Flex-a-Lite 480 Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions

Through Core Mounting Instructions

(SEE DIAGRAM "A")

1.Position the electric fan against the back of the radiator, and mark the holes for mounting.(Some

applications may have A/C condensers and/or transmission coolers on the front of the radiator.

Additional adjustments or modiﬁcations may be necessary for installation)

2. Rotate fan blades to make sure they are free of

obstructions.

3. With a small phillips screwdriver pass through the marked

holes, carefully spread the ﬁns to allow easy passage for

the nylon bolts (4 for the single fan unit, 6 for the double

fan unit). Pass the bolts through the shroud holes then twist

the bolts through the radiator.

4. Slide the rubber washer, then the nylon washer onto the

nylon bolt and ﬁnger tighten nylon nuts until snug.

5. Once again, rotate fan blades to insure that they are free

of obstruction.

Radiator Support Channel Or Frame Installation

(SEE DIAGRAM "B")

1. Attach frame mounting brackets to fan using nylon bolts cut to 1". Use nylon nuts to secure.

2. Position fan to desired location, Mark holes on radiator channels or frame.

3. Rotate fan blades to ensure that they are free of obstructions.

4. On the marked hole locations, drill 13/64" holes.

5. Secure the fan to radiator using 1/4" self tapping screws.

6. Check again to be sure the fan blades rotate freely.

Electric Cooling Fan

Models 480 & 490

Diagram B

Diagram A

rev. 1-3-08

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Electric Cooling Fan Models 480 & 490 Installation Instructions Through Core Mounting Instructions (SEE DIAGRAM “A”) 1.Position the electric fan against the back of the radiator, and mark the holes for mounting.(Some applications may have A/C condensers and/or transmission coolers on the front of the radiator.
Page 2 (-) battery terminal, but do not connect the red wire yet. Using butt connectors, connect the fuse holder provided inline with the red wire. The fuse and fuse holder will protect the fan motors and your vehicle's electrical system from damage. Diagram 5 - Wiring detail for Model 480 fan rev. 1-3-08 98480...
Page 3 9. Manual Switch If manual switches (Flex-a-lite #31148) have been purchased, attach them as follows: To override engine temperature signal and turn fans off, connect the switch to terminal #5 on VSC to send a negative (-) signal. To override engine temperature signal and turn fans on, connect the switch to terminal #6 on the VSC so that a negative (-) signal is sent.
Page 4 Flex-a-lite Consolidated, 7213-45th St. Ct. E. Fife, WA 98424, Telephone No. 253-922-2700, warrants to the original purchasing user, that 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 through the point of purchase, transportation charges prepaid.

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