Mounting the Solar Panel
Determine the distance between the vent and
the area you will be mounting the solar panel
The fan’s solar panel should be adjusted to maximize exposure to the sun’s path during the day. The optimal adjust-
ment is to have the panel 90 degrees to the midday path of the sun (south or southwest facing slopes are best).
You can re-adjust the panel during winter or summer seasons if desired.
The Solar panel unit comes with 30 ft. of wire. It is a good idea to measure the distance from the vent opening and where
you’ll be installing the panel to make sure you have enough wire to cover the span.
(fig. 23)
fig. 23
Surface mounting on composition roofs:
fig. 24
fig. 25
screw A
Step 1.
Loosen and remove screw A (both sides)
to allow the panel to swing away from the
base. Set the screws aside.
(fig. 24)
Step 2.
Before mounting, make sure to pull the
wire back through the hole in the center
of the base so the base can lay flat on the
roof surface when installed.
(fig. 25)
Maintenance Tip: The solar panel is most effective when clean and free of dust, leaves, and debris. Normally,
rainwater will cleanse the solar panel and keep it operating at peak efficiency. If necessary, simply hose off the solar
panel between rain showers.
Step 3.
Mount the base using four 3” galva-
nized screws making sure to seal the
screw holes with a roof tile adhesive
as shown. Tilt the panel away from the
base while installing the screws. If the
panel is to remain flat against the base
when installed it is recommended
that you allow the roof tile adhesive to
completely dry before contacting with
the panel.
(fig. 26 & 27)
fig. 26
fig. 27
fig. 28
fig. 29
mount on at
least 2 tiles
Surface mounting for S-Tile, Flat Tile or Metal roofs
Step 1.
Determine the location of the contact points by positioning the panel in the desired area.
For S-Tile roofs, find a position with as much surface area coming in contact with the
bottom of the panel as possible. The panel must be mounted on at least 2 rows of tile as
shown.
(fig. 28 & 29)
Step 2.
Apply enough roof tile adhesive to the underside of the base to firmly secure the panel
to the surface. Both surfaces should be dry and free of any dirt or solvents.
(fig. 30)
Step 3.
The panel can be tilted into two positions with the adjustment arm, chose the best angle
and reinstall the adjusting screws (screw A).
(fig. 31)
fig. 30
fig. 31
reinstall
screw A
Wall mounting:
Brackets are included to mount the panel to a wall if preferred.
First, assemble the braces to the brackets as follows:
fig. 32
bolt D
Step 1.
Attach the brackets to the panel using the 4 bolts (D.)
(fig. 32)
