Installing your KIKBOXES fan/radiator cover

Installing your new Kikboxes radiator/fan grill is simple and straightforward. We have designed our grills and our cutting templates so they are easy to use and installation does not require professional skills to get professional-looking results. 
 
Cooling accessories from some companies grills require odd-shaped cuts or require that you have special tools to get the job done. Kikboxes provides a simple template, online instructions, and offers the mounting kit with the screws you need to get the job done.  All these advantages - coupled with great designs and professional, powder coated finishes - make Kikboxes grills the obvious choice for a wide variety of case customization projects!
 
Lay out your toolsLay out your tools
  1. Rotary cutting tool, such as Dremel or Craftsman with a reinforced cutting disk. 
    Be aware that your cuts need to be precise and we do not recommend using a jig saw unless you have a very steady hand.
  2. Hand file
  3. Phillips-head screw driver
  4. Small crescent wrench or socket set
  5. Painter's masking tape (or similar)
  6. Fine point marker
  7. Safety glasses
  8. Gloves
  9. Ruler
  10. Optional: center punch

Getting Started

  1. Download and print the appropriate installation template for your grill:
    - Single Grill
    - Double Grill
    - Triple Grill
     
    NOTE: The triple grill requires a template that is larger than a standard sheet of paper but you can use 2 sheets taped together or printed on 11x17 inch paper.  If you would like to save your template and use it again, we recommend cutting your template from open office file folder.  This will make a sturdy template that can be used again and again.
     
  2. Cut out your template.
  3. Check the size of your template by holding it against your grill to ensure the template printed at the correct size and fits the grill you've chosen.
  4. Mask off the area where you plan to cut using painter's tape to will help prevent chipping and scratching as you make your cuts. 
    Note: Whenever possible, use blue or green painter's tape instead of masking tape as it comes off more easily and will not leave sticky residue on your case.
  5. Lay out your paper template on the taped surface.
  6. Use a ruler to center your template by measuring from the edges of your case to the edges of your template.  Once you have it placed where you want it, hold the template in place a bit of tape.
  7. Use your fine point marker to trace the template onto the tape, then remove the template to reveal your cutting lines.
  8. Position your case so that you can comfortably cut the opening. 
  9. Use your cutting tool to cut along the center of your lines, creating the opening.
  10. File rough edges using a file, paying careful attention to stay within your template lines.
  11. Position your grill over the hole and use your pen to mark your screw holes.
  12. If you have a center punch, use it to mark the center of your holes before you drill to keep the bit from "walking" around as you drill your screw holes. On some cases, or in some installation where holes are close to the edge of your cut, we recommend you drill a small pilot hole before switching to the 9/64 bit for your final hole. 
  13. Place your grill on the case for a test fitting.
    Kikboxes grills are designed to mount to the fan or radiator first, then to the case.  Use the long screws provided in your screw kit to mount your fans or radiator to the grill(s).  You can do this with a Philips-head screwdriver and a crescent wrench or socket.
  14. Mount the fan/radiator assembly to your case.
  15. Put the grill in position by placing the radiator or fans through the hole you created.  If the hole is too tight you can make minor adjustments with your file.  Once you have a good fit, remove the painter's tape from your case and fasten the grill assembly to the case with the short bolts from the mounting kit.
  16. Enjoy!
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