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ROOF-MOUNT REMOTE
SOLAR POWERED
ATTIC VENTILATOR
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY
TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Usethisunitonlyinthemannerintendedbythemanufacturer.
Ifyouhavequestions,contactthemanufacturerattheaddress
ortelephonenumberlistedinthewarranty.
2. Beforeservicingorcleaningunit,disabletheventilatorbycoveringthesolarpanelwithcardboardordisconnectingthewires
fromthemotorterminals(notewirelocationswhendisconnecting).
3. Installationworkmustbedonebyaqualifiedperson(s)inaccordance with all applicable codes and standards, including
fire-ratedconstructioncodesandstandards.
4. Ifremovinganexisting120VACpoweredatticventilator,use
only a qualified person(s) to remove any electrical wiring in
accordancewithallapplicablecodesandstandards.
5. Sufficientairisneededforpropercombustionandexhausting
ofgasesthroughtheflue(chimney)offuelburningequipment
topreventbackdrafting.Followtheheatingequipmentmanufacturer'sguidelinesandsafetystandardssuchasthosepublished
by the National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA), and the
AmericanSocietyforHeating,RefrigerationandAirConditioningEngineers(ASHRAE),andthelocalcodeauthorities.
6. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage
electricalwiringandotherhiddenutilities.
1. Forgeneralventilatinguseonly.Donotusetoexhausthazardousorexplosivematerialsandvapors.
2. Toavoidmotorbearingdamageandnoisyand/orunbalanced
impellers,keepdrywallspray,constructiondust,etc.offpower
unit.
3. Thisunithasanunguardedimpeller.Donotuseinlocations
readilyaccessibletopeopleoranimals.
4. This ventilator operates when the solar panel is exposed to
sunlight.Toreduceriskofinjurywhileinstalling,servicingor
cleaningunit,coverthesolarpanelwithcardboardordisconnectthewiresfromthemotorterminals(notewirelocations
whendisconnecting).
5. The recommended open air inlet for this ventilator is 4.25
square feet.The best location for these air intake vents are
undertheeaveswithdirectaccesstotheattic.Failuretoprovidetheseintakescouldcausenatural-draftgasappliancesto
backdraft.
6. Youratticfaninstallationwillcreateascreenedopeninginto
youratticspace.Duringaheavyrainstormtherecouldbea
lightsprayofrainintothisatticspace.Thisisanormalconditionwithallatticventilatorsandwillnotcauseanydamageto
thestructure.Werecommendthatyoudonotstoreanyvaluablearticlesdirectlyunderthefanopeningintheroof.
7. Thisventilatorisintendedforroofinstallation.BroanModels
353 & 353SOBK Gable Mount Ventilators are available for
sidewallapplications.
8. The plastic ventilator dome and base may be painted with
highqualitypaint.Followthepaintmanufacturer'srecommendationsforacrylicandABSplasticasappropriate.Takecare
toavoidgettingpaintonthesolarpanel.
9. Pleasereadspecificationlabelonproductforfurtherinformationandrequirements.
10.The installation instructions contained in this document are
only a recommendation and individual professionals may
have their own methods of installation. If your roof has an
existingwarranty,installationofthisproductbyanyoneother
thanthosewhoinstalledtheroofmayjeopardizeanyfuture
warrantyclaim.Pleasecheckwiththeoriginalinstallerofyour
roofifthisisaconcern.
11. When working with asphalt shingles in cold weather (below
400F),takecaretoavoiddamagetotheshingleedgesand
corners.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
SlottedScrewdriver
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Drill
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1/4"DrillBit
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SabreSaworKeyholeSaw
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Hammer
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Ruler/TapeMeasure
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Pencil,MarkerorScribe
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UtilityKnife
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PryBar(toremoveroofingnails)
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5/16"SocketandExtension
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RoofingCement
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GalvanizedRoofingNails(1¾"min.)
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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.
4. Separatetheventilatordomefromtheventilatorbaseby
removingthefour(4)stainlesssteel5/16”sheetmetal
screws.Lifttheventilatordomeofftheventilatorbase
andproceedtothefollowingsteps.
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1. Locatetheventilatoratthecenteroftherearslopeofthe
roof.Generally,werecommendapointlocated24”–36”
on center below the roof peak and centrally along the
ridgeline.Theroofshouldbefreeofobstacles(television
antenna,electricallines,etc.).
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5. Workingfromtheinsideofyourattic,findthedesired
ventilator location and mark a spot halfway between
raftersatapointthatis24”–36”belowtheroofridge.
2. Locatetheremotesolarpanelonyourroofwherethesun’s
exposure is best barring shade (trees, other buildings
etc)at4:00pminthehottestmonthoftheyear.Thesolar
panelcomesfromthefactorywith15feetofwire.Ifthe
desiredlocationofthesolarpanelisgreaterthan15feet
awayfromtheventilator,anadditional50ftof14AWG
(minimum)ULlistedorrecognizedcopperwiremaybe
used.
3. Priortoinstallation,werecommendsettinguptheventilator
andsolarpaneltoverifyoperation.Takethefanandsolar
panel to a location exposed to sun. Connect the solar
panelwirestothemotorterminals(redwiretopositive
terminalandblackwiretonegativeterminal).Removing
thecardboardcoverfromthesolarpanelshouldcause
theventilatortooperate.Placecardboardoversolarpanel
(forsafety),disconnectwirefrommotorterminals.
6. Drillaguideholethroughtheroofatthismark.
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7. Fromtheroofside,usingtheguideholeasthecenter
point,useanailandstringtoscribea16-1/2”diameter
circle on the shingles. Note: If replacing an existing
ventilator,theholediametermaybelargerthan16-1/2”.
Thisisacceptableprovidedtheroofingmaterialoverlaps
theventilatorbyatleast1”onallsides.
10.Drillalargestartingholeforthesabresawjustinsideof
thelineorthe14"circlecreatedinStep8.
8. Cutouttheshinglesinsideofthecircle.
11. Cutouttheroofboard(s)insideoftheline.
9. Usingthesamenailandstringshowninstep6,scribe
a14”diametercircleontheblackpaperorroofdecking.
Note:ifreplacinganexistingventilatortheholediameter
may be larger than 14”. This is acceptable provided
theventilatorbaseisadequatelysupportedbytheroof
decking.
12.Forproperremovalofroofingnails,drawa26"square,
centeredaroundthehole.Removenailsholdingshingles
downfromtoptwo-thirdsofsquare.
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13.Apply a large bead of roofing cement in the molded
grooveonthebottomsideofventilatorbase.Making
surethearrowontheventilatorbaseispointedtoward
theroofridge,starttwo-thirdsofthewaydownfromthe
topofthe26”squareandslidetheventilatorbaseunder
theshingles.Donotbendtheshinglesanymorethan
necessary.Centertheventilatorbaseoverthehole.
15.Using a good grade of roofing cement material, seal
shinglesandallnailheads.DONOTsealthebottom
edgeoftheventilatorbase.
NAIL UNDER SHINGLES
16.Installtheventilatordometotheventilatorbaseusingthe
four(4)stainlesssteel5/16”sheetmetalscrewsremoved
duringstep4.
14.Makesuretheventilatorbaseisparalleltotheroofridge,
carefullyliftshinglesandnailorscrewbasesecurelyto
theroofusinggalvanizedroofingnailsorscrews.Nailall
cornersandaroundperimeterofbaseevery6inches.
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REMOTE SOLAR PANEL
INSTALLATION
17. Working from inside the attic, find the center of the
selectedsolarpanellocationidentifiedinstep2,drilla
smallholeintheroofdeckinglargeenoughforthesolar
panelwiretofitthrough.
18.Feedthesolarpanelwirethroughtheholeintotheattic.
19.Run a bead of silicone or roof cement around the
perimeteroftheundersideofthesolarpanelandsecure
totheroofusingnailsorscrews.Nailorscrewallcorners
andperimeterofbaseevery6inches.Sealthefastener
headswithsiliconeorroofcement.
20.From inside the attic, apply silicone around the wire
whereitenterstheroof.
21. Connecttheredwiretothepositivemotorterminaland
theblackwiretothenegativemotorterminal.Tapeor
tieextrawiretopreventcontactwiththefanblade.
22.Removecardboardfromthesolarpanelandverifythat
theventilatoroperates.
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SERVICE PARTS
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Replacement parts
can now be ordered
on our website.
Please visit us at
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Key
No.
Model
355RSOBK
(Black)
Model
355RSOBR
(Brown)
Description
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2
3
4
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S99527255
S99527273
S99527261
S99527257
S99527250
S99527256
S99527274
S99527261
S99527257
S99527251
SolarPanelAssembly
DomeAssembly
FanBladew/SetScrew
Motor,DC
RoofSheetPanel
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WARRANTY
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(“Broan”). Customer has carefully reviewed thisWarranty and agrees that Broan’s performance of its obligations hereunder will
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areandwillremainforaperiodoftwo(2)yearsfromthedateofdeliverytoCustomer;andtheProductsareandwillremainfora
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