
Application Instructions for
COLD-WEATHER THERMOSTAT
for TAMKO SOLAR ATTIC VENT
MODEL 31001280
WARNING: PRIOR TO INSTALLING THERMOSTAT, DISABLE THE VENTILATOR BY COVERING THE
SOLAR PANEL WITH CARDBOARD, TAPING IT TO THE UNIT TO PREVENT MOTOR FROM RUNNING.
STEP 1
Cover solar panel with cardboard taping it to the unit to prevent motor from running.
STEP 2
When installing thermostat to Surface, Remote and Curb Mount models that have
already been installed onto roof, separate the ventilator dome from the base by
removing the four (4) 5/16" stainless steel sheet metal screws. Lift the ventilator
dome off the ventilator base and proceed with the following steps.
STEP 3
Remove existing
RED wire terminal
from motor and
connect it to
insulated male
terminal from
thermostat.
MOTOR
THERMOSTAT
Install insulated female
terminal from thermostat
to male terminal on motor.
STEP 5
Tape or wire tie wires to motor
mounting bracket to prevent
contact with fan blade.
STEP 6
(if required) Re-attach the ventilator dome to the ventilator base using the
four (4) stainless steel 5/16" sheet metal screws removed in Step 2.
STEP 7
Remove cardboard from the solar panel and verify that the ventilator operates.
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