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Roof-Mounted Solar Attic Fan

A smart alternative to conventional roof vents, the Solar Powered Attic Vent operates during the day and collects power from the sun to convert into electricity. In turn, this energy operates a high efficiency motor inside the power vent, so there's no added cost for electricity. That saves energy, which is better for the environment.

 

Description

A smart alternative to conventional roof louvers, the Solar Powered Roof-Mounted Attic Vent operates during the day and collects power from direct sunlight to convert into electricity. In turn, this energy operates a high efficiency motor inside the power vent, so there's no added cost for electricity. That saves energy, which is better for the environment.

 

And unlike most electric power vents regulated by a thermostat, the Solar Powered Roof-Mounted Attic Vent does not wait for the attic to get overheated before running. It operates whenever there is direct sunlight.

 

Solar Power Eco Friendly ProductThe solar vent operates without fuel, waste or pollution. And as a totally solar-powered solution, it’s also environmentally friendly. There's no need for electrical hook-up or electricity, simplifying the installation process.

 

The Solar Powered Roof-Mounted Attic Vent features durable, high-quality, two-piece construction utilizing a solar panel to collect and deliver power directly from the sun to a high efficiency 24-volt DC motor inside the power vent.

  • No electrical hook-up needed
  • Solar panel mounts separately from dome
  • 10-foot cord on solar panel so that the panel can be positioned for optimal sun exposure
  • Up to 800 CFM for attics up to 1,200 square feet
  • Low-profile, rust resistant, galvanized steel dome
  • 5-year limited warranty and 2-year Replacement Plus™ protection


Benefits of a Solar Powered Attic Vent:

  • It operates during the day under direct sunlight when your attic requires more air movement.
  • Unlike most electric power vents that are regulated by a thermostat, the Solar Powered Roof-Mounted Attic Vent works continuously from sunrise to sunset, under direct sunlight, keeping the attic ventilated all day long instead of waiting for the attic to get overheated.


Design Considerations

The solar panel can be mounted next to the dome or, because the panel comes with a 10-foot cord, you can mount the solar panel at another location on the roof to optimize solar collection while placing the dome in an inconspicuous location on the roof.

 

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: NPSP8WW
with separate 10-watt solar panel

  • Up to 800 CFM under direct sunlight for attics up to 1,200 square feet
  • Pre-painted galvanized steel dome; weatherwood
  • Solar panel installs separate on the roof
  • Wind, hail, and impact resistant solar panel
  • 5-year Limited Warranty includes 2-year Replacement Plus™ protection

 


* For larger attics, multiple solar powered attic vents can be installed.

 

Warranty

WARRANTY

Learn about warranty coverage, transferability, limitations, other conditions and customer responsibilities.

 

Read the full warranty and the list of eligible products.

 

For Warranty information and questions, please contact us at: warranty@gibraltar1.com 

 

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Limited Warranty
The Air Vent Product that you have purchased has a limited warranty from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and materials. The length of the warranty varies by product. Please see attached chart for details. This warranty does not cover any labor costs, including those required for field repair or replacement or removal of any allegedly defective part.

 

Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service.
The original purchaser must present a sales receipt or other document that establishes proof of purchase.
Please do not ship your fan or any fan parts to Air Vent unless requested to do so.

 

Limitations
Air Vent shall not be liable for, and this warranty does not apply to, any failure, defect or damage resulting from or connected with misuse, abuse, neglect or improper handling or staging , or installation not in strict adherence to Air Vent’s written instructions; impact of foreign objects, fire, flood, earthquake, lightning, hurricane, hail, tornado or other violent storms or other act of God; or defects in failure of or damage caused by materials used as roofing base over which the product is installed or by movement, distortion, cracking or settling of walls or the foundation of the building.

Air Vent reserves the right to discontinue or modify any of its products including color, and shall not be liable as a result of such discontinuation or modification, nor shall Air Vent be liable in the event replacement material may vary in color in comparison to the original product as a result of normal weathering. If Air Vent replaces any product under this warranty, it may substitute products designated by Air Vent to be of comparable quality or price range in the event the product initially installed has been discontinued or modified.

 

Replacement Plus™ Protection
Products are covered by Replacement Plus™ protection (see attached for applicable products) for a period of time (varies by product) provided that the product has been installed in strict accordance with Air Vent’s written installation instructions. Under this warranty feature, Air Vent, at no charge, will replace any product found to be defective during the Replacement Plus™ period as long as proof of purchase is submitted to Air Vent (Replacement Plus™ period begins when the product installation is completed). Air Vent’s maximum liability under Replacement Plus will be equal to the reasonable cost to replace the defective product, including labor.

In instances in which Air Vent, according to the terms of this warranty, has agreed to pay the cost of labor required to replace a defective intake vent, Air Vent will provide reimbursement only upon receipt of a copy of the contractor’s invoice or other written evidence of the completion of the work which Air Vent, at its sole discretion, deems acceptable.

 

Transferability
Provided that the products covered by this warranty have been installed in strict accordance with the Air Vent Inc. written installation instructions and in accordance with all local codes and standards, including those pertaining to fire-rated construction, Air Vent warrants to the original purchaser or first subsequent owner of the property that the product is free from manufacturing defects for the described length below from the date of purchase. If there is a change in ownership, the warranty may be transferred by the original purchaser of the product to the new owner (first subsequent owner) under the terms and conditions of this warranty.

 

Motor Replacements
The electrical motor is to be used solely as a direct replacement for a motor of the same model in an Air Vent, Inc, power attic ventilator. Using the motor in any other product could result in electrical shock and/or fire, which may cause property damage, serious injury or even death. Any motor replacement should be installed by a qualified licensed electrician in accordance with local, state and national electrical codes and standards. Make sure that power to the unit has been completely turned OFF at the breaker before approaching or inspecting the power attic ventilator or installing the replacement motor.

 

Other Conditions
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other oral or written warranties, liabilities or obligations of Air Vent. Pertinent state law shall control for what period of time subsequent to sale a consumer/homeowner may seek a remedy pursuant to the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Air Vent be liable for consequential or incidental damages of any kind, including any damage to the building, its contents or any persons therein, resulting from the breach of any warranty set forth herein, unless exclusion of these types of damages are specifically prohibited by state law. No field representative of Air Vent or any distributor or dealer is authorized to make any change or modifications to this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

 

The following warranty is effective 3/26/2021.


 Product Model Number  Warranty  Replacement Plus Protection
 ShingleVent ®II ridge vent (12", 9", Class A 9")   Limited Lifetime Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

 Peak Performer™ I & II Rolled ridge vent   Limited Lifetime Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

 The Edge™ Vent   Limited Lifetime Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

 Hip Ridge® Vent   Limited Lifetime Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

 VenturiVent™ Plus ridge vent and rolled ridge vent   Limited Lifetime Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

ATTIC-AIRE™ ALL SEASONS™ Filtered Ridge Vent and Roll Vent   Limited Lifetime Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

RidgeHawk™ Rolled ridge vent with nails RH20 Limited Lifetime Warranty  

ShadowHawk® Low Profile Vent LPG72 Limited Lifetime Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

Roof Mount Power Vent ASRHP, SV3000, HE15WW Limited Lifetime Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

Roof Mount Power Vent RV26, RV28, PC12 10 Year Limited Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

Gable-Mount Power Vent APG, APGH Limited Lifetime Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

Gable-Mount Power Fans (WCGB)- with Thermostat   Limited Lifetime Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

Gable-Mount Power Fans (model WCGA)   5 Year Limited Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

Roof Mount Solar Power Fans NPSP8WW, SC8BL 5 Year Limited Warranty 2 year Replacement Plus™ protection

Gable Mount Solar Power Fans NPSG8 5 Year Limited Warranty 2 year Replacement Plus™ protection

 Whole-House Fans   10 Year Limited Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

Roof Louvers/Static Vents   5 Year Limited Warranty  

Airhawk® Wind Turbines TIB, TOB series    

Type B Gas Vent Cap PTOP Series 5 Year Limited Warranty  

Automatic Foundation Vent   5 Year Limited Warranty  

Powered Foundation Vent   5 Year Limited Warranty  

Low Voltage Foundation Vent Series 5 & 6, Radon 5 Year Limited Warranty  

Roof Mount Solar Power Fans 9010TR, 9025TR 5 Year Limited Warranty on Fan Motors 20 Year Limited on Solar Panel, Fan Housings

Gable Mount 20 Watt Solar Fan 1125APV 5 Year Limited Warranty on Fan Motors 20 Year Limited on Solar Panel, Fan Housings

Skylight Tubes 2214ST-LK 10 Year Limited Warranty  

Archived Products
 Product Model Number  Warranty  Replacement Plus Protection
ShingleVent ®II ridge vent 7", Class A 7"   Limited Lifetime Warranty 5 year Replacement Plus™ protection

Ridge Vent 20’ MRV20 Limited Lifetime Warranty  

Attic Aire™ Wind Turbines (WT series)   5 Year Limited Warranty  

Roof Mount Solar Power Fans 9910TR, 9920TR, 9930TR 5 Year Limited Warranty on Fan Motors 20 Year Limited on Solar Panel, Fan Housings

Gable Mount 20 Watt Solar Fan 1020APV 5 Year Limited Warranty on Fan Motors 20 Year Limited on Solar Panel, Fan Housings

U.S. Sunlight Solar Controller SC20 1 Year Limited Warranty on Unit, Remote  

Skylight Tubes 1914ST, 2114ST 10 Year Limited Warranty  

 

 

Success Stories

In September 2011, the Whisenhunt family in Longmont, CO wrote Air Vent a letter expressing how pleased they were with the performance of their Air Vent roof-mount solar powered fan they installed near the end of the summer 2010. “We have been comparing our electric usage before and after installation,” they wrote. “The results are that the fan has saved enough in electric bills to nearly pay for the cost of the fan.” Prior to installing the fan they used 7 roof louvers for attic exhaust ventilation. The Whisenhunts installed a second roof-mount solar powered fan April 2012. The charts below show the kilowatt usage and the average temperatures before and after the installation of the fans. Pay particular attention to June-August 2010 vs. 2011, 2012, 2013 into 2014. And see the dollar savings. Finally, see the “Notes” section in which the Whisenhunt’s documented the attic temperatures vs. outdoor temperatures. Their readings fall right in line with Air Vent’s recommendations that a balanced attic ventilation system should keep the attic no more than 15-20°F higher than the outdoor temperature.

Note: The Whisenhunt family saved 3.69 in total June-August 2011 vs. the previous year for the same time period. In each of the next two summers they continued to save money compared to 2010 despite higher overall outside temperatures and hikes in electricity costs. The 2012 savings = 7.59. The 2013 savings = 1.11.

 

2010
Kilowatt Hours
2011
Kilowatt Hours
2012
Kilowatt Hours
2013
Kilowatt Hours
2014
Kilowatt Hours
Notes
Jan. 2668 1751 2013 2487 2211
Feb. 1637 1718 1548 1928 1213
Mar. 1608 1586 1482 1152 2423
Apr. 1659 1586 1214 1649 1588 Installed 2nd fan
on roof April 2012.
May 1603 931 849 1232  
June 1833 1061 1024 933  
July 2626 1585 1795 1419  
Aug. 2601 1662 1518 1194   Installed 1st fan
on roof August 2010.
Sept. 1632 1449 1086 1524
Oct. 1131 1062 960 914
Nov. 1269 1261 1013 922
Dec. 1623 1535 1163 1096

 

2010
Avg. Temperature
2011
Avg. Temperature
2012
Avg. Temperature
2013
Avg. Temperature
2014
Avg. Temperature
Notes
Jan. 31.00 37.00 36.00 28.00 36.00
Feb. 34.00 21.00 34.00 37.00 28.00
Mar. 35.00 39.00 54.00 34.00 40.00
Apr. 45.00 39.00 54.00 42.00 44.00 Installed 2nd fan
on roof April 2012
May 48.00 49.00 56.00 47.00 52.00
June 62.00 60.00 66.00 66.00  
July 71.00 72.00 78.00 74.00  
Aug. 75.00 77.00 78.00 77.00   Installed 1st fan
on roof August 2010.
Sept. 71.00 73.00 73.00 74.00 The attic temperature was no more than 6 degrees warmer than the outdoor temperature after 4 different readings September & October 2012.
Oct. 65.00 61.00 58.00 58.00
Nov. 52.00 45.00 52.00 45.00
Dec. 38.00 36.00 43.00 33.00

 

Solar Tax Credit

IRS Solar Energy Tax Credit

Our solar-powered attic ventilation products may qualify for a Federal Tax Credit. Refer to the “Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit (Part I)” and the “Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit (Part II)” of IRS Form 5695. Although attic ventilation products are not specifically listed they may qualify for a credit.

 

DownloadPlease download IRS Form 5695 for additional details.

 

Products that are eligible:

Solar Powered Roof-Mount Attic Vent
Solar Powered Gable-Mount Attic Vent

 

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