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Installation Manual
SAV-20T
SAV-20
SAV-30
Installation Guide: 13-02-2014 v1.0
This installation manual is provided as a guide only. As there is a large diversity in roof building materials and
methods, only the basic installation roof types are covered. It is SolarArk's recommendation that a skilled trade
person, familiar with Australian building codes and methods, install this product.
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Summary of Contents for SolarArk SAV-20T
- Page 1 This installation manual is provided as a guide only. As there is a large diversity in roof building materials and methods, only the basic installation roof types are covered. It is SolarArk's recommendation that a skilled trade person, familiar with Australian building codes and methods, install this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SolarArk Pty Ltd is not responsible for any loss of damage to any person or property of any type, whether direct or consequential, arising from the operation of the solar roof ventilator system or any of its components. - Page 3 It is the sole responsibility of the installer to ensure there is no possibility of leakages into the property from the installation of the Solar Fan. SolarArk Pty Ltd does not accept any responsibility or implied responsibility for damages or any leakages into the property.
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Page 4: Orientation
6. Flashing: SolarArk Solar Roof Ventilators are generous with the size of the base plate on the shroud of the fan. However in almost all circumstances you will need extra flashing or foam to seal the roof and prevent possible leakage. -
Page 5: Metal Roof Installation
Mark the roof sheet at the centre point of the bottom of the mounting base where the SolarArk Roof Ventilator will be installed. This will give you a centre point vertically. Additionally mark the roof sheet on the centre point of the mounting base side. - Page 6 Tilt the SolarArk Roof Ventilator and slide under the ridge cap. Line the unit up in the correct position then gently press the mounting base into the silicone.
- Page 7 The SAV-30 has a different base plate and ventilation opening size. This will require different measurements and allowances to those shown here for the SAV-20 & SAV-20T. Materials Needed: •Silicone Sealant •Liquid Nails •Approx 4mtr of 300mm flashing •Pliers •Roofing screws •Cordless Drill •Masking Tape •Box Cutters •Flashing •Approx 2.5mtr of 35mm x 70mm pine...
- Page 8 Pic-11 Pic-10 Place a generous amount of silicone along the top of the tile surface within Now that the supporting braces are installed, mark the tiles with additional the area that the solar fan base will cover. This only needs to be on the tape to show where the timber is located.
- Page 9 Pic-16 Pic-17 You will have 5 securing screws now fastened to the supporting timber Slide the tiles back down. They should line up with the top of the solar fan braces. 3 across the top and 2 across the bottom. The solar fan is now base plate.
- Page 10 The final stage is to make sure that you have removed the cardboard cover from the solar collector. Once this is done the SolarArk solar roof fan will start working provided the temperature inside the roof is above approx 24 Pic-28 °...
- Page 11 The SAV-30 has a different base plate and ventilation opening size. This will require different measurements and allowances to those shown here for the SAV-20 & SAV-20T. Materials Needed: •Silicone Sealant •Approx 4mtr Bitumen impregnated foam •Pliers •Roofing screws •Cordless Drill •Masking Tape •Box Cutters •Tile cutter or Angle grinder with Tile cutting disc...
- Page 12 Pic-10 Pic-9 Now that the solar fan base is secured you will need to cut the lengths of Cut a length for each side of the solar fan base plate. The left hand side bitumen impregnated foam to seal between the tiles and the solar fan will be installed after the cut tiles are installed at a later stage.
- Page 13 Pic-15 Pic-16 Cut each of the two tiles using either a tile cutter or an angle grinder fitted Install both of the 2 cut tile sections back into the left hand side of the with a tile cutting disc. Be sure to use ear and eye protection. The use of solar roof fan base plate and tile section.
- Page 14 Sealing minor gaps. Now remove the cardboard cover from the solar panel. If you have an SAV-20T with the tilt panel, release the side butterfly screws which will allow the solar panel to tilt up and re tighten the butterfly screws to secure.
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Page 15: Dimensions
12. Dimensions: SAV-20 SAV-20T SAV-30 13. Selection Criteria: Page-15...
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