User’s Manual and
Operating Instructions
Portable
Air Circulator
Model #s:
BCB-36-BDF, PT-36-BDF, BCB-42-BDF, PT-42-BDF
BCB-48-BDF, PT-48-BDF
IMPORTANT: Read and understand all of the directions
Table of Contents
in this manual before assembling, starting or servicing
the fan. Improper use of this fan can cause serious
injury. Keep this manual for future reference.
Safety Information............................................2
Installation.........................................3
Wiring Diagram.................................................3
Maintenance and Storage...............................3
Belt Maintenance..............................................3
Exploded View..................................................4
Replacement Parts List....................................4
Troubleshooting................................................5
Warranty ..........................................................6
This product meets and exceeds the requirements of
OSHA 1910.212(a)(5), the standard which regulates elec-
tric fan blade safety, and is certified under UL# E234000,
established and made effective April 10, 2003, and updat-
ed March 23, 2005, by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
RPM
CFM
Model
HP
HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
1/3 HP
1/2 HP
1 HP
530
460
430
445
385
350
10,200 7,300
13,300 9,500
17,200 10,600
36”
42”
48”
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Please note the serial number of your fan, and write it on the back of this User’s Manual for future reference.
Your serial number is located inside the rear guard.
This product protected under U.S. Patent # 7,413,199
Pinnacle Products International, Inc. 668 Stony Hill Road #302 Yardley, PA 19067 USA
90-045-0065
Portable
Air Circulator
NEVER LEAVE A FAN
OPERATING UNATTENDED
Installation
Belt Replacement (Continued)
Simply locate fan in safe, desired position on level ground,
and connect to approved power source.
Operation
This fan is equipped with a 2-speed control switch.
TO START FAN:
1. Be sure the Power Switch is in the middle (OFF)
position.
2. Connect to an approved power source.
3. Make sure area is clear from all obstructions.
4. Push Power Switch to the LOW position and allow to
operate for 10 seconds.
figure 1
5. Once 10 seconds have passed, you may now push the
Power Switch to the HIGH position.
TO TURN OFF FAN:
1 To turn off the fan, simply return Power Switch to the
middle (OFF) position.
NOTE: For longer parts life, after 10 hours of continu-
ous operation, turn fan off for 15 minutes to allow
motor and fan belt to cool.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Inspect your fan before each use. Check all wires and
extension cords, following the procedure outlined on
Page 2 (Safety Information).
figure 2
2. After use, always be sure fan’s Power Switch is in the
OFF position before unplugging. Use cord wrap (see
page 4) to keep cord off the ground when transporting
fan.
Belt Tightening / Replacement
1. Remove screws from Rear Guard and tilt wheel
(figure 1).
2. Loosen motor nuts, and motor safeguards (located
above and below motor).
3. Remove belt to replace, or adjust motor to tighten belt
(figure 2).
Wiring Diagram
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Portable
Air Circulator
NEVER LEAVE A FAN
OPERATING UNATTENDED
Exploded View
18
16
8
12
11
9
14
20
19
15
10
17
4
3
7
21
1
2
6
13
5
Exploded View of Fan
Replacement Parts
Models:
Item #
Description
Front Guard
Rear Guard
Fan Blade Assembly
Motor
36-BDF Series
90-032-0040
90-032-0400
90-003-1000
90-030-0700
90-002-0475
90-008-0300
90-037-0400
90-025-0100
90-026-0050
90-004-1000
90-006-0100
90-001-1100 / 1130
90-008-0470
90-034-0300
90-035-0300
90-009-0260
90-013-0200
90-016-0100
90-003-0660
90-040-0100
42-BDF Series
90-032-0050
90-032-0450
90-003-2000
90-030-0800
90-002-0475
90-008-0200
90-037-0450
90-025-0100
90-026-0100
90-004-1000
90-006-0100
48-BDF Series
90-032-0500
90-032-0550
90-003-5200
90-030-0900
90-002-0450
90-008-0200
90-037-0450
90-025-0110
90-026-0100
90-004-2400
90-006-0100
90-001-1120 / 1150
90-008-0480
90-034-0350
90-035-0300
90-009-0280
90-013-0105
90-016-0100
90-003-0670
90-040-0100
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Leg
Pneumatic Wheel
Belt
Power Switch
Power Cord
10 Capacitor Assembly
11 Handle / Cord Wrap
12 Frame (PT / BCB)
13 Wheel Axle
14 Fan Pulley
15 Motor Pulley
16 Mount Bar
17 Bearing Housing
18 Power Switch Holder
19 Fan Shaft
90-001-1110 / 1140
90-008-0480
90-034-0350
90-035-0300
90-009-0270
90-013-0200
90-016-0100
90-003-0660
90-040-0100
20 Bearing
Hardware for Front
21 and Rear Guards
90-066-0003
90-066-0003
90-066-0003
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Portable
Air Circulator
NEVER LEAVE A FAN
OPERATING UNATTENDED
Capacitor Assembly
Fan Shaft Assembly
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
1. No power
Corrective Action
Fan does not operate
Inspect Power Cord for damage. Be sure
unit is plugged in and turned on.
Replace Power Switch (Note: To prolong
life of Power Switch, it is recommended
that the fan is first operated in LOW for 5-
10 seconds before switching to HIGH).
2. Bad switch
Capacitor is damaged or belt is too tight.
Replace Capacitor or loosen belt.
3. Motor is humming
Reduced Air Flow
Tighten motor pulley Hex Screw.
1. Loose pulleys or fan blade
See page 3 for belt tightening instructions.
2. Loose or worn belt
Capacitor is damaged or belt is too tight..
Replace Capacitor or loosen belt.
3. Motor is humming
Excess Noise (vibration,
slapping, squealing)
Turn off fan, and relocate unit to smooth
level surface.
1. Fan is not on level ground
Tighten Hex screw to tighten Motor Pulley.
See page 3 for for belt tightening instruc-
tions.
2. Loose pulley or belt
Tighten Motor Safeguard bolts and 4 motor
bolts.
3. Motor bolts are not secure
Replace Fan Bearings.
4. Defective fan bearings
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design without notice. Pinnacle Products International, Inc. may also discontinue items at any time.
Specifications subject to change without notice
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Portable
Air Circulator
NEVER LEAVE A FAN
OPERATING UNATTENDED
PINNACLE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. WILL REPAIR
OR REPLACE AND RETURN THE ITEM, FREIGHT PRE-PAID.
IF PINNACLE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FINDS THE
ITEM TO BE IN NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION, OR NOT
DEFECTIVE, THE ITEM WILL BE RETURNED FREIGHT COL-
LECT.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
PINNACLE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. WARRANTS
THIS PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER
ONLY, TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND
WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM
THE DATE OF INITIAL PURCHASE. THIS PRODUCT MUST BE
PROPERLY INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND OPERATED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
EXPRESS WARRANTIES. PINNACLE PRODUCTS
INTERNATIONAL, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES FOR
PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED FROM SELLERS OTHER
THAN AUTHORIZED RETAILERS OR DISTRIBUTORS.
PINNACLE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. REQUIRES
REASONABLE PROOF OF YOUR DATE OF PURCHASE FROM
AN AUTHORIZED RETAILER OR DISTRIBUTOR. THEREFORE,
YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR SALES SLIP, INVOICE, OR CAN-
CELLED CHECK FROM THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE. THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS, WHICH PROVE DEFECTIVE
UNDER NORMAL USE AND SERVICE WITHIN THE WARRAN-
TY PERIOD, AND WHICH PINNACLE PRODUCTS
AFTER THE PERIOD OF THE ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WAR-
RANTY EXPIRES, PINNACLE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL,
INC. DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR-
TICULAR APPLICATION. FURTHER, PINNACLE PRODUCTS
INTERNATIONAL, INC. SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSO-
EVER TO PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES. PINNACLE PRODUCTS
INTERNATIONAL, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR
ANY DEFECTS CAUSED BY THIRD PARTIES. THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY GIVES THE PURCHASER SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS; A PURCHASER MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
DEPENDING UPON WHERE HE OR SHE LIVES. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG A WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
INTERNATIONAL, INC. SHALL DETERMINE AT ITS REASON-
ABLE DISCRETION.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS PUR-
CHASED FOR RENTAL USE.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER REPLACE-
MENT OF BELTS OR TIGHTENING OF BELTS, OR ANY FAIL-
URES OR OPERATING DIFFICULTIES DUE TO NORMAL
WEAR AND TEAR, ACCIDENT, ABUSE, MISUSE, ALTERATION,
MISAPPLICATION, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR IMPROPER
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD
PARTY. FAILURE TO PERFORM NORMAL AND ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE ON THE FAN, SHIPPING DAMAGE, DAMAGE
RELATED TO INSECTS, BIRDS, OR ANIMALS OF ANY KIND,
AND DAMAGE DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE ALSO
NOT COVERED. IN ADDITION, THE LIMITED WARRANTY
DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE TO THE FINISH, SUCH AS
SCRATCHES, DENTS, DISCOLORATION, RUST OR OTHER
WEATHER DAMAGE, AFTER PURCHASE.
PINNACLE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. DOES NOT
AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON OR COMPANY TO ASSUME FOR
IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION
WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, USE, REMOVAL, RETURN,
OR REPLACEMENT OF ITS EQUIPMENT, AND NO SUCH
REPRESENTATIONS ARE BINDING ON PINNACLE
PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
ALL TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR THE RETURN OF THE
DAMAGED PRODUCT OR PARTS WILL BE THE RESPONSI-
BILITY OF THE PURCHASER. UPON RECEIPT OF DAMAGED
ITEM, PINNACLE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. WILL
EXAMINE THE ITEM AND DETERMINE IF DEFECTIVE.
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Serial #: ______________________
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