U.S. Sunlight Radiant Skylight Tube - Manual

Installation and Mounting Guide
Radiant Flexible Tube Kit
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Ladder
• Reciprocating saw or jig saw
• Power drill with a 1/2” – 1” inch drill bit
(only one needed)
• 1 – 2” deck screw and screw bit
• Hammer & roofing nails or self tapping
galvanized screws (included)
• Tin snips or wire cutters • ASTM D 4586 Type 1 Asphalt Roofing Cement
• Measuring tape or ruler
• Pencil or chalk
• Roofing knife or box cutter
• Flat pry bar
• Sheetrock saw
• Adjustable Wrench or Pliers
• Phillips Screwdriver or Drill Bit
Thank you for purchasing a SkylightTube from U.S. Sunlight Corp. We are committed to providing alternative energy products
that can improve your everyday life and our environment.
If there is a problem with your U.S. Sunlight product call us at 1-877-50-USSUN
Spare parts, installation advice, or recommendations for professional installers in your area are only a phone call away.
Professional installation may be much less than you expect, please call us to get average rates for your area.
Please note that this product is designed for asphalt shingles. If you have spanish tile, s-tile, concrete, metal or flat roof,
please call us before attempting to install the product.
Before beginning the installation of your new SkylightTube, please read through the entire installation
instructions and call us if you have any questions.
When deciding on a location for the Radiant SkylightTube, it is important to:
a. Make sure you are locating the final position centered between two ceiling joists. If your
ceiling joist spacing is less than the recommended spacing, refer to your local building
code prior to cutting a rafter or ceiling joist.
b. Before beginning the installation, make sure there are no obstructions in the attic space
and on the roof where you would like to install the the Skylight Tube.
c. Confirm the greatest distance between the ceiling hole location and the roof dome location
is no more than 5½ ft. If the distance is greater than 5½ ft., contact U.S. Sunlight directly at
1-877-50-USSUN.
Tel: 877-50-USSUN
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ATTENTION: Please consult a professional installer if you are unsure of where to locate your Skylight Tube or if
you do not feel comfortable with the installation process.
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