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SHINGLEVENT

Installation Instructions

ROOF PITCH:

PRODUCT FEATURES: CUSTOMER SERVICE:

BEFORE YOU INSTALL -

Install only one type of exhaust vent, remove or plug any existing vents (gable vents, roof louvers, wind turbines and power

fans). Install adequate Intake Ventilation for a Balanced System (50% Exhaust & 50% Intake) in accordance with state and local code requirements. Intake vents must

be installed low at the roof’s edge or in the sofﬁt/undereave. Products such as Air Vent’s Continuous Sofﬁt Vent, Vented Drip Edge, Undereave Vents and The Edge™

Vent provide the necessary intake ventilation for optimum performance.

FIGURE 1. RIDGE BOARD TYPE CONSTRUCTION FIGURE 2. STEEP PITCH ROOF (16/12)

FIGURE 3. TRUSS TYPE CONSTRUCTION

See below for special conditions of steep pitch roofs and truss type construction.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

ShingleVent

II ﬁts roofs with 3/12 to 16/12 pitches.

ShingleVent

II-7 and ShingleVent

II-9 ﬁt roofs with 3/12 to 12/12

• Hammer

• Utility knife

• Chalk line

If you have any questions or require special

installation assistance, call our toll-free number

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (C.S.T.) Monday - Friday

1-800-AIR-VENT (247-8368)

• Rooﬁng nails

• Tape measure

• Circular saw

RIDGE BOARD

RIDGE VENT

13-1/8” (SV II)

10-3/4” (SV II-9)

9-1/2” (SV II-7)

CAP SHINGLES

AIR SLOTS

DRAIN SLOTS

RAFTER

3/4”

1”

1-1/2”

3/4”

3”

FELT

Return roofing felt for new roof construction

or use continuous sealant bead for existing

roof construction

Cut out slot for existing roof

construction, leave gap for

new roof construction

Do not let cap

shingle overhang

edge of air slot

ROOFING

NAILS

FILTER

CAUTION: on steep pitch

roof conditions verify proper

clearance from edge of

sheathing prior to nailing

3/4” 3/4”

3”

TRUSS TRUSS

1-1/2”

Internal Weather Filter

Imprinted Slot Guides

Preformed Nail Bosses

Air Slots*

Reinforced Ribs

High Gloss Nailing Lines

*18 sq. inches (ShingleVent

II) or 16 sq. inches (ShingleVent

II-7

and ShingleVent

II-9) free vent area per linear foot.

Built-in Ventilating End Plug

External Wind Baffle

Cap Shingles

Highest Quality Co-Polymer

Summary of content (6 pages)

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SHINGLEVENT II ® Installation Instructions ROOF PITCH: TOOLS REQUIRED: ShingleVent®II fits roofs with 3/12 to 16/12 pitches. ShingleVent®II-7 and ShingleVent®II-9 fit roofs with 3/12 to 12/12 • • • Hammer Utility knife Chalk line • • • Roofing nails Tape measure Circular saw BEFORE YOU INSTALL - Install only one type of exhaust vent, remove or plug any existing vents (gable vents, roof louvers, wind turbines and power fans).
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SHINGLEVENT II ® I M P O RTA N T N O T E S B E F O R E I N S TA L L I N G 1. When using architectural shingles, seal the gap between the vent and shingles making sure not to plug drain holes. Caulk is not needed with 3-tab shingles. 2. Make sure the filter (if supplied) is centered in the ridge vent and pinched to the shingles prior to cap nailing, leaving no gaps. 3. When installing the ridge vent in cold weather, leave a 1/8” gap between ridge vent ends to allow for expansion in hot weather. 4.
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SHINGLEVENT II ® Instrucciones de instalación INCLINACIÓN DEL TECHO: HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS: ShingleVent®II se adapta a techos con inclinaciones de 3/12 a 16/12. ShingleVent®II-7 y ShingleVent®II-9 se adaptan a techos con inclinaciones de 3/12 a 12/12.
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SHINGLEVENT II ® N O TA S I M P O RTA N T E S A N T E S D E L A I N S TA L A C I Ó N 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Al usar tejas arquitectónicas, selle el espacio entre la ventilación y las tejas, y asegúrese de no tapar los oriﬁcios de dr enaje. No es necesario usar masilla con tejas de tres lengüetas. Asegúrese de que el ﬁltro (si se proporciona) esté centrado en la ventilación de cumbrera y que quede ﬁjado a las tejas antes de clavar la tapa para que no queden espacios.
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SHINGLEVENT II ® Instructions pour L’installation PENTE DE TOITURE: OUTILS REQUIS: ShingleVent®II s’adapte aux toits d’une pente de 3/12 à 16/12. ShingleVent®II-7 et ShingleVent®II-9 s’adaptent aux toits d’une pente de 3/12 à 12/12.
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SHINGLEVENT II ® R E M A R Q U E S I M P O R TA N T E S AVA N T L’ I N S TA L L AT I O N 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Pour une utilisation avec des bardeaux architecturaux, sceller l’espace entre l’évent d’aération et les bardeaux en veillant à ne pas boucher les orifices d’écoulement. Aucun calfeutrage n’est nécessaire avec des bardeaux à troisjupes. Veiller à ce que le filtre (s’il est fourni) soit centré à l’évent du faîte et serré sur les bardeaux avant de clouer, en ne laissant aucun espace.