Flex-a-Lite 188 User Manual
#180 with controls
21 3/8"
17 1/2"
#188 without controls
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Required for this installation:
- Quality wire cut/strip/crimp tool
- 4mm hex wrench (provided)
- 10mm socket or open-end wrench
- Voltmeter or test light
-3/8" socket or straight screwdriver
- Appropriate tools to remove old fan &
shroud (hoses & accessories also on
some applications)
- Hand-held drill (some applications)
- Hack saw (some applications)
- Hand held thermometer (optional)
Model #180 Should include:
1 - Electric fan/shroud assembly
4 1/8" DEPTH
Optional
2 - #29001 aluminum brackets
4 - #29003 black brackets
1 - Control module with temp. sensor
1 - Complete wiring kit bag with mounting hardware
Step 1: Remove Existing Fan & Shroud
Tip: If your vehicle is equipped with a 2-piece shroud, it is usually easiest to remove the
shroud first, then remove the fan blade/clutch. If a one-piece shroud, it is sometimes
necessary to lift out the shroud and blade together.
Remove the original fan...
CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION.
The Flex-a-lite Limited Warranty
Flex-a-lite Consolidated, 7213-45th St. Ct. E. Fife, W A 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. If, on inspection, cause of failure is determined to be defective material or workmanship and not by misuse, accidental 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 limit ation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal right s and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.
The Flex-a-lite warranty is in compliance with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975.
and shroud.
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Step 2: Check Fit of New Fan Assembly
Hold, or have a friend hold the fan in place while checking for possible obstructions that may
interfere with the blades or shroud. It may be necessary to move or tie back small hoses or wires.
If the fan does not fit at this point, additional modifications or a different Flex-a-lite fan may be
required.
When you have a clear path...
Step 3: Mount Control Module:
(Does not apply to #188)
test-fit and check for obstructions.
The fan control module (included) can be mounted to any flat surface near the fan, or can be
mounted to the fan shroud. Mark the 2 hole locations on the mounting surface, then drill 3/16"
holes and use the self-tapping bolts provided to mount the module.
If necessary , drill two 3/16" holes... and mount control module in desired location.
Step 4: Wire the fan motors (refer to Wiring Diagram, next page)
Using the yellow butt connectors provided, attach a length of the large diameter (10 AWG)
to the
blue
motor wire. Att ach a length of the large diameter (10 A WG)
wire. Once the fan is in place, these will attach to the control module.
Does not apply to #188
red
wire
black
wire to the
black
motor
Tip: Strip an additional 1/8"
of insulation from the motor wires and fold them over to increase the thickness of the wire
where it will slide into the butt connector .
motor wires can be connected now (
see wiring diagram, next page
If mounting the control module to the fan shroud, the
). If mounting the control somewhere else in the engine compartment, leave enough wire to reach the control module, but do not
connect yet.
Large dia. red wire
Blue motor wire
Y ellow butt connector
Crimp the motor wires to the large
supplied wire...
CONTINUE TO NEXT P AGE TO COMPLETE THE INST ALLA TION.
and if mounting control box to the shroud, they
can be connected now.
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