TAMKO GABLE MOUNT User Manual

Application Instructions for

GABLE MOUNT

TAMKO SOLAR ATTIC VENT

MODEL 31001283

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 may 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 ◊ Slotted Screwdriver ◊ Drill ◊ 1/4" Drill Bit ◊ Sabre Saw or Keyhole Saw ◊ Saw ◊ Hammer ◊ Ruler/ Tape Measure ◊ Pencil, Marker or Scribe ◊ Utility Knife ◊ 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 cleaning unit, cover the solar panel with cardboard then disconnect the wires from the motor terminals (note wire locations when disconnecting so wires can be re-connected in the proper location).

5. Your attic fan 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 side wall installation. Other TAMKO models are available for roof applications.

7. Plea se read speci fic ati on labe l on produ ct for furthe r information and requirements.

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

9. 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.

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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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GABLE MOUNT

TAMKO SOLAR ATTIC VENT

MODEL 31001283

VENTILATOR 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.

19-1/4”

16-1/8”

1. The ventilator is designed to mount behind existing louvers. Louvers should be mounted in the center of the gable as high as possible. For maximum efﬁciency, the open area of the louver should be greater than the outlet area of the ventilator. If no louver exists, one must be installed. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for installing the louver.

CAUTION! When installing louvers or ventilator, contact a building professional or architect to be certain you do not remove any existing structural members without providing alternate support members.

2. Locate the remote solar panel on your roof where the sun’s exposure is best barring shade (trees, other buildings, etc.) at 4:00pm in the hottest month of the year. The solar panel comes from the factory with 15 feet of wire. If the desired location of the solar panel is greater than 15 feet away from the ventilator, an additional 50 ft of 14 AWG (minimum) UL listed or recognized copper wire may be used.

3. Prior to installation, we recommend setting up the ventilator and solar panel to verify operation. Take the fan and solar panel to a location exposed to sun. Connect the red solar panel wire to the black (negative) motor terminal and the black solar panel wire to the red (positive) motor terminal. Removing the cardboard cover from the solar panel should cause the ventilator to operate. For safe installation, re-secure cardboard over solar panel (for safety), disconnect wire from motor terminals and proceed to installation instructions outlined below. Once installed, reconnect the wires as stated above.

2” MIN.

4. The ventilator can be installed between studs or placed over a curb manufactured from 2" x 4" or 2" x 6" wood (refer to illustration above for curb dimensions). Nail or screw the ventilator to the wall studs or curb around perimeter of base every 6 inches.

5. Make sure the outlet of the ventilator is properly sealed to the exterior wall to maximize the amount of air exhausted by the ventilator. When installing the ventilator behind louvers, seal off any louver area not covered by the ventilator base to prevent air leakage and recirculation.

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GABLE MOUNT

TAMKO SOLAR ATTIC VENT

MODEL 31001283

REMOTE SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION

6. Working from inside the attic, ﬁnd the center of the selected solar panel location identiﬁed in step 2, drill a small hole in the roof decking large enough for the solar panel wire to ﬁt through.

7. Working from the roof, feed the solar panel wire through the hole into the attic.

8. Run a bead of silicone or roof cement around the perimeter of the underside of the solar panel and around the wire where it enters the roof, then secure to the roof using nails or screws. Nail or screw all corners and perimeter of base every 6 inches. Seal the fastener heads with silicone or roof cement.

9. From inside the attic, apply silicone around the wire where it enters the roof.

10. Connect the red wire to the negative motor terminal and the black wire to the positive motor terminal. Tape or tie extra wire to prevent contact with the fan blade.

11. Remove cardboard from the solar panel and verify that the ventilator operates.

SERVICE PARTS

Model Key No.

31001283

(Black)

31001343

31001347

31001345

Description

Solar Panel Assembly

Fan Blade w/ Set Screw

Motor, DC

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31001372

31001346

Roof Sheet Panel

Brush Kit, DC Motor

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