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MAXXFAN
FAN BLADE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Parts Provided:
Fan Blade
Washer, Motor Shaft
1.
CAUTION:
Turn off 12volt power to MaxxFan.
2.
Remove insect screen by turning
(4) locking tabs to release
,
See photo A
.
photo
A photo
B
3.
CAUTION:
The fan blade may have sharp edges!
Using a ½” wrench or an adjustable
wrench, remove locknut that holds the fan
blade to the motor shaft. Using a cloth or
paper towel to avoid sharp edges, hold the
fan blade with one hand to prevent the
motor from rotating while loosening the
nut. Turn the nut counter-clockwise to
loosen,
See photo C.
photo C
4.
Locate the small flat on the motor shaft,
See photo D
. Using an adjustable
wrench or a 9/32” open end wrench, hold the motor shaft. Tighten the adjustable
wrench on the small flat as needed. With your other hand, protected by a cloth or
paper towel, turn the fan counter-clockwise slightly to align the flat on the fan
blade hub with the flat on the motor shaft. You will feel a slight amount of play
between the fan blade and the motor shaft when the flats are properly aligned,
See
photo E.
Locking
Tab
Locknut
Hold fan
blade
Loosen
nut
