•Keep in mind the location of the lights to try to minimize total wire length.
Please note: These instructions are for installation on roofs with composition shingles over
plywood sheeting. If you are not aware of what type of roof you have please contact a
roofing expert for assistance. We have not yet developed kits for roof types other than
composition shingle, but will do so in the near future. Until then please refer to the end of
this guide. Check our website; www.renconenergy.com for helpful hints on dealing with
various different roof types. If you have found a better way to mount the panels please let us
know by using the “contact us” feature.
Step 1: Decide where you want the lights to be mounted, then follow the assemble instructions for the Ceiling
Fan and mount it.
Step 2: (optional) If no suitable vent or attic access is available near to where you would like the solar panel
mounted, you can drill a small 1/4” diameter hole in your roof as described. Carefully peel back a corner of a
ridge shingle as shown in Fig. 2 using a flat pry bar and your fingers. Be careful not to crack the shingle. If
your roof is old use extra caution and do not peel back as far as the figure shows. Drill a 1/4” diameter hole as
far under the ridge shingle as practical. Seal the hole in Step 6.
Step 3: From inside the attic, locate the light fixture position closest to where the solar panel will be mounted
and pull back the ceiling insulation. Prepare wire for installation by cutting back the outer jacket approximately
2” and then removing the insulation from the individual red and black wires, a distance of 3/8”. Insert the
prepared end of wire into the pre-drilled hole so that it protrudes approximately 3” into living space. Run wire
over to the next light fixture position and cut to a length that allows the same 3” protrusion. Prepare cut end as
before. Estimate the length of wire needed to go from the first light fixture position to the solar panel, to see if
the remaining length of wire is enough. If not, please order additional wire through our web site. Otherwise,
you can purchase wire some from your local building supply store. It must be 2 conductor, 16 GA or lower
number GA, copper wire with an additional outer sheath like the type provided. If that is not available, wire
intended for low voltage outdoor lighting is acceptable. Run the other end of the wire out from the attic through
an existing vent, rubber collar or hole produced in Step 2. See Step 5 for sealing instruction.
Step 4: Connect the wires to the Ceiling Fan. Match red wire from fixture with the one or two red wires
coming through the ceiling; secure with wire nut. Repeat for black wires.
Step 5: Remove solar panel from its box. CAUTION: Keep panel face down while performing this critical
step. Remove the insulation from the end of the red wire and replace it with a wire nut and tighten. Repeat
with the black wire. Never remove the wire nuts unless the panel is face down or a dark towel covers the panel.
Install 4 brackets onto the solar panel as shown in Figure 3, using 4 per solar panel of the #8-32 screws, inserted
first into the bracket then into the solar panel. Then install a washer and nylon locking nut from under the
flange of the solar panel. Tighten while keeping the brackets perpendicular to the edge of the solar panel. One
of the bracket holes will need to be drilled out to a 1/8” diameter or larger to accommodate a tie wrap. See
Figure 3. do not attach wires or tie wrap yet). Protect the solar panel by placing a small scrap of wood between
the bracket and the back of the solar panel while drilling.
