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Apricus Residential Solar Hot Water Systems

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We specialise in the design and manufacture of high performing, evacuated tube, solar water heating systems for homes and commercial properties.

Our systems are designed for homeowners concerned about their environmental footprint and seeking ways to manage rising energy costs.

We are Australian owned and operated.

We have been recognised with awards for product innovation, business and service excellence.

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Hot water systems are the single most energy intensive appliance in the home.

Installing a complete Apricus solar hot water system, can save homeowners up to 80% on their water heating bills!

Apricus solar hot water systems are available in a wide range of sizes and boosting options to suit any household, in any climate with natural gas, LPG and electric tank bottom and middle element options.

All Apricus solar hot water systems should be sized to suit each individual home and application and are available in the following sizes. A plumber will recommend the appropriate system.

Our Product Range

Products

SMALL22 TUBE 250L TANK 1-3 bedroom homes

MEDIUM30 TUBE 315L TANK 3-4 bedroom homes

LARGE44 TUBE 400L TANK

4+ bedroom homes


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Apricus Solar Hot Water SystemSMALL – 22 TUBE, 250L TANK: 1-3 BEDROOM HOMES

Electric Bottom Element Storage Tank

MEASUREMENTS (mm) 250LDiameter (A) 617

Height (B) 1445

HW Outlet (C) 1211

PTRV Port (D) 1211

Top Sensor (E) 786

Solar Return (F) 567

Bottom Sensor (G) 347

Solar Flow (H) 197

Cold Water Inlet (I) 197

Element Height ( J) 167

SPECIFICATIONS 250LPhysical Volume (L) 259

Dry Weight (kg) 71

Construction Material Vitreous Enamel

Anode Material Magnesium

Port Size (“) 3/4

Thermostat Max (oC) 70

Element Rating (kW) 3.6

Cylinder Warranty (Yrs) 10*

Safety Valve Setting (kPa) 850

Supply Pressure Max (kPa) 680Note this diagram is not to scale and is for indication purposes only.

Solar Evacuated Tubes

SPECIFICATIONS 22TGross Area (m2) 3.28

Aperture Area (m2) 2.07

Width (mm) 1636

Length (mm) 2005

Height (mm)2 136

Dry Weight (kg)3 71.3

Fluid Capacity (mL) 600

Peak Power (W) 1477

Minimum Operating Temperature (oC)

-15 (with frost protection)

Warranty Period 15 years

Minimum Pitch (o) 20

Maximum Pitch (o) 45

Max Operating Pressure (kPa) 800

HOW EVACUATED TUBES WORK

GAS TANKSPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRIC MIDDLE ELEMENTTANK SPECIFICATIONS

WIDTH

LENGTH HEIGHT

If the homeowner requires a gas system:

If the homeowner requires an electric middle element tank system:

1 See Apricus warranty policy for full details.2 Note: Height does not include mounting frame.3 Note: Dry weight is not inclusive of aluminium ETC frame weight.


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Apricus Solar Hot Water SystemMEDIUM – 30 TUBE, 315L TANK: 3-4 BEDROOM HOMES



Height (B) 1765

HW Outlet (C) 1531

PTRV Port (D) 1531

Top Sensor (E) 872



Solar Flow (H) 197




Dry Weight (kg) 92



Port Size (“) 3/4









Width (mm) 2196

Length (mm) 2005

Height (mm)2 136

Dry Weight (kg)3 95


Peak Power (W) 2014










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LENGTHHEIGHT



1 See Apricus warranty policy for full details.2 Note: Height does not include mounting frame.3 Note: Dry weight is not inclusive of aluminium ETC frame weight.


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Apricus Solar Hot Water SystemLARGE – 44 TUBE, 400L TANK: 4+ BEDROOM HOMES



Height (B) 1704

HW Outlet (C) 1445

PTRV Port (D) 1445

Top Sensor (E) 809



Solar Flow (H) 219




Dry Weight (kg) 116



Port Size (“) 3/4









Width (mm) 3272+

Length (mm) 2005

Height (mm)2 136

Dry Weight (kg)3 142.6


Peak Power (W) 2954










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LENGTHHEIGHT



+Assumes 2x 22T collectors directly adjacent to each other, spacing between two collector groups not taken into account1 See Apricus warranty policy for full details.2 Note: Height does not include mounting frame.3 Note: Dry weight is not inclusive of aluminium ETC frame weight.

Apricus solar collectors use high efficiency twin-glass evacuated tubes to absorb solar energy and convert it into usable heat.

1 Evacuated tube absorber layer receives incoming solar radiation.

2 The absorber moves energy to the copper heat pipe where

energy is stored by the working fluid.

3 The working fluid boils at approx 30°C, turns to vapour

and rises to the heat bulb at the top.

4 The heat bulb transfers energy into the water

as it passes by through the manifold.

5 The vapour cools, condenses and returns to the base of the heat pipe where the process is then repeated.

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How an evacuated tube works



Specifications315L 400L

Physical Volume (L) 323 420

Dry Weight (kg) 92 116



Port Size (“) 3/4





Supply Pressure Max (kPa) 680

Apricus Glass-Lined Tanks

*Please see the Apricus Warranty Policy for full details.

Electric Middle Element Tanks (only available in Medium and Large)

Features & Benefits

• 10 year warranty on cylinder*

• Quality vitreous enamel construction

• Polyurethane Foam Insulation

• PTR Valve supplied

DimensionsMEASUREMENTS (mm) 315L 400L

Diameter (A) 617 705

Height (B) 1765 1704

HW Outlet (C) 1531 1445

PTRV Port (D) 1531 1445

Top Sensor (E) 872 832

Solar Return (F) 504 554

Bottom Sensor (G) 326 357

Solar Flow (H) 197 219

Cold Water Inlet (I) 197 219

Element Height ( J) 535 694

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Note this diagram is not to scale and is for indication purposes only.


Specifications250L 315L 400L

Physical Volume (L) 259 323 420

Dry Weight (kg) 71 92 116


Port Size (“) 3/4



Supply Pressure Max (kPa) 680

Apricus Glass-Lined Tanks

Note this diagram is not to scale and is for indication purposes only.

*Please see the Apricus Warranty Policy for full details.

Gas Tanks (available in Small, Medium and Large)

Apricus tanks are available in a variety of sizes to ensure the ideal hot water solution for your home.

DimensionsMEASUREMENTS (mm) 250L 315L 400L

Diameter (A) 617 617 705

Height (B) 1445 1765 1704

HW Outlet (C) 1211 1531 1445

PTRV Port (D) 1211 1531 1445

Top Sensor (E) 992 1258 1208

Solar Return (F) 764 953 932

Bottom Sensor (G) 457 551 554

Solar Flow (H) 197 197 219

Cold Water Inlet (I) 197 197 219

Element Height ( J) 535 535 694

Features & Benefits

• Designed for Australian conditions

• 10 year warranty on cylinder*

• Quality vitreous enamel construction

• Polyurethane Foam Insulation

• PTR Valve supplied

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An Apricus Solar Hot Water System needs to be installed by a fully qualified plumber.

Apricus is a supplier and we have access to a large network of preferred, qualified, professional plumbers we will refer to you in your area.

Please contact your Relationship Manager to discuss further.

Installation


Component Warrant Coverage*

Manifold & Mounting Frame Parts: 15 years Labour: 1 year

Evacuated tubes & Heat pipes Parts: 15 years Labour: 1 year

Stainless Steel Tank Cylinder: 10 years Labour: 1 year

Apricus Glass Lined Tank Cylinder: 10 years Labour: 1 year

Apricus Controller Parts: 1 year Labour: 1 year

Circulation Pump Parts: 2 years Labour: 1 year

Apricus Gas BoosterParts: 10 years on Heat Exchanger

Labour: 1 year

Warranty

*See latest warranty policy, at apricus.com.au/downloads for full details.


Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) • Applicable Australia wide.• Financial incentives created to encourage the investment in renewable energy sources

such as an Apricus solar hot water system.• STCs are rebates that can offset the initial cost of the solar hot water system. • Each STC represents a megawatt hour (MWh) per year of electricity displaced by an eligible system.• Australia is divided into different climate zones and these determine the STCs available for a given system.• When you switch to solar and install an Apricus solar water heating system registered with either Clean Energy Regulator

(CER) or Essential Services Commission (ESC), homeowners may be eligible for a rebate.

Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) • In Victoria, in addition to STC’s, there are VEECs available as rebates, where each VEEC represents one tonne

of carbon dioxide equivalent abated by the eligible system carrying out a specified energy saving activity.• Every other state only has STC’s available

To be eligible for an STC (and in VIC the VEEC rebate), customers must have a complete new solar water heater system listed in the CER Register of Solar Water Heaters and the complete system must be installed within 60 days.

Customers need to make their claims directly with the governing bodies highlighted.

Rebates



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