Description
The solar panel comes mounted to the dome on a bracket that tilts and rotates to maximize sun exposure. As a totally solar-powered solution, it's also environmentally friendly.
SolarCool collects energy directly from the sun throughout the day and converts it into electricity. This "free" energy powers a high efficiency, 24-volt DC motor inside the attic vent to provide non-stop ventilation from sunrise, to sunset, when it's needed most.
Qualifies for Energy Tax CreditSolarCool does not require any wiring or electrical hook-up. Initial installation costs are the homeowner's final costs! It's fast, efficient and affordable.
The solar panel is on a bracket, allowing it to be tilted or rotated to the south or west for maximum sun exposure and optimal energy collection. And, because it's a single unit, it's easier to install.
- No electrical hook-up needed
- Solar panel mounts directly to dome
- 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 SolarCool 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 SolarCool 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.
Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: SC8BL
with attached 10-watt solar panel
- Up to 800 CFM under direct sunlight for attics up to 1,200 square feet
- Pre-painted galvanized steel dome; black
- Solar panel can be tilted and rotated for maxium sun exposure and energy collection
- Solar panel is wind, hail, and impact resistant
- 5-year Limited Warranty includes 2-year Replacment Plus™ protection
- Requires 384 square inches of intake vents
* For larger attics, multiple SolarCool 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
Download Full Air Vent Warranty Information
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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
Please download IRS Form 5695 for additional details.
Products that are eligible:
Solar Powered Roof-Mount Attic Vent
Solar Powered Gable-Mount Attic Vent
