Exhaust gas panel vent assembly for roof-mounted photovoltaic systems
AssigneeSolarCity Corporation
InventorsJack Raymond West, Brian Atchley, Johann Karkheck
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AssigneeSolarCity Corporation
InventorsJack Raymond West, Brian Atchley, Johann Karkheck
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A roof-mounted venting device or assembly adapted for use with roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels is provided. Venting devices and assemblies can include a replacement flashing that fits over a cut-down roof pipe vent as well as venting assemblies that redirect airflow from a roof pipe vent. Such replacement flashing can include a substantially planar flashing portion from which protrudes a hood portion with one or more vent openings to allow airflow into and out from the interior of the hood portion. The vent openings can be configured as a series of louvered openings that open in a down-roof direction to prevent flow of run-off and debris into the hood portion. Venting assemblies can include a coupling portion for mating with a vent-pipe, a section of hose or piping to redirect airflow, and a venting portion disposed outside or between roof-mounted solar panels.
An exhaust gas replacement flashing comprising:
An exhaust vent replacement flashing for use with a roof mounted photovoltaic system comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.