Flex-a-Lite Trimline User manual

Installation Instructions
Puller Mode (as shipped from the manufacturer)
Through Core Mounting Instructions
(SEE DIAGRAM “A”)
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.
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.
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.
Wiring Instructions
MountingTab
Nylon Bolt
Diagram A
Puller Mode Shown
Trimline Electric Fans
Standard
Blade
S-Blade
Important: Puller fans use:
Blue/Red wire is positive (+).
Black wire is negative (-).
Important: Pusher fans use:
Black wire is positive (+).
Blue/Red wire is negative(-).
Push
Nut
Reverse wiring
when installing
#396, 16” S-Blade
Reverse wiring
when installing
#396, 16” S-Blade

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.*
4.To illuminate switch, attach a
ground to #3 post of the switch.
*Use an appropriate inline fuse.
Part No. 99820 4/99
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 instal-
lation, 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 war-
ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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.*
* Use an appropriate 20 amp inline fuse.
Note: See temperature control
package for temperature setting
and probe installation.
Ground
#3Post
Ground
#2Post
#1Post
12VPos(+)
Aux.Switch
#31148
Auxiliary Switch Installation
Ground
#1Post #3 Post
Sensor Probe
12V
Pos(+)
AdjustableTemp.
Sensor #31147
Inline
Fuse
Inline
Fuse