PRODUCT DATA SHEET ThermoPower VDF Vacuum Tube Collector

Technical Specifications
Tube Length Outer Tube Diameter Tube Thickness Tube Material Tube Coating Thermal Expansion Absorption Efficiency Emittance Vacuum Heat Loss Maximum Strength Stagnation Temperature Flow Rate Fittings 1) dependent on model 59 in. 1.46 in. 0.1 in. Borosilicate Glass AI - N/AI 3.3 x 10-6 > 94% < 7% P < 5x10-3 Pa < 0.7 W/m2C 1.0 428 F 0.4 - 0.6 gpm 1/2 in. NPT
SunMaxx-VDF20 Schematic
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Product
Dimensions (in.) Dry Weight (lbs) Net Aperture Area (ft )
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VDF-20
60.0 x 64.7 115 19.4 0.5 0.4 30-40 22.8 300 0 - 90 0.28

VDF-30
87.4 x 64.7 170 28.8 0.7 0.6 50 - 60 33.7

1) Manifold 2) Double Wall Vacuum Tube 3) 1/4 Male NPT Brass Connection 4) Temperature Sensor Well 5) Free Standing Extruded Aluminum Adjustable Frame

Fluid Capacity (gal) Recommended Flow Rate per Collector (gpm) Storage Tank Size (gal) Estimated BTU Production (KBTU per panel per day) Max Recommended # of Tubes in Series Tilt Angle (deg) Nominal Flow Rate (gpm) Operating Pressure (psi)

0.56

20 - 70 Recommended 150 Maximum

SunMaxx Solar, Inc. 56 Broome Corporate Pkwy Conklin, NY 13748 1.877.786.6299 1.800.786.0329 fax www.sunmaxxsolar.com

3-Year Standard Warranty 10-Year Warranty when installed by certified installer SRCC OG-100 Certified Solar Keymark Certified

2010 SunMaxx Solar, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Direct Flow Piping Schematic

SunMaxx Solar, Inc. 56 Broome Corporate Pkwy Conklin, NY 13748 1.877.786.6299 1.800.786.0329 fax www.sunmaxxsolar.com
2010 SunMaxx Solar, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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SunMaxx Solar, Inc. 56 Broome Corporate Pkwy Conklin, NY 13748 1.877.786.6299 1.800.786.0329 fax www.sunmaxxsolar.com