Revised 02/09/2022
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’ Install Manual 9-W1 Solar Powered Attic Fan
MATERIALS LIST
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION
CUT THE HOLE
Attic Breeze Fan Kit (Model AB-6523D):
14
” Self-flashing fan
65W Monocrystalline solar panel with mounting hardware
UV/Weather-resistant power cable
Wooden frame kit
Shutter
Hardware:
1 Thermostat with box
Wire
Wire connectors
Roofing screws
2-
1/2” and 3” screws
3/4" Hex head screws
Weatherproof roofing grade sealant
Cordless drill
Reciprocating or jig saw
Ladder and/or scaffolding
Marker
Measuring tape
Wire strippers
Choose a location to install your solar attic fans that allows for balanced air flow throughout the greenhouse. The
solar fan should be installed in a “C1” panel, centered on the “B” strut edge (as shown in Figure 1).
The 65-Watt Attic Breeze models feature a remote mounted solar panel. For optimum performance, mount the
solar panels on the south side of the dome and make sure they are not shaded or blocked from the sun for
extended periods during the day. Target exposure should be for maximum sun in the hottest parts of the day/year.
Roughly, the angle of the panel should match your latitude (the higher the latitude, the higher on the dome). The
solar panel comes with a 2
5’ cord so you can put the fan away from the windy side of the dome. Your solar attic
fan should not be installed any closer than within 5 feet to an existing passive vent or additional fan unit.
Most people prefer to mount the thermostat near the door, or in another warm location inside the dome to
maximize its operability.
After choosing the installation location for your solar attic fan, find the center of the
“B” strut lengthwise and
widthwise. This is important because the attic fan will be anchored
to the “B” strut with roofing screws. Measure
13” from this point towards the center of the “C1” panel and make a mark. Partially insert a screw into the panel at
that point. Using the screw as a reference point, trace out a 10" radius circle (20" across) as shown in Figure 1.
Predrill several holes, large enough to insert the saw blade, along the mark. Next, use a reciprocating or jig saw to
cut out the traced hole pattern from the glazing panel. Remove the cut-out material from around the hole as
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