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Charge Controllers and Clippers => The "Classic" charge controller => Topic started by: qrper on October 05, 2019, 05:05:59 PM

Title: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: qrper on October 05, 2019, 05:05:59 PM
Boy and girls...

I know I'm not the sharpest knife in the kitchen, but how in the hell does one put that small plastic guard on the fan (top of the classic that says turbo)

I got it sitting up there, and I've tried pushing, pulling, swearing, pleading, and well I'm baffled. (pun intended!)

mike
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: ClassicCrazy on October 05, 2019, 09:20:15 PM
Are you talking about the small round screen that comes with Classic ? If so that is to go in the 1/2 inch hole at the side of the Classic or the bottom depending on how you route  your wires. 

Larry
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: bee88man on October 06, 2019, 07:35:42 PM
Silicone caulk and clamp till cured.
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: qrper on October 06, 2019, 10:28:55 PM
This thing!
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: FNG on October 07, 2019, 09:27:30 AM
It has 4 little feet if you will that each have little dimples in them, I like to set one side in and roll the other side down in. If something isnt cooperating maybe something is not correct. i would suggest emailing us at support@midnitesolar.com for help/new plastic parts
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: qrper on October 07, 2019, 10:54:45 AM
I'll give it another shot. I know it's got to snap in place, but whoa! I've squeezed, hammered, yelled, and said nasty things. I've noticed the little 'feet' and the dimples they go into.

here's another photo showing the feet that won't go into the chassis.

Mike
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: FNG on October 07, 2019, 01:54:27 PM
That looks correct, It is not supposed to go down flush
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: qrper on October 07, 2019, 05:12:03 PM
Quote from: FNG on October 07, 2019, 01:54:27 PM
That looks correct, It is not supposed to go down flush

Really? Seriously??

mike
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: FNG on October 08, 2019, 10:43:17 AM
I am pretty sure but I will ask someone from Tech Support to chime in here, or the mechanical engineer for the product

I have attached a document for you that shows how it looks assembled
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: FNG on October 08, 2019, 11:43:24 AM
The mechanical engineer sent me this reply:

I read the thread, but can’t post from my phone. It will not sit down flush. It is not supposed to as that would cause too much back pressure and would not cool as well.
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: qrper on October 08, 2019, 12:58:48 PM
Well don't you know it!

Here all this time I tried to get it go flush with the body.

I guess I'll have to call in to the mothership and order a new one. I kinda mangled the dog snot out this one

thanks for your help... I kind of feel rather stupid now.

mike
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: FNG on October 08, 2019, 02:14:12 PM
No worries, if you want to email me your shipping info I will hook you up

ryan@midnitesolar.com
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: qrper on October 08, 2019, 02:18:11 PM
check your email in box

mike
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: mike90045 on October 11, 2019, 01:14:18 AM
wow, this is the first I've heard about the turbo fan upgraded replacement. 
Is this needed  for all classics or only ones running above a certain power level ?   
Cost ?
Title: Re: How does one put the small fan finger guard on the top of the Classic 150?
Post by: FNG on October 12, 2019, 01:32:47 PM
it is just a enhancement, The old design lent itself to being noisy if all the bits were not just right. The new design is mostly for noise levels, no appreciable difference in cooling
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