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Residential Solar Water Heating Systems

CIRREX®SOLAR ELECTRIC PACKAGE SYSTEMS

The CIRREX® packaged system from A. O. Smith is the latest advancement in solar water heating. With the CIRREX everything needed for a comprehensive solar system, allowing for quick and easy specification and installation. With Solar Energy Factor ratings up to 10.1 CIRREX water heating systems can provide up to 70% of the energy needed for water heating directly from the sun.

THE CIRREX® ADVANTAGE:

 Standard and Deluxe solar system packages.

 16 solar water heating systems - one, two or three collector

 All systems are active closed loop systems using a mixture of

solar water heating system, A. O. Smith provides

solar

configurations collectors can be added for larger systems.

distilled water and non-toxic propylene glycol as a heat transfer fluid in the solar loop to prevent freezing during winter.

 All solar water heating systems are SRCC certified OG-300.

 Highest quality solar thermal collectors from Chromagen

 All solar thermal collectors are SRCC certified OG-100.

 All system packages include integrated solar pump stations that

save time, money and provide a clean professional looking installation.

 80 & 120-gallon direct and indirect solar booster tanks with 4500

watt backup heating elements.

 Single wall and double wall heat exchanger systems.

 Solar Energy Factor (SEF) ratings up to 10.1.

 Provides up to 70% of the energy needed for water heating directly

from the sun.

 Can produce the same amount of energy as photovoltaic solar

collectors at 1/8th of the cost.

 Full line of solar accessories including Solar Pathfinder™ site

analysis unit and Pathfinder Assistant Software, contractor installation kits, collector tilt kits and roof mounting kits for composite, flat, tile, split seam and corrugated metal roof installations. Contact your local sales representative for more information.

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Low Lead Compliant

Eligible for Federal Tax Credit:

through 2016. 30% of

the total installed costs – no cap.

For more information, visit

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 10-year limited warranty on collectors, 6-year limited warranty on

solar booster tanks, 2-year limited warranty on pump station, 1-year limited warranty on miscellaneous parts. For complete information, consult the included written warranty or contact A. O. Smith Water Products Company.

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Proudly partnered with

Chromagen to provide solar

thermal collectors.

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SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTORS

Collectors are assembled using the highest quality materials and advanced techniques, which result in highly efficient, durable products you can depend on for years to come.

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Optimal heat absorption and efficiency.

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Riser tubes are laser welded to the absorber plate which ensures optimum heat transfer and permanent bond.

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Three insulation layers provide a cumulative thermal resistance value of R-8.

1. Low-iron patterned and tempered glazing provides superior strength, anti-glare surface and 91% solar transmittance.

2. Aluminum absorber plate with spectrally selective black coating provides more than 90% solar absorption and less than 40% IR emission for high performance even in cooler climates.

3. Rugged nylon glass fiber moldings on all four corners protect collectors and adjacent property from damage during transport and installation.

4. 1-1/8 inch outside diameter (O.D.) copper sweat inlet/outlet connections.

5. Glass wool insulation layer

6. Black anodized extruded aluminum casing interlocking construction assembly - requires no fasteners that loosen over time and allow moisture infiltration.

7. Integrated aluminum foil insulation barrier.

8. Injected rigid Polyurethane foam insulation layer.

9. Durable black Polypropylene backsheet - resists punctures during transport and installation, resists corrosion for the life of the collectors.

10. Type M copper risers 5/8” and manifolds 1-1/8” are brazed together in a parallel tube configuration ensuring optimal flow and a low pressure drop. Collectors may be installed in portrait or landscape orientation.

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INTEGRATED SOLAR PUMP STATIONS

All-in-one integrated, insulated assembly features:

• Wall mounted for a clean professional looking installation.

• Saves time and money.

• Programmable electronic solar system control with advanced diagnostics and LCD display.

• Precise flow control - multiple speed pumps, flow control

valves and variable speed controls.

• Flow meter, temperature and pressure gauges.

• Isolation valves, fill and drain valves, check valves and

air stripper.

• Solar loop pressure relief valve.

• Includes solar loop expansion tank with mounting

Standard Pump Station

bracket and stainless steel flex line.

• Standard pump stations are used with indirect solar booster tanks that have factory installed internal single wall coil-type heat exchangers.

• Double wall pump stations are equipped with plate-type stainless steel

heat exchangers (double wall) and are used with direct solar booster tanks.

Double Wall Pump Station

SOLAR SYSTEM PACKAGES AND SOLAR BOOSTER TANKS

Standard and Deluxe solar system packages are available, see the comparison table below.

INTEGRATED CIRREX® SYSTEMS INCLUDE:

Solar Collector(s)

Integrated Solar Pump Station With Advanced Programmable Digital LCD Controller

Solar Loop Expansion Tank (Includes Bracket/Stainless Steel Flex Pipe)

Solar Loop Pressure Relief Valve

Thermostatic Mixing Valve

Propylene Glycol (DOWFROST™) 5-Gallons

Solar Loop Air Vent

Temperature Sensors (2) - Tank & Collector Outlet

Collector Spanner Mounting Hardware Kit (Stainless Steel/Aluminum)

Roof Flashing for solar loop piping supply line (1 - copper)

Roof Flashing for solar loop piping return line and sensor wire (1 - copper)

Roof Flashing Kit (Shingle Roof Mounting Kit) - 4 Per/Collector (iodized aluminum)

Temperature Sensor Control Wire 75' Roll

Collector Copper Sweat Fittings Kit

Flexible Pipe Insulation (UV Resistant/300°F) 6' x 1/2" tube (1)

Flexible Pipe Insulation (UV Resistant/300°F) 6' x 1" tube (1)

Tape, Stretch & Seal

Roof & Flashing Sealant

Deluxe vs Standard - Included System Components

System Component Description

Standard Deluxe

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SOLAR SYSTEM PACKAGES - SIZING & PLACING ORDERS

Use our Solar Sizing Guide to determine the number of solar collectors and solar booster tank needed. Order a system package that meets the sizing needs making sure double wall heat exchanger systems are ordered when required by local building codes. Order the required solar booster tank separately to complete the system.

Visit www.hotwater.com for more information including; Specification Sheets, Solar Sizing Guide with site analysis instructions, Online Rebate Locator, Installation Videos and Instruction Manuals.

Model Number Heat Exchanger Type

SACI-01-M200501-000 1

SACI-02-M200202-000 2

SACI-02-M200402-000 2

SACI-03-M200203-000 3

SACE-01-M100501-000 1

SACE-02-M100202-000 2

SACE-02-M100402-000 2

SACE-03-M100203-000 3

Model Number

SACI-01-M200501-T41 1

SACI-02-M200202-T41 2

SACI-02-M200402-T41 2

SACI-03-M200203-T41 3

SACE-01-M100501-T41 1

SACE-02-M100202-T41 2

SACE-02-M100402-T41 2

SACE-03-M100203-T41 3

Number of Collectors

Deluxe Solar System Packages - Solar Tanks Not Included

Solar Collector Model - Size (ft)

CR-140-AP - (4' x 10')

CR-110-AP - (3-1/2' x 7')

CR-130-AP - (4' x 8')

CR-110-AP - (3-1/2' x 7')

CR-140-AP - (4' x 10')

CR-110-AP - (3-1/2' x 7')

CR-130-AP - (4' x 8')

CR-110-AP - (3-1/2' x 7')

Single Wall Internal Coil

Double Wall External Plate

Standard Solar System Packages - Solar Tanks Not Included

Solar Collector Model - Size (ft) Heat Exchanger Type

CR-140-AP - (4' x 10')

CR-110-AP - (3-1/2' x 7')

CR-130-AP - (4' x 8')

CR-110-AP - (3-1/2' x 7')

CR-140-AP - (4' x 10')

CR-110-AP - (3-1/2' x 7')

CR-130-AP - (4' x 8')

CR-110-AP - (3-1/2' x 7')

Single Wall Internal Coil

Double Wall External Plate

Solar Booster Tank Ordered Separately

(80 or 120-gallon)

SUNX-80 or SUNX-120

SUN-80 or SUN-120

Solar Booster Tank Ordered Separately

(80 or 120-gallon)

SUNX-80 or SUNX-120

SUN-80 or SUN-120

Solar Energy Factor

80 Gallon Tank 120 Gallon Tank

2.2 1.9 564

3.0 2.3 542

5.3 3.3 586

10.1 4.9 635

1.8 1.7 590

2.2 2.1 560

3.0 2.8 614

4.3 3.5 661

Solar Energy Factor

80 Gallon Tank 120 Gallon Tank

2.2 1.9 556

3.0 2.3 534

5.3 3.3 578

10.1 4.9 627

1.8 1.7 582

2.2 2.1 560

3.0 2.8 606

4.3 3.5 653

Approx

Shipping

Weight (lbs)

Approx

Shipping

Weight (lbs)

SOLAR BOOSTER TANKS

Solar Booster Tanks are equipped with a factory installed CSA certified and ASME rated Temperature & Pressure Relief Valve and a single (upper) 4500 watt / 240 volt backup heating element. Indirect tanks have a single wall internal coiltype heat exchanger. Direct tanks are open tanks used with double wall pump stations when local codes require

double wall heat exchangers for non-toxic propylene glycol systems.

Indirect Solar Booster Tanks

Model Number

SUNX-80

SUNX-120

Model Number

SUN-80

SUN-120

Gallon

Capacity

108

Gallon

Capacity

119

Energy

Factor

N/A Yes - Single Wall Internal Coil Type 1 upper - 4500W 21 63-1/4" x 24"

N/A Yes - Single Wall Internal Coil Type 1 upper - 4500W 21 63-1/4" x 28"

Heat Exchanger Included

Heating Elements

(240 VAC Single Phase)

GPH Recovery

@ 90° F Rise

Dimensions

(inches)

Direct Solar Booster Tanks

Energy

Factor

N/A No 1 upper - 4500W 21 63-1/4" x 24"

N/A No 1 upper - 4500W 21 63-1/4" x 28"

Heat Exchanger Included

Heating Elements

(240 VAC Single Phase)

GPH Recovery

@ 90° F Rise

Dimensions

(inches)

CODES AND STANDARDS

Complies with current editions of: UL Standard for Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters, UL 174; Canadian Standard for Construction and Test of Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 110-M90; Packaged Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems (Liquid-to-Liquid Heat Transfer For All-Season Use, F379.1-09; Packaged Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems for Seasonal Use, F379.2-09 and ICC Codes and HUD Standards. Complies with California legislation AB 1953 and Vermont legislation Act 193 that limits the lead content in plumbing fixtures that come into contact with drinking water to a maximum of 0.25%.

For Technical Information and Automated Fax Service, call 800-527-1953. A. O. Smith Corporation reserves the right to make product changes or improvements without prior notice.

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