Aurora - Active Solar Water Heater Panel with Mounting
Hardware, One 4 x 8 Collector. Made by Solene
Solar Thermal
Technology pays for itself! Start using solar power today to improve your life
and save you money.
Aurora Solar Collectors are the most technologically advanced on the market
today. Aurora features the highest quality materials and state-of-the-art
engineering to provide efficiency and durability you can depend on for years to
come.
Get all the convenience of traditional water heaters while eliminating
traditional costs, emissions and hassles. Solene's cutting-edge solar-thermal
technology gives you immediate savings on your monthly power bill. Plus,
federal tax credits and state and utility incentives mean even bigger savings
on your investment. Solene systems are maintenance free and long lasting so you
can reap the rewards and make a positive environmental impact for years to
come.
Solene is dedicated to helping consumers save money by providing clean,
cost-effective solar hot water systems, produced by one of the world’s largest
solar manufacturers with more than 30 years of continuing technological and
warranty excellence.
Aurora Collector Benefits:
Super
Savings
• Solar water heating reduces
water-heating costs by 75-90%
• Maintenance
Free – "One piece" panel design & superior
mounting
system eliminates the need for rubber hoses & clamps
•
Pays for Itself – Initial costs offset in about 5 years.
•
Thousands of dollars may be deducted from your tax return
Efficient Durability
• Top
of the line – Solene uses only the highest rated
collectors in
the industry
• Fully Automated –
Pump & controller are automatically
activated by
the sun
• Constant Heating – Back-up heating
element means you always
have hot water even during extended
cloudy periods.
• Quality Guaranteed – Our
Lifetime Limited Warranty is the best in
the industry.
Neighborhood Friendly
•
Great Design – Multiple panel sizes and colors integrate nicely
with your roof.
• Green Smart – Solene harnesses
the most powerful, clean and
free energy source
available, the sun.
Aurora solar panels are the most technologically advanced collectors on
the market today. Aurora features the highest quality materials &
state-of-the-art engineering to provide maximum efficiency & durability you
can depend on for years to come.
Aurora solar collectors are environmentally responsible, non-polluting and
reliable in any environment. Aurora solar hot water panels are an
important element of any solar hot water system, producing dependable results
under any weather conditions. 
Aurora Collector Features:
1 Absorber
Plate
Utilizing a state-of-the-art ultrasound weld, copper fins and
risers provide superior thermal connectivity between the fins and risers.
Revolutionary coating is black chrome on nickel, producing a premium selective
surface with maximum efficiency for solar energy use. Absorbability = 0.95
Emissivity = 0.12
2 Tubing Grid
3/8"
copper risers are brazed to 1" copper manifolds for optimal flow
distribution.
3 Piping
Connection
Four 1" Type M copper tubes.
4 Aluminum
Foil
Attached to the insulation, acts as a barrier against
out-gasing.
5 Solar Glass Glazing
A
single pane of 1/8" thick solar glass is patterned to reduce reflection and
tempered to maximize strength and durability. *Iron oxide content: 0.03% *Solar
transmittance: 91%
6 Back Plate
Fiberglass
Backing: Reduces torque in the frame, is lightweight and eliminates the
possibility of any electrolysis issues for maximum benefit.
7 Insulation
1-3/16"
polyurethane foam cast under and around the side of the absorber plate, retains
the heat of the water in the collector. DFC-free P.U. meets U.S. and European
standards.
8 Casing
All aluminum
extrusion casings create a sleek framewall. Unique extruded profile allows easy
anchoring to the roof (shingle, tile, tar) or collector stands.
9 Gaskets
All-around
EPDM gasket. Highly resistant to temperature differences and UV radiation.
Absorbs the differential expansion of frame and glazing.
Product Warranty:
• Ten (10)
Year Warranty
• Plus Lifetime Limited
Warranty
Made in the USA
Aurora Collector Specifications:
|
Specifications
Model SLAR-32 |
| Gross Area (sq.
ft.) |
31.78 |
| Net Aperture
Area (sq. ft.) |
30.53 |
| Ratio Net/Gross
Area |
0.95 |
| Length
(in.) |
96.48" |
| Width
(in.) |
47.4 |
| Thickness
(in.) |
3.96" |
| Weight
(in.) |
105.8 |
|
Fluid Capacity (gal.) |
0.8 |
| Recommended
Flow Rate |
0.7 |
| Test Pressure
(psi) |
300 |
| Operating
Pressure (psi) |
145 |
|
Efficiency
Ratings SLAR-32 |
| |
Clear Day |
Mildly Day |
Cloudy Day |
| A (-9º F) |
46.1 |
34.8 |
23.7 |
| B (9º F) |
41.3 |
30.1 |
18.9 |
| C (36º F) |
34.5 |
23.5 |
12.6 |
| D (90º F) |
22.4 |
12.4 |
3.3 |
| E (144º F) |
12.0 |
4.1 |
0.0 |
Efficiency Equation [NOTE: Based on gross are and
(P)=Ti-Taj]
S I UNITS: n=0.7820 -4.28290 (P)/I
-0.00484 (P)2/I
I P UNITS: n=0.7820 -0.7544 (P)/I
-0.0005 (P)2/I
Y INTERCEPT
SLOPE
0.8 -4.6
W/m2
.°C
0.8
-0.8 Btu/hr.ft2.°F
Ti = Temperature (T out - T in) 2F
Ta= Ambient temperature
F
I = Solar Radiation Btu/hr/ft2
Product Manufacturer: Solene Solar Hot Water Systems
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How It Works:
Flat plate collectors
capture solar energy by employing the green house effect. The glass covering
permits up to 90% of the visible sunlight to enter the collector. When the
light passes through the glass its frequency is changed slightly to a lower
energy level. When the light strikes the absorbing surface of the flat plate
inside, the light is absorbed as heat. The combination of the glass frequency
change and the solar absorbing surface of the plate capture the maximum amount
of energy. As the absorber plate heats up it begins to radiate energy as
infrared (IR) or heat radiation. Glass is essentially opaque to IR wavelengths
so the heat is trapped increasing the temperature.
Optional System Mounting Hardware:
• SL-FM Solene flush mount heavy duty hardware
gripper style kit
• SL-FML Solene flush mount hardware L-bracket
style
• SL-TM36 Mount hardware, tilt 36
A complete typical solar domestic water heating
system components and
layout is shown below.
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