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- Page 1 Solatube Brighten Up ® Series - Solatube® 160 DS (250mm) Solatube® 290 DS (350mm) Step-by-step installation guide for pitched and flat roofs...
- Page 2 We are so confident that no other tubular daylighting device will give you more daylight – all day long, all year long – than a Solatube® Daylighting System, we offer a money-back guarantee.
- Page 3 Welcome to a brighter world Suggested tools • angle grinder/tile cutter • drill and drill bits • flat or spud-bar • hammer • reciprocating saw • scissors or blade knife • screwdrivers • sealant gun • tape measure • wire brush...
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Page 4: Important Safety Information
Please read the full Terms and Conditions of sale at www.solatube.co.uk. If you have any doubt concerning your competence or expertise regarding any aspect of the installation, consult your supplier or a qualified expert before proceeding. - Page 5 Up to 400mm 0 extension tubes Up to 960mm 1 extension tube • Solatube® 160 DS Up to 1520mm 2 extension tubes recommended maximum Up to 2080mm 3 extension tubes tube length - 6 metres...
- Page 6 Carefully cut the appropriate sized aperture in the ceiling, avoiding joists and any obstructions: 375mm 275mm diameter diameter Solatube® Solatube® 290 DS 160 DS Install the ceiling tube assembly Insert the ceiling tube assembly into the aperture and turn the twist-lock fastening clamps clockwise with a screwdriver to clamp the ceiling tube assembly lightly in place (do not over tighten).
- Page 7 Roof flashing location On the roof, locate your marker, remove sufficient tiles and position (but do not fix) the roof flashing. Ensure the top edge of the flashing is able to be secured to a batten, as shown, and no rafters or obstructions lie in the tube’s path.
- Page 8 Secure the roof flashing Secure the top of the roof flashing to the selected batten with the screws provided. Ensure the lower edge of the flashing and the Solaflex sheet sits over the tiles below. Lift the Solaflex sheet and apply a generous bead of the sealant (supplied) on top of the tile where the Solaflex sheet will sit so that it secures to the roof tile...
- Page 9 Cut the remaining tiles to fit around the top of the flashing, ensuring there is a minimum gap of 40mm between the tiles and the up-stand to allow the Solatube® roof dome to be fitted (see dome and top tube assembly installation section for more details on page 8).
- Page 10 Installing the top tube assembly Insert the top tube assembly into the roof flashing so that the neoprene gasket creates a seal between the flashing and the dome ring. If necessary, rotate the lower angle section to point towards the ceiling tube assembly. Align the pre- drilled dome ring screw holes with the pre-drilled up-stand holes.
- Page 11 Installation within the roof void Installing the flashing insulator The flashing insulator is designed to reseal the roofing felt or seal to the underside of a flat roof. Slide the flashing insulator over the open end of the top tube assembly and slide it towards the flashing.
- Page 12 Use the shiny side of the tape’s backing paper to rub over the aluminium tape to produce a smooth, well-bonded surface on all joins. On the uppermost extension tube, wrap the self-adhesive expansion joint seal twice around the outer diameter of the tube, approximately 25mm from the top.
- Page 13 If your roof covering is being installed at the same time as the Solatube® Daylighting System, it is possible to install the roof flashing to the decking, with the felt or membrane covering the metal flashing/ upstand.
- Page 14 At the centre point above the ceiling aperture, sweep away any gravel or embedded grit from the roof area where the flashing will be located. If the roof is felt or roll roofing, remove any dirt or loose granules with a wire brush. If the roof is hot-tarred and gravel, scrape away the embedded gravel and excess tar with a flat- or spud-bar.
- Page 15 Solatube accessories ® Solatube® Electric Light Add-on Kit Fits into your Solatube® Daylighting System to provide the convenience of a switchable electric light for night time use. The fitting must be positioned 220mm distance from from the lower lens. Edison screw fitting and rated up to 75w, may be used in conjunction with the Bathroom Ventilation Kit to provide a neat 3-in-1 system.
- Page 16 Highest Performance Guarantee We are so confident that no other tubular daylighting system will give you more light – all day long, all year long – than a Solatube® Daylighting System, we offer a money-back guarantee. For more information please contact your Solatube®...
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