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Thermostatically Controlled Electric Fans: Description

Electrically-driven fans are actuated by thermal relay switches. Thermal switches turn fan motor on when necessary and shut fan motor off when not needed. Air conditioned vehicles are equipped with over-ride switches. These switches turn fan motor on whenever air conditioning system is operating. When system is turned off, fan motor control is returned to thermal relay.

THERMAL SWITCH OPERATION

Operation Temp.
Cut-In Temp.
Stage I 192-201°F (89-94°C)
Stage II 203-212°F (95-100°C)
Cut-Out Temp.
Stage I 178°F (81°C)
Stage II 189°F (87°C)
Fig 1: Typical Thermostatically Controlled Electric Fan
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