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Flex-a-Lite Black Magic 150 Installation Instructions

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1

Mounting Instructions-150 may be in-

stalled horizontally or vertically to the

radiator

Assemble the brackets and threaded rods to the 150 fan

according to the specific applicaiton. Mount the 150 with

brackets using either the bolt-on or clamp-on method.

Clamp-on Method

Star Nut

Washer

Black Magic

Be sure to use star nuts to stabilize the threaded rods.

Bolt-on Method

Radiator

(Front)

Nut

Threaded

Rod

Bracket

Radiator

Channel

Notes:

150

1. Disconnect the battery - Negative terminal

2. Connect the “B” terminal to a high current 12V positive power source (i.e. battery, starter solenoid) using the

thick red wire and in line fuse holder provided in the kit.

3. Connect the “G” terminal to ground (i.e. chassis, negative side of battery) using the thick black wire provided

in the kit. (Do not install fuse at this time)

4. Connect the “+” terminal of the control box to a 12V positive (+) power source (i.e. fuse box), using the thin

red wire and fuse taps (if necessary) provided in the kit.

Note: Attach this wire to an ignition controlled source to stop the fan when the vehicle is shut off

Note: Attach this wire to a non-ignition source to keep the fan running after the vehicle is shut off.

5. If you have air conditioning: with 3-way connector provided, pass the A/C clutch positive(+) wire (con-

nected to the A/C compressor) through the connector. Place the green wire provided into the closed end of

the connector. Crimp metal plate. Snap plastic cover into place. Attach green wire to the "C" terminal of the

control box.

Air Conditioning Relay activates fan when A/C is turned on

6. Insert probe in radiator core near upper hose. Install rubber cap over end of probe.

MANDATORY CONNECTIONS

rev. 09-15-05 99981

B

C

M

G

+

12 Volt Positive Source

12 Volt Positive Source

Fuse Holder

Control Box Terminals & Connections

Mandatory Connections

+ 12 volt positive source

G Ground

B 12 volt positive source

C Air conditioning relay

Optional Connection

M Manual switch

12 Volt

Source

12 3

Ground

(Illuminate switch)

A/C positive (+)

wire from clutch

3-way

connector

optional

Control Box

Ground

*WARNING: If not using Flex-a-lite's

illuminated switch (PN #31148) you must

disconnect the switch ground.

Note (optional): To stop the fan from activating thermostatically, omit the lead to the “+” terminal of the control box.

“B”, “G”, & “M” must remain connected.

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 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 state to state.

The Flex-a-lite warranty is in compliance with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975.

Do not over tighten to the radiator,damage may occur.

ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL

1. Attach the temperature control knob to the control box.

2. Turn the knob clockwise completely.

3. Idle the vehicle, observe the temperature of the ve-

hicle. (Use the vehicles gauge)

4. When the temperature of the vehicle reaches slightly

above normal, turn the control knob counter-clockwise

until the fan turns on. From here on, the fan should

activate at this temperature setting. Adjust as necessary

according to your vehicle needs.

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS

Manual Switch (not included) - Allows manual operation

of the fan.

(

This step is based on Flex-a-lite’s manual switch

part #31148, other switches will cause this unit to

fail

).

1. Connect the “M” terminal to terminal 1 on the switch.

2. Attach terminal 2 of the switch to a 12V positive (+)

source.

3. Attach terminal 3 of the switch to ground, in order to illumi-

nate the switch.