A/C Soft start blocks fan next to compressor

[benjburton]

I got a soft start for my A/C, but it's very large. The only place it fits is next to the compressor, in front of the fan. In the photo, you'll notice that it blocks about half of the opening of the fan. Should this be a concern? My concern is that the airflow would be reduced around the refrigerant lines, ultimately decreasing the cooling ability of the unit. Any opinions or knowledge of how this is intended to work, and if I should or should not mount it in this location? Note that I did try to get it to fit in the box housing the capacitor, but not even close to fitting.