ROOF MAKER SLIMLINE LANTERN User manual

PRODUCT SPECIFCATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE
FULLY ASSEMBLED SLIMLINE® LANTERN

117
70.0
Fixed 40 pitch
4mm Reflex+ toughened safety easy clean outer
pane
16mm Argon gas filled cavity
4mm Reflex+ toughened safety high-spec low E
inner panel
Structurally bonded silicone
Plastic packer
(Marine grade)Durable powder coated kerb
Platinum thermal insulation
Polyamide thermal breaks
Integrated drip lip
Screw recess to allow for easy fixing
to roof structure
Structurally bonded silicone
Spacer bar system= warm edge no metalic,
tri-seal/super spacer desiccant impregnated
Argon Gas
• Toughened to BS EN 12150
• Manufactured to BS EN 1279 Part 2 & 3
• Standard Energy Glass unit shown above
DOUBLE GLAZED SLIMLINE® LANTERN
STANDARD PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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70
60
117
15
Fixed 40 pitch
Integrated drip lip
Screw recess to allow for easy fixing
to roof structure
Structurally bonded silicone
Spacer bar system= warm edge no metalic,
tri-seal/super spacer desiccant impregnated
4mm Reflex+ toughened safety easy clean outer
pane
4mm Reflex+ toughened safety
high-spec low E centre panel
4mm Reflex+ toughened safety high-spec low E
inner panel
Structurally bonded silicone
Plastic packer
(Marine grade) Durable powder coated kerb
Platinum thermal insulation
Polyamide thermal breaks
• Toughened to BS EN 12150
• Manufactured to BS EN 1279 Part 2 & 3
• Standard Energy Glass unit shown above
n Gas
6mm Krypton Gas
6mm Krypto
TRIPLE GLAZED SLIMLINE® LANTERN
STANDARD PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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FULLY ASSEMBLED SLIMLINE®LANTERN: INSTALLATION GUIDE
INTRODUCTION TO THE GUIDE
This guide covers the installation of a Slimline®roof lantern,
where you have opted to receive it fully assembled.
If your Slimline®roof lantern also features opening vents,
the wiring guide for both rocker switch controlled and
climate controlled with rain sensor options can be found on
pages 8-11.
PLEASE NOTE: For roof lanterns that feature blackout
blinds, there is a blackout blind wiring guide available which
we can provide, or is available to download in the technical
section on our website. This also outlines the additional
components that you will receive, such as the remote
control and power pack.
IMPORTANT: For lanterns that have electronic opening
vents and blackout blinds
Your electrician will need to prepare the upstand frame
before you fix the lantern to the timber kerb. This involves
drilling holes and inserting grommets so that the vent motor
cable can be ran through the upstand frame and in to the
property. This will need to be done to ensure the blackout
blind can travel unobstructed, back and forth along the
length of the rooflight. A cable location guide, which
features instructions on how to prepare the upstand and
what you will require, can be found on pages 12-16.
ON DELIVERY, YOU WILL RECEIVE;
•Your fully assembled Slimline®Roof Lantern
*If you have a manual opening vent, you will also receive
a chrome winding pole.
If you have a rocker switch controlled vent, you will also
receive a rocker switch.
If you have a vent with climate control and rain sensor,
you will also receive the wall mounted control unit and
rain sensor.
IN ADDITION, YOU WILL NEED;
•Silicone sealant (recommended Dow Corning
791) for fixing the upstand frame to the Timber
kerb
•Timber screws for fixing the upstand frame to
the timber kerb (min. 50mm length)
•Drill with hss drill bit to pre-drill the aluminium
upstand before screw fixing to timber kerb
Please adhere to the relevant Health and Safety
guidelines when moving heavy objects and working at
height. The weights provided below are for your
guidance only.
SLIMLINE®ROOF LANTERN
Double glazed Triple glazed
Size (mm) Weight (KG) Weight (KG)
600 x 400 20 24
1000 x 700 42 53
1500 x 1000 76 99
2000 x 1000 97 128
2500 x 1000 118 156
3000 x 1000 139 185
3500 x 1000 160 214
4000 x 1000 181 243
5000 x 1000 223 300
1500 x 1200 87 115
2000 x 1200 112 149
2500 x 1200 136 182
3000 x 1500 193 262
3500 x 1500 222 303
4000 x 1600 266 364
5000 x 1600 328 451
6000 x 1600 390 538
3000 x 2000 247 339
4000 x 2000 322 445
*Please add 10kgs per vent, to the above weights if
including an opening vent(s).
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STEP 1: STEP 2:
PREPARE THE TIMBER KERB
Before you begin the installation of your new roof lantern, you will have installed the
timber kerb. The size of the internal opening should reflect the exact size of the roof
lantern you have ordered. For example, the roof opening should measure exactly 2m x
1m for a unit that measures 2m x 1m.
Your timber kerb should measure 70mm in width, to match the width of the built-in
upstand frame. We recommend a minimum height of 25mm from roof level, but this
can be increased if required.
The upstand should be perfectly level and we also recommend that you check the
corners have a 90° angle, by measuring it diagonally from corner to corner before
PREPARE THE ROOF MEMBRANE
We recommend that you apply your roof membrane after installing your roof lantern,
to avoid damaging or piercing it during the installation.
If you have added your roof membrane on top of your plywood deck already, please
ensure that you leave enough excess material around the timber kerb to flash the roof
lantern upstand. This can be folded back out of the way until your roof lantern is
installed.
You are now ready to install your roof lantern.
Internal opening to
match the size of
your roof lantern
70mm
wide
25mm
high
(min)
Roof membrane folded back out of the way, leaving the timber upstand
exposed for the installation of the roof lantern.
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Ensure all 4 corners are
square
Measure diagonally
from corner to corner
both ways. If both
dimensions match,
your timber kerb
should be square.
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STEP 3:
APPLY SILICONE TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE TIMBER KERB
Apply a thick bead of silicone all the way around the timber kerb about 20mm from the
internal edge. Only use a professional quality silicone adhesive sealant such as Dow
Corning 791.
Following this, place the lantern on to the timber kerb and ensure it sits flush both
externally and internally.
We recommend a minimum of
12 screws - two at each corner,
with a further screw in the
middle of each side.
For larger lanterns, we
recommend inserting
additional screws at approx.
500mm intervals.
Now that your lantern is fixed to the timber kerb, you need to flash it in,
which acts as the final stage of weatherproofing.
Purpose made groove here to screw-fix the
upstand section to your timber kerb
STEP 4:
SCREW FIX THE LANTERN TO THE TIMBER KERB
You now need to secure the upstand to the timber kerb by inserting screws into the
purpose made groove that runs around the bottom of the frame externally, about
100mm from each corner, screwing through the upstand into the timber underneath.
You will need to pre-drill your holes into the aluminium frame using a standard metal
drill bit.
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STEP 5.1: STEP 5.2:
FLASHING GUIDELINES (Sheet membrane)
Ensure the roof membrane is tucked right under the dedicated drip lip that sits just
under the glass. This is important as it acts as the final weathering stage to avoid water
ingress in this area. Take a look at the diagram below which illustrates this detail. If
using a torch on felt, we recommend that you cut your membrane to the correct size,
fold back and pre-heat with your heat gun. Only then should you apply it to the side of
the unit. This will prevent you from damaging the unit by applying heat directly.
FLASHING GUIDELINES (GRP membrane)
If using GRP to finish the roof, you should silicone bond a 4mm plywood border around
the upstand and kerb. Screw fix this into the timber kerb if you wish to make it more
secure. This will provide a more suitable surface for the GRP to adhere to. Ensure that
this goes right up underneath the drip lip as the below image shows. Also, ensure that
the GRP layer is applied right up to and underneath the drip lip.
Your roof lantern installation is now finished.
For internal plaster finishing details please refer to the roof cross section fitting guide, located on page 7 of this guide.
Dedicated
drip lip
4mm plywood, fixed before
you flash the rooflight
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EPDM roof finish, for alternative finishes,
please refer to your step by step installaton
guide
Lift from here (dedicated drip overhang)
If fully assembled Do not
lift by the glass
70mm width timber upstand, minimum
height of 25mm.
Arris Rail (Recommended)
Internal sizes
taken from here
(size ordered = size of timber structural opening)
When no blind is selected, distance between
plaster stop bead and glass to be approx 10mm
and must not be in contact with glass
Silicone bead to be applied all the way around
your upstand, preferably nearer the inside edge,
before lowering your rooflight into place
Black out blind option
When blinds are selected, plaster up
to blind trim
IF INCLUDING BLACKOUT BLINDS
Pre-drill frame and screw fix through purpose
made recess as per your step by step fitting
guide
Plasterboard
Stop bead
Roof membrane tucked and sealed under
dedicated drip lip. If using torch on felt, cut to
size, fold back and pre-heat before applying to
the upstand and profile - DO NOT APPLY HEAT
TO THE ROOFLIGHT
Level timber upstand required
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ROOF SECTION FITTING GUIDE
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The diagram below illustrates how you need to wire in your opening vent to your switch, giving examples for both a single vent or when 2 vents have been included.
Please note - We provide a white plastic rocker switch when you have opted for a rocker switch controlled rooflight. If you would like to replace this for something that matches the remaining
switches you have in the property, please ensure that it is a ‘2 way and off’ retractive switch, that springs back to the central (off) position.
230V
0
1
2
3
Rocker switch wiring diagram – 3 Core - Single
motor
Colour Number Signal
Brown 1 Opens
Black 2 Closes
Grey 3 Common
TEC-001 Rev001 Updated By: Sabahudin Medic Issued: Dec 2015
3 CORE  SINGLE MOTOR
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1
2
3
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Rocker switch wiring diagram – 3 Core - Multiple
motors
TEC-001 Rev001 Updated By: Sabahudin Medic Issued: Dec 2015
Colour Number Signal
Brown 1 Opens
Black 2 Closes
Blue/Grey 3 Common
Refers to both single and multiple motors.
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ROCKER SWITCH CONTROLLED OPENING VENT - WIRING GUIDE (3 CORE CABLE)
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3 CORE  MULTIPLE MOTORS

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2
3
4
5
1
2
3
230V
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1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
5 CORE - SINGLE MOTOR 5 CORE - MULTIPLE MOTORS
Colour Number Signal
Brown 1 Opens
Black 2 Closes
Blue 3 Common
Refers to both single and multiple motors.
Red 4 Sync
White 5 Sync
The diagram below illustrates how you need to wire in your opening vent to your switch, giving examples for both a single vent or when 2 vents have been included.
Please note - We provide a white plastic rocker switch when you have opted for a rocker switch controlled rooflight. If you would like to replace this for something that matches the remaining
switches you have in the property, please ensure that it is a ‘2 way and off’ retractive switch, that springs back to the central (off) position.
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ROCKER SWITCH CONTROLLED OPENING VENT - WIRING GUIDE (5 CORE CABLE)
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