THE SUNSIPHON SERIES

  
Packaged Thermosiphon System

Total System
Model No. No. of Collectors Overall Width In Inches Overall Length In Inches Overall Height In Inches Total Collector Area Sq. Ft Maximum Pressure PSIG Total Wet Weight Pounds
EPG48-24 1 48 120 22 24.61 150 572
EPG80-40 1 75 144 22 40.81 150 941
EPG80-40-2 2 75 101 22 39.40 150 924
EPG80-48 2 75 120 22 49.22 150 963
EPG80-60 3 112 101 22 59.10 150 989
EPG80-64 2 75 100 22 65.58 150 1,021
EPG116-64 2 108 120 22 65.58 150 1,389
EPG116-80 4 150 101 22 78.80 150 1,420
EPG116-96 3 149 120 22 98.37 150 1,503
EPG160-96 3 149 120 22 98.37 150 1,924
EPG160-128 4 198 120 22 131.16 150 2,054

SYSTEM OPTIONS

* Imperial Series Collectors - substitute “I” for “E” in model number prefix.

** Black Chrome Copper Absorber Plate - substitute “C” for “P” in model number prefix.

*** Integral Heat Exchange Tank Option - add “X” to the model number prefix, for example EPGX80-64.

 

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

The solar water heating system shall be of the integral packaged thermosiphon type, and shall operate on the principle of natural convection, and require no pumps, controls, or parasitic energy consumption for its normal operation. The system shall be SunEarth Sunsiphon Model _________. The primary component parts shall be specified as follows:

SOLAR COLLECTORS:

The solar collectors shall be of the liquid flat plate type___________________ square feet in gross dimension, with a dark bronze anodized aluminum framewall, low-iron tempered glass, polyisocyanurate foam insulation covered with a barrier of low-binder fiberglass insulation, all-copper roll formed absorber plate, semi-selective black paint or black chrome absorber coating, EPDM gaskets and silicone seals, painted aluminum back sheet, all stainless steel fasteners, tested in accordance with ASHRAE 93-1986 and certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC).  SunEarth Model__________. (See SunEarth Imperial and Empire series collector specification sheets for rated collector performance.)

STORAGE TANK:

The storage tank shall be SunEarth SunSiphon, and shall hold ______ U.S. gallons. The storage tank shall be .064 inch marine grade 316L stainless steel, fully MIG welded, acid washed and passivated, and shall require no sacrificial anode rod or preventative maintenance. The storage tank shall be capable of withstanding water tempertaures up to 212 deg F (100 deg C) without degradation. The storage tank shall be designed to operate in a horizontal orientation. Test pressure shall be 300 PSI. Operating pressure shall not exceed 150 PSI.

The storage tank shall be completely insulated with rigid polyurethane foam providing a value of R-8 at the bottom of the tank, and R-20 at the top. The storage tank shall be equipped with one auxiliary 4800 watt, 240 volt incoloy immersion “screw in” heating element, a field adjustable thermostat, safety cutout switch, and latching solenoid. Unusually high temperatures generated by the solar collectors shall not require the thermostat to be manually reset or replaced.

Heat exchange tanks designated by the model number prefix “X” shall utilize a 316L stainless steel heat exchanger designed to envelope and heat the lower half of the storage tank where the cold potable water first enters the tank and stratifies. The tank heat exchange jacket shall have a cavity which acts as an expansion tank to allow for the thermal expansion of the heat exchange fluid.

The exterior casing shall be weatherproof and corrosion resistant. The casing shall be treated with an AZ150 class Zincalume substrate applied by the continuous hot-dip method, coated with a corrosion inhibitive high metal chromate primer, and a final oven-baked Colorbond XMA exterior coating. The exterior casing shall be dark bronze/olive in color. The cylinder ends shall utilize a Pittsburg-type lock to prevent moisture from entering the casing

Specifications subject to change without notice. Consult local distributor or dealer for other system sizing options.