10W Solar Roof Vent Installation Guide

1. Mark the hole

Place the foam gasket so that the circle is centered over a raised, flat rib on your container

Using the gasket as a stencil, trace a the inner circle using a marker to form your cut out shape 

Tip: Choose a spot on your container's roof that gets maximum sunlight throughout the day

2. Cut the hole

Using the cutting disc with your cut-off wheel tool, cut through the container following the shape you drew in previous step

Use grinding disk with cut-off wheel tool to smooth out any edges and even out your circular hole

Tip: Watch out for flying sparks / metal shavings!

Using the cutting disc with your cut-off wheel tool, cut through the container following the shape you drew in previous step

Use grinding disk with cut-off wheel tool to smooth out any edges and even out your circular hole

Tip: Watch out for flying sparks / metal shavings!

3. Place your foam gasket

Place your foam gasket over the hole you've cut and cover it with the 10W Solar Powered Shipping Container Roof Vent.

4. Mount the vent

Using either the included self tapping screws or rivets, secure the vent to the container roof. 

Using self-tapping screws will require some down ward force to get them to catch and screw into the thick container steel

Using rivets, you will need to pre-drill holes through the container roof to insert the rivets into

Fasten chosen hardware to secure the vent to the container roof, creating a water tight seal

5. Optional: Apply additional silicone based sealant to seams and hardware to increase water resistance

That's it! Once the solar panel receives sunlight, your fan will start spinning, pulling out excess heat and moisture from your container! 

 Solar Powered Fan-shaped Light Installation:

Step 1: Mount the Solar Panel

1. Head to the outside of your container and choose a spot on the roof or high up on the side wall that gets unobstructed, direct sunlight all day long.
2. Use the included mounting hardware to secure the exterior solar panel bracket to the container's steel skin.
3. Attach the solar panel to the bracket so it faces upward toward the sun for optimal daily charging.

Step 2: Route the Power Cable

1. Drill a small pass-through hole into the side wall or roof of your container right near your solar panel.
2. Feed the attached power wire from the solar panel down through the hole and into the interior of the container.
3. CRITICAL STEP: To keep your container 100% waterproof, apply a generous bead of exterior-grade silicone sealant completely around the drilled hole to block out rain and morning condensation.

Step 3: Hang the Fan-Shaped Light

Step inside the container and pick a central location on the ceiling or structural ribs to maximize your light coverage.

Use the included mounting bracket to hang the fan-shaped lighting fixture flush to the ceiling.

Plug the solar panel's drop-down wire directly into the receiver socket on the light fixture.

Pro-Tip: While designed as an indoor overhead light, the rugged design means you can also mount this fixture on the outside of your container to illuminate an outdoor loading area if you prefer.