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WARNING
Indicates important information that must be followed to avoid potentially hazardous situations
that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage.
1. Important Information
1.1. Scope of Manual
a) This manual pertains only to the installation and operation of the Apricus AP evacuated tube solar collector.
Details for the installation, operation and maintenance of the complete solar system components should be
provided separately by their respective manufacturers.
b) This manual is primarily a reference document for installation officers, as the solar collector is not permitted to be
installed by non-authorized persons.
1.2. Local Standards
Installation must be completed in accordance with all relevant local standards and regulations.
1.3. Authorized Person(s)
a) The term “authorized person(s)” used throughout this document refers to a suitably qualified professional, who
holds relevant industry licenses or certificates required for the work completed during the installation process.
b) Installation may only be completed by authorised persons.
c) Unless otherwise specified in section 3, no part of the Apricus solar collector may be inspected, repaired or
maintained by anybody other than an authorized person(s).
1.4. Collector Dimensions & Weights
Not all models listed below are available in all markets.
Collector Size
10 tubes
18 tubes
20 tubes
22 tubes
30 tubes
Overall Length
1
2005mm / 80”
2005mm / 80”
2005mm / 80”
2005mm / 80”
2005mm / 80”
Overall Height
136mm / 5.35” (manifold only)
154mm / 6.06” (ma standard frame)
136mm / 5.35” (manifold only)
154mm / 6.06” (ma standard frame)
136mm / 5.35” (manifold only)
154mm / 6.06” (ma standard frame)
136mm / 5.35” (manifold only)
154mm / 6.06” (ma standard frame)
136mm / 5.35” (manifold only)
154mm / 6.06” (ma standard frame)
Overall Width
2
796mm / 31.3”
1356mm / 53.4”
1496mm / 58.8”
1636mm / 64.4”
2196mm / 86.4”
Aperture Area
3
0.94m
2
/ 10.1ft
2
1.69m
2
/ 18.2ft
2
1.88m
2
/ 20.2ft
2
2.07m
2
/ 22.3ft
2
2.83m
2
/ 30.4ft
2
Gross Area
1.59m
2
/ 16.95ft
2
2.72m
2
/ 29.2ft
2
3m
2
/ 31.8ft
2
3.28m
2
/ 35.3ft
2
4.4m
2
/ 47.3ft
2
Gross Dry Weight
(Standard SS Frame)
35kg / 76.5lb
57kg / 152.4lb
63.4kg / 139.5lb
71.3kg / 157lb
95kg / 208.5lb
Fluid Capacity
310ml / 10.5floz
502ml / 17 fl oz
550ml / 18.6 fl oz 600ml / 20.3 fl oz 790ml / 26.7 fl oz
Max Operating Pressure
4
8bar / 800kPa
8bar / 800kPa
8bar / 800kPa
8bar / 800kPa
8bar / 800kPa
Tilt Range
20-80
o
20-80
o
20-80
o
20-80
o
20-80
o
Max Snow Load
300kg/m
2
/ 60lbs/ft
2
300kg/m
2
/ 60lbs/ft
2
300kg/m
2
/ 60lbs/ft
2
300kg/m
2
/ 60lbs/ft
2
300kg/m
2
/ 60lbs/ft
2
Max Wind Speed
5
208km/h / 130mph
208km/h / 130mph
208km/h / 130mph
208km/h / 130mph
208km/h / 130mph
1. Length of frame front track;
2. Width of manifold (not including inlet/outlet ports);
3. Aperture = Inner diameter of outer glass tube x exposed tube length
4. Pressure relief valve may be rated at 850kPa.
5. Refer to installation guidelines for collector mounting frame and consult mechanical engineer and local regulations before
completing an installation in high wind area.
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