MODEL 353SOBK
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GABLE-MOUNT
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. This ventilator is intended for gable (side wall) installation.
Broan Models 349, 350, 355, & 356 Roof MountVentilators
areavailableforroofapplications.
8. ThisventilatorissuitableforusewithBroanModel433AutomaticShutter(purchaseseparately).
9. The plastic ventilator dome and base may be painted with
highqualitypaint.Followthepaintmanufacturer'srecommendationsforacrylicandABSplasticasappropriate.Takecare
toavoidgettingpaintonthesolarpanel.
10.Pleasereadspecificationlabelonproductforfurtherinformationandrequirements.
11. The installation instructions contained in this document are
only a recommendation and individual professionals may
havetheirownmethodsofinstallation.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
SlottedScrewdriver
r
Drill
r
1/4"DrillBit
r
SabreSaworKeyholeSaw
r
Saw
r
Hammer
r
Ruler/TapeMeasure
r
Pencil,MarkerorScribe
r
UtilityKnife
r
SiliconeorRoofingCement
r
GalvanizedRoofingNails(1¾"min.)
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MODEL 353SOBK
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VENTILATOR INSTALLATION
19-1/4”
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.
16-1/8”
2” MIN.
1. The ventilator is designed to mount behind existing
louvers. Louvers should be mounted in the center of
thegableashighaspossible.Formaximumefficiency,
theopenareaofthelouvershouldbegreaterthanthe
outletareaoftheventilator.Ifnolouverexists,onemust
beinstalled.Followthemanufacture’srecommendation
forinstallingthelouver.
CAUTION! When installing louvers or ventilator, do
not remove any existing structural members without
providing alternate support members.
2. Locatetheremotesolarpanelonyourroofwherethe
sun’s exposure is best barring shade (trees, other
buildingsetc)at4:00pminthehottestmonthoftheyear.
Thesolarpanelcomesfromthefactorywith15feetof
wire.Ifthedesiredlocationofthesolarpanelisgreater
than15feetawayfromtheventilator,anadditional50
ftof14AWG(minimum)ULlistedorrecognizedcopper
wiremaybeused.
3. Prior to installation, we recommend setting up the
ventilator and solar panel to verify operation. Take
the fan and solar panel to a location exposed to sun.
Connecttheredsolarpanelwiretotheblack(negative)
motor terminal and the black solar panel wire to the
red(positive)motorterminal.Removingthecardboard
coverfromthesolarpanelshouldcausetheventilatorto
operate.Placecardboardoversolarpanel(forsafety),
disconnect wire from motor terminals and proceed to
installationinstructionsoutlinedbelow
4. Theventilatorcanbeinstalledbetweenstudsorplaced
overacurbmanufacturedfrom2”x4”or2”x6”wood
(refer to illustration above for curb dimensions). Nail
orscrewtheventilatortothewallstudsorcurbaround
perimeterofbaseevery6inches.
5. Makesuretheoutletoftheventilatorisproperlysealedto
theexteriorwalltomaximizetheamountofairexhausted
bytheventilator.Wheninstallingtheventilatorbehind
louvers, seal off any louver area not covered by the
ventilatorbase topreventairleakageandrecirculation.
MODEL 353SOBK
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REMOTE SOLAR PANEL
INSTALLATION
SERVICE PARTS
1
2
3
4
6. Working from inside the attic, find the center of the
selectedsolarpanellocationidentifiedinstep2,drilla
smallholeintheroofdeckinglargeenoughforthesolar
panelwiretofitthrough.
7. Feedthesolarpanelwirethroughtheholeintotheattic.
8. Run a bead of silicone or roof cement around the
perimeteroftheundersideofthesolarpanelandsecure
totheroofusingnailsorscrews.Nailorscrewallcorners
andperimeterofbaseevery6inches.Sealthefastener
headswithsiliconeorroofcement.
9. From inside the attic, apply silicone around the wire
whereitenterstheroof.
Replacement parts
can now be ordered
on our website.
Please visit us at
www.Broan.com
10.Connecttheredwiretothepositivemotorterminaland
theblackwiretothenegativemotorterminal.Tapeor
tieextrawiretopreventcontactwiththefanblade.
11. Removecardboardfromthesolarpanelandverifythat
theventilatoroperates.
Key
No.
Model
355RSOBK
(Black)
Description
1
2
3
4
S99527255
S99527261
S99527257
S99527250
SolarPanelAssembly
FanBladew/SetScrew
Motor,DC
RoofSheetPanel
MODEL 353SOBK
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WARRANTY
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