The
Dimplex solar collector has a gross collector area of 2.15m2.
For larger installations, the collectors can be mounted
in series to give an area of 4m2 and 6m2. |
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3.2mm structured solar safety glass with 91% transmission
allowing the collector to absorb a large range of light
frequencies. |
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The structured solar safety glass covering has passed optional
impact resistance tests as detailed in EN12975-2. |
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Aluminum absorber sheet giving the optimum heat transfer
combined with low weight. |
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Good thermal insulation ensures that captured heat is not
lost. |
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Aluminum, anthracite powder coated frame provides lightweight
protection for the absorber that blends with the roof |
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Laser-welded meander pipe with 1300 welds per metre ensuring
an attractive finish with no visible seams and excellent absorber effciency. |
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Push
fit connections |
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The collector has Double O-ring push fit
connections for rapid installation using the 0.8m flexible
hoses that come with the roof mounting kit. |
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The flexible hoses allow the roofer to easily
make all the necessary connections on the roof and simply
leave the pipes in the loft ready for the plumber to connect
up at a later date. |
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Compression fittings are used from the 0.8m flexible hose
to the rest of the system. |
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Solar Keymark approved |
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The
solar collector is approved to EN 12975-2 and the European
Solar Keymark Standard. |
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Compliance
to these standards assure you that the collector is high
quality and capable of operating for many years. The testing
includes ability to withstand temperature internal pressure
and thermal shocks, rain and UV resistance, mechanical loading
and impact resistance. |
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| Technical
Specification |
| Gross
Collector Area |
2.15m2 |
| Net
Absorber Area |
1.97m2 |
| Length |
1870mm |
| Width |
1150mm |
| Height |
95mm |
| Weight |
35kg |
| Liquid
Content |
1.7litres |
| Glass |
Low
iron structured safety glass |
| Zero
Loss Collector Efficiency |
a1:
3.83 W/m2K2 |
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a2:
0.0159 W/m2K2 |
| Stagnation
Temperature |
202oC |
| Absorber
Material |
Aluminium |
| Peak
Power |
1548W |
| Gap
Between Multiple Collectors |
90mm |
| Absorption |
95% |
| Emission |
5% |
| Connections |
Double
O-ring fitting |
| Transmission
of Glass |
91% |
| Max
Operating Pressure |
10
bar |
| Items
above are show in bold are important
when adjusting SAP's default values |
| Panel
Mounting Options |
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Option
A and B: Available as either standard integrated
or standard on roof version. |
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Option
C: This option is possible but the piping
effort is considerable and therefore not recommended. |
Option
D and E: Available as standard free standing
kits. |
Options
G and H: These options can be realized
using the Standard free standing kit. However, some
alterations have to be carried out on site. |
Option
F: This option cannot be realised as in
this position the collector does not drain and/or
vent properly. |
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| Panel
Orientation |
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The
orientation of the collector is important to ensure
as much sun light as possible is captured. The optimum
positioning for Dimplex solar thermal collector
panels is on a south facing roof at a slope of 35°
from horizontal. Solar Thermal collectors are highly
versatile and can successfully be orientated either
east of west facing and only lose 20% of the maximum captured
energy. |
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