Sprinter Roof Vent Adapter

How to install a roof fan posted on august 3 2015 author thomas no comments on sprinter.
Sprinter roof vent adapter. Get a good tall sturdy ladder to get up and down from the roof of your van. As a bonus it can also help guide the layout process. 2018 mercedes benz sprinter 3500xd cargo van 144 inch wheelbase high roof 4x4 frank gstrein is a great pyrenees owner who has extensive daimler experience. Prevents distorting the roof sheet metal or vent flange and can be used as an aid for locating the fan.
Roof vent adapter clean the metal and apply sealant. The dome reopens when the sensor dries. Prolongs life of fan flange so it doesn t crack due to uv exposure and the curvature of the roof. 45 500 btu h air conditioning.
Tips before getting started. A backup manual dome open close knob are also provided. They are cnc machined out of uv and fire resistant expanded pvc. He was invited to work alongside cicioni commercial vehicle hvac s technician and create his vision.
Your sealant needs a clean surface to adhere to so make sure the metal that you just cut is clean and free of dust. A rear hitch was installed for gear hauling and a ladder on the rear door ensures a future roof rack will be easily accessible. This adapter creates a flat mounting surface for mounting a vent fan. The fan mounts to the outside adapter.
The built in rain sensor closes the dome and turns off the fan blade when the sensor becomes wet. Vent windows were installed behind the sofa as well as two vent fans in the. A roof adaptor is a square of plastic designed to level off the vent fan surface. Set the adapter on the roof.
How to install a roof fan adding a roof fan to your sprinter helps you to get fresh air without opening any windows and to keep your van cool in higher temperatures by venting out the hot air that builds up inside. Using painter s tape tape the adapter to the roof as seen in the second photo in this article. To install a roof adaptor cut and clean the hole in the roof as you would normally. Place a strip of dicor butyl tape down around the outside of the 14 x14 hole.
The 807350 vent is equipped with the reversible airflow switch in or out air flow and rain sensor. With a focus on functionality cmi turned this 144 mercedes high roof sprinter cargo van into a full time adventure vehicle for two. Mercedes did not change the body on the sprinter so it works for both the ncv3 2007 2018 as more. Patent pending adapter matches the contour of the oem roof so a standard rv style vent mounts to a flat surface.
It drops right into the roof ribs and allows for a perfectly square and flat install for your fan. I highly recommend spending the 62 on this adapter to make the install go easier and remain watertight for years to come.