Solar Thermal

Product Guide
Contents
03 Company Introduction

04-05 Next Generation Energy

06-07 Solar Thermal Technology Example Applications

08-09 Planning Design & Support

10-18 Case Studies

20-21 Prestige Solar Thermal Packaged Solutions

22-25 Only Prestige Solar Thermal Components...

26-27 Unvented Hot Water Cylinders

28-29 MAXIFLO Multifuel Thermal Store

30-31 Combined Systems domestic hot water & backup space heating

32-33 Commercial Solar Thermal Components

34-35 FK 250 Frame Collector

36-37 FK 500 Frame Collector

38-39 Crane Mounted GK Series

40-45 CPC INOX & OEM Vacuum Tube Collectors

46-47 OEM 21 Vacuum Tube Collectors

48-49 Solar Thermal Collector Certifications

50-51 Notes
Company Introduction
For nearly a decade energy efficiency Installers have trusted SOLFEX energy systems to deliver
there renewable energy products, solar thermal components and systems are no exception to
this. As part of the Travis Perkins PLC group of company’s we offer our customers a solid
reliable distribution platform and solar thermal expertise from a dedicated sales division.

The company origins are founded on supplying the solar thermal sector with
its own exclusively designed & European manufactured ‘own branded’ solar
thermal equipment.

SOLFEX energy systems can supply a vast range of solar thermal

products and services for various applications from domestic
residential housing utilising our renowned Prestige Solar
Thermal Packages, or we can offer a bespoke system
for commercial applications such as hotels, sports &
leisure facilities or manufacturing.
Next Generation Energy
Solar thermal energy is a cost effective, everlasting, and unlimited free energy resource that does not produce any
harmful emissions or wastage, with global warming temperatures continuing to rise and traditional energy sources
such as Gas and Oil increasing in cost year on year, solar thermal energy systems are becoming one of Europe’s fastest
growing renewable technologies.

The concept is very simple, thermal energy produced from the solar thermal collectors is gathered and stored in a
well-insulated tank; this thermal energy can be used for bathing, or in larger combined systems can also assist space
heating requirements.

Environmentally Friendly & The Technology Solar Panel Mounting

Financially Rewarding All our Solar Thermal Collectors do not rely on Orientation
direct sunlight or high ambient temperatures; they
As well as reducing your carbon foot-print are designed to absorb diffuse light and will even For optimum performance solar panels should
and adding value to your property, using solar produce useful amounts of heat energy on cloudy be positioned due South at 35°, however, it is
thermal energy has outstanding financial rewards, days, thus reducing the operating time of your impossible that all roof orientations will allow
Hot water heating generation costs are cut conventional boiler and further use of expensive this, in general any position between South East
considerably, by up to 70% annually & in the fossil fuels, using Solar Thermal Energy will also & South West is suitable and will only reduce
sumer months as much as 100% of your total reduce expensive maintenance of your current optimum by up to 5%. Solar Panels can also be
requirement. Backup space heating support boiler because its operational usage will be lower. mounted on the East & West elevation; this type
in well insulated homes can also be partially of system will absorb energy both in the morning
covered, SOLFEX Energy Systems will be happy and in the afternoon as the axis of the sun or
to provide information and calculations about diffuse light moves from East to West.
the economic efficiency of your Solar Thermal
System, including the UK government supported Using high performance CPC vacuum tube
Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) which will collectors it is also possible to install this type of
guarantee index linked payments for every Kwh collector on the West facing orientation only,
(th) of renewable energy generated. the CPC collector has highly reflective, weather
proof CPC ( Compound Parabolic Concentrator)
reflector behind each vacuum tube, the special
improved geometry of the reflector ensures that
direct and diffuse light falls on to the absorber even
when the angle of incidence is not ideal.

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Solar Thermal Technology
Example Applications
New Build Sector
• Multiple Occupancy Buildings

• Houses

• Apartments

Leisure
• Hotels

• Camping Facilities

• Health Clubs & Spas

• Sports Facilities

• Swimming Pools

Educational Institutions
• Schools

• Universities and Colleges

• Campus Residency Accommodation

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 Homes & Small
Businesses
• Domestic Hot Water

• Space Heating

• Washing & Laundry

Manufacturing & Industry

• Agriculture & Milk Processing

• Cleaning Facilities
Planning Design & Support
At SOLFEX energy systems we can also plan, correctly Solar Thermal Engineering
dimension, design & indemnify your proposed solar thermal
installation, from a standard small domestic installation to • Pre-installation & on-site installer support / consultancy by our
a commercial solar thermal system we offer a one stop trained professionals
solution to your requirements. • Project specific & bespoke Auto CAD hydraulic layouts of the
proposed solar thermal system
When specifying a solar thermal system for any building,
key bespoke requirements of the building need to be • Dimensioning & sizing of each component
taken into account such as: • Pipe sizing and transfer fluid volume

• Solar Objective i.e. domestic hot water / space heating / • Electrical wiring diagrams of the proposed solar thermal system
swimming pool or combination • Indemnity of the system design and specification
• Location & irradiance levels • Commissioning & on-site installer support throughout
• Occupancy & type of building ( i.e. school / hotel ) installation

• Daily domestic hot water usage and if there are any periods of
building closure

• Space Heating requirement in Kwh / M² of property

• Orientation of collector field & if there are any shading issues

• Angle of inclination of roof, roof covering material & roof

area size

The above are just some of the details we will require to correctly
specify and dimension a solar thermal system, SOLFEX energy
systems will require you to complete an on-site planning document,
and our professional team will then be able to offer you a
bespoke specification & TSOL yield projection according to your
requirements with a list price quotation subject to discount.

Customer Service & Aftersales Support

At SOLFEX energy systems customer support & service does not end
when you have purchased & installed your system. Our dedicated
internal and external technical support team will ensure your enquiry
will be dealt with professionally and within a timely manner.

Dedicated On-Site Support

Our internal team are available to assist in providing system
specifications, TSOL yield forecast projection & quotations, and our
external sales team can also provide on-site technical support to
MCS accredited installers and consultants.

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Case Studies
Beechcroft Farm Campsite

Property Type: Farm/Campsite Solar objective:

Location: Peak District
Collector: SOLFEX energy systems In-Roof Installer Peak Eco and there client Beechcroft
Gross Collector Area: 28 m² Farm Campsite needed a renewables solution to
Solar Storage Tank: Multi Energy Solar Buffer 1500L cover their substantial hot water requirement &
lower their energy costs for the shower blocks and
washing facilities, a bespoke solution was designed
working alongside Lee Robinson at Peak Eco and
roof integrated collectors were chosen due to
ascetics purposes. The harvested solar thermal
energy is loaded through a stratified loading
module into a 2000 litre buffer tank, fresh hygienic
legionella free hot water is delivered at up to 225
litres per minute to all buildings outlets providing
enough solar thermal generated hot water to
cover the entire Summer Months when the camp
site is in operation.

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Case Studies
Domestic Family Home

Property Type: Detached Family Bungalow Solar objective:

Location: Lincoln
Collector: CPC INOX Vacuum Tube Domestic hot water with underfloor space heating
Gross Collector Area: 16 m² with surplus energy heating a swimming pool.
Solar Storage Tank: Multi Energy Solar Buffer 1000L
A home owner in Lincoln chose SOLFEX
energy systems to design a bespoke solution
which would maximize the real potential of
solar thermal power, CPC INOX vacuum tube
collectors were chosen due to the small roof
area available and the client wanting to maximize
harvesting of solar thermal energy.

The collector field delivers energy to a 1000 litre

stratified buffer tank and domestic hot water is
supplied using two fresh water stations which will
deliver fresh hygienic legionella free hot water
at a rate of 60 litres per minute & the heating
circuits are fed through two heating circuit groups
( HKG ) which is weather compensated. Surplus
energy is diverted to a plate heat exchanger fitted
on the swimming pool circuit and the system is
controlled and monitored by a Primos 600 solar
thermal controller.
Case Studies
1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

Property Type: 58 x 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Solar objective:

Location: Shirley, Southampton
Collector: SOLFEX energy systems In-Roof Domestic Hot Water to supply multiple apartment
Gross Collector Area: 118.9 m² units to achieve Code Level 3.
Solar Storage Tank: 210 unvented solar twin coil
Orchid Homes needed a solution to provide
solar thermal hot water in each apartment to
achieve code level 3 building regulation, multiple
manufactures were sought to provide the scheme
but SOLFEX energy systems were selected due to
the technical ability of large collector arrays to be
seamlessly integrated into the roof fabric.
Detailed planning with the client and installer
partner was overcome and the development
was a major success with up to 60% annually of
domestic hot water being provided purely by the
solar thermal energy.

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Case Studies
Luxury High Rise Apartments

Property Type: Luxury high rise apartments Solar objective:

Location: Imperial wharf/Chelsea Harbour
Collector: CPC OEM Vacuum Tube Collector Located in one of the most sought after locations
Gross Collector Area: 9.2 m² on the north bank of the River Thames, adjacent
Solar Storage Tank: 300litre with secondary circulation to Chelsea Harbour, Imperial Wharf is London’s
premier riverside address.

The solar thermal installation was installed in

the new office complex for the main developer,
St George, and supplies their hot water for
showering/washing facilities; the developer is
committed to the creation of sustainable energy
efficient communities & building practices.

The installation itself was a challenge due to an

85 meter pipe run in between the collector field
and storage vessel so an increased collector area
was added to overcome the heat loss within
the pipe work and the correct high efficiency
pump was selected within the pump group to
overcome increased pressure loss across the pipe
work system. Due to the height of the building
increased ballast was also used to prevent against
wind loads. The installation was completed within
two days by the Professional Evo-Energy Team
who are part of the SOLFEX energy systems
Installer Partner Program.
Case Studies
Ryedale Public Swimming Pool

Property Type: Public Swimming Pool Solar objective:

Location: Pickering, North Yorkshire
Collector: SOLFEX energy systems On-Roof Rising energy costs and the newly introduced,
Gross Collector Area: 90 m² government backed Renewable Heat Incentive
Solar Storage Tank: Plate Heat Exchanger (RHI) payments were the key drivers for Ryedale
District Council when they recently undertook a
planned boiler replacement and decided to utilise
the power of solar energy to heat Ryedale Pool in
Pickering as part of the package of measures.

SOLFEX energy systems was contacted by Ecoliving

with a brief and in conjunction with Preston Lee
Chambers building services consultancy plans were
put in place to design and cost the large scale solar
thermal system.

Flat plate collectors were chosen due to the

collector field orientation being due South with no
shading and the excellent price performance ratio.

The installation consists of 2 rows of 21 flat plate

solar thermal panels, connected in series seven at
a time on the facility’s flat roof. It is integrated with
2 gas boilers and a CHP (combined heat & power)
unit controlled by a BMS system.

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Case Studies
Luxury High Rise Apartments

Property Type: Luxury high rise apartments Solar objective:

Location: London, Financial District
Collector: CPC INOX & OEM 21 Vacuum Tube District Heating Communal System with Heat
Gross Collector Area: 90 m² Interface Units.
Solar Storage Tank: Multi Energy Solar Buffer 5000L
Mala Engineering needed a solar thermal solution
with important planning & design considerations
to be achieved so approached SOLFEX energy
systems for expertise, firstly due to important
planning restrictions some of the collector field
needed a horizontal vacuum collector which would
restrict the appearance of the solar panel field
behind a parapet wall, the OEM 21 was chosen for
exactly this reason along with the CPC INOX on
another area of the roof which was concealed.

Engineering design by SOLFEX energy systems

delivered a solution utilising a stratified layering
module ( SLM 120 ) to load a purpose designed and
manufactured 5000 litre stratified buffer tank which
fed each apartments heat interface unit. The solar
thermal system is connected to the internal building
management system and is currently delivering
more energy than anticipated by the initial solar
thermal design software.
Case Studies
Housing Association Sheltered Accommodation

Property Type: 2 x 20 bedroom Sheltered Blocks Solar objective:

Location: Colwyn Bay
Collector: SOLFEX energy systems On-Roof Domestic Hot Water and Back-Up Space
Gross Collector Area: 32 m² Heating Support
Bespoke Stratified 2000 litre Buffer
Solar Storage Tank: storage in each block When Cartefi Conway, the registered social landlord
decided to renovate two sheltered accommodation
blocks in North Wales, through there contractors
PH Jones they contacted SOLFEX energy systems
about the possibility of installing a solar thermal
system in order to meet the residents hot water
demand and lower their overall energy costs.
SOLFEX energy systems presented a unique design
comprising of 32M² of on roof flat plate collectors
for each of the two properties.

The harvested solar thermal energy is loaded into

a bespoke stratified 2000 litre buffer tank through
stratified loading module ( SLM ). A commercial
fresh water station ( FWM 225 ) delivers fresh
hygienic legionella free hot water to all the outlets
within the sheltered accommodation block and the
thermal energy can also be used within the space
heating circuit.

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Case Studies
Grange Gorman Hospital

Property Type: Hospital Solar objective:

Location: Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Collector: CPC OEM Vacuum Tube Collector Potable Hot Water.
Gross Collector Area: 54 m²
Solar Storage Tank: Multi Energy Solar Buffer 4000L This impressive installation was carried out by
Euro-fluids of Ireland on behalf of their clients the
Grange Gorman Hospital. Over 50M² of CPC
OEM vacuum tube collectors were installed on the
hospital roof and piped according to the Tichelmann
principle. The harvested solar thermal energy
was loaded to a 4000 litre buffer tank through a
SOLFEX energy systems loading module, fresh
hygienic legionella free hot water is supplied through
a SOLFEX energy systems commercial fresh water
station ( FWM 225 ) and will deliver up to 225 litres
per minute.
Case Studies
Domestic House

Property Type: 4 bedroom detached Solar objective:

Location: Beech hill, Reading.
Collector: SOLFEX energy systems This was a challenging project due to there
Gross Collector Area: 6.24 m² being no south facing roof space available along
300 litre SOLFEX energy systems with other limited roof orientations suitable for
Solar Storage Tank: twin coil cylinder. solar thermal, however, the client still wanted to
seek a solution to provide water heating through
solar thermal.

After consultation with SOLFEX energy systems,

a professional TSOL report was produced and
showed best results if 3 x IFK panels where
installed vertically on the south west facing cedar
clad wall.

Despite the inclination not being optimum,

it does however still produce 43% annually
of domestic hot water demand within the
property based on the occupancy of 4 using Sap
methodology.

The end result does not just provide clean

environmentally friendly hot water production,
but also an ascetically pleasing installation on a
prestigious property.

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 Prestige Solar Thermal Packs
Unvented Hot Water Cylinder
MAXIFLO Thermal Store
Commercial Solar Thermal Components
Product Range FK 250 Frame Collector
FK 500 Frame Collector
{ Crane Mounted GK Series
CPC INOX Vacuum Tube Collectors
CPC OEM Vacuum Tube Collectors
OEM 21 Vacuum Tube Collectors
Prestige Solar Thermal
Packaged Solutions
All our solar thermal packs are designed for maximum connection fittings pack to make the installation smooth &
system efficiency and are sized to meet current building trouble free.
codes of practice and the property needs; only market
leading components are used giving unparalleled system Collectors & flashing kits / mounting rails along with the first
performance and warranties. fix pipe work pack can be requested first to enable all roof
work to be carried out; all the other components can be
All solar thermal packs are delivered with all the necessary delivered to site at a later date when requested to enable
components including 1st & 2nd fix pipe work & system completion.

Flat Plate
Collector
Packs

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 Vacuum
Tube Collector
Packs

Market Leading Unrivalled Warranty on systems / MCS accredited installers. We can offer this market
leading warranty because of the high build quality and raw materials
Solar Thermal Collectors used within our vacuum collectors which have no moving parts or
rubber O rings which are prone to failure within vacuum collectors,
Quite simply SOLFEX energy systems supply the highest quality our stainless steel pipe registers with CPC INOX models are not
engineered & performing Solar Thermal Products on the market, susceptible to corrosion by faulty transfer mediums or leaks because
no exception to this are our warranty conditions. We were the first they are welded instead of using O ring seal.
company in the UK to offer a 20 year warranty on our vacuum tubes
back in 2007; other competitors with inferior single wall vacuum tubes
with glass to metal sealings have tried to follow our example.
Austrian Engineered & Manufactured
Flat Plate Collectors
German Engineered & Manufactured SOLFEX energy systems offer the State of the Art FK series flat plate
Vacuum Tube Collectors collector, this next generation collector is available in two sizes and
in landscape and portrait versions, it can be mounted on-roof or
Unlike our competitors who only offer 5 year warranty, our CPC in-roof and is available with RapFit push fit hydraulic connections
INOX manifolds, frames and mounting equipment are guaranteed saving valuable installation time. With efficiency ( η0) at 81.2%, a 10
for a full 10 years, our twin wall glass vacuum tubes are guaranteed year warranty, and black anthracite finish this collector stands out
for a full 20 years and are free of charge to all SOLFEX energy amongst it competitors.
Only Prestige Solar Thermal
Components...
Pump Groups
Only the highest quality German manufactured pump groups are used within our
Prestige Solar Thermal packs and will aide swift installation, the unit comes with a
pre mounting wall bracket and all components including pump, air separator, safety
valve, flow meter, isolation, check & filling valves, flow & return temperatures gauge
and monometer are all inbuilt, the unit is supplied with an insulated stylish case.

Next Generation Solar Thermal Controllers

German manufactured state of the art Primos solar thermal controller
within every Prestige Solar Thermal pack with inbuilt SD card slot and data
logging, optional web-module available via Conexio 600 for remote solar
thermal controller access & viewing of system data & yield online, additional
switching relay outputs for back up heating & also pump speed control.

The controller is supplied with an LCD backlit screen and easy to read
pictorial diagrams with simple operation using the four pressure keys.

Unvented Cylinders
Our cylinders are specifically designed for
Overvoltage Protection Kits solar applications in mind, therefore providing
an efficient way of providing domestic hot
An overvoltage protection kit will be
water. Each model features a dedicated
supplied with every solar thermal pack to
high performance solar coil, transferring the
avoid overvoltage damage at the collector
maximum amount of heat from the solar
PT 1000 sensors.
circuit to the stored water.

For further info please refer to page 26.

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Transfer Medium Discharge Containers Expansion Vessel
All SOLFEX energy systems Prestige Solar A Discharge Container will also be Only the best will suffice for our Prestige
Thermal Packs will include Tyfocor LS supplied with every Prestige Solar Thermal Solar Thermal pack, that is why your solar
pre –mixed transfer medium which has pack, complete with wall mounting screws thermal pack will include a market leading
a continuous operating temperature of and valve for emptying provides a safe and Zilmet expansion vessel & an intermediate
up to 170°c, no other transfer medium is convenient method for dealing with any vessel with all vacuum tube collector
recommended within our systems. potential discharge from the safety valve. packs, on vessels up to 25 litre you will
also be provided with a convenient wall
mounting bracket.

Pipework Kits
1st & 2nd Fix Solar Pipework Kits include all brass fittings and are
supplied with all our Prestige Solar Thermal Packs and will ensure
rapid installation, the first fix pipe work includes 2 x 1 mtr pre-
insulated lengths & fittings to connect to the solar collector through
the roof & the second fix pack contains 2 x 10 mtr lengths and all
the fittings to connect to the pump group and cylinder, the insulation
on our DN12 complies with building regulation Part L and has a
tough copolymer foil finish which is UV resistant and protects the
insulation from mechanical damage.

Detailed Planning, Installation and Maintenance & Operating Guides

All Prestige Solar Thermal Packaged Solutions are supplied with a detailed planning, installation, maintenance & operating guide to aide a swift
installation on site. The manuals have been written by qualified solar thermal engineers and list everything from pre-installation requirements,
solar system dimensioning, hydraulic circuit layouts and any valve positions, mounting systems and collector fixing requirements,
commissioning & maintenance requirements are just a few of the details covered.
 Prestige Solar Thermal Pack Sizing Guide Domestic hot water

Property size Vacuum Tube

Solar Collector Flat Plate Collector
/ household Collector CPC Solar Cylinder Size
orientation FK series
occupants ( INOX or OEM )

1 Bedroom apartment, 1-2 1 x CPC 12 or 2 x CPC 6 1 x FK 250

SE to SW 180 litre
occupants with 1 bathroom (2m² aperture area) (1.88m² aperture area)

1 - 2 Bedroom apartment,
1 x CPC 12 or 2 x CPC 6 1 x FK 500
1-3 occupants with 1 SE to SW 210 litre
(2m² aperture area) (2.35m² aperture area)
bathroom

2 - 3 Bedroom House, 3-4

1 x CPC 18 or 3 x CPC 6 2 x FK 250
occupants with 1 bathroom SE to SW 250 litre
(3m² aperture area) (3.76m² aperture area)
& 1 en-suite

2 - 3 Bedroom House, 3-4

1 x CPC 18 or 3 x CPC 6 2 x FK 250
occupants with 1 bathroom SE to SW 250 litre
(3m² aperture area) (3.76m² aperture area)
& 2 en-suite

4- 5 Bedroom House, 4-5

2 x CPC 12 or 4 x CPC 6 2 x FK 500
occupants with 1 bathroom SE to SW 300- 400 litre
(4m² aperture area) (4.70m² aperture area)
& 2 en-suite

4- 5 Bedroom House, 4-6

2 x CPC 12 or 4 x CPC 6 3 x FK 250
occupants with 2 bathroom SE to SW 400 litre
(4m² aperture area) (5.64m² aperture area)
& up to 2 en-suite

Property size Vacuum Tube

Solar Collector Flat Plate Collector
/ household Collector CPC Solar Cylinder Size
orientation FK series
occupants (INOX or OEM)

2 x CPC 6 1 x FK 500
1 Bedroom apartment, 1-2
East / West System (2m² aperture area) 1 x (2.35m² aperture area) 1 x 180 litre
occupants with 1 bathroom
collector on each elevation collector on west elevation

1 - 2 Bedroom apartment, 2 x CPC 6 1 x FK 500

1-3 occupants with 1 East / West System (2m² aperture area) 1 x (2.35m² aperture area) 1 x 210 litre
bathroom collector on each elevation collector on west elevation

2 x CPC 12 or 4 x CPC 6
3- 4 Bedroom House, 3-4 2 x FK 500
(4m² aperture area) 1 x CPC
occupants with 1 bathroom East / West System (4.70m² aperture area)1 x 300- 400 litre
12 or 2 CPC 6 on each
& up to 2 en-suite collector on each elevation
elevation

The above examples are only a guideline and further solar thermal pack / sizing combinations can be requested, please consult your sales representative.

Domestic heating compliance guide states the solar cylinder dedicated solar volume should be no less than 25 litres per net metre square of solar collector
absorber area.

TSOL solar thermal simulation software should always be used to correctly dimension each individual system, SOLFEX energy systems dedicated solar thermal
sales team will carry this out for all clients free of charge.

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 Manufactured with care for
long lasting system performance

Basic hydraulic
schematic for solar
thermal domestic hot
water only.

Hot Water Out

Pump Group
Auxillary
Heating

Hot Water Cylinder

Cold Water In
Unvented
Cylinders
Our cylinders are specifically designed for solar
applications in mind, therefore providing an
efficient way of providing domestic hot water. Each
model features a dedicated high performance
solar coil, transferring the maximum amount of
heat from the solar circuit to the stored water.

Our cylinders are compatible with all our Prestige

Solar Thermal packs and have been designed to
maximise the dedicated solar volume.

The direct models are electrically heated

cylinders, using the 3kW immersion heater
supplied with the unit, with a high performance
solar coil. They are capable of meeting the
requirements of Building regulations, provided
that it is matched to the panels and the hot water
requirement correctly. The indirect cylinders are
heated by a conventional boiler (either gas or oil)
through a second high performance coil.

Duplex Stainless Steel Quality Standard

Using the latest high specification Duplex stainless steel to resist all forms of corrosion including crevice All our unvented stainless cylinders are
and stress whilst its high mechanical strength gives it durability. manufactured in accordance with BS EN 12897
the specification for unvented water storage
The very latest automated welding procedures along with full post weld treatments guarantee welds that vessels. The cylinders have been tested by
are as strong as the metal. Kiwa which is a member of the European
Organisation for Technical Approvals and comply
All cylinders are factory pressure tested to a full 12 bar which is four times the normal working pressure. with current UK Building Regulations G3 and
Water Regulations, in performance it complies
with the requirements of BS 6700 and meets
Corrugated Stainless Steel Coil the NHBC criteria for domestic properties.

We use a high heat transfer corrugated tube heat exchanger to give a

20% faster recovery than plain tube heat exchangers, it is also lighter All cylinders are
& stronger than plain tube making the storage cylinder the lightest and
easiest to handle on site.
supplied with:
• Immersion heater (s)
Maximum Capacity • Wiring centre (indirect)
An inbuilt diffuser reduces turbulence when cold water enters the storage by baffling the flow, the end • Inlet control set
result is that the hot water output is equal to the capacity, a 180 litre cylinder will produce 180 litres of
hot water! • Expansion vessel kit

• Temperature and pressure relief valve

Heat Loss • Control thermostat and drain valve

• 2 port zone valve (indirect)

All our cylinders are manufactured using the latest HCFC free Enviro-foam insulation, tests show that
50mm of Enviro-foam injected into the case and covering both domes achieves astonishingly low levels • Dual thermostat (indirect)
of heat loss which ensures it fully complies with the 2010 Part L requirements for both new build and
replacement cylinders. • Tundish

• Installation manual & benchmark

log book.

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 Direct Solar Technical Specification
Description SOL180d SOL210d SOL250d SOL300d SOL400d
Height mm 1295 1483 1733 2020 2040
Diameter mm 550 550 550 550 630
Weight (empty) kg 26 30 34 39 49
Weight (full) kg 206 240 284 339 449
Capacity litres 180 210 250 300 400
Pressure regulator bar 3 3 3 3 3
Expansion vessel size litres 18 24 24 35 2 x 24
kW rating of primary coil kW n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Recovery time after
min 90 115 139 187 260
70% draw off
Standing losses kWhr/24hr 1.40 1.60 1.75 1.93 3.33
Surface area of solar coil m2 0.680 0.680 0.970 0.970 1.270
Dedicated solar volume litres 60 70 84 100 150

Model Selection Guide

Maximum solar
Maximum hot water demand Bedrooms Model
panel area (m2)
1 shower room 2.4 Bedsit SOL180d
1 bathroom 2.8 1-3 SOL210d
1 bathroom & separate shower room 3.36 1-3 SOL250d
1 bathroom & 2 separate shower rooms 4.0 2-4 SOL300d
2 bathrooms & separate shower room 6.0 4-5 SOL400d

NOTES 4 When using the Direct model for high specification developments, an increase of one model
size should be considered.
1 Recovery time is based on primary coil/immersion heater duty (ie. assumes the boiler output
5 When selecting a solar model, it is important to check the dedicated solar volume is suitable
is adequate).
for either the total floor area of the dwelling or the total net area of the solar panel to ensure
2 All connections are supplied with compression fittings for direct connection to copper pipework. compliance with Building Regulations.
3 The model sizes shown are based on a typical days hot water use assuming an Economy 7 tariff 6 Maximum solar panel area is calculated based on 25l/m2 of net solar panel area.
is provided. A reduction of one model size can normally be made with an Economy 10 tariff.

In-direct Solar Technical Specification

Description SOL180i SOL210i SOL250i SOL300i SOL400i
Height mm 1295 1483 1733 2020 2040
Diameter mm 550 550 550 550 630
Weight (empty) kg 30 30 40 46 59
Weight (full) kg 210 245 290 346 459
Capacity litres 180 210 250 300 400
Pressure regulator bar 3 3 3 3 3
Expansion vessel size litres 18 24 24 35 2 x 24
kW rating of primary coil kW 18.0 18.5 19.0 20.5 22.0
Recovery time after
min 16 16 19 20 24
70% draw off
Standing losses kWhr/24hr 1.40 1.60 1.75 1.93 3.33
Surface area of solar coil m2 0.680 0.680 0.970 0.970 1.270
Dedicated solar volume litres 96 101 107 125 165

Model Selection Guide

Maximum solar
Maximum hot water demand Bedrooms Model
panel area (m2)
1 bathroom 2.8 1-3 SOL180i
1 bathroom & separate shower room 3.6 1-3 SOL210i
1 bathroom & 2 separate shower rooms 4.8 2-4 SOL250i
2 bathrooms & separate shower room 5.0 3-4 SOL300i
2 bathrooms & 2 separate shower rooms 6.6 4-5 SOL400i

NOTES 3 When selecting a solar model, it is important to check the dedicated solar volume is suitable
for either the total floor area of the dwelling or the total net area of the solar panel to ensure
1 Recovery time is based on primary coil/immersion heater duty (i.e.. assumes the boiler output compliance with Building Regulations.
is adequate).
4 Maximum solar panel area is calculated based on 25l/m2 of net solar panel area.
2 All connections are supplied with compression fittings for direct connection to copper pipework.
MAXIFLO
Multifuel
The Stainless Steel Thermal Storage unit
providing mains pressure hot water & space
heating assist from renewable energy sources
to an open vented heating circuit.

The MAXIFLO Multifuel stainless steel thermal storage unit will

allow multiple renewable energy sources such as solar thermal
& solid fuel burning appliances to be connected. Open vented
connections enable a boiler to be connected, or through a primary
coil a sealed system boiler may also be connected.

Fresh legionella free hot water is delivered at up to 35 litres per

minute through a highly efficient plate heat exchanger which
is controlled through an intelligent electronic temperature
management system.

Features & Benefits of the

MAXIFLO Multifuel

• Manufactured in the UK
• Market leading low standing heat loss
• Inputs from uncontrolled heat sources
• Mains pressure hot water
• No legionella risk
• Anti-scald protection through intelligent control
• No requirement for discharge pipe work under G3
• Multiple renewable energy input options
• Oversized solar thermal coil for maximum heat transfer
• Dedicated solar volume allows collector field suitability
• Smart attractive white cased unit

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 Appliance
1. Open vent - 22mm 13. Primary coil return - 22mm comp
(400 model - 28mm comp)
1 2. Solid fuel overheat stat
14. Central heating return - 22mm comp
3. Domestic hot water store sensor
3
15. OV boiler return - 28mm comp
2 4. Plate heat exchanger flow - 22mm
4 16. Sensor Pocket
5. Solar stat
5 17. Solid fuel return - 28 mm comp
6
6. Solid fuel flow - 28mm comp
7 18. Plate heat exchanger return - 22mm
9 7. Immersion heater
8 19. Solar coil flow - 22mm comp
10 8. OV boiler flow - 28mm comp
11 (400 model - 28mm comp)
12
9. Sensor pocket 20. Cold feed - 15mm
13
10. Central heating flow - 22mm comp 21. Solar stat
14
16 11. Primary coil flow - 22mm comp 22. Solar coil return - 22mm comp
15 (400 model - 28mm comp) (400 model - 28mm comp)
17 18
19
12. Store control stat 23. Drain
20

22
21
Component kit Optional extra
23
supplied attached components
• Thermostat • Header tank

• Immersion heater • Ball valve

• Float

• Overheat thermostat

Technical Specification
Description STTS-250 STTS-300 STTS-400
Height mm 1745 1990 2030
Diameter mm 550 550 630
Weight (empty) kg 40 46 59
Weight (full) kg 290 346 459
Capacity litres 250 300 400
Standing losses kWhr/24hr 2.14 2.36 2.85
Surface area of solar coil m2 1.31 1.31 1.42
Dedicated solar volume litres 125 125 176
Flow rate @75 degree store temp L/Min 35 35 35
Store max temp °C 85 85 85
Cylinder warranty 10 Years 10 Years 10 Years
Cylinder components & electronics 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years

Recommended SOLFEX energy systems Collector field

Description STTS-250 STTS-300 STTS-400
Flat Plate Solar Thermal Collector 2 x FK250 2 x FK500 3 x FK500
Vacuum Tubes Solar Thermal Collector 3 x CPC 6 4 x CPC 6 5 x CPC 6
Combined Systems
domestic hot water &
backup space heating

Utilising the state of the art Multi Energy Solar Buffer Tank, solar thermal energy
is collected through the chosen collector array and is layered and stored in three
large stratified zones through the large surface area coil within the tank, the
primary energy within the upper zone is then transferred by the charge pump
to the plate heat exchanger within the fresh water station, this will provide a
continuous supply of solar heated domestic hot water.

The middle heating zone within the stratified tank is for the connection of the
high temperature heating circuit and the lower heating zone connections are for
the under floor heating circuit.

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Combined systems unique Completely expandable system, freshwater station flow rates of 30 litres /
min and additional units can be linked to deliver higher flow rates, multiple
features & benefits tanks can also be connected in series for greater hot water and space
heating requirements.
Unique plug & play system for ease of installation.
Multiple buffer storage connections for other alternative energy sources.
Hygienic & legionella free domestic hot water due to no storage of
potable water. Optional secondary hot water circulation pump with in-built timer for fresh
water station

Sizing Guide Domestic Hot Water & Space Heating

Property size Vacuum Tube

Solar Collector Flat Plate Collector
/ household Collector CPC Buffer Tank Size
orientation FK series
occupants ( INOX or OEM )

2 - 3 Bedroom House, 3-4

4 x CPC 12 5 x FK 500
occupants with 1 bathroom SE to SW 800 litre
(8m² aperture area) (11.75 m² aperture area)
& 2 en-suite

4- 5 Bedroom House, 4-5

5 x CPC 12 6 x FK 500
occupants with 1 bathroom SE to SW 800 litre
(10m² aperture area) (14.1 m² aperture area)
& up to 3 en-suite

4-6 Bedroom House, 5-7

4 x CPC 18 6 x FK 500
occupants with 2 bathroom SE to SW 1000 litre
(12m² aperture area) (14.1 m² aperture area)
& up to 3 en-suite

The above examples are only a guideline and further solar thermal pack / sizing combinations can be requested, please consult your sales representative.

TSOL solar thermal simulation software should always be used to correctly dimension each individual system,
SOLFEX energy systems dedicated solar thermal sales team will carry this out for all clients free of charge.
Basic hydraulic
schematic for solar
thermal domestic hot
water with backup
space heating
support.

Fresh Water
Station
MESB Tank
Hot Water Out

Cold Water In

Pump Group
High Temperature
Heating Circuit

Low Temperature
Heating Circuit
Commercial Solar Thermal
Components

SOLFEX energy systems stratified loading modules and fresh water stations for large scale solar thermal applications are a
pre-plumbed, electrically wired solution with all the necessary components such the solar circuit & charging pump, plate
heat exchanger, balancing valves, expansion vessel connection point, filling and flushing points & electronic controller are all
contained within an insulated prefabricated unit to aid swift installation. The unit is simply positioned within the plant room
and piped accordingly.

Stratified Layering Module SLM 120/200 Fresh Water Station FWM 150/225
Solar Thermal Energy from large scale collector fields of up to 200M² is SOLFEX energy systems large scale fresh water stations guarantees fresh
transferred through highly efficient plate heat exchangers to the primary water & hygienic legionella free domestic hot water on demand, primary energy
within the buffer storage tank. Depending on the temperature of the water from the buffer storage tank is automatically transferred to the highly efficient
an intelligent control system will deliver this energy into the relevant zone plate heat exchangers when there is a demand for domestic hot water or
within the buffer storage tank automatically to ensure fast heat up times and when the secondary circulation is in operation, this results in instant & fresh
maximum efficiency. legionella free domestic hot water flow rates of up to 225 litres per minute.
The primary return water is then layered to the relevant zone within the
buffer storage tank dependent upon the temperature to maximise efficiency
of the system.

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FK 250 Frame Collector

SOLFEX energy systems new and exclusive FK

250 flat plate collector series encompasses the
latest patented technologies along with industry
know how.

The FK 250 black anodised frame collector

is available in portrait or landscape versions
and is modular in design and can be mounted
in many variants including on roof parallel or
raised and can also be roof integrated with an
attractive anthracite flashing kit which fits any
roof fabric profile.

The FK 250 also incorporates the new and

exclusive Rapid Fit® hydraulic connection
system; this new patented design enables
installer’s rapid installation once the support
frame is mounted because no tools are required
on the roof when mounting collectors in series
or connecting flow or return pipe work.

1728mm

83mm

FK 250 product benefits

1168mm

• Premium Black Anodised AI frame collector with

unique design, available in portrait and landscape.
• 4 Rapid Fit® push fit connectors integrated into the
frame and protected for transport.
Landscape Version – FK 250 L • Self-emptying meander absorber with excellent
stagnation performance.
1168mm 83mm
• Installation from 15°to 75°possible as well as 90°for
facade installations.
• Reduced installation time thanks to Rapid Fit®
hydraulic push fit connectors, no tools necessary.
• Versatile collector with many variable mounting
possibilities, on-roof parallel, raised, façade & roof
integration using an anthracite flashing kit which
fits any roofing profile.
1728mm

• Product exclusive to SOLFEX energy systems

customers.
• Collector and mountings statically calculated in
accordance with applicable standard EN 1991.
• Solar Keymark certificate and 10 years warranty.

Portrait Version – FK 250 P

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 FK 250 Series
Technical Data FK 250 P FK 250 L
Collector type Frame collector
Overall area m² 2.02
Absorber area m² 1.86
Aperture area m² 1.88
HxWxD mm 1728 x 1168 x 83 1168 x 1728 x 83
Weight kg 29
Absorber capacity l 1.2
Conversion factor η0 0.802 η: 80%
a¹ 3.806
a² 0.012
Collector Field Piping / Max single row 10pcs 8pcs
Housing Black Anodised Aluminium Frame
Back plate AI-sheet
Absorber sheet Meander, AI, highly selectively coated
Absorption % 0.95
Emission % 0.05
Ø manifold mm 18
Ø risers mm 8
Connections 4 x push fit connector
Glass 3.2 mm tempered solar safety float glass
Transmittance of glass % 91
Insulation 50 mm mineral wool plate
Max. stagnation temperature 203ºC under test conditions
Max operating pressure 10 bar
Heat transfer medium Tyfocor® LS
Approved installation angle Min. 15, º max.75º / Façade 90º
Recommended Flow Rate 30 l/m2h - up to max collector area 25m²
Solar Keymark No. 011-752014F

Collector installation options

Flat roof On roof In-roof Facade

20-55˚ Parallel
FK 500 Frame Collector

SOLFEX energy systems new and exclusive FK

500 flat plate collector series encompasses the
latest patented technologies along with industry
know how.

The FK 500 black anodised frame collector

is available in portrait or landscape versions
and is modular in design and can be mounted
in many variants including on roof parallel or
raised and can also be roof integrated with an
attractive anthracite flashing kit which fits any
roof fabric profile.

The FK 500 also incorporates the new and

exclusive Rapid Fit® hydraulic connection
system; this new patented design enables
installer’s rapid installation once the support
frame is mounted because no tools are required
on the roof when mounting collectors in series
or connecting flow or return pipe work.

2148mm

83mm

FK 500 product benefits

1168mm

• Premium Black Anodised AI frame collector with

unique design, available in portrait and landscape.

• 4 Rapid Fit® push fit connectors integrated into the

frame and protected for transport.
Landscape Version – FK 500 L • Self-emptying meander absorber with excellent
1175mm
stagnation performance.
83mm
• Installation from 15°to 75°possible as well as 90°for
facade installations.

• Reduced installation time thanks to Rapid Fit®

hydraulic push fit connectors, no tools necessary.

• Versatile collector with many variable mounting

possibilities, on-roof parallel, raised, façade & roof
integration using an anthracite flashing kit which
2148mm

fits any roofing profile.

• Product exclusive to SOLFEX energy systems

customers.

• Collector and mountings statically calculated in

accordance with applicable standard EN 1991.

• Solar Keymark certificate and 10 years warranty.

Portrait Version – FK 500 P

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 FK 500 Series
Technical Data FK 500 P FK 500 L
Collector type Frame collector
Overall area m² 2.51
Absorber area m² 2.34
Aperture area m² 2.35
HxWxD mm 2148 x 1175 x 83 1168 x 2148 x 83
Weight kg 36
Absorber capacity l 1.4
Conversion factor η0 0.812 η: 81.2% 0.811 η: 81.1%
a¹ 3.762 3.295
a² 0.010 0.017
Collector Field Piping / Max single row 10pcs 8pcs
Housing Black Anodised Aluminium Frame
Back plate AI-sheet
Absorber sheet Meander, AI, highly selectively coated
Absorption % 0.95
Emission % 0.05
Ø manifold mm 18
Ø risers mm 8
Connections 4 x push fit connector
Glass 3.2 mm tempered solar safety float glass
Transmittance of glass % 91
Insulation 50 mm mineral wool plate
Max. stagnation temperature 203ºC under test conditions
Max operating pressure 10 bar
Heat transfer medium Tyfocor® LS
Approved installation angle Min. 15, º max.75º / Façade 90º
Recommended Flow Rate 30 l/m2h - up to max collector area 25m²
Solar Keymark No. 011-7S2014 F

Collector installation options

Flat roof On roof In-roof Facade

20-55˚ Parallel
Crane Mounted GK Series

The GK 3000 large scale collectors are manufactured in standard sizes of 5M² &
10M² and are available for installation schemes with a surface area above 80M².
The special design of the absorber and the attractive performance data make
these collectors ideal for large solar thermal systems. The optimized mounting
system, which permits time-saving installation by crane, and simple connection
considerably reduce the overall time and effort required.

4896
GK 3000 product benefits
114

4867
2427
• Up to 10 collectors - can be connected in parallel
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or in series with each other with minimum pressure

loss (Low Flow / Tichelmann)

• Optimal stagnation and draining behaviour thanks

to the serpentine absorber designed for large systems
1892
2064

• Aluminium frame collector with a high degree of

long-term stability satisfies all static requirements
as per DIN 1055

• Time-saving collector installation thanks to

optimized support triangles with support rails as
2468 well as simple collector connections
114

• Excellent value for money thanks to aluminium

absorber with highly selective coating as well as
2441
1994 minimum crane use and installation time
83

to set up the system

• Easy to service since glass covers and modules can

be individually replaced
1892
2064

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 GK 3000 Series
Technical Data GK3100 GK3500
Collector type Large-size collector
Overall area m² 10.05 5.03
Absorber area m² 9.17 4.59
Aperture area m² 9.43 4.69
HxWxD mm 2064 x 4896 x 114 2064 x 2441 x 114
Weight kg 170 90
Absorber capacity l 9 4.5
Housing Al-frame
Surface Al, natural
Back plate Al-sheet
Absorber Al, highly selective vacuum coating
Absorption 95
Emission 5
Ø manifold 28
Ø risers 8
Connections 1 ¼ external thread (including anti-rotation element)
Glass 3.2 mm tempered solar safety glass
Transmittance of glass 91
Insulation 50 mm mineral wool plate
Max. stagnation temperature 234 °C under test conditions
Max. operating pressure 10 bar
Heat transfer medium Polypropylene glycol/water mixture
Approved installation angle min. 25°, max. 75°
Standard packaging 6 collectors, vertical

Collector installation options

Flat roof Flat roof Flat roof On roof

30˚ 45˚ 60˚ Parallel
Vacuum Tube
Collectors CPC INOX
SOLFEX energy systems vacuum tube collectors are mass-produced
products manufactured by our OEM partner and European market leader
for vacuum tube collectors Ritter Solar GmbH in Baden-Württemberg-
Germany. Their outstanding design, professional processing, top quality and
high energy yield, as well as their excellent price/performance ratio make
them stand out. High-quality, corrosion-resistant and tested materials ensure
smooth operation over a long useful life. The well-known indestructibility
of the borosilicate glass tubes was confirmed by positive test results in the
hailstone test according to DIN EN 12975-2 and the thermal shock test.

The CPC INOX evacuated tube collectors falls onto the absorber even when the angle
were developed especially for solar water of incidence is not ideal. This considerably
heating and for solar backup heating. The improves the energy yield.
low pressure loss allows several modules to
be connected in series. The aperture area The evacuated tube is a product with
measurements of 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 m2 allow improved geometry and performance. The
accurate adjustment to water and/or space evacuated tubes consist of two concentric glass
heating requirements. We also paid careful tubes which are sealed in a semi-circular shape
attention to details which are important for on one side and are joined to one another on
mounting the system: the solar system is the other side. The space between the tubes
delivered with a tentered sun protection sheet is evacuated and then hermetically sealed
to allow commissioning the system even (evacuated insulation).
during maximum solar irradiation. Hand straps
which can be attached to the collector frame To use solar energy, the internal glass tube
ensure safe and easy transport onto and across is coated with an environmentally friendly,
the roof and can be used as transport straps highly selective layer on the outside, thus
for quick mounting. turning it into an absorber. The coating
is protected in the evacuated space. The
To increase the efficiency of evacuated tube aluminium nitrite sputter coating used is
collectors, a highly reflective, weather- characterised by extremely low emissions
proof CPC reflector (Compound Parabolic and excellent absorption.
Concentrator) is fitted behind the evacuated
tubes. The special, improved geometry of the
reflector ensures that direct and diffuse sunlight

Solar Keymark
No. 011-7S495R

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 In the development of the collectors, our OEM partner Ritter Solar GmbH
used their many years of experience with CPC in combination with the latest
findings from production technology.

Sharp reflector edges are framed in the aluminium frame profile.

The edges of the collector frame are sealed with rubber profiles.
Only few screws are used in those places which need to be
unfastened for maintenance; rivets are not used.

For CPC INOX, the flow and return pipes may be fitted on the left or
the right of the manifold. Depending on the location of the flow pipe,
the sensor is placed on the right or the left.

The pipes are mass produced with just a

minimum number of soldering points.
This results in high leakage safety and
a reduction of internal scaling. The
internal pipe register is also constructed
from stainless steel, which prevents any
associated corrosion issues from faulty
transfer mediums and two dissimilar
metals fused together.

The tube retainer can be mounted and demounted from the foot rail
without using tools. All sharp edges are sealed with rubber profiles.

The reflector is produced from a weather proof metal sheet

with protective coating using accurate roll forming technology.

The special fastening technique allows the reflector to be

exchanged without using tools.

The heat transfer plates are made of aluminium so that even high stagnation
temperatures have no effect on the metal’s characteristics. The heat transfer
plate is folded into both pipes.
Vacuum Tube Collectors
CPC 6 INOX, CPC 12 INOX,
CPC 18 INOX
For water heating and backup heating, series connection

Pipe Material
Stainless Steel

Installation Types
On-roof installation
Flat roof / wall installation

Scope of Delivery
Fully pre-assembled unit comprising of:
• evacuated tubes based on the
thermos flask principle
• manifold with direct low heat conduction
unit and dry tube connection
• CPC reflector Collectors are packed in
individual boxes.
• A sun protection sheet over the
evacuated tubes.

Notes
The manifold must always be mounted
on top. The minimum angle for on-roof
and flat roof installation is 15°.

Pressure Loss
Heat transfer medium: Tyfocor LS, medium temperature 40°C

120

100
CPC 18 INOX
CPC 12 INOX
80
Pressure loss [mbar]

CPC 6 INOX

60

40

20

0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4 4.25 4.5 4.75 5

Flow rate [I/min]

42
Power Curve

2,500
CPC 18 INOX
CPC 12 INOX
Power output per collector unit [W]

2,000 CPC 6 INOX

1,500

1,000

500

0 20 40 60 80 100

T=TCollector - TAmbient air [K]

CPC INOX Vacuum Tube Collectors

CPC 6 INOX CPC 12 INOX CPC 18 INOX
Series
0.8 kW 1.6 kW 2.4 kW
Number of evacuated tubes 6 12 18
η0 in relation to aperture, EN 12975 % 64.2 64.2 64.2
a1 with wind, in relation to aperture W/(m²k) 0.89 0.89 0.89
a2 with wind, in relation to aperture W/(m²k²) 0.001 0.001 0.001
Yield forecast
kWh/m²a 651 651 651
(location Würzburg, Germany, reference area 3 m²)
Yield forecast
kWh/m²a 589 589 589
(location Würzburg, Germany, reference area 5 m²)
Grid dimensions (length x height x depth) m 0.70 x 1.64 x 0.1 1.39 x 1.64 x 0.1 2.08 x 1.64 x 0.1
Gross surface area m² 1.15 2.28 3.41
Aperture area m² 1.0 2.0 3.0
Collector contents l 0.9 1.8 2.6
Weight kg 19 35 52
Max. working overpressure bar 10 10 10
Max. stagnation temperature °C 272 272 272
Connection diameter, compression fitting mm 15 15 15
Sensor sleeve mm 6 6 6
Collector material Al / stainless steel / glass / silicone / PBT / EPDM / TE
Glass tube material borosilicate glass 3.3
Selective absorber coating material aluminium nitrite
Glass tube (Ø ext./Ø int./wall thickn./tube lgth.) mm 47/37/1.6/1500
Colour (aluminium frame proiles, powder-coated) RAL 7015
Colour (plastic parts) black
Thermal shock test / ITW test number 06COL513/1OEM08
Hailstone test according to DIN EN 12975-2 / TÜV test number 435/142448
EC type examination Z-IS-DDK-MUC-07-08-100029919-001

CPC INOX Warranty*

Vacuum tubes: 20 years Manifold & mounting materials: 10 years
*SOLFEX energy systems terms and conditions apply which are available upon request. Collectors and systems must be installed according to the planning,
installation, maintenance and operating guide & registered on the SOLFEX energy systems website within 28 days of such installation being commissioned.
Vacuum Tube Collectors
CPC 6 OEM, CPC 12 OEM,
CPC 18 OEM
For water heating and backup heating, series connection

Pipe Material
Copper

Installation Types
On-roof installation
Flat roof / wall installation

Scope of Delivery
Fully pre-assembled unit comprising of:
• evacuated tubes based on the
thermos flask principle
• manifold with direct low heat conduction
unit and dry tube connection
• CPC reflector Collectors are packed in
individual boxes.
• A sun protection sheet over the
evacuated tubes.

Notes
The manifold must always be mounted
on top. The minimum angle for on-roof
and flat roof installation is 15°.

Pressure Loss
Heat transfer medium: Tyfocor LS, medium temperature 40°C

120

100

CPC 18 OEM
80 CPC 12 OEM
Pressure loss [mbar]

CPC 6 OEM

60

40

20

0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4 4.25 4.5 4.75 5

Flow rate [I/min]

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Power Curve

2,500

CPC 18 OEM
CPC 12 OEM
Power output per collector unit [W]

2,000
CPC 6 OEM

1,500

1,000

500

0 20 40 60 80 100

T=TCollector - TAmbient air [K]

CPC OEM Vacuum Tube Collectors

CPC 6 OEM CPC 12 OEM CPC 18 OEM
Series
0.8 kW 1.6 kW 2.39 kW
Number of evacuated tubes 6 12 18
η0 in relation to aperture, EN 12975 % 64.2 64.2 64.2
a1 with wind, in relation to aperture W/(m²k) 0.89 0.89 0.89
a2 with wind, in relation to aperture W/(m²k²) 0.001 0.001 0.001
Yield forecast
kWh/m²a 651 651 651
(location Würzburg, Germany, reference area 3 m²)
Yield forecast
kWh/m²a 589 589 589
(location Würzburg, Germany, reference area 5 m²)
Grid dimensions (length x height x depth) m 0.70 x 1.64 x 0.1 1.39 x 1.64 x 0.1 2.08 x 1.64 x 0.1
Gross surface area m² 1.15 2.28 3.41
Aperture area m² 1.0 2.0 3.0
Collector contents l 0.9 1.8 2.6
Weight kg 19 35 52
Max. working overpressure bar 10 10 10
Max. stagnation temperature °C 272 272 272
Connection diameter, compression fitting mm 15 15 15
Sensor sleeve mm 6 6 6
Collector material Al / Copper / glass / silicone / PBT / EPDM / TE
Glass tube material borosilicate glass 3.3
Selective absorber coating material aluminium nitrite
Glass tube (Ø ext./Ø int./wall thickn./tube lgth.) mm 47/37/1.6/1500
Colour (aluminium frame profiles, powder-coated) aluminium grey
Colour (plastic parts) black
Thermal shock test / ITW test number 06COL513/3OEM08/1
Hailstone test according to DIN EN 12975-2 / TÜV test number 435/142448
EC type examination Z-IS-DDK-MUC-07-08-100029919-001

CPC OEM Warranty*

Vacuum tubes: 20 years Manifold & mounting materials: 5 years
*SOLFEX energy systems terms and conditions apply which are available upon request. Collectors and systems must be installed according to the planning,
installation, maintenance and operating guide & registered on the SOLFEX energy systems website within 28 days of such installation being commissioned.
Vacuum Tube Collectors
OEM 21

For water heating and backup heating, series connection

Pipe Material
Copper

Installation Types
On-roof installation
Flat roof / wall installation
Horizontal installation

Scope of Delivery
Fully pre-assembled unit comprising of:
• evacuated tubes based on the
thermos flask principle
• manifold with direct low heat conduction
unit and dry tube connection
• CPC reflector Collectors are packed in
individual boxes.
• A sun protection sheet over the
evacuated tubes.

Notes
The manifold must always be mounted
on top. The minimum angle for on-roof
and flat roof installation is 15°.

Pressure Loss
Heat transfer medium: Tyfocor LS, medium temperature 40°C

120

100

OEM 21
80
Pressure loss [mbar]

60

40

20

0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4 4.25 4.5 4.75 5

Flow rate [I/min]

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Power Curve

2,500

OEM 21
Power output per collector unit [W]

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0 20 40 60 80 100

T=TCollector - TAmbient air [K]

OEM 21 Vacuum Tube Collectors

CPC 21 OEM
Series
? kW
Number of evacuated tubes 21
η0 in relation to aperture, EN 12975 % 74.5
a1 with wind, in relation to aperture W/(m²k) 2.007
a2 with wind, in relation to aperture W/(m²k²) 0.005
Yield forecast
kWh/m²a 780
(location Würzburg, Germany, reference area 3 m²)
Yield forecast
kWh/m²a 619
(location Würzburg, Germany, reference area 5 m²)
Grid dimensions (length x height x depth) m 1.45 x 1.64 x 0.1
Gross surface area m² 2.32
Aperture area m² 1.33
Collector contents l 2.5
Weight kg 51
Max. working overpressure bar 10
Max. stagnation temperature °C 220
Connection diameter, compression fitting mm 15
Sensor sleeve mm 6
Collector material Al / Copper / glass / silicone / PBT / EPDM / TE
Glass tube material borosilicate glass 3.3
Selective absorber coating material aluminium nitrite
Glass tube (Ø ext./Ø int./wall thickn./tube lgth.) mm 47/37/1.6/1500
Colour (aluminium frame profiles, powder-coated) aluminium grey
Colour (plastic parts) black
Thermal shock test / ITW test number 06COL517
Hailstone test according to DIN EN 12975-2 / TÜV test number 435/142448
Z-IS-DDK-MUC-07-08-
EC type examination
100029919-003

OEM 21 Warranty*
Vacuum tubes: 20 years Manifold & mounting materials: 5 years
*SOLFEX energy systems terms and conditions apply which are available upon request. Collectors and systems must be installed according to the planning,
installation, maintenance and operating guide & registered on the SOLFEX energy systems website within 28 days of such installation being commissioned.
Solar Thermal Collector
Certifications

Based on European norm, in cooperation • Thermal Performance

with the European solar industry union ESTIF
• Consistency against internal and
(European Solar Thermal Industry), demands external shocks
All our solar on quality were standardised.
• Consistency against high temperatures
thermal collectors
The European quality mark for solar panels
are Solar Keymark and prefabricated thermic solar facilities, Solar
• Consistency against frost

Approved and Keymark, is assigned by DIN CERTCO and the • Consistency of the internal pressure
comply for RHI certification mark DIN GEPRÜFT. • Mechanical conditions (e.g. snow load)
grant funding The following quality criteria • Impact-strength
are involved for example in • Rain impermeability
the panel-check:
• Exposition (Simulation of operating
condition / out-door weather)

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Energy Arena
Units 3-5
Charnley Fold Industrial Estate
Bamber Bridge
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 6PS

Tel: 01772 312 847

Fax: 01772 335 277
Email: [email protected]
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