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GLOSSARY OF TERMS 

FMS

Fan, motor & shroud assembled ready for fitting, supplied with 4 x 90º mounts 10 x 11 or 10 x etc. First figure specifies the nominal blade size, second figure is number of actual blades.

PULLER

For fitting behind the radiator

BLOWER

For fitting in front of the radiator

T.D.

Threaded drive – blades have 2 flats to locate on threaded retaining nut

P.D.

Pin drive – blades with groove on underside to locate on to the motor spindle spigot, retained by C-clip

REVERSIBLE BLADE

 

Can be refitted after turning over, converting from puller to blower.

DEDICATED BLADE

 

Designed for a particular direction of airflow therefore minimising height required.

OEM

Original Equipment Manufacturer

FLAT MOTOR OR ‘PANCAKE

 

Low profile motor for restricted space applications, small fans, usually with 2-hole fixing.

HP

High Power

HO

Heavy Operation

VHP

Very High Power, i.e. 225W

PRIMARY COOLING

 

Fans for primary cooling only, usually mounted behind the radiator

AUXILIARY COOLING

 

Additional to existing fan

MAXFAN

OEM styled squared-off shroud with central fan unit 14” x 18” ideally used as puller

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

 

Unless otherwise specified, are for negative earth systems, as fitted to most vehicles.   Positive earth was used in very old cars and usually requires the wiring polarity to be reversed, please check!

THINLINE

The use of quality component parts in conjunction with dedicated puller and blower blades maximises airflow.   A modern well engineered motor guarantees a smooth performance, low amperage and a long life.   The kits are complete with fan-motor-shroud unit, capillary thermostat, tiemounts, flush mounts and wiring harness.

PROFAN

Designed to maximise the fan’s potential performance and therefore fitted with the most powerful motor compatible with blade size and type.  Dedicated pullers or blowers which can shift large amounts of air. Available as complete kits.

 HIGH PROFILE

Fan sizes of 10”, 11” and 12” with an outer rim of 56mm, maximum performance for any given diameter.   High outputs, particularly with the 11” and 12”.

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