ODL Tubular Skylight User Manual

Installation Instructions

TUBULAR SKYLIGHT

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1-866-635-4968, or visit us online at www.odl.com.

Important

Be sure to ﬁrst read through and then follow completely all step-by-step instructions. This will help to insure proper installation and functionality. Expect installation to take from 1 to 3 hours.

Section-i

What You Need To Know

REVIEW THIS INFORMATION PRIOR TO BEGINNING INSTALLATION

These instructions have been designed to help install your ODL® Tubular Skylight easily and safely. We’ve included a parts list, list of tools required, installation instructions for a variety of ceiling types, handy tips, and safety precautions. Please read these instructions thoroughly before installing your ODL® Tubular Skylight. Pay particular attention to the assembly diagrams, assembly order, and part names. Identify and organize all parts before assembly. Make a list of the tools and components you will need for each installation location. Following these instructions carefully will greatly enhance your ability to install your tubular skylight and enjoy ﬂawless performance for many years.

Caution

The tubular skylight is not designed to hold your weight or the weight of tools or other objects. Walking/placing objects on the skylight could cause personal injury and property damage. A damaged skylight should be repaired immediately.

For safe installation and use, do not deviate from these installation instructions.

Warning:

Working on a roof is potentially dangerous but you can signiﬁcantly reduce the risk by following these precautions:

• Never work in wet, windy or cold conditions. Rooﬁng materials can be slippery when wet; asphalt shingles are brittle when cold and may crumble underfoot. Plan your installation for a calm, dry day.

• Wear shoes with slip-resistant soles.

WARNING

POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. After removing

the film lining from the interior of tube shaft,

a reflective inner surface is created. DO NOT leave tube shaft components unattended or

exposed to direct sunlight prior to full installation.

Exposed surfaces may catch fire or incur heat

damage as a result of focused sunlight until the

tube shaft is fully installed with diffuser in place.

Pre Installation Checklist:

Tube Installation/Location

• Your tubular skylight kit comes with enough tubing for a 48" installation – if you require more tubing, you can purchase additional extension tubes through your retailer.

• For best results always attempt to install the tube as straight as possible (this would locate the dome/ﬂashing directly above the ceiling diffuser).

• Make sure that the location you pick on your roof for your dome/ﬂashing is exposed to direct sunlight throughout the day. You will not want any trees, chimneys, etc. to cast a shadow on your tube.

• Before installation, carefully survey the attic area of your desired location. Make sure your tube can avoid any wiring, plumbing, roof valleys, ceiling mounted registers/fans, etc.

For cathedral ceiling, see Section 10. For long tube shaft installation, see Section 11. For metal roof installations, see Section 12. For tile roof installations, see Section 13. For 14” skylight with 16” on-center rafter spacing see Section 4.

Building Codes:

• Consult your local building ofﬁcial about local construction ordinances before starting your installation.

• Consult your community covenants. Some subdivisions may not allow tubes on the street side of home.

Determining roof pitch:

• “Roof Pitch” is how far the roof drops vertically for every 12” of horizontal run.

• ODL Tubular Skylights are for roof slopes of 3:12 to 12:12.

Safety information:

• Wear safety glasses and work gloves when using power tools.

• Use protective work gloves while handling tube sections to protect hands from sharp edges.

Section-ii

Limited Warranty for ODL Tubular Skylights

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Effective 02/04

2. The Customer must use reasonable diligence to include in the written claim all of the following:

a. An adequate description of the claimed defect(s); b. Identiﬁcation of Product (size, design, type and model number).; c. Date of the Customer’s purchase, place of purchase, and the date of delivery to the Customer.

3. The Consumer must, if requested by ODL, permit ODL or its representative to inspect the Product either in person or via appropriate photographs of said Product.

Warranty Coverage

Subject to the conditions, exclusions and limitations herein, ODL Incorporated (“ODL”) warrants that its Tubular Skylight Product (“Product”) is free from defects in material and workmanship that would render the Product unﬁt for its normal and recommended use.

THIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY APPLIES AND EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT. THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY BEGINS ON THE DATE OF PURCHASE BY THE CONSUMER.

Exclusions from Coverage

This warranty does not cover:

• Defects or damages arising out of shipment by common carriers, private transportation or other means of transportation.

• Defects or damages arising out of improper handling or cleaning, defective or improper installation (including installation not in accordance with ODL’s installation instructions), accident, act of God, intentional human act, misuse or abuse, or any other circumstances beyond the control of ODL.

• Products installed in or submitted to high heat, high moisture, high vibration, or extreme temperature changes.

• Products subjected to stress resulting from (i) localized application of heat, (ii) movement of building and /or building components, or (iii) expansion or contraction of framing members.

• Replacement products beyond the balance of the remaining warranty period applicable to the original Product or accessory which is replaced.

• Labor, shipping or other charges incurred or claimed by the Customer.

• Accessories, ﬂashing or other installation materials manufactured or sold by persons other than ODL.

Warranty Claim Procedures

If the Customer discovers a defect in the Product or an accessory which is covered by this warranty, the Customer must follow this procedure:

1. The Customer must promptly call Customer Service at 1-866-635-4968, or present a written claim to the Customer Service Manager, ODL Incorporated, 215 East Roosevelt Avenue, Zeeland, Michigan 49464.

Remedies

After receiving a valid claim, ODL will, at its option, provide a replacement Product (or part, as appropriate) of like kind and design.

If ODL elects to provide a replacement Product, the limited warranty on the replacement will last only for the balance of the original Product warranty period. If the Customer fails to provide satisfactory proof of the date of purchase, the date of manufacture shall be used instead.

ODL’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE ABOVE, AND ODL WILL IN NO EVENT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING, LABOR, REMOVAL OF ORIGINAL PRODUCT, INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PRODUCT, FINISHING EXPENSES, OR OTHER CHARGES, COSTS OR CLAIMS INCURRED BY THE CONSUMER.

Disclaimer of Warranty

NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY TO THE PRODUCT (OR ANY REPLACEMENT) BEYOND THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. (Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.)

Limitation of Remedies

THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE THE CONSUMER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR NEGLIGENCE. IN NO CASE SHALL ODL BE LIABLE TO THE CONSUMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.)

Unless modiﬁed in a later writing signed by both ODL and Consumer, this warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty related to the Product, and it supersedes all earlier agreements and other communications relating to the Product. No employee of ODL or any other party is authorized to make any warranty in addition to this warranty. Invalidation of any one or more of the other provisions of this warranty shall not invalidate or affect one of the other provisions. This warranty is not transferable.

This warranty gives the Consumer speciﬁc legal rights, and the Consumer may also have other legal rights which may vary from state to state.

Section-iii

Tools & Parts Identiﬁcation

TOOLS

Carpenter Pencil

Claw Hammer

Coat Hanger Wire

Flat Pry Bar

Ladder

Metal Shears

Phillips Screwdriver

Plumb Line

Power Drill

Power Saw

Safety Equipment

Measuring Tape

Non-Curing/Non-Hardening Roof Sealant (Not provided in kit)

Exterior Silicone (Not provided in kit)

PARTS

Solar Lens® Dome (10” Dome shown)

Roof Flashing (Composite ﬂashing shown)

Adjustable Tubes

Optional Spun Aluminum Roof Flashing (Non Formable)

Optional Formable Aluminum Roof Flashing

Underlayment

(4) dome washers

Other Rooﬁng Applications

Formable Aluminum Flashing (All pitched roof types - including Metal, Tile, and Shingled Applications)

Secondary Underlayment Flashing (Required for use w/ Formable Flashing)

Seamless Aluminum Flashing (Flat Roof Applications)

Severe Weather Tube w/ Seamless Aluminum Flashing (Severe Weather Regions / Dade County & Texas Gulf Coast approved)

Ceiling Ring with Flip Tabs

Low-Proﬁle Insulated Diffuser Lens Assembly

NOTE

Read through the section speciﬁc to your roof for additional parts and tools.

(4) 3/4” dome screws

(9) 2” ﬂashing screws

(9) ﬂashing washers

(1) roll of foil tape

(2) hole cutting templates

Section-1

Determine The Desired Position Of The Tubular Skylight In The Ceiling

TOOLS & PARTS

Carpenter Pencil

Claw Hammer

Coat Hanger Wire

Measuring Tape

Phillips Screwdriver

These instructions outline the step-by-step process to install an ODL Tubular Skylight. Before starting, review all instructions and become familiar with the parts shown on the previous page.

SPECIAL NOTES

• Always use safe procedures.

• Wear safety glasses when working with tools.

• Check all measurements before cutting or drilling.

• It is helpful to have a second person assist during installation.

Using a stud ﬁnder or hammer, ﬁnd a location

between the ceiling joists. Push a screwdriver or nail through the desired position.

Cut and insert a section of coat hanger wire through the hole. This will make it easier to identify the hole location in the attic.

NOTE

Refer to Pre-installation Checklist for tube location tips in section i.

In the attic, locate the coat hanger wire. Adjust its

location, centering the opening for the tube between the framing members. Check wire visibility in the ceiling below as well as from the hole that will be cut in the roof.

Section-2

Locating The Roof Position

TOOLS & PARTS

Carpenter Pencil

Claw Hammer

Ladder

Measuring Tape

Phillips Screwdriver

Plumb Line

Safety Equipment

Straight Tube Installation

In the attic, use a plumb line to ﬁnd a straight location from the ceiling hole to the roof location. Center the opening for the tube between the framing members. Drive a nail up into the roof deck and through the shingles.

Angled Tube Installation

In the attic, if there are obstructions at the roof location (valleys, wires, pipes, ducts, framing, etc.), adjust tubes up to a combined 45° angle to ﬁnd a path that avoids interference. Center the opening for the tube between the framing members. Drive a nail up into the roof deck and through the shingles.

NOTE

Trial-ﬁtting your tubing will help in determining adjustablilty and need for additional extensions.

Straight Tube Installation Angled Tube Installation

Section-3

Prepare The Components

TOOLS & PARTS

Adjustable Tubes

Hole Cutting Template

Remove protective ﬁlm from inside all tubes.

WARNING

POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. After removing

the film lining from the interior of tube shaft,

a reflective inner surface is created. DO NOT leave tube shaft components unattended or

exposed to direct sunlight prior to full installation.

Exposed surfaces may catch fire or incur heat

damage as a result of focused sunlight until the

tube shaft is fully installed with diffuser in place.

CAUTION

From the hardware pack, be sure to use the correct hole cutting template for the selected tube size.

10” Template

14” Template

TIP

It is recommended that you put all of your tools and rooftop components in a box or bag for easy transfer to the roof. See Section 4.

Section-4a

On The Roof

TOOLS & PARTS

Carpenter Pencil

Ladder

Safety Equipment

Power Drill

Power Saw

Hole Cutting Template

10” Template

14” Template

IMPORTANT

For 14” skylight with 16” on-center rafter spacing, see below.

See Section 12 for metal roof installation. See Section 13 for tile roof installation.

Select the correct hole cutting template for the tube

(10” or 14”).

Locate the protruding nail. Use the correct hole-

cutting template to trace the diameter of the outer template hole.

Use a reciprocating/sabre saw to cut the roof hole.

TIP

Drill a hole inside the traced circle to insert saw blade.

IMPORTANT

For 14” skylight with 16” on-center rafter spacing, the 14” template will draw a line that overlaps the rafters. Be sure to adjust your cutting angle to avoid cutting into the rafters. (See illustration)

Rafter

Traced Line

Cut Line

Section-4b

On The Roof

TOOLS & PARTS

Caulk Gun

TIP

The vertical seam of the reﬂective tube should point to the East or West to avoid irregular light patterns in your room.

Claw Hammer

Flat Pry Bar

Ladder

Phillips Screwdriver

2” Screws

3/4” Washers

Rooﬁng Sealant

Safety Equipment

Roof Flashing

Top Adjustable Tube

Sealant

Use a ﬂat pry bar to carefully break the seals on

the shingles upslope above the cuthole. Use a claw hammer to remove nails on the shingles above the cut hole.

Generously apply roof sealant around bottom of

ﬂashing. Slide top and sides of roof ﬂashing under top shingles.

IMPORTANT

For short shaft cathedral style installation see Section 10. Do not install dome yet.

Slide Top Adjustable Tube (pink label) into the ﬂashing

to check for proper alignment.

Secure ﬂashing to roof with 2” Flashing Screws and

Washers. For aluminum ﬂashing (Both Spun Severe Weather & Formable. See images on pg. 4), use 9 screws & washers in an evenly spaced, circular pattern around the 10” or 14” hole. The circular pattern should be a 21” diameter for the 10” unit and a 24” diameter pattern on the 14” unit. For injection molded ﬂashing, use 8 screws and washers in the preformed holes for the 10” and 14” unit. Seal screw heads with roof sealant. Spun aluminum ﬂashing does not have pre-drilled holes.

Optional Spun Aluminum Roof Flashing

(Non Formable)

Section-4c

On The Roof

TOOLS & PARTS

Ladder

Phillips Screwdriver

Safety Equipment

3/4” Dome Screws

For angled tube installation, reach and adjust the

Adjustable Tube so it points to the wire in the ceiling, or adjust the angle of the tube and then insert tube into ﬂashing.

NOTE

Adjust tubes by lightly turning, using one hand on each end.

Dome Washers

Top Adjustable Tube

Solar Dome

Exterior Clear Pure Silicone

TOP

Using the 3/4”dome screws and dome washers

(dome washers have the rubber backing – rubber backing should face the dome), mount the dome on the ﬂashing aligning the “N” (molded into outer edge of the dome) towards the North.

TIP

Dome screws should be snug but do not over tighten creating pressure against the dome.

Cover dome screw heads and washers with an

exterior silicone .

Align Toward North

Mount Dome

Section-5

Inside The Room

TOOLS & PARTS

Pencil

Phillips Screwdriver

Power Saw

Hole Cutting Template

Ceiling Trim Ring

IMPORTANT

For 14” skylight with 16” on-center rafter spacing, see below.

Using the correct (10" or 14") Hole Cutting Guide

for your size tube, and a pencil, locate protruding wire in the ceiling and trace the diameter of the ceiling inner hole using the template marked “A”.

TIP

You may have to drill a hole inside the traced diameter circle to insert saw blade.

Use a keyhole/drywall saw to cut the hole.

Slide the Trim Ring up into your ceiling hole. Make

sure the ﬂip tabs are turned in. Reach through hole and turn ﬂip tabs out to hold ring in place.

Secure the ceiling trim ring by tightening the screws.

IMPORTANT

Rafter

Traced Line

Cut Line Trim Ring

Flip Tab

Section-6

In The Attic

TOOLS & PARTS

Measuring Tape

TIP

The vertical seam of the reﬂective tube should point to the East or West to avoid irregular light patterns in your room.

Bottom Adjustable Tube

Foil Tape

Flip Tab Lock Tab

IMPORTANT

At this point, if you purchased a dimmer or combo kit, this is where you reference the dimmer instructions, packaged with the dimmer unit.

Gently set the Bottom Adjustable Tube ﬂange down on the trim ring. Do not snap in place at this time.

If you have an angled installation you will need to

twist your Bottom Adjustable Tube (blue label) so it lines up with the Top Adjustable Tube above. (Be sure you have removed the protective ﬁlm.)

NOTE

Adjust tubes by lightly turning, using one hand on each end.

Measure distance from the top of Roof Flashing to ceiling (See illustration) to determine proper trimming

of length of tubes. Refer to “Tube Length Chart” in Section 8 for cutting recommendations if you need to shorten the tubes.

Slide Bottom Adjustable Tube over the outside of Top Adjustable Tube.

Now you can push down to lock the Bottom Adjustable Tube securely into the lock tabs of the

ceiling trim ring.

Distance from top of ﬂashing to face of ceiling (take longest measurement)

Tape ALL seams securely with Foil Tape to keep dust, moisture, and insects out of the tube.

Section-7

When Cutting Your Tube...

TOOLS & PARTS

Carpenter Pencil

Metal Shears

Safety Equipment

Safety Glasses

Extension Tubes

Gloves

Trimmed Extension Tube

IMPORTANT

Once contact is made with adhesive strip on an Extension Tube, parts cannot be repositioned.

Be sure to measure and cut if necessary, before

removing adhesive strip and assembling the Extension Tube. Wear gloves when working with sharp edges.

TIP

When trimming Extension Tubes, always measure and start from the wide end where tube end diameter = 10” or 14”.

After referring to “Tube Length Chart” in Section 8,

use metal shears to shorten the Extension Tube. Allow for a 1” overlap at each end where you will connect each tube to another.

Once Extension Tubes are sized to the proper length,

remove tan backing paper from adhesive strip on edge of Extension Tube. Beginning at one end of the Extension Tube, over-lap the edges of the tube/s, aligning the edge of the tube along the crimp on the other side.

Adhesive Strip

(Once contact is made with adhesive strip, parts cannot be repositioned.)

Section-8

Tube Length Chart

adjustable tube only )

More Than 48”26” Through 48”Less Than 25”

(Must use bottom

Tube Extension (Sold separately )

Section-9

Inside The Room

TOOLS & PARTS

Diffuser Lens Assembly

Install the Diffuser Assembly by aligning the Diffuser

with the three tabs on the Trim Ring. Turn clockwise until snug in place on the ceiling.

TIP

Diffuser should be rotated at least through two “clicks”. (Full rotation is four “clicks”) to attach to Trim Ring.

Installation Complete!

Ceiling Trim Ring

Lens Diffuser & Insulator

Section-10a

Cathedral Ceiling/Short Shaft Installation

TOOLS & PARTS

Ladder

Pencil/Marker

Safety Equipment

Shim

Bottom Adjustable Tube

Start with regular installation instructions beginning in Section 1.

NOTE

The solar powered dimmer will not work with a cathedral ceiling or some short installations due to space restrictions.

Place bottom adjustable tube (blue label) (with the

ﬂanged end down) through the rough-cut hole in the ceiling.

Guide the top portion of the tube up through the

roof ﬂashing so it protrudes upward through the ﬂashing collar on the roof.

Place a temporary shim or ruler across the ceiling opening.

(Approx 1/8” thick)

Center the tube over the ceiling cut-out, resting the

tube down onto the shim. (The shim will keep the tube from falling through the ceiling.)

On the roof, mark the protruding tube at the top of the

ﬂashing collar with a felt pen. This will indicate where the extra length of tubing must be trimmed off for a short shaft install.

Section-10b

Cathedral Ceiling/Short Shaft Installation

TOOLS & PARTS

Gloves

ladder

Metal Shears

Safety Equipment

Bottom Adjustable Tube

Ceiling Ring

At the ceiling, slide the temporary shim out of your

way and pull tube section back out of the ceiling

Wearing protective gloves, carefully trim away the

excess aluminum tubing using your felt pen marks as a guide.

Remove the protective ﬁlm from the inside of the

tubing.

Place the tube section back into the ceiling making

sure to align and center it inside the roof ﬂashing collar. Place shim back across the cut-out.

Open the diffuser assembly box and separate the

ceiling ring from the diffuser. Install only the Ceiling Ring into the cut-out.

You can now remove the shim from the ceiling and

allow the tube to rest centered over the ceiling ring.

Section-10c

Cathedral Ceiling/Short Shaft Installation – On The Roof

Use gloves! The trimmed edge of the tube will be

TOOLS & PARTS

Ladder

Phillips Screwdriver

Safety Equipment

sharp! Carefully press downward on the trimmed end of the tube. It will lock down into the 3 plastic locking tabs located in the Ceiling Trim Ring, securing the tube into the rubber gasket in the ceiling trim ring.

3/4 Dome Screws

Dome Washers

Bottom Adjustable Tube

Diffuser

Solar Lens Dome

Install the Solar Lens Dome onto the ﬂashing collar.

See dome install instructions Section 4c, then return to this page for further instructions.

Rotate the Insulated Ceiling Diffuser onto the Ceiling

Trim Ring. See Section 9.

Installation Complete!

Section-11

Long Shaft Installation

TOOLS & PARTS

(2) 2-1/2” Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws (Not Included)

3/32” Bit

Drill

Phillips Drill Bit

(2) 2-1/2” Sheet Metal Screws

Top Adjustable Tube

Long Shaft Installation

For long shaft installation, use steps listed below, referring to those listed on previous pages for more speciﬁc install details.

On roof, locate and install Top Adjustable Tube (pink

label) into roof ﬂashing. Install Ceiling Ring at ceiling. Install Bottom Adjustable Tube (blue label) in attic as seen in diagram.

Frame 2 x 4 support between joists. Span from roof

to ceiling with a length of 2 x 4 ﬂat to outside of each Adjustable Tube creating a “spine”.

Put a (2) 2-1/2” pan-head, sheet metal screw (not

included) in each connecting extension.

Slide next tube section in and attach with screw/s.

Continue until all but one extension is connected. Cut and install last section of extension tube.

Tape ALL joints. Go to Section 9 to continue standard install.

2 x 4 Support

Extension Tube(s)

Bottom Adjustable Tube

Optional Long Shaft Installation,

showing Adjustable Tubes at an angle.

Section-12a

Metal Rooﬁng InstallationUsing Formable Aluminum Flashing

TOOLS & PARTS

Drill

Drill Bit (For Metal)

Gloves

Hole Cutting Template

Power Saw

Cut Hole In Roof

Start with regular installation instructions beginning in Section 1.

After ﬁnding your roof location, drill up through the

roof until it pushes carefully through the panel, on the roof side. (An assistant on the roof is recommended during this step.)

Select the correct Hole Cutting Template for the tube

(10” or 14”).

Locate the drilled hole. Use the correct Hole Cutting

Template to trace the diameter using the outer template hole. A nail inserted into the hole will help guide the template.

Use a reciprocating/sabre saw to cut the roof hole.

Use a blade speciﬁcally for metal cutting. Use gloves for safety.

Hole Cutting Template

TIP

Drill a hole inside the traced circle to insert saw blade.

Section-12b

Metal Rooﬁng InstallationUsing Formable Aluminum Flashing

TOOLS & PARTS

Caulk Gun

Measuring Tape

Metal Shears

Rooﬁng Sealant

Safety Equipment

Plastic Underlayment Flashing

Cut Slit In Roof Panel

Draw a horizontal line across the center of the hole in

the roof, running side to side the entire width of the Formable Flashing.

Cut a slit through the METAL ROOF PANEL ONLY

across the horizontal line. Use gloves for safety.

With your safety gloves on, be sure your cut is

smooth and free of sharp edges.

Slide the Plastic Underlayment Flashing through the

slit under the upper metal panel and felt paper. Then down under the lower metal panel. Be sure the opening is aligned with the cut hole.

Run a continuous bead of sealant between the

Underlament Flashing and the next layer of rooﬁng around the opening.

Plastic Underlayment Flashing fully inserted underneath metal roof

Section-12c

Metal Rooﬁng InstallationUsing Formable Aluminum Flashing

TOOLS & PARTS

Drill

Phillips Screwdriver

Gloves

Rooﬁng Sealant

Hole Cutting Template

Formable Main Flashing

(9) 2” Screws

(9) 3/4 Washers

Position & Secure Flashing

Slide the UPPER portion of the main ﬂashing under

the metal panel through the slit. Be sure to align the ﬂashing directly over the hole.

“Dry-ﬁt form” the lower side of the ﬂashing to

conform to the panel ridges.

Once ﬂashing is formed over the panel ridges to your

satisfaction, apply a generous bead of sealant to the underside of the LOWER ﬂashing section.

Press formed ﬂashing down around rooﬁng material.

Attach with (9) 2” screws and 3/4 diameter washers

in an evenly spaced circular pattern around the 10” or 14” hole. The circular pattern should be 21” diameter on the 10” unit and 24” diameter on the 14” unit.

Add additional 2” pan head screws as needed to secure edge of ﬂashing.

Refer back to Section 4c for complete installation.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to dab sealant on all screw heads to ensure a leak-free installation.

Section-13a

Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing

TOOLS & PARTS

Drill

Drill Bit

Formable Aluminum Flashing

Pencil

Spike/Rod

Find Hole Location On Roof

Start with regular installation instructions beginning in Section 1.

After ﬁnding your roof location, drill up through the

roof. Then drive a 4”-6” rod or spike up through the roof sheathing until it pushes the tile/shingles upward on the roof side. (An assistant on the roof is recommended during this step.)

Carefully remove the lifted tile and remove the rod/

spike from it’s hole.

Position the Formable Aluminum Flashing piece

perfectly centered over the punctured hole.

Trace the opening of the formable collar base so that

your tiles are marked. This will assist in trimming the rooﬁng materials to properly ﬁt the ﬂashing once in place.

Flash Piece Centered over Puncture Hole

The Opening Of The Flashing’s Collar Base Is Traced Onto The Tiles

Section-13b

Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing

TOOLS & PARTS

Gloves

Hole Cutting Template

Power Saw

Remove Tiles & Cut Hole

Carefully remove the tiles or shingles from the “work

area”. Set them aside in the same order or pattern as when attached to the roof.

Select the correct hole cutting template for the tube

(10” or 14”).

Use the correct Hole Cutting Template to trace the

diameter of the outer template hole. A nail inserted into the hole will help guide the template.

Use a reciprocating/sabre saw to cut the roof hole. .

Use gloves for safety.

TIP

Drill a hole inside the traced circle to insert saw blade.

Hole Cutting Template

Hole Cut in Roof Deck

Section-13c

Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing

TOOLS & PARTS

Metal Shears

Safety Equipment

Clear Plastic Underlayment

Slit Cut In Felt Paper

Position The Clear Plastic Underlayment

Cut a slit through the felt paper at the “3:00 and

9:00” positions. Be sure the slit is as wide as the Clear Plastic Underlayment.

Slide the Clear Plastic Underlayment up through the

slit under the upper felt paper. Be sure the opening is aligned with the cut hole. Remove any fasteners/nails that obstruct the Clear Plastic Underlayment.

Be sure opening is

aligned with the cut hole

Slide Plastic Flashing

Up Through Slit

Section-13d

Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing

TOOLS & PARTS

Gloves

Power Saw

Formable Formable Flashing

Clear Plastic Underlayment

Top Adjustable Tube

Dry-Fit All The Parts

Do a practice run of installing the Clear Plastic

Underlayment, Formable Aluminum Flashing, and the reﬂective tube Remember to use protective gloves when handling metal.

Position the components in place. If the hole cut in the roof deck is too small to allow proper position of components, enlarge the hole with power saw.

Top Adjustable Tube

Formable Aluminum Flashing

Clear Plastic Underlayment

Section-13e

Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing

TOOLS & PARTS

Caulk Gun

Rooﬁng Sealant

Safety Equipment

Clear Plastic Underlayment

Seal The Clear Plastic Underlayment

Secure the Clear Plastic Underlayment to the roof

deck by applying a generous, continuous bead of sealant on the underside of the ﬂashing.

Sealant

Section-13f

Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing

TOOLS & PARTS

Gloves

Formable Aluminum Flashing

Clear Plastic Underlayment

Top Adjustable Tube

Formable Aluminum Flashing

Position & Shape The Formable Aluminum Flashing

Position the Formable Aluminum Flashing in place by

centering it’s opening with the hole cut into the roof deck.

Centering is best achieved by inserting the reﬂective

tube into the opening of the aluminum ﬂashing letting the ﬁt of the tube-to-roof hole serve as a guide.

The uphill half of the Formable Aluminum Flashing

should be laying on top of the felt rooﬁng paper, while the downhill half of the ﬂashing should be laying on top of the downhill tiles.

Manually shape the downhill edge of the Formable

Aluminum Flashing to match the surface of the tiles.

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You might ﬁnd it difﬁcult contouring the Formable Aluminum Flashing to ﬁt the downhill tiles. Try shifting those tiles further downhill to allow more aluminum to work with. Or add a 2” shim to the roof deck so the Formable Aluminum Flashing is angled to the roof rather than parallel to it.

Clear Plastic Underlayment

2” Shim To Help Shape Flashing (Not Included)

Section-13g

Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing

TOOLS & PARTS

Gloves

Formable Aluminum Flashing

(9) 2” Metal Flashing Screws

Washers

Phillips Screwdriver

Rooﬁng Sealant

Sealant

Secure The Formable Aluminum Flashing

Once the Formable Aluminum Flashing is shaped to

match the downhill tiles, clean and dry the surfaces of aluminum, felt paper, and tile. Apply rooﬁng sealant to all adjoining surfaces.

Secure the Formable Aluminum Flashing with the

Metal Flashing Screws and Washers. The 9 screws provided should be installed in a circular, equally spaced pattern around the aluminum collar to improve water sealing. Dab roof sealant on each screw to create a water-tight seal.

The 10” unit has a 21” diameter screw pattern; the 14” unit has a 24” diameter screw pattern

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The optional wooden shim can be used as a screw anchor as well.

Screws In

Circular Pattern

Screws Anchored Into Optional Shim

Section-13h

Tile Roof Intallation Using Formable Aluminum Flashing

TOOLS & PARTS

Gloves

Safety Equipment

Exterior Clear Pure Silicone

Reinstall Tiles

Reinstall the trimmed tiles at the sides of the roof

cutout, making sure to install them in the same pattern as they were removed, from bottom to top. These tiles need to be installed on top of the Formable Aluminum Flashing.

Make any required adjustments in trimming the tiles or shingles for a proper ﬁt around the side of the formable ﬂashing collar. A “proper ﬁt” is one that is within 1”-2” of the aluminum vertical wall.

Attach these tiles with nails, caulk the heads of the nails with Exterior Silicone.

Reinstall the ﬁnal tiles along the uphill edge of the

formable ﬂashing. This requires the row of tiles to be lifted slightly and may be necessary to loosen their attachments.

Secure the tiles with nails, caulk the heads of the nails with sealant.

Quick setting mortar may be used to ﬁll in the gaps

between the tile and aluminum collar to provide proper run-off of water.

Check all areas for proper sealing and water run-off.

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Paint the Formable Aluminum Flashing to match the color of the tiles or shingles, if desired.

Install remaining components of the tubular skylight

as instructed in standard installation starting in Section 4c.

For new homes and projects requiring building permits cut out

NFRC label once product installation is complete.

Afﬁx to diffuser ring as shown and secure with tape.

Label to remain in place until ﬁnal inspection to qualify project

for Energy Star.

ODL Tubular Skylight User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual