Installation in wet area (engine compartment, wheel arch)
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Apply sealing compound on both sides and press into contacts (1).
Fit shrink-fit hose and heat up with hot air blower (2) (approx. 250°C).
NOTE:
Ensure that fan connector has sufficient contact surface on mounting point.
Do not heat shrink-fit hose on edges of fan connector too strongly, risk of cracking.
Do not heat shrink-fit hose on edges of fan connector too strongly, risk of cracking.
Allow shrink-fit hose to cool down until hand-warm. Then press sealing material again into contacts and onto edges of fan connector.
If necessary, carefully heat shrink-fit hose again.