Instructions / Assembly

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
EcoSmart Roof Vent
™
POWERED
DUAL
1. Determine Location... Place vent as close to the peak
of the roof as possible but below the ridge line. Be sure the
unit faces to the south for optimal power. Make sure the
location is not shaded by trees or other nearby structures
during the day (Figure 1a). Measure from the peak of
the roof to the midpoint of the solar power vent (Figure
1b). Transfer this measurement into the attic and mark the
location inside the attic, centered between two rafters, and
drill a hole (Figure 1c). Put an object, such a pencil or nail,
through the hole to mark it on the outside. Note: Single
units should be centered. If multiple units are used, space
evenly over the length of the ridge.
CAUTION: Be sure to mount the vent unit on the outside
of the roof deck (motor down) above unoccupied
attic space.
2. Mark Opening... Cut out the 15” (382 mm) diameter
template located on the French language panel of the
Dual-Powered Roof Exhaust Vent carton. Place center
of template over hole marked in roof, in step one. Use
correctly positioned template to mark a circle. For rafters
24” (610 mm) on center, mark the cut-out as shown in
(Figure 2a). For rafters 16” (406 mm) on center, proceed
with marking as shown (Figure 2b).
3. Cut Out Opening And Test Position... Roll back
and separate all shingles 7” (178 mm) from the top and
sides of the cut-out area. Be sure that all roofing nails
have been removed. Using a saber saw, jig saw, or hand
saw, cut and remove all roof shingles and deck inside the
15” (382 mm) diameter circle (Figure 3a). Do not cut any
rafters. Test the final position by inserting the top half of
the unit flashing under the rolled shingles. Trim shingles as
necessary (Figure 3b).
4. Fasten & Seal Ventilator... With the position tested,
apply a bead of roofing cement or urethane sealant to the
underside of the ventilator’s flashing. Proceed with sliding
the ventilator up under the top shingles, with arrow on
the flashing pointing up. Leave the lower portion of the
ventilator flashing on top of the shingles for maximum
weather resistance. Using roofing nails, fasten the ventilator
at all corners of the flashing and approximately every
4” (102 mm) along the edge of the flashing (Figure 4).
Seal all exposed fasteners, flashing, stack seams, and
loose shingles. Note: For maximum wind resistance
or as required by building code approval, remove the
ventilator hood and fasten the flashing every 45 degrees,
approximately 1” (25.4 mm) away from the stack wall.
Replace ventilator hood when complete. Seal all exposed
fasteners, flashing, stack seams, and loose shingles.
Note: Excessive application of roofing cement or urethane
sealant can cause blistering of shingles.
Figure 1a
Figure 1c
Figure 2b
Figure 3b
Figure 1b
Figure 2a
Figure 3a
Figure 4
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
EcoSmart Roof Vent
™
POWERED
DUAL
5. Mount Solar Panel... (Use only if mounting solar panel
on roof deck) Remove the included solar panel mounting
kit from the carton. The kit contains deck screws, (2) ¼"-20
bolts, (2) nyloc nuts, and (2) “L”-shaped wings.
A. Mark “L”-shaped brackets & top rail
mounting holes… Attach the “L”-shaped wings loosely
to the short slots on side of panel mounting rail (Figure 5a).
Place unit on shingles so that fastener holes in “L”-shaped
wings and top of rails are at least 1.5” (38.1 mm) away
from exposed shingle edges to avoid possible weather
infiltration. Use a grease pencil or chalk to trace the outline
of the “L”-shaped wings on the shingles and also to mark
both top rail mounting holes.
B. Attach “L”-shaped brackets to roof... Once
you have marked the “L”-shaped wings and top rail
mounting holes, remove the “L”-shaped wings from the
solar panel frame and lay the panel aside. At the locations
previously traced, carefully pry the shingles and slide each
“L”-shaped wing under the shingles. Align both wings with
the visible portion of your traced outline. While lifting the
shingles, attach both “L” wings to the roof deck with a
provided deck screw (Figure 5b). Press the shingle back
down into place. Apply roofing cement or urethane sealant
under the shingles to seal them to the roof.
C. Attach top rail bracket... Carefully lift up the
shingles where the top rail mounting holes were previously
marked. Now, align the panel frame between the installed
“L”-shaped wings. Center the slots in the rails with the
mounting holes on the wings. Slide the top rails under the
raised shingles and attach each rail to the roof deck with
a provided deck screw (Figure 5c). Press the shingles back
down into place. Note: You may have to tilt the panel to
access the top rail mounting holes. Note: Apply roofing
cement or urethane sealant under the shingles to seal them
to the roof. Finally, re-attach the “L”-shaped wings to the
rails with the provided bolts and nuts and fasten them
securely (Figure 5d).
CAUTION: THIS FAN AUTOMATICALLY STARTS
WHENEVER THE SOLAR PANEL IS EXPOSED
TO A LIGHT SOURCE, OR ACTIVATED BY
AUTOMATIC THERMOSTAT FROM HOUSE
POWER. ALWAYS EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN
IN THE VICINITY OF THE FAN.
6. Adjust Solar Panel... When adjusting the solar
panel, be sure to tilt or rotate the panel to maximize
direct exposure to the sun. To tilt the solar panel, loosen
the two screw/nuts (Figure 6a) on the rail mount/linkage
connection. Then raise the panel to the desired location
and re-tighten (Figure 6b). To rotate the solar panel (for
hood mount installations only), loosen four wingnuts, rotate
panel to desired position, and tighten securely.
Figure 5a
Figure 5c
Figure 6a
Figure 5b
Figure 5d
Figure 6b