Apricus Flat Plate Panel Solar Collector Solar Water Heater

Product Overview

Description

 

 

Applications
The Apricus FPC-A26 flat plate collector is suitable for residential or commercial domestic hot water projects. A key feature is the light weight and low profile due to use of ultra-light melamine foam insulation.

 

Features
• High efficiency Tinox energy AL solar absorber
• Ultra lightweight melamine foam insulation
• High tensile grade 6063-T5 black anodized aluminium body
• High transparency solar glass
• Harp style riser arrangement compatible with direct flow, closed loop and drain-back systems.
• Suitable for portrait or landscape orientation

 

Materials of Construction
Absorber: 0.4mm / 0.015” TINOX solar AL
Header: ∅19.1 x 1mm / ∅0.75” x 0.04”
Risers: ∅10 x 0.7mm / ∅0.39” x 0.03”
Riser spacing: 130mm / 5.1” (total of 9 risers)
Connection: G3/4” M thread (plus other options)
Glass: 3.2mm 92% Transmittance
Rubber Seals: HTV Silicone Rubber
Collector Body: 6063 Black Anodized AL
Back Sheet: 0.8mm / 0.03” 5052-H16 AL

 

Performance Data
Peak Power Output: 1706 W / 5,820 Btuh*
Eta0: 0.755 *
a1 (W/m2K): 3.738 *
a2 (W/m2K2): 0.007 *
Nominal Flow Rate: 1.6 L/min / 0.42 Gpm
Max Flow Rate: 15 L/min / 4 Gpm
* Data from TUV test report, 1000W/m2, based on aperture area.

 

Physical Specifications
Dimensions (LxWxH):
1981 x 1222 x 80 mm
78” x 48.1” x 3.15”
Aperture Area: 2.26 m2 / 24.3 ft2
Gross Area: 2.42 m2 / 26 ft2
Gross Dry Weight: 38.5 kg / 85 lbs
Fluid Capacity: 1.55 L / 52.4 floz
Max Pressure: 800 kPa / 116 psi
Certification
SRCC: OG-100

Solarkeymark: 011-7S2090F