Growing Spaces AB-6523D Quick Start Manual

42' growing dome solar powered attic fan

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MATERIALS LIST

Attic Breeze Fan Kit (Model AB-6523D):

14" Self-flashing fan

65W Monocrystalline solar panel with mounting hardware

UV/Weather-resistant power cable

Wooden frame kit

Shutter

Hardware:

1 Thermostat with box

Wire

Wire connectors

Roofing screws

2-1/2" and 3" screws

3/4" Hex head screws

Weatherproof roofing grade sealant

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Cordless drill

Reciprocating or jig saw

Ladder and/or scaffolding

Marker

Measuring tape

Wire strippers

CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION

Choose a location to install your solar attic fans that allows for balanced air flow throughout the greenhouse. The

solar fan should be installed in a "C1" panel, centered on the "B" strut edge (as shown in Figure 1).

The 65-Watt Attic Breeze models feature a remote mounted solar panel. For optimum performance, mount the

solar panels on the south side of the dome and make sure they are not shaded or blocked from the sun for

extended periods during the day. Target exposure should be for maximum sun in the hottest parts of the day/year.

Roughly, the angle of the panel should match your latitude (the higher the latitude, the higher on the dome). The

solar panel comes with a 25' cord so you can put the fan away from the windy side of the dome. Your solar attic

fan should not be installed any closer than within 5 feet to an existing passive vent or additional fan unit.

Most people prefer to mount the thermostat near the door, or in another warm location inside the dome to

maximize its operability.

CUT THE HOLE

After choosing the installation location for your solar attic fan, find the center of the "B" strut lengthwise and

widthwise. This is important because the attic fan will be anchored to the "B" strut with roofing screws. Measure

13" from this point towards the center of the "C1" panel and make a mark. Partially insert a screw into the panel at

that point. Using the screw as a reference point, trace out a 10" radius circle (20" across) as shown in Figure 1.

Predrill several holes, large enough to insert the saw blade, along the mark. Next, use a reciprocating or jig saw to

cut out the traced hole pattern from the glazing panel. Remove the cut-out material from around the hole as

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Page 1 42’ GROWING DOME SOLAR POWERED ATTIC FAN MATERIALS LIST Attic Breeze Fan Kit (Model AB-6523D): 14” Self-flashing fan 65W Monocrystalline solar panel with mounting hardware UV/Weather-resistant power cable Wooden frame kit Shutter Hardware: 1 Thermostat with box Wire Wire connectors Roofing screws 2-1/2”...
Page 2 needed. Note: Some fans come with a cardboard template which may be used to mark the circle. Make sure the center of the template is 13” from the center of the “B” strut. IMPORTANT ASPECT: Do not cut through any struts while cutting the vent hole. Only cut out the polycarbonate glazing. Figure 1 MOUNT THE FAN OUTSIDE THE DOME Remove all packaging material and tape from your fan.
Page 3 outside. Using 3” screws, toe screw the frame together. Fasten the 2x4 connections with (2) 3” screws and the 2x2 connections with (1) 3” screw. The shutter assembly is now complete (Figure 4). IMPORTANT ASPECT: Test the shutter by lifting the louvers to ensure they open and close freely. You may need to bend the louver arms to achieve this.
Page 4 The quick connect from the solar panel to the fan. Wrap in electrical tape to keep secure. This connection is outside the dome. Figure 7 Figure 6 Silicone the underside of the flashing piece and secure this to the glazing with the provided screws (figure 8). Securely mount the solar panel/bracket assembly to two struts with (3) 2”...
Page 5 Remove the thermal switch Fan to solar panel quick connect should be disconnected before cutting the white wires Figure 12 Cut here Cut here Figure 11 When installing multiple fans, two fans may be wired to a single thermostat. The white wires in Figure 13 will be spliced with the second fan before running them to the thermostat.
Page 6 Continue installation by running the provided wire towards the location where you want to mount the thermostat, and just like the solar panel wire, “fish” it behind the hubs and staple the wire to the struts. Mount the electrical box and run the wire in through the backside. Using your wire strippers, expose the bare wire and connect the ends to the appropriate terminals on the back of the thermostat (Figure 15).