Installation

Tools Required

Reciprocating Saw
Measuring Tape
Hammer
Drill & Bits
Drywall Saw

Razor Knife
Flat Bar
Flashlight
Caulking Gun
Stud Finder

Drop Cloth
Ladders
Marking Pen
Right Angle Screwdriver
Tin Snips

Installation Pointers

When determining location of the unit, try to place the flashing unit on the south side of the roof and also consider potential problems such as objects shading the unit during certain times of the day.
Although adjustable elbows are available for use, straight pipe runs result in a higher light output and easier installation.
Prior to starting the job, clean off the oil residue on the flashing.
Using a 15" long piece of sturdy wire, bend one piece 90° at 6½" from one end. This will result in a right-angle pointer to aid in verifying clearance above the ceiling for trim ring placement.
Make templates for the holes that need to be cut:
1. Ceiling Template - use the outer diameter of the ceiling ring inner collar for sizing. Attach a handle and mark the size and 'ceiling' for easy identification.
2. Roof Template - use the outer circumference of the flashing hole for sizing. Attach a handle and mark the size and 'roof' for easy identification

Step 1

To facilitate installation, once the desired location is obtained, ensure that there are no obstructions in the attic between the roof and ceiling. With a stud finder, locate the ceiling joists and center the ceiling ring between joists as close to the desired installation area as possible. Mark the center of the ceiling ring, drill a hole and insert the right-angle pointer. Push it up until the right angle is through the hole, then rotate it. While rotating, feel for resistance that could indicate wire runs or other obstructions.

Step 2

If there are no obstructions, scribe a mark around the ceiling ring inner collar (see diagram) or use the ceiling template described above. Using a drywall saw, cut out the scribed circle in the ceiling.

Step 3

Peel the protective covering off the white colored horse hair gasket and apply gasket to the inner lip of the ceiling ring. This gasket ensures a dust free fit between the light pipe and the ceiling ring. Secure the ceiling ring to the ceiling by inserting a white screw into one of the three pre-drilled holes and screwing it up through the drywall into the speed nut provided. Repeat this process for the other two screws.

Step 4

For the roof penetration, place a step ladder under the ceiling ring and place a flashlight on top of the ladder with the beam extending upwards through the ceiling hole. Make a mark on the inside of the roof at the center of the flashlight beam. Drill a hole through the roof at the marked point: this is the centering hole for the flashing unit.

Step 5

On the roof, locate the centering hole you just drilled. Outline the hole that the pipe will pass through by either using the roof template described above or turning the flashing unit upside down, centering it over the drilled hole and spray painting the outline as shown in the diagram to the right.

Step 6

IMPORTANT: The light pipe must pass between the roof rafters. DO NOT CUT THROUGH ANY FRAMING MEMBER.

With a reciprocating saw, cut the the hole. If you used the spray paint method to mark the outline, cut a hole 1" larger than the area marked in Step 5

Step 7

With a razor knife, cut a four inch slit through the shingles and tar paper at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions of the flashing. This allows for the footprint of the flashing to be inserted under the shingles.

Step 8

Insert the reciprocating saw blade sideways at the 3 o'clock position and commence cutting the roofing nails up and around to the 9 o'clock position. This process removes the nails that would otherwise prevent the flashing footprint from sliding up underneath the shingles.

Step 9

Caulk the underside of the flashing with the provided caulking material. Two concentric rings of caulking material is sufficient.

Note: Installation on tile roofs will require the use of a skirt.

Step 10

Taking care not to smear caulk on the exposed shingles, slide the flashing under the tar paper and shingles and force the flashing up until the shingles come in contact with the raised portion of the flashing. The bottom side of the flashing will be on top of the shingles. Secure the flashing with four Philips head screws at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock positions. The 3 and 9 o'clock screws should go under the shingles, and the other two should go on top of the shingles.

Step 11

At the 6 and 12 o'clock positions, caulk over the screw heads, since they will be exposed to the weather. Use remaining caulk to seal the areas where the four inch slits were made and around the area where the shingles meet with the raised area of the flashing.

Step 12

Peel the protective backing off the black horse hair gasket and apply gasket to the inner lip of the flashing collar.

Step 13

To assemble the light pipe, peel back the protective film that covers the mirror coating about 1" from the opposite edge of the double sided tape. Remove the paper cover from the double sided tape and overlap and seal the edges of the tube. Put pressure on both sides of the seal to ensure a good bond. Secure the tube using the Tek screw provided. Then place foil tape over the entire seam to strengthen the seal.

Step 14

When joining two sections of light tube together, with the crimped end down, place the crimped end into the next section of pipe. Secure it with a Tek screw and seal joints with foil tape.

IMPORTANT: Remove the protective film that covers the mirror finish inside the tube.

Step 15

Insert the light tube through the flashing unit and gently rock the tube back and forth with slight downward pressure until the tube terminates evenly with the inner collar of the ceiling ring. Secure the bottom of the light pipe to the ceiling ring with two Tek screws.

Step 16

If there is excess tube sticking out of the flashing unit, use tin snips to cut down from the top to the lip of the flashing and trim off the excess.

Step 17

Place dome on top of the flashing unit. Secure it by screwing four screws into the pre-drilled holes in the dome collar.

Step 18

Place the diffuser into the white powder coated trim ring.

Step 19

Line up the three steel pins of the trim ring with the three holes on the ceiling ring. Push up to snap the trim ring into place.