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Home My WebLink AboutProduct Approval RECEIVED NOV 25 2015 . .,>.L F� ,�9..",Y LE ry EquOfiv----adency of Standards E�wva.Wat'oon to 20)-10 F5RC Date: November 21, 2011 PTC Report#: 1939 Revision No.: 0 PTC Project#: 411-1003 Product Mfg.: Natural Light Energy Systems 10821 N. 23`a Ave. Phoenix,AZ 85029 Product Name: Roof Mounted Solar Attic Fan Product Category: Roofing roductSub-Categoryr . ..-Roofing Accessories-that are-;an4ntegral.-Part-oftheRoofing-System Compliance Method: Product Approval Rule 9N-3.015(4)(d)—Equivalency of Standards.Evaluation Report by a Licensed Professional Engineer Prepared For: Natural Light Energy Systems �ss 10823E N.23`d Ave. �Q�' 5��_ !$�4 .5 sem$ Phoenix,AZ 85029 Prepared By: Robert J.Amoruso, P.E. _def -- Florida P.E. No.49752 PTC Product Design Group, LLC M.c., t. - a, a PO Box 520775 Longwood, FL 32752-0775 `e4f' . Florida C of A No.25935 ��.�ataaueasaoea� Robert J.Amoruso, P.E Florida P.E. License No.49752 PTC Product design Group,LLC, Project No.411-1003 Page 1.1 Pa Box 520775 Report No.1939,Rev.0 Longwood,FL 32752-0775 2010 FBC Equivalency Phone-321-690-1788 Fax:329-690-1789 FBPE Certification of Authorization No.25935 Scope Evaluate equivalency of testing standards used for the performance testing of Natural Light'Energy Systems Roof Mounted Solar Attic Fan for conformance to the 2010 Florida Building Code -- Building and, Residential Volumes including the High Velocity Hurricane Zone(HVHZ). Descriptillon of Product See PTC Product Evaluation Report No. 1938 (Reference 3.a) for a full description of the product including testing standards used and results of testing. Pe ormance and Testing Standards Reference 2 conducted testing to the following standard(s) 1) TAS-100(A)-95,Test Procedure for Wind and Wind Driven Rain Resistance and/or Increased Windspeed Resistance of Soffit Ventilation Strip and Continuous or Intermittent Ventilation System Installed At the Ridge Area 2) TAS-202-94,Criteria for Testing Impact&Nonimpact Resistant.Building Envelope Components Using Uniform Static Air Pressure Refer' encles and Sup' portolng Documents. 1) Daauvings a, Drawing No.NLS0004,Rev.1, Dated 11/21/11,signed and sealed by Robert J.Amoruso,P.E. 2) Testing a. PRI Construction Materials Technologies Test Report No.NLES-001-02-02,dated 32/30/09, Performance Test Report;Natural Light Systems—40 Watt Solar Attic Fan for Asphalt Shingle Roofs—TAS ZOO{A)95. b. Architectural Testing Inc.Test Report No.A8071.02-301-18,dated 8/24/11,TAS 202 Test Report, Self-Flashing Roof Mounted Attic Ventilation Fan,Series/ModeL•SolarAtdc Fan with 40 Watt Solar Panel for Natural Light Energy Systems. 3) Reports a. PTC Product Design Group,LLC Report No.1938,Dated 11/21/11,Product Evaluation for Roof Mounted Solar Attic Fan for Natural Light Energy Systems. 4) Florida Building Code--Test Protocols a. 2010 i. TAS 202-94 ii. TAS 100(A)-95 PTC Product Design Group,LLC Project No.411-1003 Page 2 PD aox520775 Report No.1939,Rev.0 lDngvJood,FL32752-0775 2010 FBC Equivalency Phone:321-690-1788 Fax:321-690-1789 =BPE Cerdflca ion of Authorization No.25935 � z b: 2007 with 2009 Supplements i. TAS 202-94 ii. TAS 100(A)-95 Equivalency Evaluation Reference 2.a tested for wind and wind-driven rain resistance in accordance with TAS-100(A)-95,Test Procedure for Wind and Wind Driven Rain Resistance and/or Increased Windspeed Resistance of Soffit Ventilation Strip and Continuous or Intermittent Ventilation System installed at the Ridge Area. 0 Testing to the above procedure documented in Reference 2.a is based on conformance to the 2007 FBC–Test Protocols with 2009 Supplements. © The 2010 FBC–Test Protocols,TAS 100(A)-95 revised Section 10.4.8 to remove reference to TAS 100(8)which does not exist and requires the user to contact the authority having jurisdiction when testing product for increased windspeed resistance that exceed a height of 12 inches or any other dimension of 18 inches. The product covered by Evaluation Report No.1938 (Ref.3.a)exceeded those limitations.Miami- Dade Product Control was contacted and advised that Checklist No.0463 shall be used.In conformance with this checklist,a uniform static air pressure test in accordance with TAS 202-94 was conducted. Because the requirements of the-revised TAS 100(A)-95-were followed and because the changes to TAS 100(A)-95 do not affect testing method or results,conformance to the 2010 FBC is maintained. o CONCLUSION:Testing and documented results in Reference 2.a are compliant with the 2010 FBC– Building Volume, Residential Volume and Test Protocols. Reference 2.b tested uniform static air pressure in accordance with TAS-202-94,Criteria forTesting Impact& Nonimpact Resistant Building Envelope Components Using Uniform Static Air Pressure o Testing to the above procedure documented in Reference 2.b is based on conformance to the 2007 FBC–Test Protocols with 2009 Supplements. T"r,_-2010 FSC-Test Protocols, TAS 202-S4 revis-ed Sections 1.i wind-5.2.2.2 related to calculation of design pressure using ASCE7-10.Section 5.2.7 was revised to remove revision level from ASTM E283 and Section 13.2.1 revised interval labeling on storm panels. These changes do not affect the testing method or results obtained. o CONCLUSION:Testing and documented results in Reference 2.b are compliant with the 2010 FBC- Building Volume, Residential Volume and Test Protocols. FTC Pm—t Design Group,LLC Project No.411-1003 Page 1 3 PO Box 520775 Report No.1939,Rev.0 i ongF.:ood,FI 32752-0775 2010 FBC EquivatenLy Phone:321-690-1788 Fa--:321-690-1799 ' FSPE Cert'f9cation of Authorization No.25935 - —h::. - - - - - -- - --- =7=— - -Q ,B • � lC�Ip o- 7 0 1 .7 aMPOR`ITAMT Scaf re OnstaBOOng Please take the time to read through the ENTIRE instructions prior to starting any work. PVeCe7ll'U(1Dn.(3 Z. Ensure normal safety precautions are taken when using tools and walking on roofs. 2. Do not cut any structural members in the house. 3. Measure twice and cut once. Took R equOtred o Reciprocating Saw - Caulking Gun o Measuring Tape • Marking Pen o Screw Gun o Razor Knife • String - Ladders CoQuapmrlli erats Mote: Exploded view for illustrative purposes. y Unit comes pre-assembled. �0©000 Ti. (2)#8 Phillips Head Screws/Clip Assembly 8 � 2. Custom Solar Panel �o 3. Wire Lead 4. Adjustable Solar Panel Bracket ` S. Aluminum Shroud 6. Custom DC Motor 7. Motor Isolation Bracket 7 8. Air Drive Precision Pitch Blade A 9. 4"x 48" Stainless Steel Wire Mesh T®. Rugged 14 Gauge Shroud Support Bracket 1T. (6) #6 x 1 1/2" Stainless Steel Phillips �® Y- Head Screws 12. Aluminum Flashing 12 Qous�a�QQ�ziimw P'mQ��err� When dptermining location of the unit, try to place the solar attic fan on the south side of the roof, also consider potential problems such as objects shading the unit during certain times of the day.The unit should also be centered on the roof and the center of the unit should be about 2 feet down from the roof ridge. step Q Choose location for solar vent unit,south exposure is best.If a southern ex- posure is not feasible for your installation, the fan can be installed on any other exposure and the solar panel adjusted to capture maximum sunlight. Hammer a nail at the center of the location chosen between rafters for the solar attic fan unit. The center of the unit should be about 2 feet down r I � from the ridge_Attach a string to the nail.Measure 9.5"of string and attach a marking pen to the string,see diagram.Scribe a 19" circle onto the roof shingles or use the template created earlier. t � l Step 3 I With a reciprocating saw, cut the diameter of the hole. IMPORTANT. The solar attic fan must be installed between the roof rafters or over a roof rafter. UO NOT CUT THROUGH ANY FRAMING f r MEMBER. Step 4 16"ON CENTER!NS TALL Roof rafters are generally 16" or 24" on center. On 16" on center `s construction,the installer can either cut a 14" hole between the rafters or cut a 19" hole with the roof rafter running through the cut hole- do not cut the rafter(see diagram).On 24" on center construction,center the fan between the rafters. NEVER CUT THROUGH ANY ROOF RAFTERS. LEAVE I ALL FRAMING MEMBERS IN PLACE. Only remove roof sheathing. Step 5 With a razor knife, cut a four inch slit through the shingles and tar paper : I y at the three and nine o'clock position of the flashing. This allows for the foci-,print of the flashing to be inserted under the shingles. a o S m e NOTE: If a 14"hole was cut instead of a 19" hole in Step 3, e ° additional shingles may also need to be removed on the i high side towards the ridge to allow the flashing to slide - -over the hole (see inset illustration). Step 6 Insert the reciprocating saw blade sideways at the three o'clock position and commence cutting the roofing nails up and around to the nine o'clock position. This process removes the nails that will prevent the ;, flashing foot print from sliding up underneath the shingles. J. ` Step 7 € r' Caulk underside of flashing with the provided caulking material. Two concentric rings of caulking material is sufficient. NOTE: installation on the roofs will require the use of a skirt. J! q rcap B Taking care not to smear caulk on the exposed shingles, slide flashing <. •� ��,` under tar paper and shingles and force flashing up until the shingles come — r •: ySP, in contact with the raised portion of the flashing.The bottom side of the flashing will be on top of the shingles. Secure flashing with four Phillips "� head screws at the 3:00, 6:00, 9:00 and 12:00 positions. The 3:00 and ige3 c�, 9:00 positions screws should go under the shingles. The 6:00 and 12:00 position screws should go on top of the shingles. N ns MEMQ� �QMaMEM r-11, Step i Step 9 At the 6:00 and 12:00 positions, caulk over the screw head,since it will be exposed to the weather. Use remaining caulk to seal the areas where the 4"slits were made and around the area where the shingles meet with the raised area of the flashing. i :f 1 ' Step 10 ! j ' f Loosen, but do not remove,the screw on the clip/screw assembly located p��41YA 4 4 Otr.iOtrO,gQ �€ on each side of the solar panel bracket. Adjust the solar panel to the position it will collect the most sunlight throughout the day.Tighten screws at the desired position. j� �,61.r �,: �. •rte: ,S• •o``+i" ti'�{�•G,!LW�.Y�: F14' n+ • '"�is ..{ ,?.}5 C /... :3,":-" £•..;G%''`-\�•. - ir'2;. ,.: �:''.• :-.vrn,4.�. b'�� "�I:::C3in r,�)J•h.,c.l.}.4C:�•rr.•.vr.:..;} ..;w}..:�'r:K.lhS 4: 1r:•5"'�l`'ttiv ..r v;r..1t5:;�F 1tiy�.f.5: ';•:};:\a.6•� 5t�'�.^:'�•r%G�'•%i r•:3.. j.Srr; �.;. .:..:'•:i.:'. . gI`sa3:� .'fl5 5 Y •1.¢. .�. .� � ,f$.. f't .5� . 5 �,�� h5 fi��.tirt h. r •, Ir♦ f1. r5 r\ n.:�. k. r'.4 . r a .-b. . �£'ar�Y�� r •r, ' :2 Y y•,:, Yf,. �}}, ,;r( - r�„ Nyf 4 ,rl�tfr'p,yf;{t: rrvlr;'4 Natural Lighrl t �� ' ? .J 5ri�� •.144 This Natural Light Volar Arc Fan has a 25 year way ranii7 012 the housing, th9 solar panel and the motor. +��owe ar•-o`•::•:'•:I \ � IMPORTANT: PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE CARD BELOW AS SOON AS YOUR SOLAR ATTIC FAN @S INSTALLED-This card will serve as proof of your purchase, _ �•� 4. should you misplace your original invoice_ The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in material �. and manufacturer's workmanship for a period of 25 years on the motor, the solar anel and the housing, from the date of installation.This warranty is subject to P 9, tY ) �_. Ss�-A proper installation of the unit in accordance with the manufacturers written ...... installation instructions.The manufacturer will not be liable for any special, incidental A£� or consequential damages in any way related to, or arising out of, defects in, y>'' rx or damage to,the solar attic fan. F' This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from tY 9 Y P 9 g Y Y 9 rY � state to state concerning exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. ti4y9a 011�i�yy?� .fir $ =fnl = - , I - , It i., =11 = 1 ^-,•If 11 • '.� �� S; F•;:1 ��;:. ,� �.,' rd'd"....... ' r'3.�:.`' ..'.V�r; rr,,,-.��I,�,r.,.•1'. ;.•{ ::1•:-0:5�;•;'$ 5 y, }?Jfi =55' ;...11. vr�r,.. .4:... . r.. . ....r ,....r.,4,..;.�.4...:..;4.. ��r a,4,.1.....J_ .; ' .r.:...�.I, -4. ..4 ti -0 o •:.tij .L,r„_,a, ,3, '4,.Y,.•. 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