AET 3 X 8 Ae-Series, Crystal Clear Collector

Alternate Energy Technologies
AE- Series Solar Collectors

Since its introduction in 1987 the AET AE-Series has set a new standard in solar thermal collector excellence. Available in a wide range of sizes and models the AE collectors offer excellent performance and structural integrity. AE-Series collectors have been successfully utilized in all facets of residential, commercial and industrial applications.

AE Collector Specifications

• Glazing: 1 sheet of solite glass, 1/8” or 5/32” thick with 0.01% iron oxide content. Transmittance: 91.0%
• Glazing Gasket: EPDM Channel with molded corners.
• AE Collector
• Insulation: 1-¼” Foil-faced poly-isocyanurate board insulation. (R-10). ¾” Foil-faced poly-isocyanurate board in side walls and under headers. (R-6).
• Frame Wall and Batten: 6063 T6 Aluminum extrusion. (1/8” wall) Electrostatic paint finish. Electrostatic paint integral mounting system.
• Backsheet: 0.019 stucco embossed aluminum sheet MB-40 bronze, pop-riveted to frame wall.
• Absorber Plate: Exclusively manufactured by Thermafin Manufacturing. All copper fin and tube construction. High frequency forge welded for permanent bond between tube and sheet. No soldered or crimped joints to fair from expansion and contraction. 30 year warranty on fin-to-tube joint.
• Absorber Coating: Crystal Clear Absorptivity: ~ 0.97 Emissivity: ~ 0.07
• Individually Leak Tested At: 125 PSI
• Design Life: 30 Years
• Flow Rate: 0.5 to 1.8 GPM recommended
• Warranty: 10 year limited – Consult Factory

NOTE: Mounting hardware NOT INCLUDED

AET Solar Collectors CODE APPROVALS

• California Energy Commission (TIPSE) 1981
• Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) 1981
• Arizona Solar Energy Commission (AEL) 1981
• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) 1981
• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAMPO) 1981
• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 1979
• Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) 1981

Additional standards considered for design and construction of AET solar collectors:

• Interim Minimum Property Standards Supplement, HUD 4930.2, 1977
• Uniform Solar Energy Codes, IAPMO, 1976
• Installation Standards…Solar, SMALNA, 1977
• City of Los Angeles Solar Collector Approval
• South Florida Building Code Sect. 203 and 204

AE Collectors Model #'s:

• AE-21
• AE-24
• AE-26
• AE-28
• AE-32
• AE-40

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