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Installation Guide
CV–2000
CV-3000
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.
SFA/ULP
model series fans
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Getting Started
Your Cardinal Ventilation 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 Cardinal Ventilation for additional information
regarding installation for these roof types.
What's Needed
Cordless Drill with Nut Driver
Self-Tapping Screws with Rubber
Bonded Washers
Reciprocating Saw
Measuring Tape
Weatherproof Roofing Grade Sealant
Roofing Knife
Ladder
Marker or Carpenter Pencil
Safety Information
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-o both yourself and your equipment when working on steep pitched roofs to avoid falls
• Wear safety glasses 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
Choosing the Right Location
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 3-4 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 Cardinal Ventilation 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. We
recommend a minimum of 5.5 square feet of net free area intake ventilation for best performance.
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.
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Installing the Fan
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. Partially insert a screw into the center point mark.
Using the screw as a reference point, trace out a 10" radius circle
(8" radius circle for ULP models) as shown in Figure 1. Next, use a
reciprocating saw to cut out the traced hole pattern from the roof
decking and remove the decking material from the hole as needed.
Step 1 - Cut the Hole
Figure 1 - Cutting the Hole
10” radius
(8” ULP models)
ATTENTION: DO NOT CUT THROUGH ANY
RAFTERS OR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS WHILE CUTTING
THE VENT HOLE. ONLY CUT OUT THE ROOF DECKING.
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 until 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 2 - Release the Shingles
Figure 2 - Releasing the Shingles
3 o’clock
9 o’clock
12 o’clock
4"cut
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 "solar panel lifts from this side" is facing the desired direction. If the solar panel
is to remain in the flat unraised position, the sticker will be on the topside (12 o'clock position) of the fan.
Next, slide the fan underneath the shingles until the fan reaches the top of the vent 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.
Remove the cardboard cover from the solar panel and your solar attic fan should begin working.
Step 3 - Mount the Fan
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Figure 3 - Mounting the Fan
Adjusting the Solar Panel
The solar panel on your Cardinal Ventilation 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 tilt
the solar panel toward the south for better sun exposure.
To raise the solar panel, first loosen the set bolts 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.
LOOSEN SET BOLTS
RAISE SOLAR PANEL
Figure 4 - Adjusting the Solar Panel
Warranty Registration
Cardinal Ventilation oers an industry leading 25-year standard parts warranty on your new solar attic fan.
For more information about the terms and conditions of our warranty, please see our website for details.
YOUR WARRANTY MUST BE REGISTERED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF INSTALLATION. Please visit our
website at www.cardinalventilation.com to register your warranty.
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DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SET BOLTS! You may
damage your bracket if too much torque is applied to the
set bolts.
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.
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