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Maxxair MAXXFAN Replacement Instructions

Maxxair MAXXFAN Replacement Instructions

Fan blade replacement instructions

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FAN BLADE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Fan Blade
1.
CAUTION:
2.
Remove insect screen by turning
(4) locking tabs to release
3.
CAUTION:
Using a ½" wrench or an adjustable
wrench, remove locknut that holds the fan
blade to the motor shaft. Using a cloth or
paper towel to avoid sharp edges, hold the
fan blade with one hand to prevent the
motor from rotating while loosening the
nut. Turn the nut counter-clockwise to
loosen, See photo C.
4.
Locate the small flat on the motor shaft, See photo D. Using an adjustable
wrench or a 9/32" open end wrench, hold the motor shaft. Tighten the adjustable
wrench on the small flat as needed. With your other hand, protected by a cloth or
paper towel, turn the fan counter-clockwise slightly to align the flat on the fan
blade hub with the flat on the motor shaft. You will feel a slight amount of play
between the fan blade and the motor shaft when the flats are properly aligned, See
photo E.
MAXXFAN
Parts Provided:
Turn off 12volt power to MaxxFan.
,
See photo A
Locking
Tab
photo A
The fan blade may have sharp edges!
Hold fan
blade
Washer, Motor Shaft
.
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Locknut
photo B
Loosen
nut
photo C

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  • Page 1 Page 1 of 3 MAXXFAN FAN BLADE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Parts Provided: Fan Blade Washer, Motor Shaft CAUTION: Turn off 12volt power to MaxxFan. Remove insect screen by turning (4) locking tabs to release See photo A Locking Locknut photo A...
  • Page 2 Page 2 of 3 Flat on motor shaft Turn fan blade Hold wrench Photo D photo E Grasp the fan blade at the center hub and gently pull it straight off of the motor shaft, See photo F. The fan blade will be tight and there will be some resistance. You may find it helpful to wrap your fingers around the fan blade hub, pulling, while pressing on the end of the motor shaft with your thumbs, See photo G.
  • Page 3 See photo M. photo M Reapply the 12volt power to the MaxxFan. Turn the MaxxFan on and verify that the fan does not wobble excessively. If the fan wobbles, the flats on the fan hub and the motor shaft may not be properly aligned.