Flex-a-Lite 285 Installation Instructions
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Brand: Flex-a-Lite
Category: Fan
Type: Installation instructions
Model: Flex-a-Lite 285 , Flex-a-Lite 675
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Monster Fan
285
Universal brackets...without variable speed control
The brackets provided with this kit are intended to mount the electric fan to the radiator. Due to the number of
variances in specific makes and/or models, additional brackets may be required.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVE EXISTING FAN & SHROUD ASSEMBLY:
1. Remove plastic radiator cover, and top half of fan shroud (some shrouds are a single piece).
2. Remove fan and clutch assembly. If clutch is mounted to pulley with four bolts, remove nuts, remove clutch/
fan assembly and replace nuts. The clutch may be mounted by a large single nut. It may be possible to
remove this clutch by fitting a large wrench to the nut. Put a rag over the fan to keep from being cut. Hold the
fan in place and pull the wrench in the direction of rotation. It may help to give the end of the wrench a sharp
strike from a soft-blow hammer to break the nut free without the pulley slipping.
3. Remove the lower shroud.
ELECTRIC FAN ASSEMBLY:
1. Look at the vehicle construction around the radiator for potential mounting points. Mounting points for the
fan serves two purposes, to carry the weight of the fan, and to hold the fan against the radiator core. Cross
braces, radiator trays, front facia, radiator-mounting points, are possible mounting points for these brackets.
2. Whenever possible we do not recommend mounting brackets to the radiator core so that the core carries the
weight of the fan. In some applications this can cause damage to the radiator core.
3. Locate at least four points to mount the fan to the vehicle that will sup-
port the weight and secure the fan to the radiator.
WIRING MONSTER TRUCK FAN:
Part number 285 fan package does not come with a controller. Operation
of the fans will require that you use a controller and fuse to protect the
fan motors. There are many switches and controls available, some can
be found on our website www.flex-a-lite.com. Be sure that the switch and
relay used will handle the current drawn by the fan. The fan motors are
wired with a RED and BLACK wire. The RED wire on this fan assembly
is the POSITIVE wire. The BLACK wire is the GROUND wire.
NOTE:
Wiring the fan with a red ground will
damage the motors!
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 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 limitaion 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 state to state. The Flex-a-lite warranty is in compliance with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975.
rev. 12-01-06 part no. 99285 Page 1 of 1
Brackets included with this kit
WIRE GAUGE
10 GA
14 GA
18 GA
NOTE: If wiring both motors together so both fans come on simultanelously, use the 3-way snap plugs
and bullet connectors included to connect the positive motor wires together (red wire) and negative
motor wires together (black wire). Then use the heavy 10 gauge wire to connect battery power (+) and
ground (-) to the motor wires. It is recommended that a relay or other load carrying device is used with
these fans.