TAMKO Curb Mount User Manual

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Application Instructions for

CURB MOUNT

TAMKO SOLAR ATTIC VENT

MODELS 31001281 • 31001282

THESE ARE THE MANUFACTURER’S APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ROOFING CONDITIONS DESCRIBED. TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEAKS OR OTHER ROOFING PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

This product carries a Six (6) Year Limited Material Warranty on all parts except the fan motor which carries a Two (2) Year Limited Warranty. See Limited Warranty section of this document for details. To obtain an additional copy of TAMKO’s Limited Warranty, visit us online at tamko.com of call us at 800-641-4691. The obligations contained in the Limited Warranty are expressed in lieu of all other obligations, guarantees, warranties, expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or ﬁtness for a particular purpose, and other obligations of liability on the part of TAMKO.

IN COLD WEATHER (BELOW 40°F), CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE EDGES AND CORNERS OF THE SHINGLES.

This product has been designed to ventilate an area of up to 1,600 sq. ft.* of attic ﬂoor space. For larger areas, multiple ventilators will be necessary. The number of ventilators required will vary depending on roof slope, attic conﬁguration and sq. ft. of open air inlets. For the ventilation requirements of your building, please contact an architect or building professional.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact TAMKO’s Technical Systems Department at 1-800-641-4691.

2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, disable the ventilator by covering the solar panel with cardboard taping it to the unit to prevent motor from running. Then disconnect the wires from the motor terminals (note wire locations before disconnecting so wires can be re-connected in the proper location).

3. Installation work must be done by a qualiﬁed person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including ﬁre-rated construction codes and standards.

4. If removing an existing 120 VAC powered attic ventilator, use only a qualiﬁed person(s) to remove any electrical wiring in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.

5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

6. Stay away from all power lines

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

◊ Safety Glasses and Hearing Protection ◊ Drill ◊ 1/4" Drill Bit ◊ Sabre Saw or Keyhole Saw ◊ Hammer ◊ Ruler/ Tape Measure ◊ Pencil, Marker or Scribe ◊ Utility Knife ◊ Pry Bar (to remove roofing nails) ◊ 5/16" Socket and Extension ◊ TAMKO’s TAM-PRO SBS Adhesive or

TAMKO TAM-SEAL Adhesive

◊ Galvanized Roofing Nails (1-3/4" in.)

CAUTION

DO NOT REMOVE CARDBOARD UNTIL INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED.

1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials or vapors.

2. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off the unit.

3. This unit has an unguarded impeller. Do not use in locations

readily accessible to people or animals.

4. This ventilator operates when the solar panel is exposed to sunlight. To reduce risk of injury while installing, servicing or clea ning unit, cover the sola r pane l wit h cardboard then disconnect the wires from the motor terminals (note wire locations when disconnecting so the wires may be re-connected in the proper location).

5. Your attic vent installation will create a screened opening into your attic space. During a heavy rain storm there could be a light spray of rain into this attic space. This is a normal condition with all attic ventilators and will not cause any damage to the structure. Do not store any valuable articles directly under

the fan opening in the roof.

6. This ventilator is intended for roof installation. TAMKO Model 31001283 Gable Mount Ventilator is available for side wall applications.

7. The plastic ventilator dome and base may be painted with high quality paint. Follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations for acrylic and ABS plastic as appropriate. Take care to avoid getting paint on the solar panel.

8. Please read speciﬁcation label on product for further information and requirements.

9. When working with asphalt shingles in cold weather (below 40° F), take care to avoid damage to the shingle edges and corners.

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*1,600 sq. ft. based on 3/12 roof slope with open attic space. Contact an architect or a

building professional to determine the ventilation requirements of your building.

Central District 220 West 4th St., Joplin, MO 64801 800-641-4691 Northeast District 4500 Tamko Dr., Frederick, MD 21701 800-368-2055 Southeast District 2300 35th St., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 800-228-2656 Southwest District 7910 S. Central Exp., Dallas, TX 75216 800-443-1834 Western District 5300 East 43rd Ave., Denver, CO 80216 800-530-8868

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CURB MOUNT

TAMKO SOLAR ATTIC VENT

MODELS 31001281 • 31001282

10. Inadequate ventilation of attic spaces can cause accumulation of moisture in winter months and build up of heat in the summer. These conditions can lead to:

(i) Vapor condensation

(ii) Deterioration of insulation, wood and other construction materials

(iii) Mold and mildew

(iv) Ice damming on the roof

To help ensure adequate ventilation and circulation of air, this ventilator is designed with recommended open air inlet of 4.25 square feet using sofﬁt vents with direct access to the attic.

INSTALLATION

Note: This ventilator is capable of replacing an existing 120 volt powered attic ventilator. Only a qualiﬁed person should remove any electrical wiring in accordance with local codes and standards.

The illustrations in this section reﬂect an installation involving composite shingle rooﬁng material. This product is also suitable for installations on tile, slate, metal or membrane roofs.

2. Prior to installation, set up the ventilator to verify operation. Take the ventilator to a location exposed to sun. Removing the cardboard cover from the solar panel should cause the ventilator to operate. For safe installation, re-secure cardboard in place over solar panel.

3. Separate the ventilator dome from the base by removing four (4) 5/16" stainless steel sheet metal screws. Lift the ventilator dome off ventilator base and proceed to the following steps.

1. Determine the sun’s best exposure location on your roof barring shade (trees, other buildings etc.) at 4:00 pm in the hottest month of the year. Generally, a point located 24" – 36" on center below the roof peak and centrally along the ridgeline on the south, southwest, or west side of the home may be ideal. This area of the roof should be free of obstacles (television antenna, electrical lines, satellite dish, etc.).

Central District 220 West 4th St., Joplin, MO 64801 800-641-4691

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Northeast District 4500 Tamko Dr., Frederick, MD 21701 800-368-2055 Southeast District 2300 35th St., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 800-228-2656 Southwest District 7910 S. Central Exp., Dallas, TX 75216 800-443-1834 Western District 5300 East 43rd Ave., Denver, CO 80216 800-530-8868

4. Working from the inside of your attic, ﬁnd the desired ventilator location and mark a spot halfway between rafters at a point that is 24" – 36" below the roof ridge.

5. Drill a guide hole through the roof at this mark.

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2" MIN.

6-1/8"

20”

17”

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TAMKO SOLAR ATTIC VENT

MODELS 31001281 • 31001282

19-1/4"

6. Taking into consideration the thickness of your chosen fl a shin g mater i al, bu i ld a 19- 1 /4” x 16 -1/8” (outs i de di mens ions ) cur b out of 2” x 4” or 2” x 6” mate rial .

7. Working from the outside of your roof, use the guide hole as a center point, cut and remove rooﬁng material in a 20” x 17” minimum area.

8. Use the guide hole as a center point, use a nail and string to scribe a 14” diameter circle on the underlayment or roof decking.

9. Drill a large starting hole for the sabre saw just inside of the line or the 14" circle.

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10. Cut out the roof board(s) inside of the line.

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TAMKO SOLAR ATTIC VENT

MODELS 31001281 • 31001282

11. Center the curb over the hole, ensure the top of curb is parallel with the roof ridge and toenail in place. Make sure the curb is securely attached to the roof.

12. Flash with lead, copper or other preferred ﬂashing materials. Ensure ﬂashing on top two thirds of curb is installed under adjacent rooﬁng materials.

13. Apply a large bead of silicone on the bottom side of ventilator base, place over curb and afﬁx with galvanized nails or screws. Nail all corners and around perimeter of base every 6 inches.

14. Using TAM-PRO SBS Adhesive or TAM-SEAL Adhesive, seal shingles and all nail heads. DO NOT seal the bottom edge of the ﬂashing.

15. Install the ventilator dome to the ventilator base using the four (4) stainless steel 5/16" sheet metal screws removed during step 3. Remove cardboard from the solar panel and verify the ventilator operates.

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SERVICE PARTS

CURB MOUNT

TAMKO SOLAR ATTIC VENT

MODELS 31001281 • 31001282

Key No.

Not Shown

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Model 31001281 (Black)

31001325

31001347

31001345

31001341

31001346

Model 31001282 (Brown)

31001326

31001347

31001345

31001342

31001346

Description

Solar Panel Assembly (Dome)

Fan Blade w/ Set Screw

Motor, DC

Roof Sheet Panel-Curb

Brush Kit, DC Motor

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CURB MOUNT

TAMKO SOLAR ATTIC VENT

MODELS 31001281 • 31001282

LIMITED WARRANTY

This limited warranty is personal to the original owner and is not assignable or transferable under any circumstances.

TAMKO SOLAR ATTIC VENTILATOR LIMITED WARRANTY

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS INSTALLED IN THE FORTYEIGHT CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES. ALL PRODUCTS INSTALLED IN LOCATIONS WHERE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY ARE SOLD “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

In this Limited Warranty certain capitalized words have speciﬁc meanings: “TAMKO” means TAMKO Building Products, Inc. “Term” means the period of time this Limited Warranty lasts. The Term begins on the date of retail purchase and continues, unless sooner terminated, for the number of years designated. “Owner” means the owner of the building at the time the Product is installed on that building. If you purchase a new residence and are the ﬁrst person to occupy the residence, TAMKO will consider you to be the Owner even though the Product was already installed. “Product” means the TAMKO Solar Attic Ventilator(s) identiﬁed in this Limited Warranty which was installed on a building owned by the Owner. “Material Certiﬁcate” means a certiﬁcate issued by TAMKO and redeemable at participating distributors for a stated quantity of replacement Product of the same type and color as the Product which is to be replaced. If Product of the same type or color are no longer available, the certiﬁcate will be for the closest TAMKO substitute available.

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ALL COMPONENTS EXCEPT THE MOTOR TAMKO warrants to the

Owner of the Product that, when installed in accordance with TAMKO’s published installation instructions, used for the intended purpose during the 6-year limited warranty Term for all parts except for the motor which has a 2-year limited warranty Term, subject to the conditions herein set forth, if the Product is found to have manufacturing defects in a component other than the motor, which result in loss of attic ventilation, TAMKO will either (1) repair the Product, (2) provide a Material Certiﬁcate or (3) refund the original purchase price of the Product.

MOTOR LIMITED WARRANTY

TAMKO warrants to the Owner of the Product that, when installed in accordance with TAMKO’s published installation instructions, used for the intended purpose during the 2-year motor limited warranty Term, subject to the conditions herein set forth, if the Product is found to have manufacturing defects in the motor, which result in loss of attic ventilation, TAMKO will either (1) repair the Product, (2) provide a Material Certiﬁcate or (3) refund the original purchase price of the Product.

Proof of Purchase: Claims under this limited warranty will require documentary proof of Purchase of the Product.

Notiﬁcation to TAMKO: The Owner must notify TAMKO by certiﬁed mail at P.O. Box 1404, Joplin, Missouri 64802-1404 of any loss of ventilation alleged to result from manufacturing defects within thirty (30) days following discovery of the loss of ventilation.

Right of Inspection and Time for Repair, Replacement, or Payment: The Owner shall

send the Product to TAMKO for purposes of inspection.TAMKO may also request that the Owner complete and deliver to TAMKO a warranty questionnaire and photographs of the roof, ventilation system and the Product as installed. If Owner fails to send the Product and requested materials, or if the Owner fails or refuses to cooperate in TAMKO’s investigation of the complaint (including, but

not limited to, failing to provide the alleged defective Product, photographs or to complete and return a warranty questionnaire), TAMKO’s obligation hereunder shall immediately terminate. If TAMKO determines there are manufacturing defects covered by this Limited Warranty, TAMKO will have up to ninety (90) days after receipt of notiﬁcation unless otherwise prevented by Acts of God, to either (1) repair the Product, (2) provide a Material Certiﬁcate for a replacement product or (3) refund the original purchase price of the Product. Prior to the expiration of such 90-day period, TAMKO will not be liable for any cost of materials or repair or replacement unless TAMKO has given written approval of the materials, repairs or replacement and of the cost thereof. Tender of payment to the Owner of either (1) repair of the Product, (2) a Material Certiﬁcate or (3) refund of the original purchase price of the Product, shall immediately terminate all liability of TAMKO® and all warranties contained herein or hereunder and any applicable implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose.

Exclusions from Coverage: TAMKO shall not be liable under any circumstances for any other costs, claims, damages, remedies or expenses including but not limited to:

1. Faulty application or installation not according to manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Leaks or issues regarding other rooﬁng components, including ﬂashing, shingles, insufﬁcient ventilation, etc. or damages resulting therefrom.

3. Damage to any building, either exterior or interior, or any property contained therein or for injuries or damages of any kind whatsoever.

4. Tear-off, removal, reinstallation, remounting or disposal of rooﬁng components or the Product repaired or replaced under this limited warranty or any costs related to such tear-off, removal, reinstallation, remounting or disposal; or the cost of labor for repair or replacement of the Product or shingles.

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LIMITED WARRANTY (continued)

5. Costs incurred in transporting any Product or component parts to and from TAMKO’s designated dealer or TAMKO in Joplin, Missouri. Shipping costs will be reimbursed if a factory defect is discovered in the Product.

6. Removal or abatement of any asbestos present in the roof to which the Product or rooﬁng components are applied, or for any costs related to such removal or abatement.

7. Damage to the product, insufﬁcient ventilation or leaks resulting from Acts of God (including, but without limitation, lightening, wind, hurricane, tornado, hail, or other storm), impact or weight of objects or damage to the Product or roof due to settlement, distortion, failure or cracking of the roof deck, walls or foundation of a building, or for any defect in or failure of material used as a roof base over which the Product or shingles are applied, or for damage by trafﬁc on the roof.

8. Exposure to harmful materials or chemicals directly applied or in the atmosphere including, but not limited to salt spray and acid rain.

9. Damages, insufﬁcient ventilation or leaks from any cause other than inherent manufacturing defect in the Product. NonTransferability: This limited warranty shall accrue and inure only to the beneﬁt of the ﬁrst consumer purchaser or Owner of the Product and shall not be assigned, sold or transferred in any manner whatsoever. Any assignment, sale or transfer of the limited warranty or the building to which the Product is applied shall immediately terminate all liability of TAMKO for the Product, all warranties contained herein or hereunder and any applicable implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose.

MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION: EVERY CLAIM, CONTROVERSY, OR DISPUTE OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER (EACH AN “ACTION”) BETWEEN YOU AND TAMKO (INCLUDING ANY OF TAMKO’S EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS) RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE

PRODUCT SHALL BE RESOLVED BY FINALAND BINDING ARBITRATION, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ACTION SOUNDS IN WARRANTY, CONTRACT, STATUTE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY. TO ARBITRATE AN ACTION AGAINST TAMKO, YOU MUST INITIATE THE ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE RULES OF ARBITRATION OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION (WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.adr.org OR BY CALLING THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION AT 1-800-778- 7879) AND PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO TAMKO BY CERTIFIED MAILAT P.O. BOX 1404, JOPLIN, MISSOURI 64802-1404 WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PRESCRIBED IMMEDIATELY BELOW.

ANY ACTION BROUGHT BY YOU AGAINST TAMKO WILL BE ARBITRATED (OR, IF ARBITRATION OF THE ACTION IS NOT PERMITTED BY LAW, LITIGATED) INDIVIDUALLY AND YOU WILL NOT CONSOLIDATE, OR SEEK CLASS TREATMENT FOR, ANY ACTION UNLESS PREVIOUSLY AGREED TO IN WRITING BY BOTH TAMKO AND YOU.

Legal Remedies: EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW THE OBLIGATION CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS, GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON THE PART OF TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL TAMKO® BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. SOME STATES

DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOTAPPLY TO YOU. NO ACTION FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER ACTION RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE PRODUCT, ITS PURCHASE OR THIS TRANSACTION SHALL BE BROUGHT LATER THAN ONE YEAR AFTER ANY CAUSE OF ACTION

HAS ACCRUED. IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE STATUTORY CLAIMS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, ALL SUCH STATUTORY CLAIMS, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND ALL RIGHTS TO BRING ACTIONS FOR BREACH THEREOF EXPIRE ONE YEAR (OR SUCH LONGER PERIOD OF TIME IF MANDATED BY APPLICABLE LAWS) AFTER THE DATE OF PURCHASE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOTAPPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAYALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. INVALIDITY OR UNENFORCEABILITY OF ANY PROVISION HEREIN SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF ANY OTHER PROVISION WHICH SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. NO REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE OR OTHER AGENT OF TAMKO, OR ANY PERSON OTHER THAN TAMKO’S PRESIDENT, HAS AUTHORITY TO ASSUME FOR TAMKO ANY ADDITIONAL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT EXCEPTAS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

THIS FORM IS NOT TO BE COPIED OR REPRODUCED IN ANY MANNER. THIS TAMKO LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO TAMKO SOLAR ATTIC VENTILATOR PRODUCTS SOLD ON OR AFTER AUGUST 17, 2010 AND SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED WARRANTIES TO THE EXTENT ANY WOULD APPLY TO THESE PRODUCTS.

IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, RETURN THE UNOPENED MARKETABLE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND.

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