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Solar Blaster RidgeBlaster Installation Instructions

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Step 1: Find Truss
Find the truss where you
want to install the solar
panel (preferably on the
1
south or west side of the
roof) and leave off four
layers of shingles.
Step 3: Fasten to Truss
Using one of the three 2"
screws, fasten the bottom
flashing into the truss.
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Step 5: Apply Shingles
Place the next row of
shingles over the bottom
flashing.
5
Step 7: Drill Hole
Drill a large enough hole for
the wire fastener to pass
through into the attic.
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Installation
Instructions
Step 2: Measure 4.5"
The bottom flashing is set
into a truss 4.5" up from the
bottom of the 5th course of
2
shingles.
Step 4: Ice & Water Shield
Place a strip of ice and
water shield over the
bottom flashing making
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sure it won't show below
the next layer of shingles.
Step 6: Measure 11"
Measure 11" up from the
vertical lip of the bottom
flashing and mark the spot
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making sure it is about 2"
away from the truss.
Step 8: Pull Out Wire
Make a slight hook at the
end of one of the plumber
tape strips. Then use
8
the hook to fish out the
dangling wire.

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  • Page 1 RIDGEblaster ™ Installation Instructions Step 1: Find Truss Step 2: Measure 4.5” Find the truss where you The bottom flashing is set want to install the solar into a truss 4.5” up from the panel (preferably on the bottom of the 5th course of south or west side of the shingles.
  • Page 2 If installing the RIDGEblaster fan unit. below a ridgeboard, you Then attach the plumber may need to pry up the tape to the fan unit using...