Flex-a-Lite Black Magic Xtreme 180, Black Magic Xtreme 188 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Flex-a-lite Limited Warranty

Flex-a-lite Consolidated, 7213-45th St. Ct. E. Fife, WA 98424, T elephone No. 253-922-2700, warrant s to the original purchasing user, that all Flex-a-lite product s 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 st ates do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from st ate to state.
The Flex-a-lite warranty is in compliance with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975.

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T ools 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)

Optional

Model #180 Should include:

1 - Electric fan/shroud assembly
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...

and shroud.

17 1/2"

21 3/8"

4 1/8" DEPTH

#180 with controls
#188 without controls

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.

Step 3: Mount Control Module:

(Does not apply to #188)

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.

Step 4: Wire the fan motors (refer to Wiring Diagram, next page)

Does not apply to #188

Using the yellow butt connectors provided, attach a length of the large diameter (10 A WG)

red

wire

to the

blue

motor wire. Attach a length of the large diameter (10 A WG)

black

wire to the

black

motor

wire. Once the fan is in place, these will attach to the control module.

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.

If mounting the control module to the fan shroud, the

motor wires can be connected now (

see wiring diagram, next page

). If mounting the control some­where else in the engine compartment, leave enough wire to reach the control module, but do not
connect yet.

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Large dia. red wire

Y ellow butt connector

Blue motor wire

When you have a clear path...

test-fit and check for obstructions.

If necessary, drill two 3/16" holes... and mount control module in desired location.

Crimp the motor wires to the large

supplied wire...

and if mounting control box to the shroud, they

can be connected now.

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