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SOLAR Without PANELS
U. S. Patents Re. 32,607 and5,746,653
The above parts photo shows some basic attic-to-home ceiling installation hardware. Not all
parts shown are used or supplied. Not shown: 8" mating duct hardware. Shown: Ceiling air
diffusers, filters, thermostats, flexible insulated duct & other hardware. A flexible attic air
collector duct (illustration shown on the previous page) is perforated to collect air evenly all along
its length. It simply unfolds and is hung at the attic’s peak. One end is attached to the GB-Series
air-moving unit shown above and the other end is capped (closed-off).
Spring and Fall: When the attic temperature is greater than 70ºF and the house thermostat
creates a heat demand, warm solar heated attic air is collected and routed back into the house to
reduce space heating costs. In the Summer:When the peak attic temperature exceeds 105ºF and
there is no house heat demand, the attic is automatically vented to remove excess heat and reduce
air conditioning costs. During the Winter: When attic temperatures are less than 28ºF and the
attic humidity is greater than 35% RH (relative humidity), the attic is automatically vented to
remove excess moisture and prevent ice dams in the winter. Between 28º and 60º F, the attic is
vented continuously. The Company believes this is an area of "thaw" that contributes to the
formation of ice-dams. 60º F attic temperatures are easily reached in the spring when outside
ambient temperatures exceed 32º F. The winter ventilation cycle begins when the attic first reaches
28º F (winter defined) and ends when the attic reaches 60º F (spring defined). Once installed, the
user only sets the inside house thermostat. It’s that simple! All parts are warranted for 36 months.
eliminates concerns about major structural damage caused by excess attic moisture and heat.
PLUS - IT SAVES you money nine months of the year by reducing space-heating costs in the
Spring and Fall and reducing cooling costs in the Summer.
Eliminates excessive attic moisture
nPrevents ice dams from forming
Provides free solar heat for home
nReduces home heating costs
Eliminates excessive attic heat
nReduces air conditioning costs
Provides free solar heat for home
nReduces home heating costs
Provides controlled ventilation
nEliminates need for roof vents
nReduces burning of fossil fuels
nFull Automatic Operation
nEasy To Install
nSimple To Use
nFast Payback
Air Mover Dimensions: 36"Hx14"Wx18"D
nMinimum Attic Space Sq Ft: 800/400/400
nCollection Duct Length Feet: 25 / 25 / 15
nMaximum Rooms Heated: 6 / 4 / 4
nNominal Static Pressure Inches: .50/.50/.28
nNominal Operating CFM: 730 / 430 / 350
nFree Air CFM: 980 / 495 / 465
nFree Air RPM: 1050 / 1570 / 1530
nPower Required Volts AC: 115 / 115 / 115
nPower Required Hertz: 60 / 60 / 60
nFull Load Amperage: 6.80 / 3.25 / 2.90
nNominal Rated HP: .25 / .10 / .07
nRated Watts: 455 / 225 / 175
nShaded Pole Motor: Yes / Yes / Yes
nOverload Protection: Auto / Auto / Auto
nThermal Reset: Auto / Auto / Auto
nMotor UL Listing: Yes / Yes / Yes
nMotor CSA Listing: Yes / Yes / Yes
nInternal Damper: Yes / Yes / Yes
nDamper Defaults To Vent: Yes / Yes / Yes
nAttic Temperature Sensing: Yes / Yes / Yes
nAttic Humidity Sensing: Yes / Yes / Yes
nHouse Heat Thermostat: Yes / Yes / Yes
nWeight Lbs: 103 / 93 / 90
nShipping Weight Lbs: 138 / 123 / 115
The above three GB-Series product specifications are subject to change without notice.
statement is true for all of the Company’s product specifications.
All products are accompanied by a limited warranty of 36 months in addition to the Company’s
100% Performance Guarantee. It covers parts and manufacturing workmanship.
It's Easy-to-Use & Easy-to-Understand!
The Company believes that all of the features and benefits listed in the product specifications and
descriptions disclosed herein are accurate. However, due to the Company’s limited market
exposure with these products and the preliminary nature of some of this information, there can be
no assurance of 100% accuracy in the features and specifications or that all of the benefits listed
will actually be realized.
The Company receives fabricated sheet metal products and other parts and basically performs a
final assembly and test of its products. Some of the parts used are off the shelf items and others
are manufactured to the Company’s specifications. Some parts are accompanied by manufacturer
warranties similar to those offered by the Company on its assembled products.
In Fall and Spring Seasons
Hot Summer Air
Vented Outside
New Duct
Technology
On Module
The above graphic shows one technological direction that the Company’s products are headed
in. That is one of a modular approach to assembly. Every component of the above system can be
thought of as a module or piece of an ever-enlarging product with ever increasing features and
benefits. The systems can be built in a modular and uniform way to increase economies of scale in
the manufacturing process. The BD465 space heater can share the same cabinet assembly as the
GB-Series for starters. Then, the product could be assembled with the following variations:
SolarAttic Space Heater
nSolarAttic Space Heater with Ridge Duct for Improved Efficiency
nSolarAttic Space Heater with Ridge Duct & Semi-Automatic Ventilation
nSolarAttic Space Heater with Ridge Duct & Automatic Ventilation
nSolarAttic Space Heater with Ridge Duct & Automatic Ventilation & Hot Water
The GB-Series is the Company’s first attempt at a modular product construction that affords
several different product variations such as the use of different blowers with different air moving
capacities. Design of the hot water module, as an appendage, hasn’t been addressed yet.
The issue of heating hot water as shown in the preceding graphic is covered by three of the
Company’s patents. Hot water ranges from just a summer issue of a few months in colder
climates to year around possibilities depending upon geographical location. In the Minneapolis
area, it is estimated that such a hot water module would be productive for 5-7 months of the year if
used in an environment where a well and electric hot water heater are deployed. For further
discussion, see “MARKETING AND SALES” & “RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.”
Looking at the ventilation issue more closely, the Company decided that a ventilation system in
and of itself would be very useful and marketable. There is no need, for example, to couple
venting the attic with space heating or hot water heating. Venting the attic, in fact, is a more
universal application. All homes could use such a product. Not just the homes of those who are
environmentally conscious. The SolarAttic Ridge Ventilator concept was born. It eliminates the
need for roof vents and for the first time in history provides control over attic ventilation.
Ridge
Ventilator
Controlled
Ventilation
New Duct
Technology
The above graphic shows the SolarAttic Ridge Ventilator concept which is simply a fan or inline
centrifugal blower assembly coupled with the Company’s proprietary perforated duct technology
and the appropriate controls. Like the GB-Series product, it can be modular and offer a domestic
hot water heating module as an optional attachment. An obvious engineering question may arise.
Where does the makeup air come from? It comes through the traditional eave vents. In homes
without eave vents, an appropriate sized opening must be created to allow air intake into the attic.
This opening could also be a gable vent that is already in existence.
The Company's duct technology disclosed in U.S. Patent 5,746,653 is very flexible in nature.
The Company is now using a non-insulated circular mylar duct, which is readily available. It is
supplied in standard or custom duct lengths and is available in different diameters having a variety
of airflow rates. The Company has developed a proprietary computer program that specifies where
to perforate the holes and what their size needs to be. Currently, the duct is hand perforated based
upon the computer program's instructions. However, the Company believes that this can be
automated. The Company's technology allows for the use of any geometric shape such as
triangles, rectangles or squares. Materials for the duct are also flexible and can be any material
suitable for use in attics. Waterproofed or coated cardboard could provide for a low-cost duct
when punched in a flat position and then folded into a square, rectangle or triangle on installation.