Replacing the Cooling Fan
Required tools
crosshead screwdriver
5/16” socket
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To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power. |
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Remove the crosshead screws securing the bottom, rear cover and let hinge down.
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Using 5/16” socket, remove nuts securing the fan.
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Cut the cooling fan wires and remove the cooling fan from the unit.
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Strip back the cut wires, and connect new blower motor wires to these wires, using wire splicers or wire nuts.
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Install new cooling fan in reverse order, making sure the air blows into the cabinet.
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Remove crosshead screws securing the fan bracket.
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Remove screws and nuts securing the fan to the bracket.
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Cut wires to cooling fan and remove the fan from the unit.
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Strip back the cut wires, and connect new cooling fan wires to these wires, using wire splicers or wire nuts.
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Install new cooling fan in reverse order, making sure the air blows towards the outside of the unit.
