Trimline Electric Fans

Standard

Blade

S-Blade

Installation Instructions

Puller Mode (as shipped from the manufacturer)

Through Core Mounting Instructions

(SEE DIAGRAM “A”)

Push

Nut

1. Attach the mounting tabs to the electric fan.

See diagram “A”.

2. Position the electric fan against the radiator, and mark mounting hole locations.

3. Pass a small Phillips screwdriver through the marked holes, carefully spreading the fins to allow easy passage for the nylon bolts. Fit the bolts to the mounting tabs, and pass the bolts through the shroud holes in the radiator.

4. Push on the speed nuts until snug.

5. Cut off the end of the mounting bolts, leaving 1/4” remaining.

Diagram A

Puller Mode Shown

Mounting Tab

Nylon Bolt

Pusher Mode Through Core Mounting Instructions

1. Remove retaining clip from motor shaft.

2. Remove fan blades, flip it over, and re-fit to shaft. Make sure that pin on shaft is seated into groove in fan hub. Replace retaining clip.

3. Proceed with instruction above. Note: some vehicles have a/c condensers or tranny coolers mounted in front of the raidator. Modifications may be necessary to accommodate the fan.

Wiring Instructions

Important: Pusher fans use:

Black wire is positive (+).

Blue/Red wire is negative(-).

Reverse wiring when installing

#396, 16” S-Blade

Important: Puller fans use:

Blue/Red wire is positive (+).

Black wire is negative (-).

Reverse wiring when installing

#396, 16” S-Blade

Important: Disconnect the battery prior to wiring any of the products below.

Direct Connect: (Fan will operate when the ignition is “on”)

1. Attach the positive fan motor wire to a 12 V positive ignition controlled source, e.g. fuse box.

Use the 20 amp inline fuse provided for each fan.

2. Attach the negative fan motor wire to a ground, e.g. negative side of battery, chassis etc.…

3. Reconnect battery.

Auxiliary Switch Installation

(Based on Flex-a-lite part #31148, not included)

1.Attach the positive fan motor wire to the #1 post of the switch.

2.Attach the negative fan motor wire to a ground, e.g. negative side of battery, chassis.

3.Attach a 12 V positive source to the

#2 post of the switch.*

Ground

Aux. Switch

#31148

4.To illuminate switch, attach a ground to #3 post of the switch.

#1 Post

*Use an appropriate inline fuse.

#3 Post

Inline

Fuse

#2 Post Ground

12 V Pos (+)

Auxiliary Switch Installation

Adjustable Temp. Sensor Installation

(Based on Flex-a-lite part #31147, not included)

1. Attach positive fan motor wire to the #1 post of the temperature controller.

2. Attach negative fan motor wire to ground.

3. Attach a 12V positive source to the #3 post of the temperature controller.*

Ground

Adjustable Temp.

Sensor #31147

Sensor Probe

* Use an appropriate 20 amp inline fuse.

Note: See temperature control package for temperature setting and probe installation.

#1 Post

#3 Post

Inline

Fuse

12 V

Pos (+)

The Flex-a-lite Limited Warranty

Flex-a-lite Consolidated, 7213-45th Street Court East, Fife, WA, 98424 Telephone No. 253.922.2700, warrants to the original purchaser user, all Flex-a-lite products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 365 days (1 year) from date of purchase. Flex-a-lite products failing within 365 days (1 year) from date of purchase, may be returned to the factory, transportation charges prepaid. If, on inspection, cause of failure is determined to be defective material or workmanship and not by misuse, accident, or improper installation, Flex-a-lite will replace the fan free of charge, transportation prepaid. Flex-a-lite will not be liable for

incidental, progressive, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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