Flex-a-Lite 398 Installation Instruction

S-Blade Electric Fans

Installation Instructions

Puller Mode (as shipped from the manufacturer)
Through Core Mounting Instructions

(SEE DIAGRAM “A”)

1.Position the electric fan against the radiator, and
mark mounting hole locations.

2.Pass a small Phillips screwdriver through the
marked holes, carefully spreading the fins to
allow easy passage for the nylon bolts. Pass
the bolts through the shroud holes in the
radiator.

3.Push on the speed nuts until snug.

4.Cut off the end of the mounting bolts, leaving
1/4” remaining.

Pusher Mode Thr ough Core Mounting Instructions

1.Remove retaining clip from motor shaft.

2.Remove fan blade, 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 transmission

Push
Nut

Diagram A

Puller Mode

Shown

Nylon Bolt

coolers mounted in front of the radiator. Modifications may be necessary to accommodate the
fan.

Wiring Instructions

Important: Pusher fans use:

Blue wire is positive (+).

Black wire is negative(-).

Important: Puller fans use:

Black wire is positive (+).

Blue wire is negative (-).

Note: Fans shipped in Puller mode. If you are mounting as a pusher, y ou need to flip fan
blade over.

Recomended Circuit Protection:

* Use 15 amp fuse for S-Blade part number - 39624 (24-volt).
* Use 20 amp fuse for S-Blade part numbers - 390, 392, 394, & 396 (12-volt).
* Use 40 amp fuse for S-Blade part number - 398 (12-volt).

The Flex-a-lite Limited Warranty

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. If, on inspection, cause of failure is determined to be defectiv e material or workmanship and not by misuse, accidental or improper installation, Flex-a-lite will
replace the product free of charge, transportation prepaid. Flex-a-lite will not be liable for incidental, pr ogressive or consequential damages. Some states do not allo w the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion ma y not apply to you. This w arranty gives y ou specific legal rights and you ma y ha ve other rights, which vary from state to
state. The Flex-a-lite warranty is in compliance with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975.

Rev. 04-27-10 # 99817