Air Vent Inc. Radiant Skylight Tube Installation Instructions

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fig. 4fig. 5
Step 3 -  Preparing and 
Installing the Ceiling Frame
Take the two halves of the ceiling lens (fig. 6) 
and slide the connectors in place on both 
ends of each ring (fig. 7a and 7b). Insert the Ceiling Frame and attach with the included 
2” Ceiling Frame Screws and plastic lugs. The plastic lugs are placed on the top side of 
the ceiling. Fasten the screws through the holes in the ceiling frame, the ceiling and into 
the white plastic lugs and tighten. (fig. 8a and 8b)  
 
Step 4 -  Cutting...

Step 5 -  Dome Installation 
Preparation
Drop the flex tube into the roof opening (fig. 17) then 
set the flashing assembly into position and make a 
note of the outer footprint or mark with chalk. (fig. 18)
fig. 17 fig. 18
Step 6 -  Remove the surrounding shingles 
Once you know the outline of the flashing, remove the surrounding shingles with a pry bar
. (fig. 19) Composition asphalt shingles 
can be installed in various sizes depending on your roof configuration so it is recommended that you remove...

Step 8 -  Replace the shingles  
Use a framing square to cut the replacement shingles to size. (fig. 27)  Generally, you will want to reinstall each row so that they  
overlap the flashing up to 5 1/2 inches from the outer edge of the flashing as shown in (fig. 28)  Trim excess material from 
shingles so they can fit around with the same 5 1/2 inch overlay. (fig. 29) Use roofing nails and asphalt roofing cement to re-attach 
the shingles.  For ideal fit and finish, we recommend covering the flashing with...

1. Roof Parts
 
1.    Metal Flashing
2.   Clear Acrylic Dome
Flexible Tube
 
3.    72” Flexible Tube pre-attached to Roof dome
4.    Snap Ring
5.    Aluminum  Foil Tape
3. Ceiling Parts
 
6.   Ceiling Frame
7.    Ceiling Lens
8.    Included Hardware
    A. Ceiling Frame Screws 
    B. Plastic Lugs
    C. Screw Caps
Parts List
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