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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
ROOF MOUNTING SPACE:
Width = [Number of panels X 50.875 in. (129 cm)] + 24 in. (61 cm)
Length = Panel 24 in. (61 cm)
RACK SPACE:
Width = [Number of panels X 50.875 in. (129 cm)]+ 2 in. (5 cm)
Length = Panel 6 in. (15 cm)
FLOW:
Maximum recommended flow = 8 gpm per panel
3.47 psi head loss (1,817 I/hr, 0.244 kg/cm
2
)
Minimum recommended flow = 3 gpm per panel
0.48 psi head loss (681 I/hr, 0.034 kg/cm
2
)
Recommended flow = 4 gpm per panel
0.87 psi head loss (908 I/hr, 0.061 kg/cm
2
)
PANELS PER BANK:
12 panels single end feed
(maximum)
17 panels diagonal feed
PRESSURE:
NORMAL OPERATING MAXIMUM INTERMITTENT
PRESSURE PRESSURE
80
o
F (27
o
C)
0 to 30 psi 45 psi
(0 - 2.2 kg/cm
2
) (3.21 kg/cm
2
)
212
o
F (100
o
C)
0 to 5 psi 5 psi
(0 - 0.35 kg/cm
2
) (0.35 kg/cm
2
)
70
o
F (21
o
C)
Measured burst pressure of panel body = Over 300 psi (21.0 kg/cm
2
)
TEMPERATURE:
Normal operating temperature = 60
o
F to 90
o
F (16
o
C to 32
o
C)
Maximum continuous operating temperature = 212
o
F (100
o
C)
Maximum intermittent temperature (unpressured) = 250
o
F (121
o
C)
Melt temperature = 338
o
F (170
o
C)
WEIGHT:
Without Water:
4 ft. X 8 ft.
12.2 lbs (4.54 kg) or 0.38 lbs/ft
2
(1.85 kg/m
2
)
4 ft. X 10 ft.
14.3 lbs (5.34 kg) or 0.36 lbs/ft
2
(1.76 kg/m
2
)
4 ft. X 12 ft.
16.47 lbs (6.15 kg) or 0.34 lbs/ft
2
(1.67 kg/m
2
)
With Water:
4 ft. X 8 ft.
46 lbs (17.2 kg) or 1.44 lbs/ft
2
(7.03 kg/m
2
)
4 ft. X 10 ft.
53.8 lbs 20.1kg) or 1.35 lbs/ft
2
(6.59 kg/m
2
)
4 ft. X 12 ft.
61.7 lbs (23.07 kg) or 1.29 lbs/ft
2
(6.28 kg/m
2
)
All specifications and dimensions set forth above are as estimated by FAFCO Inc., but are not intended to be precise and should not be relied
upon as precise without independent verification. These estimated specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
Nothing contained herein is intended or should be construed to expand or extend FAFCO Inc.'s warranty, or establish any express or implied
warranties of any nature, other than as contained in the Twelve Year Warranty Agreement. (FAFCO Inc. disclaims any other warranties and
assumes no duty to provide notice if it becomes aware of any deficiencies in these estimates.) The reader accepts full responsibility for any
use or application of these estimates and specifically understands and acknowledges the limited reliability of these estimates.
FAFCO, Inc.
435 Otterson Drive
Chico, CA 95928
Phone: (530) 332-2100
FAX: (530) 332-2109
Part # 06957 REV A
10/06
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