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Solatube Ubiflex flashing Installation Instructions Manual

35 cm round pitched roof
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Installation Instructions
Solatube Ø 35 cm round
pitched roof Ubiflex flashing

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  • Page 1 Installation Instructions Solatube Ø 35 cm round pitched roof Ubiflex flashing...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents 1. Product Overview........................... 4 1.1 Parts ............................4 2. Installation Steps ........................... 5 Roof flashing ......................5 2.1 Step 1 Install the Ubiflex roof flashing ................5 2.2 Step 2 High-Tack sealant ..................6 2.2.2 Step 2.2.2 2.2.3 Step 2.2.3 Attach roof flashing tile clips ..............
  • Page 3 Techcomlight Limited. Techcomlight cannot be held liable for damage to structures ® caused as a result of making openings and installing Solatube systems. Techcomlight assumes no responsibility or obligation for the failure of an architect, contractor, installer or building owner to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, energy codes, fire and safety codes and requirements, and adequate safety measures.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Product overview 1. Product Overview 1.1 Parts 1. Flex roof dome 7. LightTracker flex 2. Top tube assembly 8. 2 x Raybenders flex 3. Bottom tube assembly 9. Natural Effect Lens 4. 5 x roof dome screws 10. Ubiflex pitched roof flashing 5.

  • Page 5: Installation Steps

    2.1 Step 1 Roof flashing Determine where you want to install the Solatube from the inside and mark the position through the ceiling and the roof. Create a circular opening with a diameter of between Ø 370 - Ø 380 mm through both the ceiling and roof construction.

  • Page 6: Step 2.2.2 High-Tack Sealant

    Installation Steps Tip: The bottom skirt of the Ubiflex flashing is longer than the top. Fix the Ubiflex roof flashing in place by screwing the top of the flashing to the tile battens. Create a weather stop by folding the sides and top of the flashing upwards by a few centimetres.

  • Page 7: Step 2.2.3 Attach Roof Flashing Tile Clips

    Installation Steps 2.2.3 Step 2.2.3 Attach roof flashing tile clips The three tile clips provided are also used to secure the bottom skirt of the flashing down onto the roof. Clamp the short "leg" of the clips between two tiles beneath the edge of the flashing and bend the long "leg"...

  • Page 8: Step 4 Install The Top Tube Assembly

    Installation Steps 2.4 Step 4 Install the top tube assembly Carefully insert the top tube assembly down through the roof flashing until the transparent dome ring is correctly seated down onto the top lip of the flashing as shown below. Fix the dome ring onto the roof flashing using the dome screws provided, screwed through the four grey spacers from the outside in.

  • Page 9: Step 5 Install Lighttracker Flex

    Installation Steps 2.5 Step 5 Install LightTracker flex Place the dome upside down on a soft clean surface. Fit the LightTracker flex (this is the mirrored insert) with the reflective side facing inwards. Align the holes in the LightTracker over the corresponding tabs inside the dome and slide the LightTracker flex downwards to secure it in place.

  • Page 10: Step 7 Fit The Roof Dome

    Installation Steps 2.7 Step 7 Fit the roof dome Snap the dome onto the dome ring using the 4 snap closures. Ensure that all four connecting points are properly engaged. Important: Fit the dome with the LightTracker flex on the north side (facing south). Tip: If you want to remove the dome again, insert the end of a wide screwdriver into the opening of the snap fasteners and pry it off one by one from below.

  • Page 11: Step 9 Install The Bottom Tube Assembly

    Installation Steps 2.9 Step 9 Install the bottom tube assembly If required, adjust the adjustable angle within the bottom tube assembly as previously shown. Seal all external tube seams including the angle by applying tape over the seams on the outside of the tube. Prior to installing the bottom tube assembly carefully apply tape apply to the outside of the tube over the tube seams and around the angle.

  • Page 12: Step 10 Fit The Natural Effect Lens

    Installation Steps 2.10 Step 10 Fit the Natural Effect Lens Press the Natural Effect Lens with the clear plastic tab facing downwards securely into the recess between the reflective tube and the plastic ceiling ring. The Natural Effect Lens can be easily removed if required by carefully pulling down on the clear plastic tab.

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