Vent installation – Mueller Pre-Fab User Manual

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venT InsTallaTIon

Roof ventilators (optional)

1 . Ventilators may be installed on the roof ridge after the roof sheets are on and before the

ridge roll or peak sheet is installed . The ventilators are ten feet long and usually are installed
at the peak and between two rafters .

2 . Cut out the ridge roll or peak sheet to fi t the opening of the ventilator . Ensure that the

opening is cut correctly so the ventilator will fi t properly and provide enough lap over the
opening to prevent leaks . (The roof sheets may need to be trimmed to maximize venting) .

3 . Place the ventilator over the opening . Use molded rubber outside sealers to fi ll the gaps

between the ventilator fl ange and the roof sheets .

4 . Attach the ventilator to the roof sheets with lap tek screws . Screw through the vent skirt to

the tops of the roof sheet ribs .

5 . Locate the vent adjusting pull chains as desired . (According to vents instructions) .

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