U.S. Sunlight Radiant Skylight Tube Installation And Mounting Manual

Radiant flexible tube kit

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Installation and Mounting Guide

Radiant Flexible Tube Kit

Thank you for purchasing a SkylightTube from U.S. Sunlight Corp. We are committed to providing alternative energy products

that can improve your everyday life and our environment.

If there is a problem with your U.S. Sunlight product call us at 1-877-50-USSUN

Spare parts, installation advice, or recommendations for professional installers in your area are only a phone call away.

Professional installation may be much less than you expect, please call us to get average rates for your area.

Please note that this product is designed for asphalt shingles. If you have spanish tile, s-tile, concrete, metal or flat roof,

please call us before attempting to install the product.

Before beginning the installation of your new SkylightTube, please read through the entire installation

instructions and call us if you have any questions.

• Ladder

• Reciprocating saw or jig saw

• Power drill with a 1/2" – 1" inch drill bit

(only one needed)

• 1 – 2" deck screw and screw bit

• Hammer & roofing nails or self tapping

galvanized screws (included)

• Tin snips or wire cutters

When deciding on a location for the Radiant SkylightTube, it is important to:

a. Make sure you are locating the final position centered between two ceiling joists. If your

ceiling joist spacing is less than the recommended spacing, refer to your local building

code prior to cutting a rafter or ceiling joist.

b. Before beginning the installation, make sure there are no obstructions in the attic space

and on the roof where you would like to install the the Skylight Tube.

c. Confirm the greatest distance between the ceiling hole location and the roof dome location

is no more than 5½ ft. If the distance is greater than 5½ ft., contact U.S. Sunlight directly at

1-877-50-USSUN.

ATTENTION: Please consult a professional installer if you are unsure of where to locate your Skylight Tube or if

you do not feel comfortable with the installation process.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• ASTM D 4586 Type 1 Asphalt Roofing Cement

• Measuring tape or ruler

• Pencil or chalk

• Roofing knife or box cutter

• Flat pry bar

• Sheetrock saw

• Adjustable Wrench or Pliers

• Phillips Screwdriver or Drill Bit

Tel: 877-50-USSUN

www.ussunlight.com

support@ussunlight.com

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Page 1 Skylight Tube. c. Confirm the greatest distance between the ceiling hole location and the roof dome location is no more than 5½ ft. If the distance is greater than 5½ ft., contact U.S. Sunlight directly at 1-877-50-USSUN.
Page 2 Step 1 - Location of the diffuser Determine where you wish to install the SkylightTube (fig. 1) Desired location and from inside the attic, clear out the insulation in the desired location, center a nail or piece of wire between the ceiling joists and through the drywall so it is visible from the ceiling below.
Page 3 From on the roof, measure 7 .25” , (fig. 12) repeat this at 90 and 45 degree angles to achieve a circular pattern (or use provided template as in Step 2). Then draw in the pattern with chalk. (fig. 7.25” 13) Using a 1/2”...
Page 4 Step 8 - Install the flashing assembly When you are ready to install the flashing assembly, first apply a bead of asphalt roofing cement to the underside of the flashing base. (fig. 22) Re-install the flex tube into the roof opening and carefully place the top of the flashing underneath the top-most row of shingles.
Page 5 Parts List Tel: 877-50-USSUN www.ussunlight.com support@ussunlight.com 1. Roof Parts Roof Dome • Metal Flashing • Clear Acrylic Dome Flexible Tube • 72” Flexible Tube pre-attached to Roof dome 3. Ceiling Parts Ceiling Frame Ceiling Lens Included Hardware A. Ceiling Frame Screws B.
Page 6 W A R R A N T Y Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Manufacturer warrants that certain of its product components are free from defects of workmanship and/or materials for a period of time commencing on the date of original purchase and continuing as noted hereafter: (a) roof ashing for a period of ten (10) years (b) exible tubing for a period of ten (10) years (c) ceiling lens diffuser house for a period of ten (10) years.