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ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION GUIDE
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH YOUR INSTALLATION. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE
THE REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION
OF YOUR SOLAR ATTIC FAN BEFORE BEGINNING.
Getting Started 11:10 1 11
Your Attic Breeze solar attic fan is designed for easy installation with composite shingle roofs or other low -profile roofing
materials which may accommodate self -flashing roofing products. For installation of our products on metal or tile roofs,
please contact Attic Breeze for information about our curb -mount fans and roof curb adapter kits designed for these
roof types.
Your local building code may require specific fasteners or anchoring systems not discussed in this installation guide. If
installing this product in an area of either Florida or Texas that has been designated as a high velocity wind zone area,
review applicable building code requirements for additional installation instructions.
What's Included
Self -Tapping Screws with Rubber Bonded
Washers
Weatherproof Roofing Grade Sealant
Hole Template
LTAIT-Iln
6 Cordless Drill with Nut Driver
CA
(Ifj Roofing Knife
Reciprocating Saw
Measuring Tape
Safety precautions should be taken when performing the roofing work described in this installation guide. You can
significantly reduce your risk of danger by following the below recommendations:
• Do not perform ,roofing work in wet or windy conditions
• Tie -off both yourself and your equipment when working on steep pitched roofs to avoid falls
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• Wear safety gla ' sses and protective gloves when using power tools
• Always wear slip -resistant shoes when working on the roof
• Do not cut through any rafters or structural members of the roof during installation
• Leave the solar panel covered until your installation is complete
Choose a location to install your solar attic fan that allows for balanced air flow throughout the attic space. The solar
fan should be Installed roughly centered on the roof and three feet below the ridge line. For optimum performance.
choose an area on the south side of your roof that is not shaded or blocked from the sun for extended periods
throughout the day. If a location on the southern side of your roof Is not available, you may raise the solar panel
mounting bracket and face the fan unit toward the south for better sun exposure. Your solar attic fan should not be
installed any closer than within 10 feet to an existing passive vent, ridge vent, or additional fan unit.
Ventilation Requirements
In order for your Attic Breeze solar attic fan to operate at maximum performance,
your attic must have enough Intake ventilation (net free area) to support the
amount of air that your fan is moving. The minimum recommended amount of
intake ventilation for your product model is shown in Table 1. Your installation
should either meet or exceed these recommendations for optimum fan
performance. If you need assistance determining the proper amount of Intake
ventilation for your home, please visit our website for more information.
Fan Model
Intake Ventilation
AB-2523
5.2 sqff
AB-3523
6.0 scift
AB-4523
6.5 sqff
r AB.6523
7.2 sqff
Toble I -Intake Ventilation Requirements
Installing the Fan
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After choosing the location where your solar attic fan will be
installed, find the closest rafter to that location and determine if
your roof has either 16" on center or 24" on center rafter spacing.
If your roof has 24" on center rafter spacing, find the center point
between two rafters and mark it as the center of the vent hole. For
roofs with 16" on center spacing, mark the rafter itself as the center
of the vent hole. Using the center as a reference point, trace out a
20" diameter circle with the hole template (see Figure 1). Next, use
a reciprocating saw to cut out the traced hole pattern from the roof
decking. Remove the out out decking material from around the
hole as needed.
ATTENTION: DO NOT CUT THROUGH ANY RAFTERS OR
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS WHILE CUTTING THE VENT HOLE.
ONLY CUT OUT THE ROOF DECKING.
Step 2 - Release the Shingles
Insert the reciprocating saw sideways between the shingles and
roof decking. Starting at the 3 o'clock position of the vent hole,
begin cutting in a sweeping motion under the shingles, sawing
through any roofing nails or staples. Continue cutting counter-
clockwise around the vent hole unfit reaching the 9 o'clock
position. Using a roofing knife, cut a 4 inch horizontal slit in the
shingles at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions of the hole,
allowing the fan's flashing to slide underneath the shingles.
Step 3 - Remote Mounted Solar Panel
If your Attic Breeze fan is equipped with a unit mounted (attached)
solar panel, please proceed to the next section, For Attic Breeze
models featuring a remote mounted solar panel, the solar panel
will be mounted prior to Installation of the fan unit.
Figure I - Cutting the Hole
Begin by locating the power cable included with your Attic Breeze
solar attic fan. Make sure the power cable Is long enough to reach 12
the location where the remote solar panel will be installed, /7
If additional power cable length is needed for your installation,
Attic Breeze offers a 25 foot extended power cable as an
available option.
Route the power cable through the attic, starting from the vent
hole area to the location where your remote solar panel will be
installed and secure the power cable In place. The power cable
may be routed out of the attic by bringing the cable through an
existing passive vent, penetrating a gable wall and running the
cable along the roof eve, or simply routing the power cable directly
through the roof. When making any wall or roof penetration, caulk
around the penetration using a roof -grade weatherproof sealant.
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Figure 2 - Releasing the Shingles
Install the solar panel mounting brackets per the Instructions included with your specific Attic Breeze bracket kit. Plug
in the power cord to the connector on back of the remote solar panel and securely mount the solar panel/bracket
assembly as required to your roof or structure.
Stop 4 - Mount the Fan
Remove all packaging material and tape from your fan. Position the fan so that it is centered with the vent hole and
allow the control cable to hang freely from the bottom of the fan unit. Locate the control switch (red bag) Included
with your solar fan, or if Installing a Breeze Mate@ control system, please follow the instructions included with that
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product at this time. Plug the control switch (or Breeze Mate@ cable) into the control cable 4-prong plug, For models
featuring a remote mounted solar panel, plug the power cable from the solar panel into the 2-prong plug on the
control cable.
ATTENTION.- KEEP THE SOLAR PANEL COVERED DURING INSTALLATION.
After the control switch is connected, your Attic Breeze solar fan may begin
operating immediately when exposed to sunlight.
Lifting the fan unit up at an angle, apply weatherproof caulking to the bottom
side of the fan unit (see Figure 3). Align the fan unit with the vent hole so that
the sticker INSTALL THIS SIDE TOWARDS GROUND" Is facing the correct direction.
The fan unit can also be turned 90 degrees from this postion to allow for better
solar panel sun exposure if needed (ex. East or West facing roof orientation).
With all fan cables connected and hanging Inside the vent hole, slide the fan
unit underneath the shingles until the fan reaches the top of the hole. Secure
the fan flashing to the roof with self -tapping screws through the pre -drilled
holes in the base flashing. Apply caulk around the fan unit where the shingles
meet the flashing, across the 4' slit cuts, and over any exposed screw heads to
weatherproof your installation.
Adjusting the Solar Panel
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The solar panel on your Attic Breeze solar attic fan may either be left down in
the horizontal mounted position as received from the factory, or the solar panel
bracket may be raised to pivot the solar panel toward the south in order to get
better sun exposure.
To raise the solar panel, first loosen the set bob on the solar panel mounting
brackets using a 7/16" wrench as shown in Figure 4. Raise the solar panel to the
desired tilt angle using the provided adjustment slots and tighten the set bolts.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SET BOLTS! You may damage your bracket if
too much torque is applied to the set bolts.
Figure 3 - Mounting the Fan
ATTENTION: Do not raise the solar panel if installing this product in an
area of either Florida or Texas that has been designated as a high velocity
wind zone area. The solar panel must remain. in the flat horizontal position
due to building code requirements.
Attic Breeze offers an industry leading LIFETIME WARRANTY on your new solar
attic fan. For more information about the terms and conditions of our warranty,
please see our website for details. Thank you for choosing Attic Breeze!
YOUR WARRANTY MUST BE REGISTERED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF
INSTALLATION. Please visit our website at www.atticbreeze.net to
register your warranty.
Figure 4 - Adjusting the Solar Panel
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MUCK, Inc. Certificate of Authorization #8064
Evaluation Report
"Solar Attic Fans"
.Self-FlashingSeries
with Shroud/Borne Mounted Solar Panel
Manufacturer
Attic Breeze LLC.
1370 FM 116
Gatesville, Texas 76528
(877) 288-4234
for
Florida Product Approval
Per Rule 61G20-3
Method: 2 - B
Category: Roofing
Sub - Category: Roofing Accessories that are an Integral
Part of the Roofing System
Product Dame: Solar Attic Fans
Product description: Self -Flashing Series
with Shroud/Dome Mounted Solar Panel
Attached to Plywood Deck
Prepared by:
James L Buckner, P.E., SECB
Florida Professional Engineer # 31242
Florida Evaluation ANE ID: 1916
Report No. 20-416.01-SPAF-Dir-S4W-ER
Date: 03/30/2021
Contents:
Evaluation Report Pages 1— 6
This item has been electronically signed and seated
by James L Buckner, F.E., on this date using a
Digital Signature. Printed copies of this document
are not considered signed and seated, and the
signature must be verified on any electronic copies.
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CBUCK, Inc, - Palm Beach County, Florida
Phone: (561) 491-9927 • Email: cbuck@cbuckinc.net - Website: www.cbuckinc.net
FL #: FL 13339.1 R9
Date: 03 / 30 / 2021
Report No.: 21-416.01-SPAF-Dir-S4W-ER
Page 2 of 6
OUCt4 Inc. CertTfrcate of Authorization #8064
Manufacturer: Attic Breeze, LLC.
Product Name: Solar Attic Fans
Product Category: Roofing
Product Sub -Category Roofing Accessories that are an integral part of the Roofing System
Compliance Method: State Product Approval Rule 61G20-3.005 (2) (b)
Product Description: The Solar Attic Fan is a roof mounted ventilation system powered by a solar panel.
The unit consists of a 14 inch diameter fan, enclosed in a self -flashing fan house base
vent, with base corrosion resistant zincalume alloy steel (plus optional Heavy-duty
powder coated finish) housing, stainless hardware & brackets, including a thermal
switch, and a rodent guard. The solar panel is attached directly to the fan house unit
shroud/dome.
Product Assembly as Self -flashing solar attic fan with shroud/dome mounted solar panel
Evaluated: - Fan house base unit component mechanically attached
- to deck with stainless steel screws.
Model Numbers:
Desk
GEN2 AB-2022A
GEN2 AB-3022A
GEN2 AB-4022A
GEN3 AB-2523A
GEN3 AB-3523A
GEN3 AB-4523A
Fan Unit Base Support: Type:
Wood Deck
(Design of support system is outside the scope of this evaluation)
Description:
* 15/32" or greater Plywood, or
• Wood plank deck (based on minimum density/specific gravity of 0.42)
Roof Slope: Slope shall be in compliance with FBC, Chapter 15 based on the type 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).
FL M FL 13339.1 R9
Date: 03 / 30 / 2021
SUCKEngineeringReport No.: 21-416.01-SPAF-Dir-S4W-ER
Page 3 of 6
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Performance Standards: The following test protocol was performed to demonstrate compliance with the
intent of the code as this product is not specifically addressed in the performance
standards listed 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: The product described herein has demonstrated compliance with the Florida
Building Code 7th Edition (2020), 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 7th Edition (2020) , 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
Scone 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".
Orrtion for aoolication outside "Limitations and Conditions of Use"
Rule 61G203.005(l)(e) allows engineering analysis for "project specific
approval by the local authorities having jurisdiction in accordance with the
alternate methods and materials authorized in the Code". Any modification of
the product as evaluated in this report 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 code section for ventilation requirements.
• Design of support system is outside the scope of this report.
• Fire Classification is outside the scope of Rule 61G20-3, and is therefore not
included in this evaluation.
• 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 M QUA 1824)
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Component(s)
Material Standards:
Installation:
Solar Attic Fan
- Nominal Dimensions
Fan House Base:
Fan House Shroud/ Dome:
Solar Panel:
Overall Height:
FL #: FL 13339.1 R9
Date: 03 / 30 / 2021
Report No.: 21-416.01-SPAF-Dir-S4W-ER
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28" x 28"
21-1/2" x 21-1/2„
19-1/e x 16-1/e Nominal
12"
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.
Fastener
Type:
Size:
Standard:
Corrosion Resistance:
Pancake Head Wood Screw
#10 x 1 In. Minimum
Per ANSI/ASME 618.6.1
Stainless steel
Installation Method:
(Refer to Pages S and 6 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.
Evaluated Referenced Data: 1. ASTM E330-02 — Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference Test
By Certified Testing Laboratories, Inc. (FBC Organization ID# TST 1577)
Project #: CTLA 2002W, Dated:11 / 20 / 09
2. Quality Assurance
By Keystone Certification, Inc. (FBC Organization ID# QUA 1824)
Attic Breeze, I.I.C. Licensee #740
3. Certification of Independence
By lames 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
FL #: FL 13339.1 R9
Date: 03 / 30 / 2021
Report No.: 21-416.01-SPAF-Dir-S4W-ER
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