electric fan install

[mark26Z31]

hello, I just received my electric fan from ups today, it is a 16" fan, pusher/puller type, 2 wire connection, I want to run this off a toggle switch which I already have, I just need to know how to hook this thing up..thanks in advance..

[Rick88ss]

No relay? If your not using a relay just make sure that the switch can take the amps.

[crowbar]

Yes use a relay.

There is a dual fan setup here but you can see how to use a relay..

http://www.v6-s12.com/

[mark26Z31]

o.k. I am a dumbass, I went to autozone and bought a relay, it is an 40amp relay with four post on it, 1 is copper and one is gold and the other two are silver, I cant figure this thing out, I can take a pic of it if anyone wants to help me out..thanks

[MrwassmanNA2T]

Take a pic, but it should be similar to this.

2 will be for your low power wire that you run to a switch inside. (85 & 86)
These will energize (magnatize) the coil pulling the strip of metal down to close the circuit.

2 will be for the high power wire you run to your fans. (30 & 87)

Pay attention to the "original" one in this illustration.


Would recommend ground side switching both of these circuits.

[mark26Z31]

thanks I appreciate it, I had it hooked up wrong..