SKYLUX Skylights Adapter Frame Instruction Manual

: June 26, 2024
: SKYLUX

Table of Contents

SAFETY
GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION AREA
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING THE SKYLIGHT
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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SKYLUX Skylights Adapter Frame

SKYLUX Skylights Adapter Frame

SAFETY

Take the necessary and required safety precautions, such as safety nets and lifelines when installing from the outside, safety goggles, gloves, hard hat, etc. Do not step on the glass.

Falling from height

When using ladders to go on the roof:
- Ladder in good condition?
- Set up correctly at an angle of 75°?
- Secured below and on top against moving?
- Don’t take heavy material with you on the ladder (3-point contact rule)! If possible, use a crane to lift the material.
Do not lift material over the roof edge; use a crane to put the material on the roof. Roof zone: make sure the part of the roof where the skylight/barrel vault will be installed is safe enough, e.g. secure the edge (support system in the roof gutter that supports against the outer wall of the building, with suitable A B C category depending on the roof pitch) or use a scaffold so no one can fall off the roof. If the roof is not safe enough, always use a harness with lifeline (adapted to the fall height), attached to a suitable attachment point.
Make sure the roof is stable and does not have dangerous openings or insufficient secure parts (e.g. corrugated sheets, …). Take the necessary measures if this is not the case: strengthen, use suitable safety nets below the danger zones, …
Before making the roof opening for the skylight/barrel vault: make sure there are safety nets conform to the current legislation. The nets must be attached firmly and sufficiently to the building.
When using an aerial work platform: always wear and secure your harness (mandatory)! Leaving the cage is forbidden.
Never walk backwards on a roof, always walk forwards.
Make sure there’s enough light in the working zone.

Low-hanging obstacles and falling loads

Forbidden to walk under or within a radius of 1 m of a hanging or lifted load.
Demarcate the danger zone below the skylight/barrel vault, in the building as well as on the outside near the outer walls (in case material slides off the roof). If the zone is demarcated, people cannot be hit by any falling loads. It’s prohibited to enter these danger zones during construction.

Crushing hazard

All working tools are in good condition, provided with a valid CE label and all necessary safety regulations. These cannot be removed.
People who use these working tools are educated for this purpose. Protections are always present on all working tools. They are in good condition and need to be set correctly.

Tripping/falling

Safety is key and it begins with order and tidiness. Clean everything immediately, leave nothing lying around.
Trash needs to be sorted.
Be cautious with electric cables (danger of tripping/falling). Never walk backwards!
Make sure there’s enough light in the working zone.

Sharp objects

Make sure your fingers/hands are not pinched and watch out for cuts while handling skylights or barrel vaults.
Be careful where you put your hands during the installation.
Wearing cut-resistant gloves is mandatory.

Ergonomics

Always lift loads correctly: bend your knees, move your feet instead of forcing your spine, lift as close to your body as possible.
Parts of more than 25 kg must be lifted with at least 2 persons.

Personal protective equipment

Work clothes, safety shoes and helmet are mandatory for everyone.
Lifeline and harness are mandatory if the edge is not secured enough or if there are no safety nets below the roof opening. They are also necessary when using an aerial working platform.
• Use gloves when handling skylight or barrel vault parts..
• Safety glasses and hearing protection are mandatory when using saws / grinders.

Always perform a Last Minute Risk Analysis! If in doubt: STOP! Do not take unnecessary risks. Ask your supervisor if needed.

GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION AREA

General Product Description And Application Area

Product description

The adapter frame provides the option to install a Skylux daylight solution (plastic or hybrid skylight or glass flat roof window) on a wide range of curbs. This makes the adapter frame very suitable for partial refurbishment.

General requirements and recommendations for an existing curb

The adapter frame is NOT a curb itself, hence it necessitates installation on a SUITABLE CURB. The roof cladding is not extended up to the adapter frame. Compatibility of curb dimensions:

General Product Description And Application Area

Minimum height of curb measured from the top of the roofing:

General Product Description And Application Area

Curb must be finished fully watertight:

General Product Description And Application Area

If the existing curb does not meet the above requirements, this may lead to functional issues including glass breakage, stress cracks, leaks, and visual imperfections.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Remove cover profiles if necessary

The adapter frame is always supplied with clicked cover profiles as standard.

Assembly Instructions

Examples of situations where cover profiles are not required:

Use of cutout in adapter frame for interior finish
Curb with high drip edge
Remove cover profiles:

TIP : this is easier if the adapter frame has not yet been mounted

How to remove it?

Press the top part of the cover profile inwards, then shift the profile down
Tilt the bottom and pull forwards.

Position the adapter frame on the curb

Remove the cover profiles if necessary. Place the adapter frame on the curb.

Assembly Instructions
Make sure that the adapter frame is properly centred in relation to the curb!

Screw the adapter frame onto the curb

The adapter frame must be secured with suitable screws. Screws NOT included!

Assembly Instructions

Recommended screws

Screws NOT included! The screws must be suitable for the curb type. The figure below provides several guidelines for the selection of screws.

The installer is responsible for selecting and using screws that are compatible with the material. Use screws suitable for outdoor use!

Assembly Instructions

Screw location & number of screws

The top surface of the adapter frame has a deep groove.
This is the only location where screws may be applied.

Assembly Instructions

Guideline (*):
First screw at ± 60 mm from the side of the upper surface.
Spacing no more than 40 cm.

Assembly Instructions

(*) If the situation calls for it, don’t hesitate to use additional screws. When combined with opening systems, additional screws should be used, with a maximum spacing of 200 mm.

Correct screwing method

Screw the adapter frame as indicated.
Below are a few examples of INCORRECT installation!

Finish

No further finishing is necessary after the adapter frame has been attached to the curb with screws. The roofing should NEVER be extended onto the adapter frame!
Assembly Instructions

Inserts

The adapter frame is supplied with one or two metal inserts as standard. These inserts make it possible to, for example, secure an opening system onto the adapter frame.

square: one insert (top view)
rectangular: two inserts (top view)

Insert location:
The inserts are located on the side of the daylight size and should be measured from the top of the adapter frame, spanning a height of 30 mm.
Assembly Instructions

daylight size (mm)|

insert length (mm)

---|---
W x L| side W1| side W2| side L1|

side L2

400 x 400| 350| x| x| x
400 x 700| 350| x| 650| x
400 x 1000| 350| x| 750| x
400 x 1300| 350| x| 950| x
400 x 1400| 350| x| 1370| x
400 x 1600| 350| x| 1450| x
400 x 1900| 350| x| 1880| x
400 x 2200| 350| x| 1950| x
400 x 2800| 350| x| 2700| x
400 x 3000| 350| x| 2700| x
450 x 450| 420| x| x| x
450 x 750| 420| x| 700| x
450 x 1050| 420| x| 950| x
500 x 500| 450| x| x| x
500 x 700| 450| x| 650| x
500 x 800| 450| x| 750| x
500 x 1000| 450| x| 750| x
500 x 1100| 450| x| 950| x
500 x 1400| 450| x| 1370| x
500 x 1700| 450| x| 1650| x
500 x 2000| 450| x| 1950| x
500 x 2300| 450| x| 1950| x
550 x 550| 500| x| x| x
600 x 600| 550| x| x| x
600 x 800| 550| x| 750| x
600 x 900| 550| x| 750| x
600 x 1200| 550| x| 950| x
600 x 1300| 550| x| 950| x
600 x 1500| 550| x| 1450| x
600 x 1800| 550| x| 1750| x
600 x 2000| 550| x| 1950| x
700 x 700| 650| x| x| x
700 x 1000| 650| x| 750| x
700 x 1300| 650| x| 950| x
700 x 1500| 650| x| 1450| x
700 x 1600| 650| x| 1450| x
700 x 2000| 650| x| 1950| x
700 x 2200| 650| x| 1950| x
750 x 750| 700| x| x| x
750 x 1050| 700| x| 950| x
750 x 1250| 700| x| 950| x
750 x 1650| 700| x| 1450| x
750 x 1750| 700| x| 1650| x
750 x 2250| 700| x| 1950| x
800 x 800| 750| x| x| x
800 x 1100| 750| x| 950| x
800 x 1300| 750| x| 950| x
800 x 1400| 750| x| 1370| x
800 x 1550| 750| x| 1450| x
800 x 1600| 750| x| 1450| x
800 x 1700| 750| x| 1650| x
800 x 1800| 750| x| 1750| x
800 x 2000| 750| x| 1950| x
800 x 2200| 750| x| 1950| x
800 x 2300| 750| x| 1950| x
800 x 2500| 750| x| 2450| x
daylight size (mm)|

insert length (mm)

---|---
W x L| side W1| side W2| side L1|

side L2

800 x 2800| 750| x| 2700| x
850 x 850| 750| x| x| x
900 x 900| 750| x| x| x
900 x 1200| 750| x| 950| x
900 x 1500| 750| x| 1450| x
900 x 1750| 750| x| 1650| x
900 x 1800| 750| x| 1750| x
900 x 2100| 750| x| 1950| x
1000 x 1000| 750| x| x| x
1000 x 1300| 750| x| 950| x
1000 x 1500| 750| x| 1450| x
1000 x 1600| 750| x| 1450| x
1000 x 1800| 750| x| 1750| x
1000 x 1900| 750| x| 1880| x
1000 x 2000| 750| x| 1950| x
1000 x 2200| 750| x| 1950| x
1000 x 2300| 750| x| 1950| x
1000 x 2500| 750| x| 2450| x
1000 x 2800| 750| x| 2700| x
1000 x 3000| 750| x| 2700| x
1050 x 1050| 950| x| x| x
1050 x 1650| 950| x| 1450| x
1050 x 2250| 950| x| 1950| x
1100 x 1100| 950| x| x| x
1100 x 1400| 950| x| 1370| x
1100 x 1700| 950| x| 1650| x
1100 x 2300| 950| x| 1950| x
1200 x 1200| 950| x| x| x
1200 x 1400| 950| x| 1370| x
1200 x 1500| 950| x| 1450| x
1200 x 1800| 950| x| 1750| x
1200 x 2100| 950| x| 1950| x
1200 x 2200| 950| x| 1950| x
1200 x 2400| 950| x| 2350| x
1300 x 1300| 950| x| x| x
1300 x 1600| 950| x| 1450| x
1300 x 1900| 950| x| 1880| x
1300 x 2000| 950| x| 1950| x
1300 x 2200| 950| x| 1950| x
1300 x 2300| 950| x| 1950| x
1300 x 2500| 950| x| 2450| x
1300 x 2800| 950| x| 2700| x
1400 x 1400| 1370| x| x| x
1450 x 1700| 750| x| 1650| x
1500 x 1500| 1450| x| x| x
1550 x 1550| 1450| x| x| x
1550 x 2250| 1450| x| 1950| x
1600 x 1600| 1450| x| x| x
1600 x 2000| 1450| x| 1950| x
1600 x 2200| 1450| x| 1950| x
1600 x 2300| 1450| x| 1950| x
1600 x 2500| 1450| x| 2450| x
1600 x 2800| 1450| x| 2700| x
1700 x 1700| 1650| x| x| x
1800 x 1800| 1750| x| x| x
2000 x 2000| 1950| x| x| x

INSTALLING THE SKYLIGHT

5.1 Skylux version glass flat roof window
See the Skylux iwindow2 or iwindow3 mounting instructions.

5.2 Skylux version hybrid skylight
See the Skylux iDome mounting instructions.

5.3 Skylux version plastic skylight
See the Skylux skylight mounting instructions.

Always check that the skylight nuts and bolts are tightened properly. Ensure that the screws of the plastic skylight do not align directly with the screws of the adapter frame.

ONLY USE ORIGINAL PARTS SUPPLIED BY SKYLUX. FAILURE TO USE ORIGINAL PARTS VOIDS THE GUARANTEE