INSTALLATION GUIDEneo Advance Rooflight - Opening Frame Version

September 2019

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the neo Advance Rooflight. We are sure that the neo Advance Rooflight will provide a high-quality finishing touch to your project. This guide is a step-by-step guide to installing the OPENING FRAME version of the neo Advance Rooflight.

The step-by-step process must be followed in numerical order to ensure the installation is correct. Every project is different therefore it may be necessary to adapt the installation to suit the structure.

What you need to know about the neo Advance Rooflight:- Installed at a maximum pitch of 15 degrees and a minimum of 3 degrees.- The following installation details pertain to a membrane roof finish, installed on a timber kerb.

All of the images in this guide are diagrammatic (with some components omitted for clarity). They should be used as a reference. Installation instructions are regularly reviewed and we reserve the right to update or amend these details without alteration to this guide.

CARE AND MAINTENANCETo achieve the maximum service life from the neo Advance (Flat Opening) rooflight it is important that scheduled care and maintenance is undertaken. Please note that the guarantee will become void if the procedures outlined in the separate maintenance manual are not adhered to. Please refer to the Operations and Maintenance Guide for further details.

ADVISORY Standard rooflight. All the information provided in this document refers to a standard specification neo Advance (Flat Opening) rooflight.

Install in accordance with national building regulations / codes. This manual is an installation suggestion and installers should verify ‘fitness for purpose’ in accordance with all applicable regulations / standards at time of installation.

Structural support: structural supports for the neo Advance (Flat Opening) rooflight are to be designed and supervised during construction by the rooflight installer or project structural engineer. Nothing in this manual constitutes a structural proposal. Sizing / positioning of structural supports should be determined by the project’s suitably qualified structural engineer.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Box Lid

Box Base

neo AdvanceFlat Opening Rooflight

Installation

Manual

Fixing Kit

1 x Rooflight Installation Manual1 x Motor Drive Reference Manual1 x Power Supply Unit Installation Manual

Inside the box you will find your neo Advance (Flat Opening) Rooflight, the rooflight fixing kit, the rooflight power supply unit (PSU), a printed copy of this installation manual, the power supply unit installation manual and the motor reference manual.

Ensure you check the rooflight for any damage PRIOR to commencing the installation. Report any damage to the courier and inform the Rooflight Company. Please recycle the cardboard box appropriately. We recommend you retain the installation manual for future reference.

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1. Step 1 - Preparing the structure

3. Step 3 - Kerb dimensions

Timber kerb upstand*Kerb upstand insulation*Roof deck*

Timber fillet*

Joists*

Plasterboard*

Plaster skim*Vapour barrier*

Insulation*Membrane*

1A. Prepare the roof structure and opening to your preferred specification. An example structure is shown below.

* All components detailed are supplied by others.

A

A1 SECTION VIEW A-A1

Kerb Width

KerbHeight

3A. The kerb width (including internal finish and external cover-ing) must be no greater than 130mm. See detailed installation in Appendix A for more informa-tion.

3B. The kerb height should be constructed in accordance with the guidance provided in BS6229.

FinishedInternal

Kerb

Finished External Kerb

4.

Step 2 - Sectional reference details

Step 4 - Cable exit positions

2.

Kerb upstand insulation*

Vapour barrier*

Timber kerb upstand*

Plasterboard*Plaster skim*

Insulation*

Membrane*Roof deck*

Timber fillet*

Ventilation path (if required)

* All components detailed are supplied by others.

2A. The example structure detailed in step 1 is shown below in 2D sectional view.

Dim A

4A. A 25mm wide recess / hole must be inserted into the timber kerb to allow the cable of the motor to freely exit the underside of the rooflight frame. The recess should be located directly un-derneath the cable exit point. For the suggested installation detail shown in this guide:

Dim A (from external kerb edge) = 170mm

Do not trap the cable between the frame and kerb.

Observe all applicableelectrical wiring regulations.

5.

7.

Step 5 - Levels and falls

Step 7 - Silicone sealing

7A. Apply a generous bead of silicone sealant to the top face of the kerb prior to lowering the rooflight into place.

We recommend low modulusneutral cure silicone sealant.

5B. Ensure the kerb structure is flat, level and pitched up by a minimum of 3 degrees toallow rain water to flow over the rooflight leading edge.

5A. Measure kerb across corners to check dimensional accuracy.

Kerb must fallby 3 degreesminimum toprevent waterpooling on glass.

Min3 degree

fall.

Do not trap the cable between the frame and kerb.

6.

8.

Step 6 - Removing cover trim

Step 8 - Product position and orientation

6A. Starting at one end of the cover trim - un-clip by pulling on the underside of the profile and rotating toward you.

6B. Prise the trimfrom the rooflighttaking care not tobend or damagethe trim.

6C. Repeat for all four sides of the rooflight frame. Keep the trim profiles in a safe place for re-attachment later.

The cover trim has a top and bottom face - please take note of the orientation when re-attaching the trim profiles.

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We recommend low modulusneutral cure silicone sealant.

Ensure cill of rooflight is orientatedat the lower end of the kerb fall.

8A. Ensure the side of the rooflight with the ‘Cill’ identification sticker applied, is at the lower end of the kerb fall.

8B. Lower the rooflight frame on to the kerb upstand ensuring an even gap to all sides.

Kerb must fallby 3 degreesminimum toprevent waterpooling on glass.

Do not trap the cable between the frame and kerb when lowering.

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11.

Step 9 - Fixing the rooflight

Step 11 - Internal vapour barrier

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DETAIL VIEW B2

SECTION VIEW B-B1

11A. Secure the vapour barrier into the plasterboard recess in the rooflight frame.

9A. Drill pilot holes into the timber kerb through the pre-drilled holes in the rooflight frame fixing channel.

9B. With packers in place behind the fixing channel, secure the rooflight frame using the wood screws provided.

Do not overtighten screws or deform the rooflight frame. Ensure packer is in place before tightening screws.

Step 11 - Internal vapour barrier

10.

12.

Step 10- Replacing the cover trim

Step 12 - Internal finish

10B. Push the cover trim on to the frame. An audible ‘click’ will be heard when fully fitted. Press along the entire length of the trim to ensure it is fully engaged onto the rooflight frame.

10A. Locate each of the previously removed cover trims and align to one end of the rooflight frame.

9C. Repeat for all four sides of the rooflight frame.

The cover trim has a top and bottom face - please take note of the orientation when re-attaching the trim profiles.

TOP

C

C1

DETAIL VIEW C2

SECTION VIEW C-C1

12A. Insert the plasterboard into the recess in the rooflight frame. Ensure the vapour barrier is held in position between the rooflight frame and the plasterboard. Skim as required.

14A. Finally, clean the product to remove any dirt that may have accumulated during the installation process.

Ensure there are no contaminants on the glazing or painted frame.

For any queries regarding installation please contact the Rooflight Company or visit www.therooflightcompany.co.uk

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14.

Step 13 - Motor wiring and test

Step 14 - Last steps

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om13A. Connect the cable protruding from the underside of the rooflight frame to the supplied power supply unit (PSU) as per the separate instructions provided in the PSU box. For a standard installation of single rooflight, PSU and switch - the connection details are shown below for reference:

Only connect a 24V DC supply to the rooflight motor system.

Electrical connections only to be made by approved electrical con-tractor in accordance with applicable national regulations / codes.

Please refer to separately supplied technical and safety documentation prior to installation.

If your installation involves a rain sensor or group set-up then please disregard the connection details on this page and refer solely to the connection details provided with the PSU.

Appendix A - Installation sectionAA1

Vapour barrier positionPrim

ary weathering position

Secondary weathering position

Temperature distribution:

113.00 Maximum Kerb Thickness

7 Fitting Tolerance

133.00 25.00

3° Min / 15° Max

Installation PitchSECTION A-A1

Clear Viewable Width / Length

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Ensure cross-ventillation around

kerb if uninterrupted airflow

above insulation is required.

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Outline of casem

ent in partial open position.

140 Height from top of Kerb*

195 Rooflight Height*

Kerb Heightto Installer

Specification#

SECTION A-A1

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Ensure cross-ventillation around

kerb if uninterrupted airflow

above insulation is required.

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Rooflight Supplied components:

Rooflight glazing.

A.R

ooflight insulated thermoliner.

B.R

ooflight baseplate.C

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ooflight fixing screws.

D.

Rooflight cover trim

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Rooflight opening casem

ent.F.

Contractor components (not supplied):

Continuous silicone seal to top

1.face of kerb.Tim

ber kerb upstand.2.

Tilting fillet.3.

Roof deck.

4.M

embrane.

5.Insulation (in roof plane).

6.Insulation (to kerb).

7.Vapour barrier.

8.12.5m

m plasterboard.

9.Plaster skim

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*Dependent upon glass specification / thickness.

#This detail does not specify a kerb height. We recom

mend that installers follow

the guidance outlined in BS6229:2003 'Flat roofs with continually supported coverings - C

ode of practice'.

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