Flex-a-Lite 316 User manual

High Volume Adjustable Electric Fan
Instructions
Partnumbers:
# 314 - 14" fan
# 316 - 16" fan
# 318 - 18" fan
Eachkitincludes
(1) fan, motor & bracket assembly
(4)roundaluminumstruts
(8) 3/8 - 16 x 1.25” bolts
(4) 3/8 - 16 star nuts
(8)flatwashers
(2)“L”brackets
(1)3/32allenwrench
(1) nylon bolt kit
(1)instructionsheet
(1)“Caution”label
Adjustable Fan Assembly
1. Insert the non-threaded end of the round aluminum struts into the square struts of the electric fan
assembly. Lightly tighten the allen set screw in the square strut, final adjustments may be necessary.
(SeediagramA)
2. This unit is designed to push or pull air and can be mounted vertically or horizontally.
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to flip the fan blade or reverse the polarity to change to push or pull
configurations. Typically puller fans are more efficient at moving air than pusher fans.
To “push” air from the front of the radiator:
Attach the “L” brackets to the ends of the round threaded struts so that the electric fan motor is facing the
radiator.(SeediagramB)
Use the bolts and washer supplied to attach the “L” brackets. (See diagram A)
To “pull” air from the back of the radiator:
Attach the “L” brackets to the ends of the round threaded struts so that the electric fan blade is facing the
radiator.(SeediagramC)
Use the bolts and washer supplied to attach the “L” brackets. (See diagram A)
3/8 - 16 x 1.25 bolt
Fan, motor &
bracket assembly
Round aluminm
strut
Flat washer
3/32 Allen
set screw
“L” bracket
Diagram A 3/16” Through core
mounting holes
Frame mounting
slots

Installation (Frame mount)
1. Determine the best place to mount the fan on the radiator, vertically or horizontally in either push or pull
configuration.
2. While holding the fan in place extend the adjustable round struts and “L” brackets out to the radiator flange or
bracket(s). Mark the position of the “L” brackets slots on the radiator flange or bracket(s). Drill a 5/16” hole at
the marked positions. IMPORTANT: Prior to drilling, be sure that holes can be safely drilled in the desired
locations.
3. Using the provided bolts, nuts and washers, if applicable, attach the fan unit to the radiator. Tighten the bolts
accordingly. (See diagram B orC)
Wiring
DIRECTCONNECTION
1. Attach the Black motor wire to a 12V positive ignition controlled source i.e., fuse box.
2. Attach the Red motor wire to ground i.e., chassis, negative post of the battery.
MANUAL SWITCH (not included)
Splice a manual switch into the ground side of the electric fan motor (Red motor wire).
THEFLEX-A-LITELIMITEDWARRANTY
Flex-a-liteConsolidated,P.O.Box580,Milton,Washington98354,TelephoneNo.253/922-2700,warrantstothe
original purchaser User, all Flex-a-lite products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 365
days (1year)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
bedefectivematerialorworkmanshipandNotbemisuse,accident,orimproperinstallation,Flex-a-litewillreplace
the fanfree of charge,transportation prepaid. Flex-a-litewillNotbeliableforincidental,progressive,orconse-
quential damages. Some states do Not allow the ex clusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or ex clusion 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.
Diagram B (Push) Diagram C (Pull)
“L” bracket
“L” bracket
3/8 - 16 x 1.25
bolt
3/8 - 16 x 1.25
bolt
3/8 - 16
star nut
3/8 - 16
star nut
Flat washer
Flat washer
Radiator
flange
Flex-a-liteTechnicalAssistance: 800-851-1510
Backside
of
radiator
Backside
of
radiator
Installation (Through core)
1. Determine the best place to mount the fan on the radiator, vertically or horizontally in either push or pull
configuration.
2. Using the 3/16” holes of the “L” brackets, mark the position for mounting the fan on the radiator
then pass a small Phillips head screwdriver through the marked holes. Carefully spreading the fins to
allow easy passage for the nylon bolts.
3.Pass the nylon bolt through the: Nylon washer, 3/16” hole of the “L” bracket, rubber washer,
then finally the marked holes on the radiator. Be sure that the rubber washer is used between the brackets
and the radiator surface.
4. On the opposite side of the radiator, push on the nylon fastener nut until snug.
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