US Sunlight 1015APV Installation Guide
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1. around the fan and back outside x Important tip for both gable fan installations Step 1 Position the fan over the louvers and slide the mounting brackets into position against the vent frame fig 3 Step 2 Mark the position of the holes in the brackets and pre drill if necessary fig 4 Step 3 Use included screws G to fasten the brackets to the vent frame There are 8 positions two on each bracket fig 5 Step 4 Once brackets have been fastened slide the fan assembly into position pressing it firmly against the vent louvers and tighten the 8 nuts fig 6 Option 2 vent area requires additional mounting braces to support the fan K Step 1 Step 2 Measure the distance between Cut two 2x4 braces to the the 2 framing members that the required length fig 8 braces will attach to fig 7 Step 3 Locate the two braces between 14 25 and 15 apart and centered over the vent opening then fasten to the framing members with 3 screws not supplied fig 9 Step 4 Then mount the fan as described in option 1 fig 10 fig 9 Static or Turbine Vent Installation The All Purpose Ventilator can be used to push hot air out of your attic through existing roof vent E g Important Tip Seal off other static vents to avoid turning them into intake vents once the powered fan is installed and running a Step 4 Position the fan assembly between the two braces and2. and the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE and the local code authorities
3. ALL r a KE 5 US SUNLIGHT CORP E 4 E P 923 Tahoe Blvd Suit 110 j L AN Incline Village NV 89451 Tel 877 50 USSUN www ussunlight com support ussunlight com Installation and Mounting Guide MINIMUM TOOLS REQUIRED Thank you for purchasing the All Purpose Ventilator from U S Sunlight Corp e Power drill with phillips head We are committed to providing alternative energy products that can improve your driver and an 1 8 drill bit everyday life and our environment We have reduced packaging material and eliminated Styrofoam to reduce the impact on landfills We offer an installation video that is available to view online at www ussunlight com Adjustable wrench Measuring tape tip snips or wire cutters If there is a problem with your U S Sunlight product call us at 1 877 50 USSUN for cutting hole in vent screen Circular saw or handsaw Spare parts installation advice or recommendations for professional installers for cutting 2x4s for bracing if req in your area are only a phone call away Professional installation may be much i less than you expect please call us to get average rates for your area pencil or marking pen Before beginning the installation of your new All Purpose Ventilator please read 1 4 coaxial staples through the entire installation instructions and call us if you have any questions for securing the wire after installation caulk gun with roofing adhesive Optional Hardware
4. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call our customer service specialists at 877 50 USSUN Determine your mounting application One of the great features about the All Purpose Ventilator is the many mounting options Gable Vent Crawlspace Vent If you have a tile roof and do not want Rather than removing the static or If your crawlspace has too much moisture to cut into the tiles use the gable vent turbine vent simply use the same increase the airflow and reduce moisture for mounting the fan opening by installing near a vent opening In Important Tip Before you begin To maximize the solar fan s effectiveness you should remove or block any rooftop Loosen but do not remove the 8 nuts fig1 on the 4 mounting brackets static vents or ridge vents Make sure you have proper intake ventilation at the fig 2 so they can slide freely And remember Always note the eave or fascia Use a ratio of 1 sq ft of intake ventilation for every 600 sq ft of attic orientation of the fan s air flow relative to the vent opening space To maximize airflow to the attic close off any unused static vents Use tar paper and staples as shown Loosen ee fig 1 fig 2 Gable Vent Installation wien i 7 paper or duct For installation in a gable vent you typically have 2 options ow To maximize efficiency of the fan seal off the gable vent area around the fan to avoid recirculating outside air
5. cleanse the solar panel and keep it operating at peak efficiency If necessary simply hose off the solar a panel between rain showers s lt mease a Determine the distance between the vent and totai daane Z 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 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 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
6. dry before contacting with the panel fig 26 amp 27 screw A fig 27 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 amp 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 Wall mounting Brackets are included to mount the panel to a wall if preferred First assemble the braces to the brackets as follows Step 1 Attach the brace to each bracket with the cross brace bolt and nut E fig 32 Step 2 Attach the brackets to the panel using the 4 bolts F fig 33 fig 32 fig 33 Step 3 see Optional Depending on the material your wall is made of mount the assembly to Hardware on the wall using appropriate fasteners see Optional Hardware on page 1 page 1 P for details fig 34 and 35 Fascia mounting kit With the optional fascia bracket kit the panel can be mounted directly to a fascia board To order go to www ussunlight com or ca
7. e mechanical thermal switch utilize the Solar black ilad from thermal switch fig 15 Controller with an electronic thermostat and humidistate as well as additional features connected to black terminal on motor LARCONTROLLER Additional Accessory Available SOARS enone The Solar Controller has a built in thermostat and humidistat that will measure the attic temperature and humidity and allow the fan to have extend run time in the evenings or when no solar is available Visit www ussunlight com for additional information This solar fan will automatically start whenever the sun shines on the solar panel Always exercise caution when in the vicinity of the fan To avoid accidents use appropriate attire safety glasses gloves hard hats restraints and other appropriate equipment Use this product only as indicated by U S Sunlight Corp Any questions on appropriate applications call 1 877 50 USSUN Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person s in accordance with all applicable building codes and standards including fire requirements To prevent back drafting of any fuel burning equipment in the attic such as a gas furnace sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue of fuel burning equipment Follow the requirements made by the heating unit s manufacturer Additionally follow safety standards set fort by the National Fire Protection Association NFPA
8. ll 877 55 USSUN Connecting the panel to the fan Step 1 Step 3 Once the panel and fan are mounted route the wire from the panel Connect the wires to the fan matching the red wire to the red connector and to the fan attaching the wire to the building appropriately We sug the black to the black connector on the motor fig 38 gest using romex mounting clips or coaxial staple for either wood or masonry available at your local hardware store or home builder Step 4 supply fig 36 Include a drip curve if possible when securing to the wall to prevent water run Step 2 ning down the wire and into the attic or crawl space fig 39 Typically the wire will route through an opening in the vent or an unused louver fig 37 original black lead from solar panel to motor Thermal Switch Optional Installation The thermal switch will shut down the fan when the temperature drops below approximately 65 F and turn the fan back on when the attic temperature rises to approximately 80 F To install the thermal switch remove the BLACK lead from the fan motor and attach it to the thermal switch Attach the other lead from the thermal switch to the BLACK terminal on the motor Secure the wires to the motor bracket with tape or zip ties to prevent them from interfering with the fan blade If you prefer to have the fan running during cooler seasons to remove moisture from the attic do not install the thermal switch fig 15 As an upgrade from th
9. not included Fan mounting options Panel mounting options wall mounting e 3 galvanized deck screws e 1 5 3 anchor screws depending on your specific type of for mounting 2x4 braces to framing members if req stucco cement or brick wall Must support up to 20 Ibs x 1 5 3 galvanized screws depending on your specific Panel mounting op tions roof mounting type of wood or vinyl siding Must support up to 20 Ibs e 2 pan head tapping screws for mounting to composition roof gt canik gun wits rootmig adhesive for sealing screw heads when mounting to wood or vinyl siding e caulk gun with roofing adhesive for mounting solar panel directly to s tile flat tile or metal roofs BOX CONTENTS Unpack and check You should have E Oe 2 each A Fan assembly B Solar panel with 30 ft of attached wire C Wall mounting brackets 2 ea F D Cross braces 2 ea piel 4 each E Cross brace bolt and nut 2 ea F Mounting bracket bolt and nut 4 ea 8 each G 1 5 screws for fan mounting 8 ea G ane Some models include a thermal switch in the fan assembly Copyright 2012 All Purpose Ventilator C01 ver2 Mounting the Fan Sizing Requirements See sizing chart on the box or www ussunlight com to assure that you select the correct number of fans for your situation Some attics have walled off or chambered areas that will require additional fans to properly vent the space
10. ontact with the foundation when the fan is mounted fig 21a Secure the frame to the 17 5 for the bottom brace and bottom of the floor joists with at least 2 screws on each side making sure it is centered one between 17 5 and 25 5 fig 17 evenly on both fig 21b for the top brace fig 17 Most floor joists are either 16 on center or 24 on center Measure the distance before cut ting the top brace to be sure of the distance required floor joist are seperated you will need to cut 4 braces two at outer wall interior floor _ interior floor lise floor joist i i floor joist floor joist vent opening vent opening crawlspace Step 2 Fasten the 4 boards together with 3 screws to make a square box with inner dimensions 14 5 x 14 5 fig 18 amp 19 box frame fig 20 fig 21a fig 21b deparan how wide oo Step 4 n poms joist span is z A ay Mount the fan inside the frame by attaching the brackets feet uaa with included screws G Center the fan in the frame BE cnc opesing making sure that there is at least 4 of clearance i i between the fan housing and the crawlspace vent EM spaca N or should be 14 5 opening fig 22 fig 19 fig 22 e z m j Maintenance Tip The solar panel is most effective when clean and free of dust leaves and debris Normally rainwater will
11. slide the fan assembly towards the vent opening fig 15 Step 5 Step 1 Determine the location of the vent to be used and measure the distance between the two rafters fig 13 Step 2 fig 13 Fasten the brackets to the two braces Cut two 2x4 braces to the required length g with included screws G fig 15 and tighten the 8 nuts fig 16 Step 3 3 Coe Locate the two braces between14 25 Note When the rafter is greater than and 15 apart and centered over the 5 wide locate the braces between vent opening then fasten to the rafters 4 pasand 15 the rafters to insure fan can be posi with 3 galvanized deck screws not l tioned against the vent supplied fig 14 fig 14 Crawl Space Vent Installation Keeping air moving in your crawl space can help to remove moisture and inhibit mold and mildew growth The All Purpose Ventilator can be mounted as described above or a box frame can be built to hold the fan in position It is recommended that you evaluate your crawlspace to determine the best method To build the box frame To mount in crawlspace Step 1 Step 3 Depending on the distance your Mount the frame in front of the vent opening by attaching it to the floor joists with 3 gal vanized screws If the frame assembly and fan mount lower than the bottom of the vent opening fig 20 mount the frame about 8 to 10 away from the vent to prevent direct 14 5 for the side braces one at c
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