Specifications - FAFCO 500 Series Installation Manual

SOLAR COLLECTORS
Two 2' x 12' Solar Collectors
ROOF MOUNTING SPACE: 6' x 13' (two collectors)
1. Material: Black UV resistant copolymer
2. Collector Dimensions: 24"x144" or 48"x144" or 24"x 96"
3. Weight: Dry 0.5 Lbs./Ft²
Full of fluid 1 lbs./Ft²
4. Chemical Resistance: Compatible with common collector
fluids, chemical, and corrosion resistant
5. Weatherability: Weatherometer, accelerated outdoor exposure,
and other extensive laboratory testing demonstrates long-term
weatherability of solar collectors (refer to warranty)
6. Maximum Operating Pressure: 30 psi
7. Maximum Operating Temperature: 200˚ F
8. Maximum Stagnation Temperature: 235˚ F
9. Absorptivity: 0.96
10. Emissivity: 0.90
11. Collector flowrate is within +/- 10% up to 144 square feet.
INTEGRATED CIRCULATION MODULE (ICM):
1. Input: 12VDC - 2.5A 30W Max. or optional PV
2. Operation: Fully automatic, factory pre-programmed
3. Sensors: 10k Ohm Thermister, UV & weather
resistant wire
4. Dimensions: 10" x 6" x 6.5"
5. Maximum Operating Pressure: 150 psi
6. Maximum Operating Temperature: 180˚ F
7. Compatible with FAFCO HTF
EXPANSION RESERVOIR:
1. Material: Black UV resistant copolymer
2. Dimensions: 20in. X 8.5In. X 2.5In (1.2 Sq*ft).
3. Capacity: 1.4 Gallons.
4. Weight: Dry 2.1 Lb, Wet 14 lb.
5. Air Vent / Pressure Relief Valve opens at 1 psi.
6. Maximum Operating Vacuum: -1 psi.
7. Maximum Operating Temperaure: 200 ˚ F.
8. Maximum Stagnation Temperature: 235˚ F.
9. Compatible with FAFCO HTF and corrosion resistant
HEAT EXCHANGER:
1. Type: Brazed plate, 10 plates.
2. Material: AISI 316 stainless steel with copper brazed plates.
3. Maximum Testing Pressure: 290 psi.
4. Maximum Operating Temperature: 437˚ F
5. Single-Wall Construction
6. Overall Dimensions: 7.51" X 2.87" X 1.94"
7. Weight: 1.48 Lbs
FLEXIBLE HOSE:
1. Type: Corrugated with 1/2" FIP Connections
2. Material: Lead-Free 304 Series Stainless Steel, Brass Nuts,
EPDM Gaskets
3. Maximum Operating Pressure: 200 psi
4. Maximum Operating Temperature: 250
WIRING:
1. All sensor and PV wires are UV and weather resistant.
2. All wires are rated above maximum environmental and sys-
tem operating conditions and temperatures
3. All wires are protected from degration and false signals.
ROOF MOUNTING SPACE: 7.5' x 9' (three collectors)
Note: This graph applies to both solar collector lengths, 96" and 144".
ICM POWER SUPPLY:
1. UL Recognized Class II with integrated ground wire.
2. Input: 100-120VAC ~50-60Hz 0.8A.
3. Output: 12VDC - 2.5A 30W Max.
4. AC Inlet: 3 pin plug-in type
5. Cord: 18 AWG, 6 ft long with
6. ICM Plug: Barrel 2.1 x 5.5 x 9.5 mm (straight).
FAFCO HEAT TRANSFER FLUID:
1. Type: Clear Propylene Glycol
2. Tested L.D.: 20.3 g/kg (>15 g/kg)
3. Toxicology Rating: Gosselin 1
4. AWWA Rating: Class II
7. Additives: FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)
5. Maximum Operating Temperature: 250˚ F / 1200˚ C.
6. Minimum Operating Temperaure: -50˚ F / -450˚ C.
7. FDA Listing: Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
8. Compatible with FAFCO Copolymer at all operating
conditions.
9. MSDS available at www.fafco.com
disposal
10. FAFCO system is overheat protected and has little metal
in contact with fluid. It therefore does not promote deposits,
TUBING AND FITTINGS:
1. FAFCO UV Resistant Solar Tubing and Fittings
2. Material: Black UV resistant copolymer
3. Maximum Operating Temperaure: 200 ˚ F.
4. Maximum Stagnation Temperature: 235˚ F.
5. Maximum Operating Pressure: 30 psi
6. Dimensions: Conforms to ASTM F876, standard specifi-
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7. Compatible with FAFCO HTF and corrosion resistant
8. Not for potable use
Three 2' x 8' Solar Collectors
PRESSURE DROP VS. FLOW
( ONE COLLECTOR )
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and First Aid.
corrosion, or degradation of fluid mixture.
cations for Cross Linked Polyethylene (PEX) tubing, 1/2"
nominal tube size. (SDR 9)

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