................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 15
Cleaning, Maintenance, Storage, and Specifications ...........................16-17
One Year Limited Warranty ................................................................ 18
FCC Statement .................................................................................. 19
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Safety Warnings
Important: Friji Fan comes with a magnetic switch installed on the back of the fan
housing. It is used for in-store demonstration purposes only. For household use, please
locate and remove before plugging the fan in. Instructions for removing the switch are
described in step 2 of the operating instructions.
If you do not remove the magnetic switch, your appliance will turn off after 30
seconds. If you remove the switch after plugging-in the fan, unplug, and then plug the
fan in again to allow the electronics to reset.
Read and Save These Instructions
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING FRIJI FAN. THIS PRODUCT IS
AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS INTENDED
AND DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL.
This product is not intended for use by children, or persons with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
When using the Friji Fan home appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following warnings.
Danger—to reduce risk of electric shock:
1. Friji Fan is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other.) If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit fully, do not use in this outlet. Have a qualified electrician
install the proper outlet.
2. Always be sure plug is fully inserted into electrical outlet before using,
and always insert plug so that wide blade goes into wide socket opening.
3. When using Friji Fan outdoors, always be sure the area is protected
from wind and rain, and always plug the appliance into a ground-fault,
interrupt-protected outlet.
4. Do not alter the plug in any way. Electrical current of 120 volts can
cause electrical shock, fire, or injury.
5. Before using Friji Fan, inspect the plug and full length of the cord for any
signs of damage. Do not use the product if cord or plug is damaged.
6. Always be sure hands and feet are dry and you are not standing on a wet
or damp surface before plugging-in or unplugging, or operating Friji Fan.
7. Always turn power off and unplug Friji Fan before removing or replacing
the water reservoir.
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8. Always turn power off and unplug Friji Fan, and remove water reservoir
before filling, re-filling, emptying, cleaning, changing filter, maintaining in
any way, or moving to a new location.
9. Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquid. The fan motor is
not waterproof. Do not get the fan motor wet.
10. Do not place Friji Fan in or near standing water.
11. Do not operate Friji Fan if the cord or plug is damaged, the base unit or
fan motor has been immersed in water, dropped, damaged, or in any other
way is not working properly. If this occurs, contact Wind Merchants, LLC at
1-866-456-2814 or info@windmerchants.com.
Warning—to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
12. Do not use Friji Fan with any solid-state speed control device.
13. Do not connect to a circuit operating at more than 120 V.
14. Always use only fuses rated as 250V/3.15A to prevent shock or damage to
the appliance.
15. Always place Friji Fan and power cord out of reach of children, or persons
with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, and supervise them
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
16. Always place Friji Fan on a firm, flat, dry, stable surface where it will not be
tripped over.
17. Always keep the power cord away from heated surfaces and out of the
way of foot traffic, where it cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
18. Always place Friji Fan in an area protected from wind and rain when
using outside.
19. Always unplug, and empty Friji Fan when not in operation.
Caution—Be aware that the air stream Friji Fan produces is mist-infused and wet
when first blown from the fan, before the mist has dispersed into the air. The initial
mist can get surfaces wet directly in front of the fan. To avoid damage or slippery
surfaces, follow all placement instructions.
20. Do not place Friji Fan directly in front of furniture, walls, or furnishings.
21. Do not place Friji Fan directly on wood floors or furniture, or other
unprotected surface areas that can be damaged by water. Protect surface
areas by placing on non-metallic waterproof surface.
22. Do not place Friji Fan where floor areas become slippery when wet.
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23. Do not place Friji Fan where it will continuously blow directly on confined
animals or people such as infants, children, invalids, disabled persons,
or pets.
24. Do not operate without water. Friji Fan will turn off when the water
reservoir is empty.
25. Do not operate Friji Fan with any air openings blocked. Keep air openings
free of lint, hair, and other items that may restrict airflow.
26. Do not hang clothes or any items over the blade guards or any area of
Friji Fan.
27. Do not adjust oscillation pattern by manually moving the rotating
fan head.
28. Always leave room door partly open for continuous ventilation and
optimal cooling. Do not leave Friji Fan in a closed room. Air could become
saturated and leave condensation on walls or furnishings.
29. Friji Fan requires periodic cleaning. Refer to and follow cleaning instructions.
30. Do not spray with insecticide; it will damage the finish.
31. Do not disassemble. If the product is damaged, contact Wind Merchants,
LLC or an authorized service center.
32. Always use only for households and residences. This Friji Fan model is not
intended for commercial use.
33. Use soft or distilled water to prevent nozzles from clogging.
Caution: This product is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced
physical, mental or sensory capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Caution: Fan blades can cause injury.
Do not stick fingers or any object into the blade guard or blades.
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How Does Friji Fan Work?
Imagine standing by a waterfall on a hot summer day. You feel cool, refreshing air
circulate as a mist of fine water droplets rise.
The waterfall’s cooling effect is due to flash evaporative cooling. That’s the same
principle Friji Fan uses to cool and refresh your home or patio. Our patent-pending
ultrafine mist introduces moisture into the air in the tiniest water droplets, much like
the mist of a waterfall. You feel cooler because the tiny droplets of water evaporate,
and create a cooling effect.
It is similar to the way perspiration cools. Heat transfer occurs when the perspiration
evaporates into the air.
Through flash evaporative cooling, Friji Fan makes you feel 12 – 15° cooler in a 200
square foot room, or an air space of 1600 cubic feet.
How Is Friji Fan Designed for Indoor Use?
Because of patent-pending technology, the mist Friji Fan generates is in water
droplets much smaller than typical misting fans. The ultrafine mist, coupled with a
self-contained water reservoir, and sleek, portable design, enable the use of Friji Fan
indoors. Its unique design is unlike typical misting fans that have large water droplets,
and must be attached to a hose. And there is no need for venting, refrigerants, drip
pans, or ice cubes, so Friji Fan has less mess than room air conditioners and
swamp coolers.
That’s how Friji Fan’s design makes it perfect for use indoors or outside in areas
protected from wind and rain.
Does Friji Fan’s Super Cooling Work in Any Climate?
Whether you live in a climate that is humid, like Florida, or desert-dry, like Arizona,
the air near Friji Fan’s ultrafine mist is super cooled because of the effect of the tiny
water droplets. Even in humid climates, Friji Fan’s evaporative cooling works—just like
a mist-shrouded waterfall cools in high-humidity Hawaii.
For example, if you have an outside temperature of 100°, and an inside room
temperature of 95° with 50% humidity like in Florida or Louisiana, Friji will make the
room feel about 15° cooler, or 80°* in a 200 square foot room.
*Assumes a 200 sq. ft. room with 8’ ceilings (1600 cubic feet) and normal air exchange
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The Cooling Effect of Friji Fan When the Relative Humidity Is 50%
Location Temperature
Outside 100° F
Inside 95° F
Inside (Friji cooled) 80° F
Assuming normal air exchange,** Friji Fan’s ultrafine mist will eventually increase the
humidity to about 75%. As humidity increases, evaporative cooling slows; the result is
the same room feels about 6° less cool.
Most humid climates do not exceed a humidity of 50 – 60% at the hottest time of
day. In these humid climates, Friji Fan is perfect for cooling areas that do not need
continuous cooling, for example rooms that heat up in the late afternoon sun, like
the kitchen, family room, or patio. In drier climates, humidity does not increase as
quickly, so Friji Fan can be used with maximum cooling effect for longer periods, up to
continuous operation in very dry climates.
The Effect of Relative Humidity on Temperature
Temperature Relative Humidity Feels Like
100° F 50% 120° F
95° F 50% 107° F
80° F 50% 81° F
80° F 75% 86° F
To learn more about the science and technology behind Friji,
visit www.frijifan.com
** Equal to that of a 100 cubic foot-per-minute exhaust fan
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Friji Fan | Humidifier Model No. 200811
Parts List
1. Control Panel
2. Blade Guard
3. Misting Control Knob
4. Base
5. Fan Housing
6. Water Reservoir Handle
7. Magnetic Switch
(behind fan housing - must be
removed for continuous opera-
tion)
8. Water Reservoir
9. Appliance Handle
10. Sump
11. Power Cord
12. Fuse
13. Filter
Bottom
Figure 2 Figure 3
Misting Control Knob
Inside of Sump
Figure 5
12.
3.
13.
Figure 1 11.
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Operating Instructions
Important: Friji Fan comes with a magnetic switch installed behind the fan housing. It
is used for in-store demonstration purposes only. For household use, please locate and
remove the magnetic switch before plugging the fan in. Instructions for removing the
switch are described in step 2 below. If you do not remove the magnetic switch before
plugging the fan in, your appliance will turn off after 30 seconds.
If you have removed the magnetic switch, but your fan turns off after 30 seconds,
unplug, and then plug in again. The electronics will re-set and your fan will run
continuously.
Please read and follow all instructions and warnings when operating,
cleaning and maintaining Friji Fan.
Caution: Before plugging in or unplugging Friji Fan, be sure hands and feet are dry
and you are standing on dry ground.
Unpack and Prepare for First Use.
1. Remove Friji Fan from the packaging and inspect all parts for damage. If any
part is damaged or missing call toll free 1-866-456-2814 or email
info@windmerchants.com. If power cord is damaged do not use.
Note: Do not plug in yet. There are a number of steps to complete first.
2. Remove the magnetic switch. (If fan is for in-store demonstration purposes,
do not remove magnetic switch.)
To remove magnetic switch:
a. Unplug Friji Fan.
b. Remove water reservoir: Using top handle, lift water reservoir from base.
c. Locate magnetic switch behind the fan housing.
d. Remove the label covering the magnetic switch.
e. Remove the magnetic switch and discard.
Select Fan Placement.
3. Using the base handles to move your Friji Fan, place it on a flat, stable
surface in the area you want to cool. For best results, and to prevent water
damage, follow these guidelines:
– Do not place Friji Fan directly on wood furniture, floors, or any other
unprotected furniture or areas that can be damaged by water.
– Place your Friji Fan so that the initial output of mist-infused air is not
directly in front of furniture, walls, furnishings, or where floor areas
become slippery when wet.
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– Check and experiment with placement and fan settings to ensure
furnishings are not getting wet.
– If using outside, place where Friji Fan is protected from wind and rain.
– Friji Fan emits super cool air. Do not place Friji Fan where it will
continuously blow directly on confined animals or people such as
infants, children, invalids, disabled persons, or pets.
4. Once you’ve selected the room your Friji Fan will cool, leave the room door
partly open for proper ventilation and optimal cooling. When using in a
room where a ventilation fan is available, like in the kitchen or bathroom,
turn on the ventilation fan. This will prevent the air from becoming
saturated with humidity. Humidity saturated air does not feel as cool, and
can cause condensation on walls or furnishings.
Fill the Water Reservoir.
5. Before plugging Friji Fan in, remove the water reservoir. Use the top handle
to lift the water reservoir, and support the bottom of the reservoir with the
other hand.
6. Turn water reservoir over and unscrew lid.
7. Fill water reservoir with tap water. If you live in an area where the tap water
is hard, distilled or softened water is recommended. Fill to just below the
border where the translucent gray plastic meets the opaque gray plastic.
Stop before the water line goes past the translucent plastic. If you cannot
see the water line through the translucent plastic you have overfilled. Do
not overfill.
8. Replace lid, and screw until securely in place.
9. Return water reservoir to the appliance, lid side down.
Plug-in Friji Fan.
10. Before plugging in make sure you have dry hands, feet, and are standing on
dry ground.
11. Plug power cord securely and completely into polarized 120-volt wall outlet.
Be sure the wide blade of the plug is inserted fully into the wide slot of
the socket.
Note: When moving Friji Fan when water is in the reservoir, do not tilt the appliance.
Water in the sump will spill.
When removing the water reservoir, there may be water in the sump. Have a cloth
handy to prevent dripping.
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