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SolaTube Tubular Skylight Techs/Specs and manuals


Brighten Up® Tublular Skylight Materials:

  1. Roof Dome: Injection molded, impact-resistant, acrylic with UV protective characteristics. Classified as CC2 material, .125" thick, with maximized visible light transmission of 92%.
  2. Light Intercepting Transfer Device (LITD®) increases daylight collection and harvesting for low sun angles, resulting in increased light output. Spectralight® Infinity. For specifications see # 6 below.
  3. Dome Ring: Durable PVC material.
  4. Dome Seal: Black breathable weather strip material with 0.25" pile.
  5. Roof Flashing: Metal with protective powder coating complements roofing materials and combats corrosive material. Alternative Roof Flashing: CC2 long-lasting polypropylene, 30% mica-filled for added strength and durability.
  6. Spectralight Infinity Tubing: Fabricated from aluminum sheet meeting the requirements of ASTM B 209, alloy and temper required by the manufacturer to suit forming operations and finish requirements, .015” thick.

  7. Finish: Reflective film provides over 99% visible reflectance . Laminated with thermoset adhesive to provide permanent bond to substrate. Protected by PET film for long-lasting reflectivity.
  8. The 30 degree angle adapters: Spectralight Infinity tubing fabricated from aluminum sheet meeting the requirements of ASTM B 209, alloy and temper required by the manufacturer to suit forming operations and finish requirements, .015” thick. Optional 0-90 Degree extension tube also available (.018" thick).
  9. Ceiling Ring: Durable ABS non-corrosive material.
  10. Ceiling Diffuser: Die cut polycarbonate plastic classified as CC2 material, .022" thick, flush diffuser with frosted finish .050" thick or curved diffuser with prismatic finish .100” thick.
  11. Diffuser Clips: Natural/White, 6/6 nylon. Comes attached to the fastener tree.
  12. Diffuser Seal: Extruded EPDM with adhesive backing, cut to length and pre-assembled in dress ring.
  13. Dress Ring: Durable ABS non-corrosive material.
Recommended Maximum Solatube Tube Runs:
  • 10 Inch tube - Brightens up to 20 Feet
  • 14 Inch tube - Brightens up to 30 Feet

SolaTube Skylights Warranty:
  • 5 year warranty on solar panel and motor
  • 10 year warranty on all other components


Solatube Manuals and other PDF's
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Click here to view the Solatube 10 and 14 Inch Install Manual (927kb)

Click here to view the Solatube Light Kit Install Manual (507kb)

Click here to view the Solatube Vent Kit Install Manual (140kb)

Click here to view Solatube EnergyStar Information (93kb)

Click here to view Solatube Skylight Energy Savings Examples (418kb)

Click here to view Solatube Skylight Cut Sheet (796kb)

Click here to view Solatube Skylight Occupant Health and Safety (425kb)

Click here to view Solatube Skylight Worker Productivity Increases (4357kb)

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