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Evaluation Report
"Solar Attic Fans"
Self -Flashing Series
with Low Profile Remote Mounted Solar Panel
20 Watts, 30 Watts & atts Solar Panels
Manufacturer
Attic Breeze,, LLC.
1370 FM 116
Gatesvillel Texas 76528
(877) 288-4234
for
Florida Product Approval
# FL 13339u2 R6
Florida Building Code 6th Edition (2017)
Per Rule 61G20m3
Method:
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Product Karnes:
Product Description:
Prepared by:
James L. Buckner, P.E., SECB
Florida Professional Engineer # 31242
Florida Evaluation ANE ID: 1916
Report No. 18-101-SPAF-RemLP-S4W-ER
Date: 1/4/ 18
Contents:
Evaluation Report
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Roofing
Roofing Accessories that are an Integral
Part of the Roofing System
Solar Attic Fans
Self -Flashing Series
with Low Profile Remote Mounted Solar Panel
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James L. Buckner dp P.E.
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Phone: (561) 491-9927 - Email: cbucfc@cbuckinc.net - Website: www.cbucicine.net
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Manufacturer: Attic Breeze, LLC.
Product Name: Solar Attic Fang
Product Category; Roofing
Product Sub -category
Compliance Method:
Product Description:
Product Assembly as
Evaluated:
Model Numbers':
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Fan Unit Base & Solar Panel
Support:
Roof Slope:
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Roofing Accessories that are an Integral part of the Roofing System
State Product Approval Rule 61G20-1005 (2) (b)
The Solar Attic Fan is a roof mounted system powered by one or two solar panels.
The unit consists of a 14 inch diameter fan, enclosed in a self -flashing fan house base
vent, with corrosion resistant zincalume alloy steel housing, including a thermal
switch, and a rodent guard. solar panel is remotely attached from the fan house unit
shroud/dome.
Self -flashing solar attic fan with low profile remote mounted solar panel
Fan house base unit component mechanically attached to deck
- Solar panel remotely attached to four (4) low profile mounting brackets with
machine bolts
- Low profile mounting brackets attached to roof deck with screws
No./Designation
AB-201D
AB-202D
AB-251D
AB-252D
AB-401
AB-402
AB-2022D
AB-3022D
AB-4022D
AB-1015
No. of Solar Panel
1
Solar
Panel
1
Solar
Panel
1
Solar
Panel
1
Solar
Panel
2
Solar
Panels
2
Solar
Panels
1
Solar
Panel
1
Solar
Panel
1
Solar
Panel
0
Solar
Panel
Types
Wood Deck
(Design of support system is outside the scope of this evaluation)
4.
Description:
� 15/31FY or greater Plywood, or
• Wood plank deck abased on minimum density/specific gravity of 0.42)
Shope shall be in compliance with ABC, Chapter 15 based on the hype of roof covering.
Performance: Allowable Wind Resistance:
Positive Design Pressure: + 115 PSF
Negative Design Pressure: -115 PSF
*Allowable design pressures for allowable stress design (ASD).
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Performance Standards: The following test protocol was performed to demonstrate compliance with the
intent of the code as this product does not specifically addressed the performance
standard in the code.
• ASTM E330-02 — Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior
Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors and by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
Code Compliance.0 The product
described
herein
has demonstrated compliance with the Florida
Building Cade
6th Edition
(2017),
Section 1708.2.
Evaluation Report Scope; This product evaluation demonstrates compliance of this product with the structural
wind load requirements of the Florida Building Code, as related to Florida Product
Approval Rule 61G20-3.001.
Limits of use: The Solar Attic Fan including solar panel and electrical wiring shall be installed in
compliance with Attic Breeze's installation instructions and in accordance with
applicable Building Codes
+ Scope of "Limitations and Conditions of Use"' for this evaluation:
This evaluation report for "Optional Statewide Approval"' contains technical
documentation, specifications and installation method(s) which include
"Limitations and Conditions of Use" throughout the report in accordance with
Rule 61G20-3.005. Per Rule 61G20-3.004,, the Florida Building Commission is
the authority to approve products under "Optional Statewide Approval".
• Option for appfication outside "Limitations and Conditions of Use""
Rule 6lG20-3.005(l)(e) allows engineering analysis for "project specific
approval by the focal authorities having jurisdiction in accordance with the
alternate methods and materials authorized in the Code". Any modification of
the product as evaluated in this repot and approved by the Florida Building
Commission is outside the scope of this evaluation and will be the responsibility
of others.
Refer to applicable building cods section for ventilation requirements.
* Design of support system is outside the scope of this report.
� Fire Classification is outside the scope of Rude 61G20-3, and is therefore not
included in this evaivation.
s This evaluation
report does not evaluate the use
of
this product for use in the
High Velocity
Hurricane Zone code section. (Dade
&
Broward Counties)
Quality Assurance: The manufacturer has demonstrated compliance of roof vent products in accordance
with the Florida Building Code and Rule 61G20-3.005 (3) for manufacturing under a
quality assurance program audited by an approved quality assurance entity through
Keystone Certification, Inc. (FBC Organization #.- QUA 1824)
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Material Standards:
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Fan Unit
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- Nominal Dimensions
Fan House Base:
Fan House Shroud/ Dome:
Overall Height,.
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28" x 28"
21-1/211 x 21-1/2"
10-3/4 1/
- Fan House Base &Shroud/Dome Material:
Material: Steel
Thickness: 22 ga.
Yield Strength.. 33 ksi Minimum
Corrosion Resistance: Galvalume or Zincalume per ASTM A792 AZ 50
or in compliance with the FBC, Section 1507.4.3.
Solar Panel 20 Watts 301Natts 40 Watts
Nominal Length:
Nominal Width:
Nominal Height:
Frame Material:
Frame Alloy
19-1/4"
16-1/4"
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Aluminum
5052-H32
low Profile Mounting Bracket (Four per Panel)
Material:
Alloy:
Thickness:
Aluminum
5052-H32
0.125 in
19-1/4"
16-1/4""
111
26""
16-1/41Y
111
Fastener (A) (Fan House Base to Roof Deck & Mounting Bracket to Roof Deck)
Type: Pancake Head Wood Screw
Size:
Standard:
Corrosion Resistance:
Fastener (13) (Panel to Bracket)
Type:
Size
Washer:
Material:
#10 x 1 in. Minimum
Per ANSI/ASM E B18@6@ 1
Per FBC Section 1506.E
Hex -Head Machine Bolds and Nuts
1/4 in. - 20 x 3/4 in. Minimum
1/4 in. Flat Washer & dock Washer
18-8 Stainless Steed
Installation Method:
(Refer to Pages 6 through S of this evaluation report.)
"The Solar Attic Fans" shall be installed in compliance with the installation method
listed in this report. The installation method described herein is in accordance with
the scope of this evaluation report. Refer to manufacturer's installation instructions
as a supplemental guide for attachment.
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Evaluated Referenced Data: 1. ASTIM E330-02 — Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference Test
By Certified Testing Laboratories, Inc. (FBC Organization ID# TST 1577)
Project M CTLA 2002W, Dated: 11 / 20 / 09
2. Quality Assurance
By Keystone certification, Inc. (FBC Organization ID# QUA 1824)
Attic Breeze, LAC. Licensee #740
3. Certification of independence
By James L. Buckner., P.E. @ CBUCK Engineering
(FBC Organization # ANE 1916)
4. Engineering Analysis
By CBUCK Engineering
Report #C09-194, Dated: 12 / 1 / 09
Report #C16-164, Dated: 10 / 20 / 16
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Installation Method
Attic Breezes LLC.
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Remote Mounted Solar Panel Attached Assembly
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AB-2022D
AB-3022D
AB-4022D
AB-1015
Type:
Length:
Width:
Height:
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Table A
No, of Panels per Fan Unit
1 Solar Panel
1 Solar Pane!
1 Solar Panel
1 Solar Panel
Z Solar Panels
2 Solar Panels
1 Solar Panel
1 Solar Panel
I Solar Panel
0 Solar Panel
Table B
Solar Panel
Nominal Dimensions
20 Watts 301Natts
Low Profile Nimnfi ng Bracket
1/4'Flat VVrJ-ff-
Fasteiff (A)
#10 x 1" Pancake Head
V\bod Screw
Plywood Deck
15(32'Mn.
Solar Paned Assembly
Section View & Attachment Detail
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40 Watts
16-1/4"
1"