Artic Breeze AB-255 Installation Manual - Page 2

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Building the Mounting Box

Begin by building a mounting box around your existing

gable or passive vent inside the attic. Measure the length

between the studs adjoining the vent and cut the 2x4

boards to complete the box as shown in Figure 2. Secure

the boards in place using woodscrews.

NOTE: Mounting box should be no larger than 21"x21".

If gable or passive vent extends beyond this area,

block off excess venting area to prevent backflow

of exhaust air.

When completed, the mounting box should provide an air

channel for the gable fan to properly exhaust through.

Installing the Fan Unit

Next, install the Attic Breeze retrofit-style solar fan flush to

the mounting box (see Figure 3). The fan housing

(cylinder) should be positioned facing toward the attic

space. Secure the fan unit to the mounting box with self

tapping screws.

Routing the Power Cable

Locate the power cable include with your Attic Breeze

solar attic fan. Make sure the power cable is long enough

to reach the location where the remote solar panel will be

installed.

NOTE: If additional power cable length is needed for your

installation, Attic Breeze offers a 40 foot extended

power cable as an available option.

Next, plug the power cable into the power cable connector located on the fan unit. If installing a Breeze

Mate

control system, first plug the Breeze Mate

the power cable into the Breeze Mate

NOTE: If installing a 40W solar attic fan, plug the power cable splitter into the power cable connector

located on the fan unit and then connect the two power cables to the splitter. For Breeze Mate

installations, the power cable splitter must be plugged into the Breeze Mate

Route the power cable through the attic, starting from the fan unit to the location where your remote solar

panel will be installed. Secure the power cable in place. The power cable may be routed out of the attic by

bringing the cable through an existing passive vent, penetrating a gable wall and running the cable along the

roof eve, or simply routing the power cable directly through the roof. When making any wall or roof

penetration, caulk around the penetration using a roof-grade weatherproof sealant.

Solar Panel Mounting

Install the solar panel mounting brackets per the instructions included with your specific Attic Breeze bracket

kit. Plug in the power cord to the connector on back of the remote solar panel. Securely mount the solar

panel as required to your roof or structure.

cable into the fan's control cable connector, and then plug

controller per the instructions included with that product.

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Figure 2 - Building the Mounting Box

Figure 3 - Mounting the Fan Unit

controller.