US Sunlight 1914ST Installation Guide
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1. _ _ eRe _ U S SUNLIGHT CORP i RADIANT oe SKYLIGHT TUBE www ussunlight com q Support ussunlight com Installation and Mounting Guide Radiant Flexible Tube Kit Thank you for purchasing the Skylight Tube from U S Sunlight Corp We are committed to providing alternative energy products that can improve your everyday life and our environment If there is a problem with your U S Sunlight product call us at 1 877 50 USSUN Spare parts installation advice or recommendations for professional installers in your area are only a phone call away Professional installation may be much less than you expect please call us to get average rates for your area Please note that this product is designed for asphalt shingles If you have spanish tile s tile concrete metal or flat roof please call us before attempting to install the product Before beginning the installation of your new SkylightTube please read through the entire installation instructions and call us if you have any questions TOOLS REQUIRED e Ladder e ASTM D 4586 Type 1 Asphalt Roofing Cement e Reciprocating saw or jig saw e Measuring tape or ruler e Power drill with a 1 2 1 drill bit e Pencil or chalk only one needed e Roofing knife or box cutter e 1 2 deck screw bit e Flat pry bar e Hammer amp roofing nails or self tapping Sheetrock saw galvanized screws inluded e Adjustable Wrench or Pliers e Tin snips or wire cutters e Philips Scre2. deck screw through so that it shows on the outside roof surface fig 10 and 11 From on the roof measure 7 25 fig 12 repeat this at 90 and 45 degree angles to achieve a circular pattern or use provided template as in Step 2 Then draw in the pattern with chalk fig 13 Using a 1 2 drill bit drill a pilot hole on the edge of the circle to fit the saw blade for cut ting fig 14 Start cutting the circle with a reciprocating saw as you reach the end of the cut secure the material by holding onto the exposed screw so it won t fall into the attic space fig 15 Remove the disk of material and discard fig 16 Step 6 Dome Installation Preparation Drop the flex tube into the roof opening fig 17 then set the flashing assembly into position and make a note of the outer footprint or mark with chalk fig 18 Step 7 Remove the surrounding shingles Once you know the outline of the flashing remove the surrounding shingles with a pry bar fig 19 Composition asphalt shingles can be installed in various sizes depending on your roof configuration so it is recommended that you remove the entire piece as you find it in the footprint of the Skylight Tube flashing fig 20 Make sure you remove enough shingles to allow the upper 2 3rds of the flashing to make direct contact with the sheathing and roof underlayment fig 21 Save all of the pieces you remove for re installation later S ya o a gt J pa 4 a o 2 l f
3. 0 a SEK yoo Re at Re at Rip S Un Saa a a a gS QS essea REENA REEN A a REEE REEI REEE REEE EDS SOON S 9 gt i ELLU ii e U S SUNLIGHT CORP Alternative energy for everyday life WARRAN T Y Manufacturer s Limited Warranty i UU i A Hine ERR we og Sooo os SSIS Q OU TTT uy i 5 TU Lo tit E ss Wi YY QR tt oe Q zz l QU lt gt 1y ENT Ee ce l iiti Q gs tit ig Sooo if 2 3 lt ifi LLLI i Th v0 SSA Manufacturer warrants that certain of its product components are free from defects of workmanship and or materials for a period of time commencing on the date of original purchase and continuing as noted hereafter a roof flashing for a period of ten 10 years b flexible tubing for a period of ten 10 years c ceiling lens diffuser house for a period of ten 10 years ri SIS 09 oO One YOO HG SOAS if ai SX S i Tuna au e y by eres Q we x UUN Ky SR 2 S2 ee z5 x t 2 o 2 Wy LE cx 62S Disclaimer iii UUN SLELLI EEEE neg lt x 1 peas sh Except as expressly set forth herein all Manufacturer s products including components thereof are sold AS IS without warranty of merchantability fitness for intended purpose or other warranty express or implied In no event shall Manufac
4. E STA 7 Se SOLS Es fig 27 fig 28 fig 29 Step 10 Secure the flex tube to the ceiling frame Reach through the ceiling frame and pull the flex tube through the ceiling frame and into the room Continue pulling until it is tight the wires will lock onto the lip at the top of the ceiling frame Cut the flex tube off level with the bottom of the ceiling frame fig 31 Fit the white plastic flex tube locking ring into position with the provided countersunk screws Start at one end and work your way around the locking ring Be sure to line up the recesses in the flex tube locking ring with the recesses in the ceiling frame to ensure the flex tube and locking ring are not overhanging the ceiling frame lip fig 32 Snap the ceiling lens onto the ceiling frame fig 33 aa Parts List TM RADIANT Tel 877 50 USSUN www ussunlight com SKYLIGHT TUBE support ussunlight com 1 Roof Parts Roof Dome Metal Flashing 2 Clear Acrylic Dome Flexible Tube 3 72 Flexible Tube pre attached to Roof dome 4 Snap Ring 5 Aluminum Foil Tape 3 Ceiling Parts o Ceiling Frame Z Ceiling Lens 8 Included Hardware A Ceiling Frame Screws B Plastic Lugs C Screw Caps lt N N a a NN N RITOD N GNIEN Bin xn Za ey AAEKKKYS Zee OA RRS VENA VOR NERY KYSER NTN OOD x O00 COOOD USES SCE SSS Za WN OU re rr irr ry O a y 2 OLS L668 PSO ODS aeaea SS 2625255 lt n ga a R EP ey Soo RS gt Sparen yy
5. NAREN lt 4 a gt lt gt of 7 7 7 4 L SS z ye lA age ae pa E Z S fe SI N E ee E o a a AS Step 8 Install the flashing assembly When you are ready to install the flashing assembly first apply a bead of asphalt rooting cement to the underside of the flashing base fig 22 Re install the flex tube into the roof opening and carefully place the top of the flashing underneath the top most row of shingles fig 23 Line up the bottom of the flashing with the shingle line and drive a screw into the center hole on the bot tom as shown in fig 24 This will allow you to fine tune the angle if necessary Use standard 1 5 roofing nails or screws not included to secure the flashing in place fig 25 There are 7 posi tions as shown in fig 26 ay S E OA M n Nae Z l 9 a s ae I 4 fig 23 fig 24 Step 9 Replace the shingles Use a framing square to cut the replacement shingles to size fig 27 Generally you will want to reinstall each row so that they overlap the flashing up to 5 1 2 inches from the outer edge of the flashing as shown in fig 28 Trim excess material from shingles so they can fit around with the same 5 1 2 inch overlay fig 29 Use roofing nails and asphalt roofing cement to re attach the shingles For ideal fit and finish we recommend covering the flashing with shingles leaving only the bottom center area of the flashing exposed as shown fig 30
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7. he original purchase invoice purchaser s name address telephone number and e mail address and such other particulars as are necessary to describe the claimed defect If requested by Manufacturer purchaser shall ship the claimed defective component s to Manufacturer s principal place of business FOB destination freight prepaid for evaluation As to any product component determined by Manufacturer to contain a defect covered by its warranty Manufacturer reserves the right at its discretion to repair or replace the defective component or rebate a portion of the purchase price prorated based on the balance of the warranty term iii CKY AM gS a z Q uy z5 So fi sT LAS BR g fi IAs Q it os 3 ifi AQ e509 t TO QVY ILSE LLI ii See Tif AS SSSSSSSs YY 2s Q 22 ii iin SY Se AB it T 0 0 oS oS OS Tannen E aT Oe int 000 LLL Se General 0 0 rey U AAA RRIS This limited warranty contains all of the terms and conditions of Manufacturer s warranty of the purchased product and its components No representation arrangement or agreement not appearing herein shall be binding on Manufacturer This limited warranty is issued in and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada ria Se EERE gt 3 SESE gt a pEEBRL II z A STEVI Reece lt A SS SEs 7 orez LY steers RLNN SI cee ee UTD Sara ee S BS
8. nd the closest center between rafters Step 2 Cutting out the ceiling hole a Use the included template included in the Ceiling Parts Box for marking the ceiling hole or simply use the ceiling frame as a D template and draw the hole to be cut i 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 2 for removal fig 5 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 Ceiling Frame Screw Screw Cap fig 7b 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 45 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
9. turer be liable for the loss of profits indirect special incidental consequential or other similar damages including but not limited to any claim or demand arising out of the installation furnishing or functioning of a product or use by purchaser or any third party The warranty terms and conditions detailed above do not extend to misuse neglect abuse alteration exposure to extreme weather conditions lightning strikes physical damage to any product or damages caused by transportation or installation of any product Manufacturer explicitly does not warrant any labor shipping or service fees incurred by purchaser for the replacement repair or exchange of any product or product components claimed under the above warranty terms and conditions iit TY XH BES 5558 000 LS SS os SS Spree OOO SHY ARERR ii LX Tan ES ii Y S2 S SoS lt lt i LULL YY eS PERS ras Uy ih SoS gt lt 5 ee T etet S 2 fia i A Ys iii U i S 1 3s Sa oe QQ j S lt NEET ox ge em ii z Q 0 ELLI iii TVS lt 6 2S tl SSIS eB gt 1002 TUTE e ess z ii gr s gt VEVEN R ait 0o gt YQ Warranty Claims afi ptt fi S2 lt 7 Qy Sees So Mit N SA S Warranty claims shall be submitted in writing to Manufacturer at its principal place of business Claims shall include a copy of t
10. wdriver or Drill Bit When deciding on a location for the Radiant Skylight Tube it is important to a Make sure you are locating the final position centered between two ceiling joists if your ceiling joist spacing is less than the recommended spacing refer to your local building code prior to cutting a rafter or ceiling joist Before begining the installation make sure there are no obstructions in the attic Space and on the roof where you would like to install the Skylight Tube Confirm the greatest distance between the ceiling hole location and the dome location is no more than 5 ft If the distance is greater than 5 ft contact U S Sunlight directly at 1 877 50 USSUN ATTENTION Please consult a professional installer if you are unsure of where to locate you Skylight Tube or if you do not feel comfortable with the installation process Copyright 2013 US Sunlight Corp Inc Radiant Skylight Tube C01 ver 2 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 fi
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