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Choosing the Right Location for Airflow
Choose a location to install your QuietCool AFR SLR roof mounted fan that allows for balanced airflow
throughout the attic space. We always recommend the fan to be installed centrally located on the roof three feet
below the ridge line. This will allow you to access the fan very easily. Your roof mount fan should not be installed
any closer than within 5 feet to an existing passive vent, ridge vent, or additional fan unit.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT CUT THROUGH ANY RAFTERS OR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS WHILE CUTTING THE
VENT HOLE. ONLY CUT OUT THE ROOF DECKING.
Choosing the Right Location for the Best Sunlight
Choose a location to install your QuietCool AFR SLR fan or AFG SLR solar panel is very important based on the
sun’s path during the day. The optimal adjustment is to have the panel 90 degrees to the midday path of the sun.
Be sure to consider potential obstructions such as trees and other homes which may shade the solar panel during
certain times of the day. Most of the time, in the United States, you will want to have the panel facing south.
If a southern or western exposure is not possible, the fan can be installed on any other exposure and the solar
panel can be adjusted to capture maximum sunlight
There are many smartphone apps that can help in finding the best location for your solar panel based on the
sun’s location throughout the day.
READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL AN
AFR SLR
OR THE
AFG SLR
SOLAR PANEL
Getting Started
Always follow Local Building Codes because the fan may require specific fasteners or anchoring
systems not discussed in this installation guide. Installation should be done by a licensed roofing
contractor.
Safety Information
Safety precautions should be taken when performing the roofing work described in this installation
guide. You can significantly reduce your risk of danger by following the below recommendations:
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Do not install the fan in wet or windy conditions
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Tie-off both yourself and your equipment when working on steep pitched roofs to avoid falls
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Wear safety glasses and protective gloves when using power tools
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Always wear slip-resistant shoes when working on the roof
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Do not cut through any rafters or structural members of the roof during installation
Materials Needed
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Cordless Drill with Nut
Driver
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Roofing Nails
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Reciprocating Saw (for AFR)
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Measuring Tape
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Weatherproof Roofing
Grade Sealant
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Roofing Knife (for AFR)
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Ladder Marker or Carpenter
Pencil
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Secondary Flashing Material
(for AFR on tile roof)
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