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Solar Star Attic Ventilation Installation Tips
Keep Solar Star solar panels covered until product is mounted and sealed to roof. Cover solar panel whenever motor, fan, or unit is to be
serviced. Fan blade is controlled by the solar panel and may become operational when panel is exposed to sunlight.
Solar Star products are designed for general ventilation purposes only. Do not exhaust any hazardous materials or gases such as flammable,
explosive or incendiary materials.
Solar Star products have an unguarded fan blade. Do not use Solar Star products in areas that are easily accessible.
Caution
Carbon monoxide may be drawn into a house or attic space with the operation of Solar Star products if fuel-burning equipment is not
serviced or monitored regularly. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can be hazardous to your health and may cause
death. Fuel-burning equipment must have proper ventilation, Solar Star products are not designed to provide ventilation for fuel-burning
products.
Light Add-On Kit Installation Tips
This product is to be installed by qualified electricians only. Disconnect power before installation.
“FOR USE IN NON-FIRE-RATED INSTALLATIONS ONLY.”
Thermally protected
“TYPE IC”
(insulation may contact housing).
“ACCESS ABOVE CEILING REQUIRED.”
“SUITABLE FOR DAMP LOCATIONS.”
Use only as a component of Solatube Daylighting System products.
“MIN. 60
°
C
SUPPLY CONDUCTORS.”
Intended for installation with ½ in (12.7mm) minimum spacing from the fixture to cavity surfaces (side wall and overhead building member)
and 1 in (25.4mm) minimum spacing to adjacent fixtures.
Blinking light may indicate improper lamp wattage or type, or insulation is too close to fixture, or other condition causing overheating.
Caution
Risk of fire and electrical shock. Most dwellings built before 1985 have supply wire rated 60° C.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only:
Fluorescent Lamps, Medium Base - 23 Watt Maximum, Maximum Overall Length (MOL) 4 3/4 in (120 mm)
Compact Fluorescent (4 Pin Quad Tube) 26 Watt only
Minimum thickness of metal tubing is 0.018 in (0.47mm)
Daylighting Systems Installation Tips (Continued)
Allow at least 2-3 hours for the installation, particularly if this is your first installation.
During the day, turn off all the lights in the room to see how much natural light comes in through the windows, and determine the best position for the
Solatube Daylighting System. To light a specific area, place the system over the area, not in the center of the room. This will prevent the desired
area from being shaded by tall objects in the room.
Measure the distance between the roof and the ceiling. If you don’t have enough tubing, contact your Solatube International representative
for additional tubing.
Avoid roof locations shaded by trees, ridges and chimneys, or near water channels or valleys. Also avoid roof areas with obstructions such
as fire sprinklers, HVAC equipment, gas, water or drain pipes, air ducts or flues and make sure that the roof is adequate to endure an
installation without damaging its waterproofing properties or weakening the building structure.
All adhesives, seals and tapes are recommended to be applied to a clean and dry surface at a minimum of 70°F (21°C) for maximum
performance.
Foil tape contains a pressure sensitive adhesive and pressure must be applied at all seams for proper bonding. Foil tape is not intended for
use as structural support of the extension tubes. For structural integrity use manufacturer supplied fasteners on all overlapping extension
tube joints.
Uninstalled product that is stored and exposed to excessive heat and or humidity can experience damage. Store product prior to installation
in a cool dry place.
Daylight Dimmer Installation Tips
Install Solatube Daylight Dimmer only on a properly aligned Solatube Daylighting System.
Use only UL recognized components approved for this listing.
Ventilation Add-On Kit Installation Tips
See Ventilation Add-On Kit installation instructions for tips.
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