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Installation and Mounting Guide
Thank you for purchasing the All Purpose Ventilator from U.S. Sunlight Corp.
We are committed to providing alternative energy products that can improve your
everyday life and our environment. We have reduced packaging material and
eliminated Styrofoam to reduce the impact on landfills. We offer an installation
video that is available to view online at www.ussunlight.com.
If there is a problem with your U.S. Sunlight product call us at 1-866-446-0966.
Spare parts, installation advice, or recommendations for professional installers
in your area are only a phone call away. Professional installation may be much
less than you expect, please call us to get average rates for your area.
Before beginning the installation of your new All Purpose Ventilator, please read
through the entire installation instructions and call us if you have any questions.
Fan mounting options:
• 3" galvanized deck screws
(for mounting 2x4 braces to framing members if req.)
Panel mounting options:
• 2" pan head tapping screws
(for mounting to composition roof)
• caulk gun with roofing adhesive
(for mounting solar panel directly to s-tile, flat tile or metal roofs)
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D
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MODEL APV - rev2 12-09
Optional Hardware (not included)
Panel mounting options:
• 1.5"- 3" anchor screws
• 1.5"- 3" galvanized screws
(roof mounting)
• caulk gun with roofing adhesive
BOX CONTENTS -
B
check. You should have:
A - Fan assembly
B - Solar panel with 30 ft. of attached wire
C - Wall mounting brackets (2 ea)
D - Cross braces (2 ea)
E - Cross brace bolt and nut (2 ea)
F - Mounting bracket bolt and nut (4 ea)
G - 1.5" screws for fan mounting (8 ea)
* Some models include a thermal switch
in the fan assembly
5628-B Brisa St. Livermore CA 94551
Tel: 866-446-0966
www.ussunlight.com
support@ussunlight.com
MINIMUM TOOLS REQUIRED
• Power drill with phillips head
driver and an 1/8" drill bit
• Adjustable wrench
• Measuring tape
• tip snips or wire cutters
(for cutting hole in vent screen)
• Circular saw or handsaw
(for cutting 2x4s for bracing if req.)
• pencil or marking pen
• 1/4" coaxial staples
(for securing the wire after installation)
• caulk gun with roofing adhesive
(depending on your specific type of
stucco, cement or brick wall. Must support up to 20 lbs)
type of wood or vinyl siding. Must support up to 20 lbs)
(for sealing screw heads when mounting to wood or vinyl siding)
Unpack and
(wall mounting)
(depending on your specific
2 each
E
F
4 each
8 each
G
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Summary of Contents for U.S. Sunlight Ventilator
- Page 1 • tip snips or wire cutters If there is a problem with your U.S. Sunlight product call us at 1-866-446-0966. (for cutting hole in vent screen) • Circular saw or handsaw Spare parts, installation advice, or recommendations for professional installers (for cutting 2x4s for bracing if req.)
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Page 2: Mounting The Fan
4 Fans 6 Fans sq.ft. Determine your mounting application One of the great features about the All Purpose Ventilator is the many mounting options. Gable Vent Static or Turbine Vent Crawlspace Vent If you have a tile roof and do not want... - Page 3 Gable Vent Installation For installation in a gable vent you typically have 2 options: Option 1 - vent is located between framing members Step 1. Position the fan over the louvers and slide the mounting brackets into position against the vent frame. (fig. 3) 16”...
- Page 4 Keeping air moving in your crawl space can help to remove moisture and inhibit mold and mildew growth. The all purpose ventilator can be mounted as described above, or a box frame can be built to hold the fan in position.
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Page 5: Mounting The Solar Panel
Mounting the Solar Panel Determine the distance between the vent and the area you will be mounting the solar panel The Solar panel unit comes with 30 ft. of wire. It is a good idea to measure the distance from the vent opening and where you’ll be installing the panel to make sure you have enough wire to cover the span. -
Page 6: Wall Mounting
Wall mounting: Brackets are included to mount the panel to a wall if preferred. First, assemble the braces to the brackets as follows: Step 1. Attach the brace to each bracket with the cross brace bolt and nut (E.) (fig. 32) Step 2. -
Page 7: Thermal Switch
Fascia Mount (Optional) Thermal Switch The thermal switch allows the fan to run when the temperature reaches 80 degrees and shuts the fan off when the temperature dips below 65 degrees. You can bypass the switch if you’d prefer the motor to run continuously during the day. - Page 8 W E WO U L D LOV E TO H E AR F ROM YOU! To register please visit our website: www.ussunlight.com or simply fill out this form and mail to: U.S. Sunlight, Inc. | 5625-B Brisa Street. Livermore, CA 94550 Name ______________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________________ State _______ Zip ______________Date of Purchase __________...