How Thermomax Technology Works
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New Slimline Design
Heat Pipe Vacuum Tube Solar CollectorA dry heat pipe collector for ease of installation and maintenance. The dry
connection between manifold and tube means tubes can be easily fitted andreplaced. A unique temperature limitation device gives added system protection. A
choice between two temperature limits provides the perfect hot water solution foryour home or business.
HP400
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Thermomax Heat Pipe
Technology has evolved...Easy Installation
The unique ‘plug and play’ design of Thermomax solar collectors
makes installation quick and easy. There is no need for heavy lifting
equipment as tubes can be carried onto the roof individually. The
collector is fixed to the roof by easy-fit brackets, which are simply fixed
to the rafter.
Taking it a step further The new slimline manifold is not only lighter than HP200 -
developments to the lid and tubes also make installation easier.
• An improved hinge means the lid is never separated from the
manifold and a tube retaining lip is incorporated into the lid.
• A shorter neck on the tubes, reduces movement, retaining their
flexibility but making them easier to insert.
High Performance Vacuum TubesA superior vacuum is maintained over a longer period of
time through:
• Glass to metal seal – unique fusing process for durability.• Superior vacuum – by creating a vacuum of 10-6 mbar within the tube,
thermal losses caused by conduction and convection are eliminated.
• High quality glass – unique properties give good transmissibility with
low reflection losses and increased durability.
The dry fit of heat pipe tubes allows easy maintenance as tubes can be
removed without draining the system
Performance and Savings
Unique Feature – Temperature Limitation Devices
HP400 collectors contain a unique temperature limitation device for
system protection, there are 2 types:
1. New snap disk to limit temperature to 90˚C
Ideal for domestic installations
This collector is referred to as HP400
2. Snap disk to limit temperature to 135˚C
Ideal for commercial installations
This collector is referred to as HP450
Installation Options
HP400 collectors are available in 2 different sizes –both with the option of the 2 different temperaturelimits.
Designed specifically for higher latitude climates, Thermomaxproducts provide heat even in cold, windy or humidconditions
A superior vacuum in the tube, over a longerperiod of time
Supplies up to 70% of your annual hot waterneeds – reducing dependence on increasingly expensivefossil fuels
20 year warranty with aKingspan Solar Accredited Installer
Works from dawn until dusk and throughout the year
30% more effective than flat plate collectors
Number of Tubes
Dimensions
Absorber Area (m2)
Overall Dimensions (mm)
Width of Manifold (mm)
Length (tube and manifold) (mm)
Depth (mm)Aperture Area (m2)
Fluid Volume (ltr)
Inlet and Outlet Dimensions (mm)
Weight (empty) (kg)
Mounting
Recommended Inclination (˚)
Performance Data
Efficiency
Eta 0
a1 (W/m2K)
a2 (W/m2K 2)
Solar Keymark Licence Numbers
Operating Data
Flow Rate (ltr/h)
Rated
Minimum
Maximum
Maximum Operating Pressure
Stagnation Temperature (˚C)
Heat Transfer Fluid
Materials
Absorber
Coating
Absorbance (%)
Emissivity (5)
Mounting Frame and Clips
Glass
Vacuum
Temperature Limitation (̊ C)
Quality Certication/ Solar Keymark
20
2.01
1952 x 1418 x 93
1418
1952
932.16
1.2
22
48
20-70
Based on Aperture
0.75
1.18
0.0095
160
120
300
10 Bar
166
Water/Glycol
Copper
Selective Coating
95
5
Stainless Steel, Aluminium, EPDM
Low Iron - Transm. 0.92
<10-6mbar
90 / 135
Yes
30
3.021
1952 x 2127 x 93
2127
1952
933.23
1.7
22
71
20-70
Based on Aperture
0.75
1.18
0.0095
240
180
480
10 Bar
166
Water / Glycol
Copper
Selective Coating
95
5
Stainless Steel, Aluminium, EPDM
Low Iron - Transm. 0.92
<10-6mbar
90 / 135
Yes
HP400 / HP450 2m2 3m2
HP400: 011-7S1793
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2
3
Collector Positions
1 Ideal slope 40˚
2 Roof kit angled 40˚
3 Elevated 20˚
Snap Disk Operation
The device is open and
heat transfer occurs
until the condenser
reaches its set
point temperature.
Snap disks operate
and close the device,
stopping heat transfer into
condenser
Device re-opens as
temperature falls below the
set point, reactivating heat
transfer
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• Quick and simple modular installation withseparate components - unlike at panels -no need for heavy lifting.
• Extremely exible installation with at andvertical versions, both available with Southand East/ West facing orientation kits.
• Dry connecton allows for easy tting,commissioning, maintenance andreplacement of tubes
• Patented Snap Disk shut-o technologycontrols thermal temperature providingunrivalled levels of system safety.
• Robust tube construction provides
protection from adverse weatherconditions such as wind and hail.
• Up to 20 years warranty wheninstalled by a Kingspan accreditedinstaller
Thermomax is the original and best,easy-to-install vacuum tube solarenergy collector available. Thermomax
products constantly perform wellin the variable conditions of lesssunny climates, generating hot waterthroughout the year, whatever theweather.
We can guarantee that a Thermomax Solar Thermal
System will not only outperform all flat plate
systems throughout the year and save money and
energy costs, but by reducing CO2 emissions will
contribute to a brighter, greener future for us all.
Superior performanceeven in our climate!
30% U P T
Omore effective thantraditional flat platepanels
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0Jan
234%
Typical flat plate
Thermomax vacuum tubes
Feb Mar Apr May Jun
(Calculations shown for 3m2 collector)
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
58%
Extra Energy Contribution from a Vacuum Tube Collector+30% kWh Annually
33%
21%
17%
k W h
16%
16%18%
24%
44%
96%
293%
Part of the Solar range of productsfrom Kingspan Renewables,
the Thermomax brand is firmlyestablished as a world leader in solarthermal products.
With over 25 years of installationson projects large and small,Thermomax’s modular system hasproved to be the most reliable,flexible and easiest to instal solarcollector available on the market.
This graph illustrates the superiorperformance of the Thermomaxvacuum tubes vs a typical flat plateinstallation.
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LONG LIFE EFFICIENCY• Thermomax solar thermal systems are still working
efficiently after 25 years.
Hermetic Seal• Fusion between the internal copper tube and
the glass ensures lifetime integrity of the seal.
Soda Lime Glass• Soda Lime glass has a much lower permeability
to atmosphere than industry standard Borosilicateglass, guaranteeing the longevity of the vacuum.
SYSTEM SAFETY• Snap Disk offers reduced risk of system overheating
and unrivalled levels of safety .
EFFICIENT HEAT TRANSFER• Ultra-Sonic weld between absorber plate and tube
ensures most efficient heat transfer.
UNIQUE PATENTED
SNAP DISK THERMAL SHUT-OFF
The device is open andheat transfer occursuntil the condenser
reaches 95ºC.
Snap disks operateand close the device,
stopping heat transfer
into condenser.
Device re-opensas temperature
falls below 95ºC,
reactivating heattransfer.
How Thermomax worksThe vacuum inside each tube provides perfect insulationand protects the system from outside influences, such ascold, wet or windy weather and suppresses the heat lossthat is common in the more traditional flat plate systems.
Designed and manufactured for Northern Europeanclimates, Thermomax’s technology also works hardin the winter months. As indicated in the graph
below Thermomax out-performs all typical flat platesolar systems throughout the year in heat output.In the winter months the performance is even moreoutstanding with output being as much as 3 times moreefficient.
Why ?
UP TO
MOREEFFICIENT
30%
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