Tru-lite Ultra Low-Profile Solar Attic Fan User manual

Ultra Low-Prole Solar Attic Fan
Installation Instructions
WARNING: Please take the time to read
through the ENTIRE instructions prior
to starting any work. Not following the
instructions will invalidate the warranty.
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Precautions
1. Ensure normal safety precautions are taken when using tools and walking on roofs.
2. Do not cut any structural members in the house.
3. Measure twice and cut once.
Tools Required
Components
Note: Exploded view for illustrative purposes.
Unit comes pre-assembled.
1. Custom Solar Panel
2. Wire Lead
3. (4) #8x.5” Stainless Steel Phillips Head Screws
4. Aluminum Hood
5. Custom DC Motor
6. Motor Isolation Bracket
7. Precision Pitch Aluminum Blade
8. 4”x48” Stainless Steel Wire Mesh
9. Rugged 11 Gauge Hood Support Bracket
10. (6) #10x1.5” Stainless Steel Phillips
Head Screws
11. Aluminum Flashing
12. Caulk
• Reciprocating Saw
• Marking Pencil
• String
• Hammer
• Caulking Gun
• Screwdriver
• Ladder
• Measuring Tape
• Utility Knife
• Safety Goggles
• Stud Finder

Installation Pointers
When determining location of the unit, try to place the solar attic fan on the south side of the roof. Also consider potential
problems such as objects shading the unit during certain times of the day. The unit should also be centered on the roof
and the center of the unit should be about 2 feet down from the roof ridge.
Step 1
Choose a location for the solar vent unit. Southern exposure is best. If a southern
exposure is not feasible for your installation, the fan can be installed on any other
exposure to capture maximum sunlight.
Step 2
Hammer a nail at the center of the location chosen between rafters
for the solar attic fan. The center of the unit should be about 2 feet
down from the ridge.
19” HOLE: Attach a string to the nail. Measure 9.5” of string and
attach a marking pen to the string, see diagram. Scribe a 19” circle
onto the roof shingles.
14” HOLE: Attach a string to the nail. Measure 7” of string and
attach a marking pen to the string, see diagram. Scribe a 14” circle
onto the roof shingles.
Step 3
With a reciprocating saw, cut the diameter of the hole.
IMPORTANT: The solar attic fan must be installed between the roof rafters or over
a roof rafter. DO NOT CUT THROUGH ANY FRAMING MEMBER.
Step 4
Roof rafters are generally 16” or 24” on center. On 16” on center construction, the
installer can either cut a 14” hole between the rafters or cut a 19” hole with the
roof rafter running through the cut hole - do not cut the rafter (see diagram). On
24” on center construction, center the fan between the rafters.
IMPORTANT: NEVER CUT THROUGH ANY ROOF RAFTERS. LEAVE ALL
FRAMING MEMBERS IN PLACE. Only remove roof sheathing.
Step 5
With a knife, cut a four inch slit through the shingles and tar paper at the three
and nine o’clock positions of the  ashing. This allows for the foot print of the
 ashing to be inserted under the shingles.
NOTE: If a 14” hole was cut instead of a 19” hole in Step 3,
additional shingles may also need to be removed on the high
side towards the ridge to allow the fl ashing to slide over the hole
(see inset Illustration).

Step 6
Insert the reciprocating saw blade sideways at the three o’clock position and
commence cutting the roong nails up and around to the nine o’clock position.
This process removes the nails that will prevent the ashing footprint from sliding
underneath the shingles.
Step 7
Caulk underside of ashing with the provided caulking material. Two concentric
rings of caulking material is sufcient.
NOTE: Installation on tile roofs will require the use of a skirt.
Step 8
Taking care not to smear caulk on the exposed shingles, slide ashing under tar
paper and shingles and force ashing up until the shingles come in contact with
the raised portion of the ashing. The bottom side of the ashing will be on top
of the shingles. Secure ashing with four Phillips head screws at the 3:00, 6:00,
9:00 and 12:00 positions. The 3:00 and 9:00 positions screws should go under the
shingles. The 6:00 and 12:00 position screws should go on top of the shingles.
Step 9
At the 6:00 and 12:00 positions, caulk over the screw head, since it will be exposed
to the weather. Use remaining caulk to seal the areas where the 4” slits were
made and around the area where the shingles meet with the raised area of the
ashing.

This Natural Light Solar Attic Fan has a 25 year warranty
on the housing, the solar panel and the motor.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE CARD BELOW AS SOON AS
YOUR SOLAR ATTIC FAN IS INSTALLED. This card will serve as proof of your purchase,
should you misplace your original invoice.
The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in material
and manufacturer’s workmanship for a period of 25 years on the motor, the solar
panel and the housing, from the date of installation. This warranty is subject to
proper installation of the unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s written
installation instructions. The manufacturer will not be liable for any special, incidental
or consequential damages in any way related to, or arising out of, defects in,
or damage to, the solar attic fan.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state concerning exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
WARRANTY
REGISTRATION
Natural Light Solar Attic Fan Installer:___________________________________________________________________
Date of Purchase: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Customer Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________________________ State:_________________ Zip: ____________________
Customer Survey
Are you satisfied with the performance? Y N
What made you choose our product?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Were you satisfied with the installation job?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please fill out the form below and mail it to:
Natural Light Energy Systems • 10821 North 23rd Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85029
This Natural Light Solar Attic Fan has a 25 year warranty
on the housing, the solar panel and the motor.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE CARD BELOW AS SOON AS
YOUR SOLAR ATTIC FAN IS INSTALLED. This card will serve as proof of your purchase,
should you misplace your original invoice.
The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in material
and manufacturer’s workmanship for a period of 25 years on the motor, the solar
panel and the housing, from the date of installation. This warranty is subject to
proper installation of the unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s written
installation instructions. The manufacturer will not be liable for any special, incidental
or consequential damages in any way related to, or arising out of, defects in,
or damage to, the solar attic fan.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state concerning exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
WARRANTY
REGISTRATION
Natural Light Solar Attic Fan Installer:___________________________________________________________________
Date of Purchase: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Customer Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________________________ State:_________________ Zip: ____________________
Customer Survey
Are you satisfied with the performance? Y N
What made you choose our product?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Were you satisfied with the installation job?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please fill out the form below and mail it to:
Natural Light Energy Systems • 10821 North 23rd Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85029
Y N
This Natural Light Solar Attic Fan has a 25-year warranty on the
housing, the solar panel and the motor.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE CARD BELOW AS SOON AS YOUR
SOLAR ATTIC FAN IS INSTALLED. This card will serve as proof of your purchase, should you
misplace your original invoice.
The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in material and manufacturer’s
workmanship for a period of 25 years on the motor, the solar panel, and the housing from the
date of installation. This warranty is subject to proper installation of the unit in accordance with
the manufacturer’s written installation instructions. The manufacturer will not be liable for any
special, incidental or consequential damages in any way related to, or arising out of, defects in,
or damage to, the solar attic fan.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state concerning exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
This Tru-Lite Solar Attic Fan has a 25-year warranty on the
housing, the solar panel and the motor.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE CARD BELOW AS SOON AS YOUR
SOLAR ATTIC FAN IS INSTALLED. This card will serve as proof of your purchase, should you
misplace your original invoice.
The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in material and manufacturer’s
workmanship for a period of 25 years on the motor, the solar panel, and the housing from the
date of installation. This warranty is subject to proper installation of the unit in accordance with
the manufacturer’s written installation instructions. The manufacturer will not be liable for any
special, incidental or consequential damages in any way related to, or arising out of, defects in,
or damage to, the solar attic fan.
This warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state concerning exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
Please fi ll out the form below and mail it to:
Tru-Lite • 10821 N 23rd Ave, Phoenix, Az 85029
Tru-Lite Solar Attic Fan Installer:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Customer Name:
Date of Purchase:
Customer Survey
Are you satis ed with the performance? Y N
What made you choose our product?
Are you satis ed with the installation job? Y N