SolarAttic PCS1, User Manual

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SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION Page S3-29
CAUTION : When reframing attic access, maintain the vapor barrier by using
a rubber seal around the attic door where it mates to the ceiling area. In other
words, you have no gaping holes where moisture inside of the house can
easily vent to the attic area!
7. Make sure the flexible pvc pipe and electrical wiring to the PCS1 do not
come into contact with exposed nails and other sharp objects inside of the attic.
8. Lay down an extra piece of plywood from the shipping crate directly in
front of or behind the PCS1 as a service platform. In this manner, someone who has
to service the unit will not have to dangle their legs between attic joists.
9. While doing electrical work in the attic, consider wiring an outlet and light
near the PCS1 location for convenience purposes.
10. After the plumbing has been connected to the PCS1, provide some
support for the flexible pvc pipe. An easy way to accomplish this is to use Òplumbers
strappingÓ which is a flat metal coil with holes in the metal. Simply cut off a length
of metal strap and wrap around the pvc pipe and nail the strap to a roof joist.
CAUTION: Flexible pvc pipe that simply dangles in the attic without being
supported can cause undo pressure on the union joints in the attic.
11. In large attics such as those in hipp type construction, you may want to
build a small platform from the ceiling for the PCS1 to sit on.
12. It will generally take two people to hoist and position the PCS1 into place.
13. It will generally take two people to work the flexible pvc pipe through the
eaves. One in the attic and one at the eaves.
14. The check valve in the PCS1 outlet line should be located near the rest of
the support systemÕs plumbing and NOT in the attic.