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The Solatube 290 DS is a 350 mm tubular daylighting system designed to deliver powerful, energy-efficient daylight into larger interior spaces. Accessories include Daylight Dimmer & LED Light Kit.
Applications
Residential:
Suitable for areas such as
Commercial:
Product Overview
The Solatube Brighten Up 290 DS is a 350 mm tubular daylighting system designed to deliver powerful, energy-efficient daylight into larger interior spaces. With a maximum tube length of approximately 9 meters, it’s ideal for ceiling heights under 3 metres and larger rooms that require more light. This high-capacity system is well-suited for both residential and commercial applications such as living rooms, kitchens, offices, and open workspaces. The Solatube 290 DS effectively illuminates areas up to 300 square feet, offering expansive, uniform daylighting coverage.
Key Features & Benefits
Components
Optional Accessories:
Material | Acrylic Metal Polycarbonate |
Shape | Circle Square |
Length | Bespoke Guidance for specification option: See specification for details. |
Width | 350 mm Guidance for specification option: Pipe diameter (14"). |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Ten year Guidance for specification option: Product warranty. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L10/48 Daylight pipes L10/495 Daylight pipes |
Classification data | |
Fire performance | Manufacturer's standard. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Material | Polycarbonate dome. Guidance for specification option: Dome(s) only; consult manufacturer for details of other components. |
Internal finish | Manufacturer's standard. |
Diameter | 350 mm. Guidance for specification option: 14 inches. |
Length | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Transfer zone can be specified as follows:
Manufacturer guidanceRun measured from top of roof deck to bottom of ceiling plane along centerline of tubing. Up to 9 m. |
Bends | Not required. 1x adjustable 0–90° extension tube - A1 (angle adapter). 2x adjustable 0–90° extension tubes - A2 (angle adapters). |
External terminal | Polycarbonate dome - DA. Polycarbonate dome + shock inner dome - DAI. Guidance for specification option: Required for high velocity hurricane zones. Manufacturer guidanceSee also Accessories below for dome options, flashings and flashing options. |
Internal terminal | Classic Vusion™ diffuser (round) - L4. JustFrost decorative fixture (round) - L9. JustFrost decorative fixture (square) - L9. TierDrop decorative fixture (round) - L10. AuroraGlo decorative fixture, white (round) - L15. AuroraGlo decorative fixture, bronze (round) - L16. Manufacturer guidanceSpecify Lens required separately below. |
Accessories | None. Wire suspension kit (E). Severe climate glazing (SCG). Dome edge protection band - PB. Guidance for specification option: Dome option. Rooftop fire glazing - FG. Guidance for specification option: Dome option; required for high fire zones. Universal light add-on kit with medium screw base - INC. Guidance for specification option: 110 V. Accepts two 23 W maximum fluorescent lamps (not included), medium base, total maximum length 120 mm (4¾"). 0–10 V daylight dimmer - D1. 0–10 V daylight dimmer with low voltage switch - D1/ S1. Guidance for specification option: Low voltage 0–10 V switch (white, S1) is required to operate Solatube 0–10 V daylight dimmers. Requires one switch per 48 synchronously controlled dimmers. Note: For use when no controls have been specified and customer is looking for an off-the-shelf solution. Thermal insulation panel - TIP. UL-listed Class 2 transformer, 24 V a.c., rated 20 VA - TR20. UL-listed Class 2 transformer, 24 V a.c., rated 96 VA - TR96. 25W LED (100–277 V; 0.31 A; 50/60 Hz). |
Lens | Natural effect lens - LN. Softening effect lens - LS. Warming effect lens - LW. Warm softening effect lens - LWS. |
Flashings | 102 mm (4") pitched metal, self-mounted - FP. 102 mm (4") tile roof, pitched metal flashing - FPT. 38 mm (1½") flat/ no-pitch metal, self-mounted - F1.5. 102 mm (4") flat/ no-pitch metal, self-mounted - F4. 102 mm (4") tile roof, no pitch metal flashing - FT. 152 mm (6") flat/ no-pitch metal, self-mounted - F6. Curb cap - FC. Guidance for specification option: Curb by others. Metal insulated curb, 673 x 673 x 305 mm - C12. Guidance for specification option: 26½ x 26½ x 12". Curbs designed for single-ply roofing, lightweight fill or tapered insulation low slope roof types. Metal insulated curb, 673 x 673 x 355.5 mm - C14. Guidance for specification option: 26½ x 26½ x 14". Curbs designed for single-ply roofing, lightweight fill or tapered insulation low slope roof types. Metal insulated curb, 673 x 673 x 4.6.5 mm - C16. Guidance for specification option: 26½ x 26½ x 16". Curbs designed for single-ply roofing, lightweight fill or tapered insulation low slope roof types. Metal insulated curb, 673 x 673 x 508 mm - C20. Guidance for specification option: 26½ x 26½ x 20". Curbs designed for single-ply roofing, lightweight fill or tapered insulation low slope roof types. Metal insulated curb, 673 x 673 mm, custom height - CXX. Guidance for specification option: 26½ x 26½". Curb height determined by bidding contractor. Curbs designed for single-ply roofing, lightweight fill or tapered insulation low slope roof types. Manufacturer guidanceSee also Options below. Consult manufacturer for FM approved combinations. |
Options | Not required. Roof flashing turret extension, 51 mm (2") - T2. Roof flashing turret extension, 102 mm (4") - T4. Roof flashing turret extension, 305 mm (12") - T12. Roof flashing turret extension, 610 mm (24") - T24. Roof flashing turret extension, 914 mm (36") - T36. Roof flashing turret extension, 1219 mm (48") - T48. Flashing insulator - FI. Metal roof installation kit - MR. Curb cap insulation - CCI. Manufacturer guidanceRelated to Flashings only; for other options, see Accessories. Consult manufacturer for FM approved combinations. |
Third-party certification | BBA certificate 08/4597, Product Sheet 1. |
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United States |
Country of product manufacture | United States |
Manufacturing plant location | |
Material | Acrylic Metal Polycarbonate |
Expected Life | 20 year |
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