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Manufacturer Product Series, Model and/or Description
Solatube International, Inc Solatube Brighten Up°Series Model 160 DS TDD
2210 Oak Ridge Way Solatube Brighten Up® Series Model 290 DS TDD
Vista, CA 92081 R :CEVED
Code: Current Edition of the Florida Building Code
AU ?-0119Compliance Methods:
ST. Lucie , Permitting
Product Approval Rule 61G20-3.005(1)(d)—Product Evaluation Report by a Licensed Professiona ngMM
Product Description: Products covered by this evaluation include the following.
• Solatube Brighten Up®Series Model 160 DS(10 inch Tube Dia.)TDD
• Solatube Brighten Up®Series Model 290 DS(14 inch Tube Dia.)TDD
Product Testing Results: testing by Architectural Testing, Inc.(Fresno,CA)—Testing shown below includes other
Solatube Models not included in this evaluation (specifically the 330 DS and 750 DS)
• 97759.01-30-44-R2
o 330 DS-0&C,750 DS-0&C and 290 DS
■ AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08
■ DP=+/-70 psf,SF=3 for negative and 2 for positive test pressures
■ Water penetration tested;WTP=12.11 psf(equates to+80 psf DP)
■ Air Infiltration tested;1.57 psf
• 97744.01-301-26-RO
o 160 DS
■ ASTM 283-04
0 290 DS
■ ASTM E 283-04
■ ASTM E 331-00
■ ASTM E 547-00
o Water penetration tested;WTP=12 psf(equates to+80 psf DP)
o Air Infiltration tested; 1.57 psf
0 81605 01-301-26-R1
0 160 IDS(Cyro)
■ ASTM E 283-04 FiLL, �LAP
0 290 DS(Cyro)
■ ASTM E 283-04
■ ASTM E 547-00
■ ASTM E 331-00
■ ASTM E 330-02
0 330DS-0(Arkema)
■ ASTM E 283-04
■ ASTM E 547-00
■ ASTM E 331-00
■ ASTM E 330-02
0 330DS-0(Cyro)
■ ASTM E 330-02
0 330DS-C(Cyro and Arkema)
■ ASTM E 283-04
■ ASTM E 547-00
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■ ASTM.E 331-00
o 750DS-0(Arkema)
■ ASTM E 283-04
■ ASTM E 547-00
■ ASTM E 331-00
ASTM E 330-02
o 750DS-0(Cyro)
■ ASTM E 330-02
0 750DS-C(Arkema)
■ ASTM E 283-04
■ ASTM E 547-00
■ ASTM E 331-00
o DP=+/-70 psf,SF=3 for negative and 2 for positive test pressures
o Water penetration tested;WTP=12 psf(equates to+80 psf DP)
o Air Infiltration tested; 1.57 psf
• 81604.01-301-26-R2
0 160 DS
■ ASTM E283-04
0 290 DS
■ ASTM E 283-04
■ ASTM E 547-00
■ ASTM E 331-00
■ ASTM E 330-02
o 330 DS-0
■ ASTM E 283-04
■ ASTM E 547-00
■ ASTM E 331-00
■ ASTM E 330-02
o 330 DS-C
■ ASTM E 283-04
■ ASTM E 547-00
■ ASTM E 331-00
o DP=+70/-70 psf,SF=3 for negative and 2 for positive test pressures
o Water penetration tested;WTP=10.7 psf(equates to+70 psf DP)
o Air Infiltration tested; 1.57 psf
Product Installation Instructions: See the following manufacturer's product drawings included with this product
approval document. ,
o Model 160 DS TDD-Product Drawing Package
■ 160-PF-HC-STD, Product Drawing
■ 160-290-ESR, Product Details
o Model 290 DS TDD-Product Drawing Package
■ 290-PF-HC-STD, Product Drawing
■ 160-290-ESR, Product Details
■ 290-6F-BDECK,Commercial Roof Assembly Detail
■ 290-6F-TYPE II_III,TYPE II&III Roof Assembly Detail
■ 290-CURB-BDECK,Commercial Roof Assembly Detail
■ 290-CURB-TYPE II-III,TYPE II&III Roof Assembly Detail
■ 290-PF-TYPE IV,Type IV(T&G) Roof Assembly Detail
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Performance Testing:
• AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows,doors,
and skylights.
• ASTM E283-04&99,Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows,
Curtain Walls,and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen
• ASTM E330-02,Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior windows, Doors,Skylights and
Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
• ASTM E331-00,Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows,Skylights,Doors,and Curtain
Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
• ASTM E547-00,Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows,Skylights, Doors,and Curtain
Walls by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference
Plastics Testing:
The Current Edition of the Florida Building Code,Chapter 26 defines requirements for Approved Plastics.The following
table summarizes plastics testing for applicable components.See Reference 3.b for Code Conformance Evaluation to The
Current Edition of the FBC for the testing standards mentioned below.
OUTER DOME,DOME RING,TOP TUBE CLIP AND INNER DOME testing for High Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl
methacrylate))
Attribute Report Reference ASTM Result Acceptance
Criteria
Outdoor 2,b.i ASTM G155-05a 9.25% +/-10%
Exposure and D638-03 difference in
tensile strength
Rate of Burning 2.b.1i ASTM D635-06 CC2 CC1 or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.b.iii ASTM D1929-96 982°F >650°F
Temperature
Smoke Density 2.b.iv ASTM E84-06 400 <450
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
OUTER DOME,DOME RING,TOP TUBE CLIP AND INNER DOME testing for High Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl
methacrylate))
Attribute Report Reference ASTM Result Acceptance
Criteria
Outdoor 2.c.i ASTM G155- 3.3% _ +/-10%
Exposure 00ae1 and D638- difference in
03 tensile strength
Rate of Burning 2.c.ii ASTM D635-06 CC1 CCI or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.c.iii ASTM D1929- 930°F >650°F.
Temperature 96(2001)e1
Smoke Density 2.c.iv ASTM D2843-99 5.8 <75
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
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EFFECT LENS testing for PET-GAG(PET-Polyethylene Terephthalate,High Frequency Welding Grade-GAG)
Attribute Report Reference ASTM Result Acceptance
Criteria
Rate of Burning 2.d.ii ASTM D635-06 CC1 CC1 or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.d.iii ASTM D1929- 765°F >650°F
Temperature 96(2001)e1
Smoke Density 2.d.iv ASTM E84-09a 95 <450
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
CEILING RING AND DRESS RING testing for Medium Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
Attribute Report Reference ASTM Result Acceptance
Criteria
Outdoor 2.e.iv ASTM G155-05a 9.25% +/-10%
Exposure and D638-03 difference in
tensile strength
Rate of Burning 2.e.i ASTM D635-06 CC2 CC1 or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.e.ii ASTM D1929-96 982°F >650°F
Temperature
Smoke Density 2.e.iii ASTM E84-06 400 <450
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
CEILING RING AND DRESS RING testing for Medium Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
Attribute Report ICC-ES Report Result Acceptance Comment
Reference Criteria
Rate of Burning 2.f.i&2.f.ii ICC-ES ER-1084 CC2 CC1 or CC2 IBC-2606 has
Self-Ignition 2.f.i&2.f.ii and ESR-1653 Conformance per >650°F same
Temperature ICC-ES ER-1084 requirements as
Smoke Density 2.f.i&2.f.ii and ESR-1653 <450 Current Edition of
the FBC,Chapter
26
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
DIFFUSER PANEL testing for Medium Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
Attribute Report Reference ASTM Result Acceptance
Criteria
Rate of Burning 2.g.i ASTM D635-06 CC2 CCI or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.g.ii ASTM D1929-96 992°F >650°F
Temperature
Smoke Density 2.g.iii ASTM E84-06 350 <450
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
DIFFUSER PANEL testing for Polycarbonate Sheet
Attribute Report Reference ASTM Result Acceptance
Criteria
Rate of Burning 2.h.i ASTM D635-74 CC2 CC1 or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.h.ii ASTM D1929- 896°F >650°F
Temperature 68(1975)
Smoke Density 2.h.iii ASTM D2843-93 38 <75
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
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ACRYLIC LENS AND TRIM RING testing for Acrylic
Attribute Report Reference ASTM Result Acceptance
Criteria
Rate of Burning 2.i.i ASTM D635-14 CC2 CCI or CC2
Self-Ignition 2.i.i ASTM D1929-16 878°F >650°F
Temperature
Smoke Density 2.i.i ASTM D2843-16 13.4 <75
Conclusion:ACCEPTABLE
References:
1. Product Installation Instructions. See the following manufacturer's product drawings included with this product
approval document.
a. Model 160 DS TDD-Product Drawing Package
L 160-PF-HC-STD, Product Drawing
ii. 160-290-ESR, Product Details
b. Model 290 DS TDD-Product Drawing Package
i. 290-PF-HC-STD, Product Drawing
ii. 160-290-ESR, Product Details
iii. 290-6F-BDECK,Commercial Roof Assembly Detail
iv. 290-6F-TYPE II_III,TYPE II&III Roof Assembly Detail
v. 290-CURB-BDECK,Commercial Roof Assembly Detail
vi. 290-CURB-TYPE II-lll,TYPE II&III Roof Assembly Detail
vii. 290-PF-TYPE IV,Type IV(T&G) Roof Assembly Detail
2. Testing
a. Performance Testing,Architectural Testing, Inc.(Fresno,CA)
i. 97759.01-30-44-R2 for 330 DS-0&C,750 DS-0&C and 290 DS
ii. 97744.01-301-26-RO for 160 DS and 290 DS
iii. 81605 01-301-26-R1 for 160 DS,290 DS,330DS-0,330DS-C,75ODS-0 and 750DS-C
iv. 81604.01-301-26-R2 for 160 DS,290 DS,330DS-0 and 330DS-C
b. OUTER DOME, DOME RING,TOP TUBE CLIP AND INNER DOME testing for High Impact Acrylic PMMA
(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
i. Intertek Test Report No.3143957-004,dated 9/24/08,testing to ASTM G155-05a and D638-08 in
accordance with ASTM D2565-99.
ii. SGS Test Report No. 177:013002-01-R1,dated 6/10/08,testing to ASTM D635-06.
iii. SGS Test Report No. 177:013002-02-R1,dated 6/10/08,testing to ASTM D1929-96.
iv. SWRI Test Report No.01.12693.01.139,dated 4/5/07,testing to ASTM E84-06.
c. OUTER DOME, DOME RING,TOP TUBE CLIP AND INNER DOME testing for High Impact Acrylic PMMA
(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
i. Architectural Testing Inc.Test Report No.58735.01-106-18,dated 1/4/07,testing to ASTM G155-
00ae1 and D638-03.
ii. SGS Test Report No. 177:002666-03,dated 1/2/07,testing to ASTM D635-06.
iii. SGS Test Report No. 177:002666-01,dated 1/13/07,testing to ASTM D1929-96(2001)e1.
iv. SGS Test Report No. 177:002666-02,dated 1/2/07,testing to ASTM D2843-99.
d. EFFECT LENS, PET-GAG(PET—Polyethylene Terephthalate, High Frequency Welding Grade-GAG)testing
i. SGS Test Report No.2138368-1,dated 8/27/10,testing to ASTM D635-06.
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ii. SGS Test Report No.2138368-3,dated 2/2/10,testing to ASTM D1929-96(2001)e1.
iii. SGS Test Report No.2138368-2,dated 8/31/10,testing to ASTM E84-09a.
e. CEILING RING AND DRESS RING testing for Medium Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
i. SGS Test Report No. 177:013002-01-R1,dated 6/10/08,testing to ASTM D635-06.
ii. SGS Test Report No. 177:013002-02-R1,dated 6/10/08,testing to ASTM D1929-96.
iii. SWRI Test Report No.01.12693.01.139,dated 4/5/07,testing to ASTM E84-06.
iv. Intertek Test Report No.3143957-004,dated 9/24/08,testing to ASTM G155-05a and D638-08 in
accordance with ASTM D2565-99.
f. CEILING RING AND DRESS RING testing for Medium Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
L ICC-ES Report No. ER-1084 demonstrates compliance to]-Codes for use in skylight applications.
Report No. ER-1084 and Current Edition of the FBC requirements same based on review of
documented results.
ii. ICC-ES Report No. ESR-1635 demonstrates compliance to [-Codes for use in skylight applications.
Report No. ESR-1635 and Current Edition of the FBC requirements same based on review of
documented results.
g. DIFFUSER PANELtesting for Medium Impact Acrylic PMMA(Poly(methyl methacrylate))
I. SGS Test Report No. 177:013002-03-R1,dated 6/10/08,testing to ASTM D635-06.
ii. SGS Test Report No. 177:013002-04-R1,dated 6/10/08,testing to ASTM D1929-96.
iii. SWRI Test Report No.01.13536.01.060,dated 1/30/08,testing to ASTM E84-06.
h. DIFFUSER PANEL testing for Polycarbonate
i. SGS Test Report No. 153367-2,dated 4/2/01,testing to ASTM D635-74.
ii. SGS Test Report No. 153367-1,dated 4/2/01,testing to ASTM D1929-68(1975).
i. SGS Test Report No. 153367-3,dated 4/2/01,testing to ASTM D,2843-93.
i. -Acrylic Lens and Trim Ring(Various in BOM of Optional Diffusers)testing for Acrylic Material
i. Intertek/ATI Test Report No. G3786.01-106-24,dated 4/28/17 for Huashuaite Clear Acrylic Sheet
Material,testing to ASTM D635-14,ASTM D1929-16 and ASTM D2843-16
3. Reports:
a. Engineering Analysis:Anchorage and product verification has been substantiated by calculation prepared,
signed and sealed by Robert J.Amoruso, P.E.in accordance with the current edition of the Florida Building
Code.
b. PTC Report No.2399-EER,Rev. 1,Solatube Brighten Up®Series Model 160 DS and Model 290 DS Tubular
Daylight Device—Referenced Testing Standards Evaluation Report,dated 10/17/17,signed and sealed by
Robert J.Amoruso, P.E.
Limitations Et Conditions of Use:
• This product has not been evaluated for use inside the HVHZ(High Velocity Hurricane Zone)
• This product is not Impact Resistance.
• Refer to Table 1 below for Maximum Design Pressures
• Refer to Table 2 below for installation Anchorage Schedule
• Site wind pressures shall be determined by a licensed professional engineer in accordance with the current edition
of the Florida Building Code and/or ASCE 7-10 for components and cladding based on allowable stress design.
• Site conditions not covered in this product evaluation document are subject to additional engineering analysis by a
licensed professional engineer or registered architect as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
• Adequacy of the existing structural substrates as a main wind force resisting system capable of withstanding and
transferring applied product loads to the foundation is the responsibility of the licensed professional engineer or
registered architect acting as the design professional of record for the project of installation.
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Table 1 —Maximum Allowable Design PressuresZ
Model Model No Dia. (inch) Dome Wind Loads 3
Series Thickness (psfl
(inch)
160 DS 10 0.125
Solatube Brighten-Up® +70
Series 290 DS 14 0.125 -70
1. Positive(+) loads are directed inward; negative(-)are directed outward.
2. All positive design pressures were tested to a safety factor of 2.All negative design pressures were
tested to a safety factor of 3.
3. Allowable design loads for consideration of water penetration are limited to those values
indicated above.
Table 2-Anchorage Schedule
Model#s Anchorage Substrate
Anchor Description
and Quantity
Metal Flange to wood curb SPF (S.G.>_ .42) Qty 8
160 DS wood curb #10 x 2"Screw
290 DS Metal Flange to wood deckQty 8
5/8 Type 2 Plywood
#10 x 2"Screw
Metal Flange to Metal Deck 22 gauge steel Qty 8
33ksi Min Yield #10 TEKS
Metal Flange to wood curb SPF (S.G.>_ .42) Qty 8
#10 x 2"Screw
wood curb
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