SRS Labs GBL 850 Installation

USE THIS PAGE FOR installing an SRS Gable Fan behind a louvered gable vent.
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The SunRise Solar-Powered Gable Fan is designed to mount behind existing louvers on the
inside of the attic. If no louver exists, one must be installed. Louvered vent should be mounted in
the center of the upper portion of the gable wall as high as possible. There is some loss in fan
output because louvers block some of the air flow. Metal louvers have more open area than wood
louvers and usually allow more air flow.
When installing the SunRise Gable Fan behind louvers, you should seal off or box in any louver
area not covered by the ventilator housing to prevent air leakage and recirculation. Allow at least
one square foot of air intake area for every 300CFM of ventilator capacity. Air intake should come
from the eaves (soffit), or a louver mounted on the opposite gable of attic.
CAUTION: When installing louvers, do not remove existing structural members without providing
alternate support.
Mounting Instructions:
1) Screw Gable Fan Housing to framing directly behind gable louver as discussed above.
2) Find a suitable location on the roof to mount solar panel – a Southern or Western-facing roof
slope will allow the solar panel to capture the most sunlight during the day. The solar panel
comes with a 15' extension cord, so be sure the solar panel is not more than 15' from the
Gable Fan Housing.
3) If possible, feed the wire into the attic through an existing vent hole or ridge cap. Or, drill a
3/8" hole through the roof and feed the wire down into the attic. Apply a generous amount of
silicone or other sealant to the area where the wire goes through roof.
4) If installing a metal-frame panel skip Step #4 and follow directions on back. Otherwise,
set the ABS-framed panel in place, and mount to roof using (4) exterior-grade screws. Seal
screw heads and perimeter of mounting flange.
5) From inside attic, connect wires to solar panel, matching red to red and black to black.
6) Gently plug wire connectors into tabs on motor, red to red and black to black.
7) Use included wire ties to coil up and secure loose wire if needed.
NOTE: Sometimes the black wire (negative) is blue, but red wire (positive) will always be red.
SunRise Solar, Inc. • P.O. Box 53 St. John, IN 46373 • (219) 558-2211
GABLE FAN INSTALLATION
Models #GBL 850, 1050, 1250, 1650, and 2000
Solar Attic Fans.....Made in the USA!
Specifications:
Fan Housing: 24"x 24"x 6.25" ABS UV Composite
Brackets: Stainless Steel painted Black
Fan Blade: 12" aluminum (models 850 – 1050)
Fan Blade: 12" polycarbon (models 1250 – 2000)
Solar panel: 23"x 19" ABS Frame (models 850 – 1250)
Solar panel: 21"x 20" Metal Frame (models 1650 - 2000)
Wire: 15" with all connectors