fig. 4
fig. 5
Step 3 - Preparing and
Installing the Ceiling Frame
Take the two halves of the ceiling lens
(fig. 6)
and slide the connectors in place on both
ends of each ring
(fig. 7a and 7b)
.
Insert the Ceiling Frame and attach with the included
2” Ceiling Frame Screws and plastic lugs. The plastic lugs are placed on the top side of the
ceiling. Fasten the screws through the holes in the ceiling frame, the ceiling and into the
white plastic lugs and tighten.
(fig. 8a and 8b)
Step 5 - Cutting the roof opening
From inside the attic, locate the desired position for the flashing and dome opening. Generally, directly above the ceiling
opening is optimal but this position can vary depending on your particular attic conditions - keep bends to a minimum and do not
bend more than a 45o angle. Start by measuring the distance between the 2 rafters and mark the center location.
(fig. 9)
You
should have a minimum distance between them to allow for a 14.5”
hole to be cut. Drive the 2” deck screw through so that it
shows on the outside roof surface.
(fig. 10 and 11)
fig. 9
fig. 10
fig. 11
Step 2 - Cutting out the ceiling hole
Use the included template (included in the Ceiling Parts Box) for marking
the ceiling hole; or simply use the ceiling frame as a template and draw the
hole to be cut.
Begin cutting the circle with a drywall saw
(fig. 4)
as you get to the end of
the cut, hold on to the wire or nail to brace the material for removal.
(fig. 5)
fig. 6
fig. 7a
fig. 7b
fig. 8a
fig. 8b
Step 1 - Location of the diffuser
Determine where you wish to install the SkylightTube
(fig. 1)
and from inside the attic, clear out the insulation in the desired location,
center a nail or piece of wire between the ceiling joists and through the
drywall so it is visible from the ceiling below.
(fig. 2)
If using wire, put a
90 degree bend in the wire so it won’t drop through.
(fig. 3)
Alternately, you can drive a nail up into the ceiling where you wish to
locate the ceiling lens and find the location in the attic. Then find the
closest center between rafters.
Desired location
Inside attic
fig. 1
fig. 2
fig. 3
