302CS13C Roof Top Solar: Key Attributes
Most suitable for areas that receive low to medium levels of solar radiation, and is suitable for frost prone or harsh water chemistry areas.
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Solahart Closed Circuit Systems are protected against freezing or harsh water conditions by our exclusive ‘Hartgard’ fluid. ‘Hartgard’ is used to lower the freezing temperature of the Heat Transfer Fluid and so provides protection against freezing.
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Roof-mounted, closed-circuit systems with revolutionary Envelope solar collectors, offer the very latest in styling and all-weather durability.
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Key Features
Solahart's roof mounted tank systems save space at ground level and their elegant simplicity make them efficient and reliable. The 302CS13C collector's higher efficiency absorber with its Sputtered Selective Surface maximises the absorption of available solar energy while the closed circuit design makes it suitable for frost prone or poor water chemistry areas. The 302CS13C Envelope collector with five patents pending has been designed to meet or exceed Australian and International Standards in areas of strength and durability
The ceramic lined tank has a protective anode and the CS13C Free Heat series features additional protection. The tank is equipped with an electric booster, alternatively an in-line gas booster is available. The 302CS13C and 302CS13C Free Heat systems are installed with the HartStat OTP (over temperature protection) system to minimise over performance during periods of higher solar radiation and lower hot water draw off.
- Space saving roof mount design
- Reliable, low maintenance operation
- Can cut water heating energy use by up to 83%^
- Eligible for Government rebates and incentives
* The suggested price is comprised of RRP less the applicable solar incentive and excluding installation. Solar incentive value applies to 302CS13C system in Zone 3.
^ Energy savings of up to 75% shown are based on Australian Government approved TRNSYS simulation modelling of a Solahart 302CS13C and using a medium load in Zone 3 and apply when replacing an electric water heater. Any savings will vary depending upon your location, type of Solahart system installed, orientation and inclination of the solar collectors, type of water heater being replaced, hot water consumption and fuel tariff. Maximum financial savings off your hot water bill are achievable when replacing an electric water heater on continuous tariff.
† Solahart Warranty Details: 5/5/5 warranty; 5 year cylinder and collectors supply, 5 year parts, 5 year labour. 10/5/5 warranty, 10 year cylinder and collectors supply, 5 year parts, 5 year labour.
302CS13C Solar Specifications
| Thermosiphon CS13C Closed Circuit Systems | |
|---|---|
| System Model | 302CS13C |
| Tank Model | 300J Free Heat - 300F |
| Storage Capacity | 300 litres |
| Boost Capacity | 150 litres |
| Weight Empty Tank Only | 107 kg |
| Weight Full Tank Only | 407 kg |
| A-Width* Tank Only | 2.43 m |
| Weight Empty System | 210 kg |
| Weight Full System | 529 kg |
| A-Width* System | 2.43 m |
* For servicing and safe access, a space equal to the tank length should be left on the water connection end of the system and 1m (40in) should be left on the three other sides of the installation. ‡HartStat OTP is mandatory on these models in Australia and New Zealand. Systems (if installed with a HartStat OTP system) can be installed as a solar preheater with an inline Solahart gas booster water heater. Refer to the Solahart gas booster specification sheet for further details on the gas booster.
| Collectors CSA2013 | |
|---|---|
| Aperture Area | 1.8 m2 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 1996 mm |
| Width | 1043 mm |
| Height | 82 mm |
| Capacity | 1.9 litres |
| Weight Empty | 37 kg |
| Weight Full | 39 kg |
| Working Pressure | |
| No OTP | 80 kPa |
| With OTP | 170 kPa |
| Absorber Surface SCA2000 | Blue Tinox sputtered selective surface |
| Absorber/Riser Material | copper |
| Number of Risers | 13 |
| Frame Material | extruded aluminium |
| Insulation Material (Base) | 38 mm glass wool blanket |
| Glass | 3.2 mm tempered low iron |
| Water Supply | |
|---|---|
| TPR Valve Setting | 1000 kPa |
| ECV* Setting | 850 kPa |
| Maximum Supply Pressure | |
| With ECV | 680 kPa |
| Without ECV | 800 kPa |
| Water Connections | |
| Cold | Rp 3/4 |
| Hot | R 1/2 |
*Expansion Control Valve.
| Electric Boost Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating Unit Type | Copper sheath immersion element | |||
| Supply Voltage | 220 V - 250 V | |||
| Recovery Rate @ 240 V and Temperature Rise Of: | ||||
| Rating kW |
Current Amps |
30°C litres/hour |
40°C litres/hour |
50°C litres/hour |
| 1.8 | 8 | 51 | 39 | 31 |
| 2.4 | 10 | 68 | 52 | 41 |
| 2.5* | 10.5 | 71 | 54 | 43 |
| 3.6 | 15 | 103 | 77 | 62 |
* A bobbin element (2.5kW) is available for hard or corrosive water areas.
How Roof Top Solar Systems Work
Solar Operation
The 302CS13C solar system has its vitreous enamel lined solar storage tank installed on the roof directly coupled to the solar collectors. In the Closed Circuit Series, heat is absorbed by the collector and passed to the ‘Hartgard’ heat transfer liquid inside the collector. As the temperature of the ‘Hartgard’ increases, the hot fluid rises up through the collector by the Natural Thermosiphon Principle, into the heat exchanger jacket around the potable water storage tank. Here, the heat is transferred to the potable water, cooling the ‘Hartgard’ fluid. The cooler fluid is then forced back down into the collectors through the displacement action of further hot fluid rising up into the heat exchanger jacket.
Orientation of Solar Collectors
To help maximise system performance, solar collectors should be installed with an optimum orientation facing true north (in the southern hemisphere) or true south (in the northern hemisphere). Always check for true north or true south using a compass or other suitable device.
To help maximise system performance, solar collectors should be installed with an optimum inclination. This is equal to 90% to 100% of the local latitude angle when collectors are oriented within 60° of true north or true south, and between 10° and 20° if the collectors are oriented between 60° and 90° from the optimum orientation. Generally, improved summer performance is obtained from an angle of inclination less than the optimum angle and improved winter performance is obtained by an angle of inclination greater than the optimum angle. If the angle of inclination varies by 20° from the optimum angle, the solar collectors will receive about 10% less total annual solar radiation.
Frost/Freeze Protection
Solahart Closed Circuit Systems are protected against freezing or harsh water conditions by our exclusive ‘Hartgard’ fluid. ‘Hartgard’ is a blue, non-toxic, propylene glycol fluid which, when mixed with water, provides the Heat Transfer Fluid contained in the solar collectors and the heat exchanger jacket around the tank. ‘Hartgard’ is used to lower the freezing temperature of the Heat Transfer Fluid and so provides protection against freezing (Note: for the correct % of Hartgard in the Heat Transfer Fluid, refer to the section on Frost / Freeze Protection). ‘Hartgard’ is a special food grade solution and is the only solution permitted to be used in the closed circuit systems. Hartgard has been approved by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia.
In-Series Gas Boosting
An in-series gas booster (also known as a continuous flow gas booster) can be installed between the solar water heater and the hot outlets in the house. This booster should be permanently active. The booster senses the temperature of the water passing through it: if the water temperature is above its temperature setting it does nothing; if below it will automatically heat the water up to the preset outlet temperature setting. This gas booster ensures hot water delivery for a variety of hot water demands without the need for user intervention while enabling maximum solar energy contribution to the water heating. For more information on this booster, consult the owner’s manual for the product.
Brochures
Why Solahart Solar Hot Water Systems: Download
Solahart 302CS13C Solar Hot Water System Brochure: Download
Solahart In-Line Gas Booster Brochure: Download
Installation Manuals
Solahart On-Roof Solar Hot Water System Owner's Guide and Installation Manual: Download
Solahart In-line Gas Booster Owner's Guide and Installation Manual: Download
Solar Incentive Forms
Small-scale Technology Certificate Assignment Form: Download