Thermal Insulation Panel (TIP) Installation Instructions Appendix
Parts List *
Quantity
1
Thermal Insulation Panel (TIP)
(1)
2
Drill Tip Screw - #8 X 5/8 in (16 mm)
(4)
3
Tube Screws - #8 X 9/16 in (14 mm)
(6)
4
2 in (50 mm) Foil Tape - 6 ft (1.8 m)
(2)
Additional Materials and Tools
1
Quantity
None
Open Ceiling TIP Installation Instructions
For Applications with Insulation at Roof Level
Note: For best thermal performance, install the Thermal Insulation Panel within the buildings insulation level.
1
Install Tube Ring
2
Install Thermal Insulation Panel
Turn top tube over and place TIP onto Top tube
Align tabs on Tube
Ring with notches on
Angle Adapter.
Foil tape
b
a
b
a
Top Tube
Install Extension Tube onto TIP
3
Apply Foil Tape
4
Foil tape
Top Tube and Extension Tube will fit
over the TIP and rest on edge of
fastening straps.
b
Refer to main set of instruction 950160 for
extension tube assembly.
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Install Fastening Screws.
Secure each Fastening Strap to Top Tube and Extension
Tube.
6
Return to Main Set of Instructions to complete
installation.
Tube Screw
a
b
Closed Ceiling TIP Installation Instructions
For Applications with Insulation at Ceiling Level
Install Bottom Tube
1
2
Install Thermal Insulation Panel
Place TIP onto transition box.
Bottom Tube will rest
on inside of TIP.
Apply Foil Tape
Install Fastening Screws
3
4
Secure each Fastening Strap to Bottom Tube and Transition
Box.
Rotate Fastening
Straps
Secure Bottom Tube
with Tube Screw
a
Foil Tape
b
Secure Transition Box
with Drill Tip Screw
Pre drill holes in
Transition Box to
prevent damage.
For the most current Installation Instructions, please visit www.solatube.com/instructions
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Return to Main Set of Instructions to complete
installation.
Closed Ceiling TIP with Daylight Dimmer Installation Instructions
For Applications with Insulation at Ceiling Level
1
Install Thermal Insulation Panel and Daylight Dimmer
Daylight Dimmer
Place TIP onto transition box.
a
b
Place Daylight Dimmer onto TIP. Note: The Daylight
Dimmer and the TIP share the same diameter. The
Daylight Dimmer will rest on top edge of TIP.
c
d
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Apply Foil Tape
3
Return to Main Set of Instructions to complete
installation.
Foil Tape
Secure Daylight Dimmer
and Transition Box with
Drill Tip Screws*
a
Rotate Fastening
Straps
b
*Pre drill holes in Transition
Box and Daylight Dimmer to
prevent damage
4
Return to Main Set of Instructions to complete
installation.
For the most current Installation Instructions, please visit www.solatube.com/instructions
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