Solatube Technical Resources for Architects and Engineers daylighting residential projects.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) - Now Available!

The BIM Object(s) below are filled with data and they can easily be downloaded and customized for your residential or commercial project.

		Solatube Daylighting System (Flashing/ Dome)
		rfa
		dwg		dxf
		dwf		dgn
		rfa and type catalog By downloading the RFA and Type Catalog zip file will allow you to place a family in your project and pick the instances of that family. You can choose from 100's of different models and dimensions. So, you can import the instances that are important to you, keeping your project clean and tidy.
		type catalog By downloading the RFA and Type Catalog zip file will allow you to place a family in your project and pick the instances of that family. You can choose from 100's of different models and dimensions. So, you can import the instances that are important to you, keeping your project clean and tidy.
		IES files are photometric data files associated with lighting fixtures. They are used to accurately model how light is cast and rendered from a given fixture. Revit requires that all IES files associated with a model are located in the same place. The proper locations to download and save the files to are: Revit 9.1: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\Revit Building 9.1\Rendering\AccuRenderRedist\SUPPORT\lights Revit Systems 2: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\Revit Systems 2\IES Revit Architecture 2008: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\RAC 2008\IES Revit MEP 2008: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\RME 2008\IES Revit Architecture 2009: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\RAC 2009\IES

		Solatube Tubing
		rfa
		dwg		dwf
		dgn		dxf

		Solatube Diffusers
		rfa
		dwg		dwf
		dgn		dxf
		IES files are photometric data files associated with lighting fixtures. They are used to accurately model how light is cast and rendered from a given fixture. Revit requires that all IES files associated with a model are located in the same place. The proper locations to download and save the files to are: Revit 9.1: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\Revit Building 9.1\Rendering\AccuRenderRedist\SUPPORT\lights Revit Systems 2: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\Revit Systems 2\IES Revit Architecture 2008: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\RAC 2008\IES Revit MEP 2008: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\RME 2008\IES Revit Architecture 2009: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\RAC 2009\IES

NOTE: The secondary files - DWG, DWF, DXF, and DGN are all CAD Files and you will need AutoCAD or Bentley to open and view these. The DWF file is a protected 3D version of the Revit file, which some refer to as a 3D pdf file.

Architectural Specifications

Architectural CSI Specifications
For the latest in Solatube® CSI Specifications, use either SpecWizard (our quick and easy interactive specification development tool) to create fully dedicated project specs quickly and easily, or download our comprehensive editable CSI Specification files in either MS Word or PDF formats to craft your project specification.

Interactive Specification Development Tool
Solatube® SpecWizard – select, configure & generate a Solatube® CSI Specification of your choice in a matter of minutes for any of our products using our SpecWizard. *Click on the Icon to access the application or file of your choice. SpecWizard is currently under development for the new Solatube® 330 DS and Solatube® 750 DS.

Downloadable CSI Specifications:



	SpecWizard Tool

	SpecWizard Guide

Brighten Up® Series:	.pdf	.doc
Solatube® 160 DS (10 in/250mm Daylighting System)
Solatube® 290 DS (14in/350mm Daylighting System)
SolaMaster® Series:
Solatube® 330 DS (21in/530mm Daylighting System) NEW!
Solatube® 750 DS (21in/530mm Daylighting System) NEW!

Previous Product (Specified Before July 2008)
Solatube® 21-C (21in/530mm Daylighting System)
Solatube® 21-O (21in/530mm Daylighting System)

Product Cut Sheets


Product Specification Sheets: Call them what you will (Product Specification Sheets, Cut Sheets, or Submittal Sheets), use these editable PDF forms to build a unique Solatube® product description number for each type of Solatube® Daylighting System used in your building’s design. NOTE: In order to save a cut sheet you fill out, you may need the full version of Adobe Acrobat and not the free reader. Downloadable Cut Sheets:*
Brighten Up® Series:	.pdf
Solatube® 160 DS (10 in/250mm Daylighting System)
Solatube® 290 DS (14in/350mm Daylighting System)
SolaMaster® Series:	.pdf
Solatube® 330 DS-O Open Ceiling (21in/530mm Daylighting System) NEW!
Solatube® 330 DS-C Closed Ceiling (21in/530mm Daylighting System) NEW!
Solatube® 750 DS-O Open Ceiling(21in/530mm Daylighting System) NEW!
Solatube® 750 DS-C Closed Ceiling (21in/530mm Daylighting System) NEW!

Previous Product (Specified Before July 2008)	.pdf
Solatube® 21-C (21in/530mm Daylighting System) Suspended Ceiling
Solatube® 21-O (21in/530mm Daylighting System) Open Ceiling

Installation Instructions


Brighten Up® Series:	.pdf
Solatube® 160 DS & 290 DS Instructions
Solatube® 160 DS Ventilation Add-On Kit Instructions
Metal Roof Instructions
Universal Tile Flashing Kit Instructions (USA)
Universal Tile Flashing Kit Instructions (Europe)
Re-roofing Instructions
Daylight Dimmer Instructions
Flashing Insulator Instructions
Light Add On Kit (meets California Title 24 requirements)
Dome Upgrade Kit
SolaMaster® Series:	.pdf
Solatube® 330 DS and 750 DS Instructions NEW!
Security Bar Instructions NEW!
0-90 Degree Extension Tube NEW!
Daylight Dimmer Instructions
Flashing Insulator Instructions
Open Ceiling Trim Ring Install Instructions
Solar Star® Roof Ventilation:	.pdf
Solar Star® Roof Mount Instructions
Solar Star® Conversion Kit Instructions
Add-On Solar Panel Instructions
Previous Product:	.pdf
Solatube® 21-C Daylighting System (21 in/530 mm) Instructions
Solatube® 21-O Daylighting System (21 in/530 mm) Open Ceiling Instructions
Security Bar Instructions (Solatube 21-o & 21-C)
Solatube® 160 DS Ventilation Add-On Kit Instructions (110v N. America)

CAD Drawings


Brighten Up® Series 160 DS (10 in/250 mm Daylighting System)	.pdf	.dwg
Solatube® 160 DS Pitched Self-Flashing Hard Ceiling with Frosted Shade Diffusers
Solatube® 160 DS Compact Fluorescent Light Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 160 DS Incandescent Light Kit Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 160 DS 6" Self-Flashing Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 160 DS 6" Self-Flashing Hard Ceiling w/ Daylight Dimmer
Solatube® 160 DS Pitched Self-Flashing Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 160 DS Pitched Self-Flashing Hard Ceiling w/ Vent Unit
Solatube® 160 DS Tile Flashing Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 160 DS 0-90 Degree Extension Tube
Brighten Up® Series 290 DS (14 in/350 mm Daylighting System)	.pdf	.dwg
Solatube® 290 DS Pitched Self-Flashing Hard Ceiling with Frosted Shade Diffusers
Solatube® 290 DS Compact Fluorescent Light Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 290 DS Incandescent Light Kit Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 290 DS Curb Mounted Flashing Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 290 DS 6" Self-Flashing Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 290 DS 6" Self-Flashing Hard Ceiling w/ Daylight Dimmer
Solatube® 290 DS Pitched Self-Flashing Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 290 DS Tile Flashing Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 290 DS 0-90 Degree Extension Tube
SolaMaster® Series 330 DS (21 in/530 mm Daylighting System)	.pdf	.dwg
Solatube® 330 DS-O Curb Cap Flashing Open Ceiling NEW!
Solatube® 330 DS-O 11" Self Flashing Open Ceiling NEW!
Solatube® 330 DS-C Curb Cap Flashing Hard Ceiling NEW!
Solatube® 330 DS-C 11" Self Flashing Hard Ceiling NEW!
Solatube® 330 DS-C Curb Cap Flashing Hard Ceiling w/Daylight Dimmer NEW!
Solatube® 330 DS-C 11" Self Flashing Hard Ceiling w/Daylight Dimmer NEW!
Solatube® 330 DS-O or 330 DS-C Self Flashing w/Turret Extension NEW!
Solatube® 0-90 Degree Extension Tube for Solatube 330 DS or 750 DS NEW!
SolaMaster® Series 750 DS (21 in/530 mm Daylighting System)	.pdf	.dwg
Solatube® 750 DS-O Curb Cap Flashing Open Ceiling NEW!
Solatube® 750 DS-O 11" Self Flashing Open Ceiling NEW!
Solatube® 750 DS Curb Cap Flashing Hard Ceiling NEW!
Solatube® 750 DS 11" Self Flashing Hard Ceiling NEW!
Solatube® 750 DS Curb Cap Flashing Hard Ceiling w/Daylight Dimmer NEW!
Solatube® 750 DS 11" Self Flashing Hard Ceiling w/Daylight Dimmer NEW!
Solatube® 0-90 Degree Extension Tube for Solatube 330 DS or 750 DS NEW!
Solar Star® Roof Ventilation	.pdf	.dwg
Solar Star® Assembly

Previous Specified Product
Brighten Up® Series 160 DS	.pdf	.dwg
Solatube®160 DS Pitched Self-Flashing Hard Ceiling w/ Vent Unit
SolaMaster® Series 21-C & 21-O (21 in/530 mm Daylighting System)	.pdf	.dwg
Solatube® 21-C Pitched Roof 4" Self-Flashing Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 21-C 8" Self-Flashing Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 21-O 8" Self-Flashing Open Ceiling
Solatube® 21-O Solatube® Self-Flashing Suspended Ceiling
Solatube® 21-C & 21-O Self-Flashing w/ 48" Turret Extension
Solatube® 21-C Curb Mounted Flashing Hard Ceiling
Solatube® 21-C Curb Mounted Flashing HardCeiling w/ Daylight Dimmer
Solatube® 21-O Curb Mounted Flashing Open Ceiling
Solatube® 21-C Curb Mounted Flashing Suspended Ceiling

Photometric IES


Welcome to the Solatube® Photometrics and lighting resources. What are Photometrics? Photometrics "Photo" means light & "Metric" means measurement. Describes light output for a specific fixture & light source combination. Here you will find many useful links and documents to help determine how Solatube® can help light your interior space. Solatube.IES Files & Photometric cutsheets Suitable for use in any standard lighting simulation / Design tool Please contact your Solatube Australia Commercial consultant :daylighting@solatube.com.au		Sample lighting program output with Solatube® .ies File Actual office post installation

Solatube® Spacing Criteria


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Spacing Criteria

Data Sheets

Brighten Up Series® Series:	.pdf
Brighten Up® Series Material Specifications
SolaMaster® Series:	.pdf
Solatube® 330 DS-O Open Ceiling Material Specifications NEW!
Solatube® 330 DS-C Hard Ceiling Material Specifications NEW!
Solatube® 750 DS-O Open Ceiling Material Specifications NEW!
Solatube® 750 DS-C Hard Ceiling Material Specifications NEW!

Previous Product:	.pdf
Solatube® 21-O & 21-C Material Specifications

MSDS (Product Materials Specifications)

Solatube® Component

Materials and MSDS Status

Tube Aluminum

(Non-Hazardous)

Reflective Film/Adhesive

(Non-Hazardous)

Steel Fasteners

(Non-Hazardous)

Dome and Ceiling Tube Rings Acrylic

(Non-Hazardous)

Spacers & Diffusers Clips (Nylon)

(Non-Hazardous)

Flashing Powder Coated Steel

(Non-Hazardous)

Aluminum Foil Tape

(Non-Hazardous)

Rivets

(Non-Hazardous)

White Tape

(Non-Hazardous)

Polypropylene Seal

(Non-Hazardous)

Diffusers (Acrylic and Polycarbonate)

(Non-Hazardous)

Ceiling Ring Seal (Evoprene)

(Non-Hazardous)

Geocell 3300 Sealant

MSDS (.pdf)

Flexseal Flashing Sealant

MSDS (.pdf)

Sikaflex 201 Sealant

MSDS (.pdf)

The sealant is a hazardous substance. Please use extreme caution. See the attached Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for information before opening.
All other components (“articles”) fall under the Occupational Safety and Health Communication Standard 1910.1200 which indicates at Section 1910.1200(b)(6) that, other than for the sealants used during Solatube® skylight installation, none of the other parts (“articles”) used in the Solatube® skylight pose a health risk and do not require a Material Safety Data Sheet. (See the Occupational Safety and Health Communication Standard 1910.1200 reference below.)

Occupational Safety and Health Communication Standard 1910.1200(b)(6)(v)
Paragraph c
"Article" means a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle: (i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture; (ii) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use; and (iii) which under normal conditions of use does not release more than very small quantities, e.g., minute or trace amounts of a hazardous chemical (as determined under paragraph (d) of this section), and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees.

Product Codes and Approvals


Solatube® Product Codes and Approvals:	.pdf
ICC ESR 2253 Test Report
A440-05 - Curb Mounted Flashing (Solatube® 21-C & 21-O)
A440-05 - Self Mounted Flashing (Solatube® 21-C & 21-O)
A440-05 (Solatube® 290 DS)
A440-05 (Solatube® 160 DS)
Texas Department of Insurance (Impact Resistant)
Texas Department of Insurance (Non Impact Resistant)
Certified Energy Performance Rating - Energy Star/NFRC Values
CE Dimmer test
FBC 2004 Solar Star FL7296
FBC 2001 Solar Star FL3269
Florida Building Code FL7819 (Solatube® 160 DS & 290 DS)
Dade County Acceptance No 03-1016.01 (Solatube® 21-C & 21-O)
Previous Product:	.pdf
ICC ESR 1334 Test Report
Energy Star/NFRC Certification Data
SBCCI Report # 9751
City of Los Angeles (RR) 25251
Florida Building Code FL5892
Florida Building Code FL6048
Texas Department of Insurance (Polycarbonate)
Texas Department of Insurance (Acrylic)

Case Studies


Residential:	.pdf
Single Family Homes
Richmond American Homes
Shea Homes
Daniel Adams Construction
Centex
Multi-Unit Housing & Town Homes
Pulte Homes
Renaissance Homes
HomeTown Aurora Lofts
Commercial:	.pdf
Education
St Andrews Parish primary School - VIC NEW!
Del Mar Elementary
Community College of S. Nevada
Magnolia Elementary
Linda Vista Teen Center
Kinard Junior High School
Retail
Angles Beauty Care Group
Stater Bros.
White Bear Racquet & Swim Club
Giant Eagle Grocery
Office
Environmental Protection Agency Toowomba, QLD NEW!
National Bank, NZ NEW!
SSCAFCA
Solatube® International, Inc.
Industrial
Aqua Lung
Federated Logistics & Operations
Sorrento Electronics
Hospitality
The Club at North Hills
Sports & Recreation
Beijing Science & Technology University Gymnasium

Product Literature

Product Information	.pdf
Solatube® 0-10 Volt Daylight Dimmer NEW!
Solatube® 750 DS Daylighting System NEW!
Solatube® Residential and Commercial Idea Book
Solatube® Designer Touches
Solar Star® Product Sheet
Solatube® Brighten Up Residential (4DL)

Industry Specific Information	.pdf
Retail Centres NEW!
Educational Facilities NEW!
Office Interiors NEW!
Industrial Facilities NEW!
Residential Building projects NEW!

Daylighting Facts and Figures


Daylighting Facts & Figures:	.pdf
Education/Student Performance
Energy Savings
Occupant Health & Safety
Product Value, Marketability and Tenant Satisfaction
Residential Building Market
Employee Recruitment and Retention
Worker Productivity
Retail Sales