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Solatube International, Inc.  

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Part No. 950160 v2.3 

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Open Ceiling 

Solatube

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 SolaMaster

®

 Series 

Solatube

®

 330 DS Daylighting System 

Solatube

®

 750 DS Daylighting System

 

Installation Instructions 

For Closed Ceiling, see back of this page.

 

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Parts List * 

Quantity 

1  

 

Outer Dome Options 

 

a. 750 DS Dome with Raybender® 3000         
Technology 

(1) 

b. 330 DS Dome with LightTracker™ Reflector 

(1) 

 2 

  

 

Inner Dome Option 

(1) 

a. Inner Dome for 750 DS (Optional) 

(1) 

b. Inner Dome for 750 DS (Optional,                  
Polycarbonate*†) 

(1) 

Dome Fasteners 

 

 

a. Dome Screw #8 X 1 5/8 in (40 mm) 

(4) 

b. Dome Spacer 

(4) 

c. Dome Seal 

(1) 

d. Drill Bit #40 (3/32 in/2.5 mm) 

(1) 

4  

Tube Ring 

(1) 

a. Tube Ring Seal (Required for all Open Ceiling 
Units) 

(1) 

Roof Flashing (4 in (100 mm)*†, 8 in (200 mm)*†, 11 
in (280 mm)*† or Curb Cap)) 

(1) 

a. Flashing Screws - #10 X 2 in (50 mm) 

(21) 

 

Spectralight® Infinity Tubes 

 

a. 24 in (610 mm) Extension Tube with Tube     
Fastener Kit 

(1) 

b. 48 in (1220 mm) Extension Tube with Tube   
Fastener Kit 

(1) 

 

Tube Fastener Kit 

(1) 

a. Tube Screws - #8 X 9/16 in (14 mm) 

(5) 

b. 2 in (50 mm) Foil Tape - 18 ft (5.5 m) 

(1) 

Diffuser for Open Ceiling 

(1) 

a. Diffuser Seal 

(1) 

*†Required for High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) areas.  

Required Tools: 

 

Saber or Reciprocating Saw                

Utility Knife 

Flat Bar                                                

Caulking Gun 

Tape Measure                                     

Lumber Crayon 

Screw Gun with Phillips Head              

Metal Shears 

Magnetic Compass                             

Required Safety Equipment 

Hammer            

 

 

*Components shown not included in all kits, see label on box.  

Summary of Contents for 330 DS

Page 1: ...lycarbonate 1 Dome Fasteners 3 a Dome Screw 8 X 1 5 8 in 40 mm 4 b Dome Spacer 4 c Dome Seal 1 d Drill Bit 40 3 32 in 2 5 mm 1 4 Tube Ring 1 a Tube Ring Seal Required for all Open Ceiling Units 1 5 Ro...

Page 2: ...S Optional Polycarbonate 1 3 Dome Fasteners a Dome Screw 8 X 1 5 8 in 40 mm 4 b Dome Spacer 4 c Dome Seal 1 d Drill Bit 40 3 32 in 2 5 mm 1 4 Tube Ring 1 a Tube Ring Seal 1 5 Roof Flashing 4 in 100 mm...

Page 3: ...nd working at dangerous heights including on ladders scaffolding roofs and in attic spaces Risk of death personal injury and property damage may result from a fall or from falling objects Use extreme...

Page 4: ...cal 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 Comp...

Page 5: ...stallation Instructions T bar ceiling Hold Down Clip b 27 in 685 mm inside dimension 27 in 685 mm inside dimension c Flashing screw Curb by Others allow for counter flashing roofing material Roof open...

Page 6: ...Seams 1 1 2 in 38 mm Tube length measurements should be equal f c Install Top and Bottom Tube Angle Adapters Measure Tube Run Tube ring can be installed on Top Tube with Angle Adapter or an Extension...

Page 7: ...art No 950160 v2 3 7 a Extension Tube b Top Tube Angle Adapter c For curb heights or obstructing structural members that require an Extension Tube as the Top Tube use configuration below 5 Assemble an...

Page 8: ...olatube International Inc Part No 950160 v2 3 8 Install diffuser Install Dome Seal 7 a b 8 Remove Protective Liner Secure diffuser clips Dome seal For 750 DS or Dual Dome 1 4 in 5 mm above base of fla...

Page 9: ...t Dome spacer long end first leaving every other hole open Insert Dome spacer short end first from inside dome e d Pre drill Dome screw Polycarbonate inner dome required for HVHZ areas dip screw threa...

Page 10: ...e b Remove Protective Liner Apply pressure to tape for proper bonding Assemble parallel tube for open ceiling configurations a Determine Tube Configuration Option 1 Single Extension Tube Option 2 Addi...

Page 11: ...ions d 12 Install Tube Ring and Diffuser b a Align diffuser tab with tube notches Install top edge of diffuser seal along traced line c Foil tape Now you can enjoy the benefits of your Solatube Daylig...

Page 12: ...2013 Solatube International Inc Part No 950160 v2 3 12 1 Apply Sealant to Underside of Curb Cap 2 Install Insulation Apply Foil Tape to Seams Curb Cap Flashing Insulation Installation Instructions App...

Page 13: ...Appendix Parts List Quantity 1 Self Flashing 4 in 100 mm 8 in 200 mm 11 in 280 mm 1 2 Flashing Screws 10 X 2 in 50 mm 21 Additional Materials and Tools Quantity 1 Roof Sealant 3 2 Straight Edge 1 1 Ma...

Page 14: ...5 mm x 70 mm Hex 8 3 Concrete Drill Bit 5 32 in x 3 1 2 in 4 mm x 89 mm 1 Additional Materials and Tools Quantity 2 Sealant Paint Not Provided Mark Fastening Holes Apply Sealant Paint to the inside Wa...

Page 15: ...e Way Vista CA 92081 8341 www solatube com T 888 SOLATUBE 2013 Solatube International Inc Part No 950160 v2 3 15 4 Fasten Curb Cap to Curb a b c Insert wood block to maintain 3 4 in 18 mm gap between...

Page 16: ...Extension Installation Instructions Appendix Additional Materials and Tools Quantity 1 Roof Sealant 1 a 1 4 in 6 mm Screw a b 3 4 in 20 mm screws for 48 in 1200 mm Turret Extension Only c b 0 90 Degre...

Page 17: ...Edge Protection Band Installation Instructions Appendix Parts List Quantity 1 Dome Edge Protection Band 1 2 Dome Edge Protection Band Tab 3 Additional Materials and Tools Quantity 1 None Option 1 330...

Page 18: ...List Quantity 1 Transition Box 1 2 Drill Tip Screw 1 5 8 in 40 mm 4 Additional Materials and Tools Quantity 1 Wood Blocking 2 2 Shims 4 Mark Ceiling Location Between Joists and Cut Ceiling Hole 22 7...

Page 19: ...t 8 1 8 in 25 mm with Nut and 2 Washer 4 Additional Materials and Tools Quantity 1 Drill Bit 1 8 in 3 mm 1 1 Pre Drill Transition Box Install Eye Bolts Attach Anchor Bolts and Install Suspension Wire...

Page 20: ...Wire Kit for Suspended Ceiling Installation Instructions Appendix Parts List Quantity 1 16 Gauge Galvanized Wire 50 ft 15 25 m 1 2 Expanding Bolt M6 4 Additional Materials and Tools Quantity 1 Concret...

Page 21: ...Solatube International Inc Part No 950160 v2 3 21 Natural Effect Lens Installation Instructions Appendix Install Screws and Tabs Insert Effect Lens and Engage Tabs b c d Effect Lens Seal Tab Screw a P...

Page 22: ...the innovative Solatube Daylight Dimmer easily controls the amount of daylight entering a room with the convenience of a switch Our patented variable butterfly baffle controls the light output Flashin...

Page 23: ...Notes...

Page 24: ...Solatube International Inc 2210 Oak Ridge Way Vista CA 92081 8341 Phone 800 966 7652 Fax 760 599 5181 www solatube com Part No 950160 v2 3...

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