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VentSure

™

Solar Attic Exhaust Fan—

Roof Mount Unit

Installation Instructions

Precautionary Notes

Safety Tips

• Complete all roof preparation prior to bringing the solar fan onto the roof.

• Keep the solar panel covered until after installation. Exposing the solar panel to the

sun will start the fan blades rotating which could cause bodily injury.

Roof Deck

• Maximum 6" width

⁄32" minimum thickness of wood sheathing

• Minimum

⁄8" plywood sheathing or

⁄16" OSB

• Sheathing spaced minimum

⁄8" and maximum ¼"

• Check local building codes or use decking recommended by American Plywood

Association

Ventilation Requirements

• Ventilation must meet or exceed Federal Housing Administration minimum

property standard.

• Before beginning the installation, calculate the square feet of attic space being

ventilated and select the recommended number of VentSure Solar Attic Exhaust

Fans necessary for moving the required CFM (cubic feet per minute). Depending

on the size of attic space to be ventilated, more than 1 solar fan may be required.

See Fan Sizing Chart below.

• It is critical to ensure there is proper intake ventilation at the

eave or fascia. For each Roof Mount fan, Owens Corning

requires 600 sq. in. of intake.

Note: If it isn’t practical to achieve the required amount of intake

ventilation, Owens Corning recommends adequately sealing the attic

 oor and any HVAC ducts in the attic to prevent pulling air from

conditioned space.

• Some attics have more than one walled off or chambered area.

This situation will require fans for each area.

• To maximize the solar fan’s effectiveness you should remove or

block any rooftop static vents, gable end vents, or ridge vents.

This can be accomplished using any roo ng underlayment,

ensuring it is securely attached. (Figures 2 and 3)

Positioning

• The solar fan should be positioned to face south or southwest

for optimum performance and should be positioned on an

area of the roof that is not shaded or blocked from the sun for

extended periods throughout the day.

• The solar fan should be installed 18-24" from the ridge of the

roof and as close to mid-point of the house as possible. (Figure 4)

• In the event 2 or more fans are being installed, separate the

fans by at least 15 feet to optimize ventilation.

Fan Sizing Chart

Attic Size

(Sq. Ft.)

Number of Roof Mount Fans Required

Low Slope 3:12–4:12 Medium Slope 5:12–8:12 Steep Slope 9:12–12:12

1,200 1 1 1

1,600 1 1 2

2,000 1 1 2

2,400 1 2 2

2,800 1 2 3

This fan is designed for new or re-

roo ng work over any properly built

and supported wood roof deck having

adequate nail holding capacity, a smooth

surface, and a roof slope of 4:12 or greater.

Before installing this product, check

local building codes for their roo ng

requirements.

The manufacturer will not be responsible

for problems resulting from any deviation

from the recommended application

instructions.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Ladder

• Reciprocating saw or jig saw

• Power drill with a ½"–1" drill bit

(only one needed)

• Hammer and roo ng nail

• Caulk Gun with ASTM D 4586 Type I

Asphalt Roo ng Cement

• Measuring tape or ruler

• Permanent marker, sidewalk chalk

or colored pencil

• Roo ng knife or box cutter

• Flat pry bar

• Phillips Screwdriver

Box Contents

Figure 3

Figure 2

south or southwest

mid-day summer sun

Figure 4

Solar Attic Fan

(not pictured)

Attic-mounted

Controller

Module

4 - Mounting

Screws

2 - 8' Cables

AC Power

Adapter

Figure 1

Summary of content (16 pages)

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VentSure™ Solar Attic Exhaust Fan— Roof Mount Unit Installation Instructions This fan is designed for new or reroofing work over any properly built and supported wood roof deck having adequate nail holding capacity, a smooth surface, and a roof slope of 4:12 or greater. Before installing this product, check local building codes for their roofing requirements. The manufacturer will not be responsible for problems resulting from any deviation from the recommended application instructions.
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Installation Step 1. Marking the Installation Hole • From inside the attic measure down from the roof peak 18-24" and center this spot between 2 rafters. (Figures 5 and 6) Figure 5 • Make sure there are no wires or waterlines in the area to be cut. • Drive a nail through this mark into the roof deck and through the shingles so that it can be easily found on the top of the roof. (Figure 7) • Locate the nail protruding through the roof and place one of the holes in the template over the nail shank.
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Optional Installation Location for the Solar Panel If desired, the solar panel can be separated from the fan’s base and installed in a remote location on the roof. This is sometimes preferred to maximize the sunlight captured throughout the day. Please adhere to the following instructions when installing the solar panel remotely from the VentSure Solar Attic Exhaust Fan—Roof Mount Unit.
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sun. If desired, the angle of the panel can be adjusted as the seasons change to maximize sunlight captured. Step 10 After the panel is adjusted to the desired position, secure the cable to one of the support arms using a tie wrap. Step 11 After the cable is secured, seal the area around the cable where it enters the roof deck with exterior grade silicone sealant to keep water from entering the attic around the cable.
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VentSure™ Solar Attic Exhaust Fan Controller Module Installation Instructions Installation Guide for the Controller Module with Built-in Thermostat and Humidistat The Controller Module consists of: • Attic-mounted Controller Module with built-in Humidistat and Thermostat • AC Adapter (required for electric backup, if desired) • 8-foot cable • Remote Access Monitoring Device and Holster (optional) 3. Thermostat—Turns the fan on, providing solar power is available, at or above 80°F, and off at or below 77°F.
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Installation with Use of Optional House Electricity Be sure to follow all local building codes when installing the 110V outlet in the attic. Best practice would be to consult an electrical contractor. To utilize the house electricity option connect the Controller Module to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter provided. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD FOR THIS CONNECTION Step 1 Complete steps 1-9 in the standard installation instructions.
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VentSure™ Solar Attic Exhaust Fan Remote Attic Monitoring Device (Optional) User Guide The Remote Attic Monitoring device allows the user to see the temperature and humidity conditions in their attic from nearly anywhere in the home. It also identifies whether the fan is on or off and whether it is running on solar or electric power.
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Note: The only exception is if solar power has not been generated for 8 hours AND the Controller Module is installed with the AC Power Adapter connected to house electricity. In this instance, the fan will operate for 10 hours, then shut off for 8 hours or until solar power is generated. During each of the 10 hours the fan is operating via electric backup, the fan will operate for 15 minutes and then shut off for 15 minutes.
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Ventilador extractor solar de montaje en techo para ático VentSure™ Instrucciones de instalación Este ventilador está diseñado para trabajos de colocación de techos nuevos o para la renovación de techos antiguos que posean una plataforma de madera adecuada, con capacidad para sostener clavos, una superficie lisa y una pendiente de 4:12 o superior. Antes de colocar este producto, verifique los códigos locales de construcción con el fin de saber cuáles son los requisitos para su techo.
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Instalación Paso 1. Cómo marcar el orificio de instalación • Desde el interior del ático, mida entre 18 a 24 pulg. desde la parte superior del techo y centre este punto entre dos vigas. (Figuras 5 y 6) • Asegúrese de que Figura 5 no haya cables o tuberías de agua en el área que vaya a cortar. • Coloque un clavo a través de Figura 6 esta marca en la estructura del techo y a través de las tejas para poder encontrarlo fácilmente en la parte superior del techo.
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Ubicaciones opcionales para montar el panel solar: techado alejado de la base del ventilador Extracción del conjunto del panel solar Paso 1 Extraiga los dos tornillos de ajuste de inclinación y levante el panel solar para obtener acceso a la caja de conexiones y al conjunto de las tuercas de montaje Figura 23 del panel solar. (Figuras 23 y 24) Paso 2 Quite la tapa de la caja de conexiones y extraiga los 4 tornillos que ajustan los cables y el elemento para aliviar tensión del cable.
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Paso 11 Una vez que esté asegurado el cable, selle el área de alrededor del cable con sellador de silicona para uso externo en la parte en que este entra en la estructura del techo para evitar que entre agua en el ático por el espacio que rodea al cable. Paso 12 Ubique el cable en el ático, tienda el cable de viga a viga y conéctelo con el cable del ventilador. Asegure cualquier sobrante de cable a las vigas con precintos o grapas coaxiales.
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Módulo de control del extractor solar para el ático VentSure™ Instrucciones de instalación Guía de instalación para el módulo del controlador con termostato y humidistato incluidos El módulo del controlador consiste de lo siguiente: • Módulo del controlador con termostato y humidistato incluidos para montaje en el ático • Adaptador de corriente de CA (requerida para respaldo eléctrico, si lo desea) • Cable de 8 pies • Dispositivo de monitoreo de acceso remoto y cartuchera (opcional) 3.
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Instalación con uso opcional de la red eléctrica del hogar Asegúrese de seguir todos los códigos locales de construcción cuando instale la salida de 110 V en el ático. La mejor práctica sería consultar a un contratista eléctrico. Para utilizar la opción de electricidad del hogar, conecte el módulo del controlador a una salida de CA utilizando el adaptador de corriente de CA que se proporciona.
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Ventilador extractor solar para ático VentSure™ Dispositivo de monitoreo remoto de ático (Opcional) Guía del usuario El dispositivo de monitoreo remoto de ático permite al usuario ver las condiciones de temperatura y humedad en el ático prácticamente desde cualquier lugar del hogar. Además, identifica si el ventilador está encendido o apagado y si está funcionando con energía solar o eléctrica.
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Nota: La única excepción ocurre cuando no se ha generado energía solar durante 8 horas y el módulo del controlador está instalado con el adaptador de corriente de CA conectado a la red eléctrica del hogar. En esta instancia, el ventilador funcionará durante 10 horas y, luego, se apagará durante 8 horas o hasta que se genere energía solar.