>> Online Store
>> Product details on Solar Max RA240
SOLAR
MAX RA 240 Solar Air Space Heating Product
Product Introduction:
Cansolair
Inc. has developed a forced convection solar heating unit called
the Model RA 240 SOLAR MAX. A dwelling of 1000 square feet can have
a complete air change in 1.5 hours. Working experience indicates
that comfortable room temperature can be maintained in a 1000 square
foot dwelling with 15 minutes of sunlight per hour.
CSA Approved Maintenance Free Thermostatically Controlled
Forced Convection Filtered Air Environmentally Friendly Heat Energy.
240 aluminum cans comprise the core of each Model SOLAR MAX.
Ninety cubic feet per minute of colder and relatively
heavier air is drawn by a quiet and powerfull fan through a filter
from near the floor.
This filtered air is pumped through the first checkvalve,
the specially modified collector core, and then back into your living
space through the last check valve near the ceiling. The resulting
high volume air movement not only filters, but will destratify as
well as directly heat the air in your home or business. One or more
modules can be vertically or horizontally mounted on any South-East,
South, or South-West-facing wall or roof that is free from shadow.
Each fully automatic, thermostatically controlled
module can maintain average room temperature in about eight thousand
cubic feet of residential or commercial space.
These new solar panels can automatically eliminate
your having to pay for more conventional and polluting forms of
heat energy whenever the sun shines."When ever you can see
a shadow, why waste money and pollute the air unnecessarily? "Our
solar panels are designed to be completely independent of, but complimentary
to your existing heating system, no matter how large or what type
may currently be in your home or building Solar Heating was considered
too expensive and impractical, with too long a pay-back; Until Now.
Technical Features
Unbreakable
Lexan Lens
Washable Air Filter
Powder Coated Galvalume
Frame (Insulated)
Aluminum Headers
Double Check Valves
Low Voltage Snap Disk
Controller
Thermostatically Controlled
Capacitor Start Direct
drive backward curved Impeller fan
Explore the Product Details:
The Cansolair Solar Max RA 240 consists
of a four by seven solar collector (28 Square feet, or 2.6 square
meters). Solar Max RA 240 has 15 vertical columns
of cylindrical shape, making the actual surface exposed to the sun
greater than 2.6 square meters.The same cylindrical shape allows
the Solar Max to receive solar radiation for a longer period due
to the angle of incidence of the sun hitting the solar panel.
Peak BTU performance was observed during the noon
hour period in October 2001 wherein the temp rise was 50 to 54F
degrees resulting in a 9000 to 9720 Btu or 2636 to 2847 Watts. Peak
BTU performance will actually increase in colder weather due to
the rise in temperature between input and output temperature and
a lower angle of incidence.
The Solar Max RA 240 has a quick
response rate of 8 minutes from the appearance of sun to “cut-in”
based on 100 degree F output temperature. Solar Max RA 240
uses the most conductive black paint available for solar collectors.
Solar Max uses a lexan outer cover, which allows sunlight in and
is resistant to the elements.
Heat of up to 10,000 BTU (or more), when the sun
is out provides a warm flow of air to heat your house. This is like
having 3Kw of heat circulating in your home, which will feel warmer
than a typical 3KW electric heater. An electric heater does not
cause the air to flow. Solar Heat is environmentally friendly and
does not produce any emissions into the atmosphere. Solar Heat is
available when the sun is out and there is no cost of consumption.
Solar Heat will not increase in costs resulting in no unknown negative
impacts on your budget. The Costs of the Solar Max RA 240
are all the costs you will incur to generate supplementary heat
for your home. You will not have to do any further work, such as
cutting wood, in order to realize savings on your heating bill.
Install the Solar Max RA 240 and sit back and enjoy
the heat and the savings. Economic payback is estimated to be 3-6
years.
How SOLAR MAX RA 240 Works
The Solar Max 240 is ideally mounted on a southern
facing exterior wall.
.
Cold Air is drawn Into the solar panel by a low wattage temperature
controlled fan, which is installed on an interior wall.
Hot air is blown back in the house.
Shipping Weights and Dimensions:
Solar Panel: One
box, weight 125lbs. Dimensions:96x54x14 inch
Controller/fan: One box, weight
16lbs. Dimensions: 24x12x12 inch
Installation
Please use the following
diagram to determine which house best represents your home's orientation
to the sun. If you have a wall with a southerly exposure like house
A then you would find one panel adequate during the fall, winter
and spring. If house B more closely resembles your home's orientation
then I would recommend two panels. You would have an advantage over
the single panel installation in that your total solar gain would
be greater and you would get heat from sun up till sun down all
year round which helps balance payback.
