Rigid and Flex Tubular Skylights Installation Instructions 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: 1-800-280-2545, or visit us online at www.kennedyskylightsatmenards.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.
Section-i What You Need To Know REVIEW THIS INFORMATION PRIOR TO BEGINNING INSTALLATION These instructions have been designed to help install your Kennedy Skylights 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 Kennedy Skylights Tubular Skylight.
Section-ii Tools & Parts Identification TOOLS PARTS (4) dome washers Carpenter Pencil Solar Lens® Dome (10” Dome shown) Claw Hammer (4) 3/4” dome screws Coat Hanger Wire Flat Pry Bar Roof Flashing (Composite flashing shown) Ladder Metal Shears (9) 2” flashing screws (9) flashing washers Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Rigid Tubes or 14" Flexible Light Pipe (8ft) Plumb Line Power Drill Power Saw (1) roll of foil tape (1) hole cutting template Safety Equipment Measuring Tape Non-Curing/Non-Ha
Section-1 Determine The Desired Position Of The Tubular Skylight In The Ceiling TOOLS & PARTS Carpenter Pencil Claw Hammer Coat Hanger Wire Measuring Tape Phillips Screwdriver These instructions outline the step-by-step process to install an Kennedy Skylights 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.
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 or Flex 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... A 1 Rigid Light Pipe Tubes IMPORTANT TOOLS & PARTS Once contact is made with adhesive strip on an Extension Tube, parts cannot be repositioned. Carpenter Pencil Metal Shears 1 Safety Equipment Safety Glasses Be sure to measure and cut if necessary, before removing adhesive strip and assembling the Extension Tube. Wear gloves when working with sharp edges.
Section-8 Tube Length Chart A 1 Rigid Light Pipe Tubes Less Than 25” 26” Through 48” More Than 48” (Must use bottom adjustable tube only ) Tube Extension (Sold separately ) B 1 Flex Light Pipe Tubes Top Rigid Light Pipe Transition Section 8 ft.
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 Flex Light Pipe Installation TOOLS & PARTS (2) 2-1/2” Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws (Not Included) 3/32” Bit Flex Light Pipe Installation For flex pipe installation, use steps listed below, referring to those listed on previous pages for more specific install data. 1 Before going onto roof, cut the flex light pipe to length needed from top of flashing to diffuser assembly. Install one end of the flex light pipe onto the top section of the rigid light pipe up to the flange.
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