Gable Solar Fan Installation Instructions
10821 North 23rd Avenue, Suite 1
Phoenix, AZ 85029
www.solaratticfan.com
800-363-9865
IMPORTANT: Please take the time to read through
the ENTIRE instructions prior to starting any work.
Precautions
1. Ensure normal safety precautions are taken when
using tools, ladder and walking on roofs.
2. Do not cut any structural members in the house.
3. Install only in dry weather.
Tools Required
• Power Drill
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Caulking Gun
• Ladder
• Electrical Tape
•
1
/4” Masonry Bit (for tile roofs)
Installation Pointers
When determining location of the solar panel, consider potential problems such as objects shading the unit during certain
times of the day (southern exposure is recommended). To ensure proper ventilation, install the Gable Solar Fan so that it
covers the entire gable opening.
Step 1 Choose location to install the gable fan. The fan must be installed be-
tween studs in the gable area. For proper ventilation, the fan unit must cover
the entire gable opening. If the gable opening is larger than the fan unit
shroud, the excess opening must be blocked. DO NOT CUT ANY WOOD
FRAMING. From inside the attic, position the gable fan (with the motor facing
the attic) to the desired location and secure the shroud with the
provided wood screws (see Figure 1).
Step 2 Locate area to install the solar panel on the roof where it will gather
the most amount of sunlight (southern exposure is recommended). Attach
the L-brackets to the long sides of the solar panel with the self-tapping (H)
screws into the pre-drilled holes on the panel frame. Attach solar panel to roof
using the provided wood screws (see Figure 2). Caulk around the wood screws
to prevent leaks.
Step 3 Use one of the following two options for routing the power cable from
the fan to the solar panel:
OPTION 1:
Route the power cable from the fan unit through the gable
vent and along the outside of the house up to the roof.
OPTION 2:
Drill a small hole next to the solar panel on the roof. Route the
power cable from the fan unit through the attic and up through the hole.
Caulk around hole to prevent leaking.
Step 4 Connect the power cable from the fan unit to the power cable from the
solar panel. Connect the black wire to the black wire and the red wire
to the red wire (see Figure 3). If the power cables do not reach, use the
provided adapter cable. If wire connections are located outside of the attic
space, wrap the connections with electrical tape to prevent water infiltration.
Secure any loose wires using wire staples (not provided).
(view from inside attic) Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F. G. H. I.
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F
H
G
Gable Fan Installation Kit:
A. Gable Fan
B. Solar Panel
C. (2) L-Brackets
D. Caulk
E. Power Cable Adapter
F. (14) Wood Screws (around shroud)
G. (4) Machine Screws (shingle roofs)
H. (4)
Self-Tapping Screws
(L-bracket to panel)
I. (4) Anchors (tile roofs)
NOTE: Use I & G screws for tile installs
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