Installation Instructions TUBULAR SKYLIGHT CALL US FIRST Do not return to the store! For assistance with your Tubular Skylight installation, or for additional product information, call our toll-free customer service number: 1-866-635-4968, or visit us online at www.odl.com. Important Be sure to first read through and then follow completely all step-by-step instructions. This will help to insure proper installation and functionality. Expect installation to take from 1 to 3 hours.
Section-i What You Need To Know REVIEW THIS INFORMATION PRIOR TO BEGINNING INSTALLATION These instructions have been designed to help install your ODL® Tubular Skylight easily and safely. We’ve included a parts list, list of tools required, installation instructions for a variety of ceiling types, handy tips, and safety precautions. Please read these instructions thoroughly before installing your ODL® Tubular Skylight. Pay particular attention to the assembly diagrams, assembly order, and part names.
Section-ii Limited Warranty for ODL Tubular Skylights Effective 02/04 2. The Customer must use reasonable diligence to include in the written claim all of the following: Visit odl.com/warranty_SKY.htm, for warranty registration. a. An adequate description of the claimed defect(s); b. Identification of Product (size, design, type and model number).; c. Date of the Customer’s purchase, place of purchase, and the date of delivery to the Customer.
Section-iii Tools & Parts Identification TOOLS PARTS Carpenter Pencil Solar Lens® Dome (10” Dome shown) Claw Hammer Coat Hanger Wire Flat Pry Bar Roof Flashing (Composite flashing shown) Ladder Optional Spun Aluminum Roof Flashing (Non Formable) Metal Shears Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Tubes Plumb Line Optional Formable Aluminum Roof Flashing Power Drill Power Saw Safety Equipment Measuring Tape Non-Curing/Non-Hardening Roof Sealant (Not provided in kit) Underlayment (4) dome washers Exte
Section-1 Determine The Desired Position Of The Tubular Skylight In The Ceiling TOOLS & PARTS Carpenter Pencil Claw Hammer Coat Hanger Wire Measuring Tape These instructions outline the step-by-step process to install an ODL Tubular Skylight. Before starting, review all instructions and become familiar with the parts shown on the previous page. SPECIAL NOTES • Always use safe procedures. • Wear safety glasses when working with tools. • Check all measurements before cutting or drilling.
Section-2 Locating The Roof Position TOOLS & PARTS 1 Straight Tube Installation In the attic, use a plumb line to find a straight location from the ceiling hole to the roof location. Center the opening for the tube between the framing members. Drive a nail up into the roof deck and through the shingles. 2 Angled Tube Installation In the attic, if there are obstructions at the roof location (valleys, wires, pipes, ducts, framing, etc.
Section-3 Prepare The Components TOOLS & PARTS 1 Remove protective film from inside all tubes. Adjustable Tubes Hole Cutting Template 1 WARNING POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. After removing the film lining from the interior of tube shaft, a reflective inner surface is created. DO NOT leave tube shaft components unattended or exposed to direct sunlight prior to full installation.
Section-4a On The Roof IMPORTANT TOOLS & PARTS For 14” skylight with 16” on-center rafter spacing, see below. See Section 12 for metal roof installation. See Section 13 for tile roof installation. Carpenter Pencil Ladder Safety Equipment 1 Select the correct hole cutting template for the tube (10” or 14”). 2 Locate the protruding nail. Use the correct holecutting template to trace the diameter of the outer template hole. 3 Use a reciprocating/sabre saw to cut the roof hole.
Section-4b On The Roof TOOLS & PARTS Caulk Gun Claw Hammer TIP The vertical seam of the reflective tube should point to the East or West to avoid irregular light patterns in your room. 1 Use a flat pry bar to carefully break the seals on the shingles upslope above the cuthole. Use a claw hammer to remove nails on the shingles above the cut hole. 2 Generously apply roof sealant around bottom of flashing. Slide top and sides of roof flashing under top shingles.
Section-4c On The Roof 1 TOOLS & PARTS Ladder Phillips Screwdriver For angled tube installation, reach and adjust the Adjustable Tube so it points to the wire in the ceiling, or adjust the angle of the tube and then insert tube into flashing. NOTE Safety Equipment Adjust tubes by lightly turning, using one hand on each end.
Section-5 Inside The Room IMPORTANT TOOLS & PARTS For 14” skylight with 16” on-center rafter spacing, see below. Pencil Phillips Screwdriver 1 Power Saw Hole Cutting Template Ceiling Trim Ring Using the correct (10" or 14") Hole Cutting Guide for your size tube, and a pencil, locate protruding wire in the ceiling and trace the diameter of the ceiling inner hole using the template marked “A”. TIP You may have to drill a hole inside the traced diameter circle to insert saw blade.
Section-6 In The Attic TIP TOOLS & PARTS The vertical seam of the reflective tube should point to the East or West to avoid irregular light patterns in your room. Measuring Tape Bottom Adjustable Tube IMPORTANT At this point, if you purchased a dimmer or combo kit, this is where you reference the dimmer instructions, packaged with the dimmer unit. Foil Tape 1 2 Gently set the Bottom Adjustable Tube flange down on the trim ring. Do not snap in place at this time.
Section-7 When Cutting Your Tube... TOOLS & PARTS IMPORTANT Once contact is made with adhesive strip on an Extension Tube, parts cannot be repositioned. Carpenter Pencil Metal Shears 1 Safety Equipment Safety Glasses Extension Tubes Be sure to measure and cut if necessary, before removing adhesive strip and assembling the Extension Tube. Wear gloves when working with sharp edges. TIP When trimming Extension Tubes, always measure and start from the wide end where tube end diameter = 10” or 14”.
Section-8 Tube Length Chart Less Than 25” 26” Through 48” More Than 48” (Must use bottom adjustable tube only ) Tube Extension (Sold separately ) 14
Section-9 Inside The Room TOOLS & PARTS 1 Install the Diffuser Assembly by aligning the Diffuser with the three tabs on the Trim Ring. Turn clockwise until snug in place on the ceiling. Diffuser Lens Assembly TIP Diffuser should be rotated at least through two “clicks”. (Full rotation is four “clicks”) to attach to Trim Ring.
Section-10a Cathedral Ceiling/Short Shaft Installation TOOLS & PARTS Ladder Pencil/Marker Safety Equipment Shim Start with regular installation instructions beginning in Section 1. NOTE The solar powered dimmer will not work with a cathedral ceiling or some short installations due to space restrictions. 1 Place bottom adjustable tube (blue label) (with the flanged end down) through the rough-cut hole in the ceiling.
Section-10b Cathedral Ceiling/Short Shaft Installation TOOLS & PARTS 6 At the ceiling, slide the temporary shim out of your way and pull tube section back out of the ceiling 7 Wearing protective gloves, carefully trim away the excess aluminum tubing using your felt pen marks as a guide. 8 Remove the protective film from the inside of the tubing. 9 Place the tube section back into the ceiling making sure to align and center it inside the roof flashing collar. Place shim back across the cut-out.
Section-10c Cathedral Ceiling/Short Shaft Installation – On The Roof TOOLS & PARTS 12 Use gloves! The trimmed edge of the tube will be sharp! Carefully press downward on the trimmed end of the tube. It will lock down into the 3 plastic locking tabs located in the Ceiling Trim Ring, securing the tube into the rubber gasket in the ceiling trim ring. 13 Install the Solar Lens Dome onto the flashing collar. See dome install instructions Section 4c, then return to this page for further instructions.
Section-11 Long Shaft Installation Long Shaft Installation For long shaft installation, use steps listed below, referring to those listed on previous pages for more specific install details. TOOLS & PARTS (2) 2-1/2” Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws (Not Included) 3/32” Bit 1 On roof, locate and install Top Adjustable Tube (pink label) into roof flashing. Install Ceiling Ring at ceiling. Install Bottom Adjustable Tube (blue label) in attic as seen in diagram. 2 Frame 2 x 4 support between joists.
Section-12a Metal Roofing InstallationUsing Formable Aluminum Flashing Cut Hole In Roof TOOLS & PARTS Start with regular installation instructions beginning in Section 1. Drill Drill Bit (For Metal) Gloves 1 After finding your roof location, drill up through the roof until it pushes carefully through the panel, on the roof side. (An assistant on the roof is recommended during this step.) 2 Select the correct Hole Cutting Template for the tube (10” or 14”). 3 Locate the drilled hole.
Section-12b Metal Roofing InstallationUsing Formable Aluminum Flashing TOOLS & PARTS Caulk Gun Cut Slit In Roof Panel 1 Draw a horizontal line across the center of the hole in the roof, running side to side the entire width of the Formable Flashing. 2 Cut a slit through the METAL ROOF PANEL ONLY across the horizontal line. Use gloves for safety. 3 With your safety gloves on, be sure your cut is smooth and free of sharp edges.
Section-12c Metal Roofing InstallationUsing Formable Aluminum Flashing Position & Secure Flashing TOOLS & PARTS Drill 1 Slide the UPPER portion of the main flashing under the metal panel through the slit. Be sure to align the flashing directly over the hole. 2 “Dry-fit form” the lower side of the flashing to conform to the panel ridges. 3 Once flashing is formed over the panel ridges to your satisfaction, apply a generous bead of sealant to the underside of the LOWER flashing section.
Section-13a Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing Find Hole Location On Roof TOOLS & PARTS Drill Start with regular installation instructions beginning in Section 1. Drill Bit Formable Aluminum Flashing Pencil 1 After finding your roof location, drill up through the roof. Then drive a 4”-6” rod or spike up through the roof sheathing until it pushes the tile/shingles upward on the roof side. (An assistant on the roof is recommended during this step.
Section-13b Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing TOOLS & PARTS Gloves Remove Tiles & Cut Hole 1 Carefully remove the tiles or shingles from the “work area”. Set them aside in the same order or pattern as when attached to the roof. 2 Select the correct hole cutting template for the tube (10” or 14”). 3 Use the correct Hole Cutting Template to trace the diameter of the outer template hole. A nail inserted into the hole will help guide the template.
Section-13c Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing Position The Clear Plastic Underlayment TOOLS & PARTS Metal Shears 1 Cut a slit through the felt paper at the “3:00 and 9:00” positions. Be sure the slit is as wide as the Clear Plastic Underlayment. 2 Slide the Clear Plastic Underlayment up through the slit under the upper felt paper. Be sure the opening is aligned with the cut hole. Remove any fasteners/nails that obstruct the Clear Plastic Underlayment.
Section-13d Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing TOOLS & PARTS Gloves Power Saw Formable Formable Flashing Clear Plastic Underlayment Top Adjustable Tube Dry-Fit All The Parts 1 Do a practice run of installing the Clear Plastic Underlayment, Formable Aluminum Flashing, and the reflective tube Remember to use protective gloves when handling metal. Position the components in place.
Section-13e Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing TOOLS & PARTS Caulk Gun Seal The Clear Plastic Underlayment 1 Roofing Sealant Secure the Clear Plastic Underlayment to the roof deck by applying a generous, continuous bead of sealant on the underside of the flashing.
Section-13f Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing Position & Shape The Formable Aluminum Flashing TOOLS & PARTS Gloves Formable Aluminum Flashing Clear Plastic Underlayment 1 Position the Formable Aluminum Flashing in place by centering it’s opening with the hole cut into the roof deck. 2 Centering is best achieved by inserting the reflective tube into the opening of the aluminum flashing letting the fit of the tube-to-roof hole serve as a guide.
Section-13g Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing Secure The Formable Aluminum Flashing TOOLS & PARTS Gloves 1 Once the Formable Aluminum Flashing is shaped to match the downhill tiles, clean and dry the surfaces of aluminum, felt paper, and tile. Apply roofing sealant to all adjoining surfaces. 2 Secure the Formable Aluminum Flashing with the Metal Flashing Screws and Washers.
Section-13h Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing Reinstall Tiles TOOLS & PARTS Gloves 1 Safety Equipment Exterior Clear Pure Silicone Reinstall the trimmed tiles at the sides of the roof cutout, making sure to install them in the same pattern as they were removed, from bottom to top. These tiles need to be installed on top of the Formable Aluminum Flashing.
1 For new homes and projects requiring building permits cut out NFRC label once product installation is complete. 2 Affix to diffuser ring as shown and secure with tape. 3 Label to remain in place until final inspection to qualify project for Energy Star.