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    Jul 14, 2007, 07:36 AM
    Fan direction
    How do you know what way a fan blade goes on a condenser
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    Jul 14, 2007, 10:05 AM
    It is usually installed so the air moves out of the top of the unit. The rotation of the motor controls the cw or ccw movement of the shaft. You have to look at the fan blade leading edge facing downward which allows it to scoop the air upwards.

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