{"product_id":"delfield-3516216-fan-guard","title":"Delfield 3516216 Fan Guard - Commercial Equipment Replacement","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eDelfield 3516216 Fan Guard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Delfield 3516216 Fan Guard is a commercial refrigeration airflow protection component used around fan assemblies where technicians need to shield the rotating blade while keeping air moving through the refrigerated space or equipment compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this part does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a refrigeration cabinet, display case, ice machine, or reach-in unit, the fan guard protects the blade path from accidental contact and helps keep nearby wiring, packaging, and service hands away from the moving fan. A damaged or missing guard can create safety risk, airflow noise, rubbing against the fan blade, and service delays when the fan section is inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommercial equipment application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is focused on Reach-in refrigeration airflow work in commercial foodservice, restaurant, supermarket, and facility maintenance environments. Use the OEM\/MPN 3516216 as the primary identifier when comparing against a parts diagram, rating plate, or the failed component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerified source detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-1\/2 inch plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon replacement situations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon replacement situations include cracked plastic guards, bent wire guards, broken mounting points, guards rubbing the fan blade, missing guards after prior service work, or air movement problems caused by a loose guard interfering with the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnician checks before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore replacement, compare the installed guard diameter, mounting-hole spacing, depth, material, and blade clearance against the original part. Also inspect the fan blade, motor bracket, motor shaft play, and nearby wiring because a guard is often damaged after a blade strike or fan assembly movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternal resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/commercial-refrigeration-academy\"\u003eCommercial Refrigeration Academy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fan-motor-and-airflow-academy\"\u003eFan Motor and Airflow Academy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/commercial-refrigeration-parts\"\u003eCommercial Refrigeration Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Delfield 3516216 intended for commercial equipment?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This draft listing is built around verified commercial equipment part data and is not intended for residential appliance repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I confirm this is the correct replacement?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the OEM or MPN 3516216, the manufacturer name Delfield, the installed component markings, and the equipment parts manual before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is this part a high-priority catalog addition?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt supports fan blade protection repairs, a high-intent service category where technicians usually search by exact OEM number during active equipment downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Delfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50564437410015,"sku":"3516216","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/3047\/0623\/files\/40622_100ccc18-4534-40e7-b60c-6743901983dd.webp?v=1784075837","url":"https:\/\/partsdirectonline.com\/products\/delfield-3516216-fan-guard","provider":"PartsDirectonline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}