FAFCO Connected Tube CT Series User Manual

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Specifications, Certifications & Listings
System Overview Cont’d
Connected Tube CT Panels have been certified and listed for the following:
• SRCC OG-100 #10002113
• ICC-SRCC Listing #16006
Connected Tube CT Panels have been certified and listed for the following:
• SRCC OG-100 #10002112
• ICC-SRCC Listing #16006
Panel Specifications
Panel Area
14ft²
17.5ft² 21ft² 22.5ft² 30ft² 37.5ft² 45ft²
Panel Dimensions (HxWxD) 2x8 2x10 2x12 4x6 4x8 4x10 4x12
Weight (lbs empty)
7.0lbs
3.18kg
8.3lbs
3.76kg
9.6lbs
4.35kg
10.7lbs
4.87kg
15.0lbs
6.80kg
17.8lbs
8.07kg
20.6lbs
9.34kg
Roof load (lbs full)
23.5lbs
10.7kg
25.8lbs
11.7kg
29.2lbs
13.2kg
33.7lbs
15.3kg
47.0lbs
21.3kg
55.2lbs
25.0kg
62.7lbs
28.4kg
Fluid Capacity (gal)
1.8gal
6.8L
2.1gal
7.9L
2.4gal
9.1L
2.71gal
10.25L
3.8gal
14.4L
4.5gal
17.0L
5.1gal
19.3L
Fluid Connection Type FAFCO® Proprietary
Chemical Resistance Chlorine and Saline Pool Compatible
Freezing Drain at 45°F prior to Freezing Conditions
Absorptivity 0.96
Emissivity 0.9
Panel Thermal Specifications*
Thermal Energy Output 1800 Btu / (ft2-day)
System Operating Pressure (<100 °F) At Bottom Header
30 psi
System Intermittent Pressure (<100 °F) At Bottom Header
40 psi
Factory Test Pressure / Burst Pressure Per Panel 50 psi / 220 psi
Recommended Flow Rate Per Panel 0.1 gal/min/ft2
Delta T (at y intercept) 6°F
Operating Temperature Range (typical) 60-100 °F
Stagnation Temperature 160°F
*All performance data calculated at STC (Standard Test Conditions) 80 °F, 317 Btu/hr./ft
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, 1.5 AM, Inlet Water of 70 °F, Wind speed=3 mph

FAFCO Connected Tube CT Series Specifications

General

Type	Solar Pool Heater
Model	CT Series
Category	Swimming Pool Heater
Material	Polypropylene
Panel Size	4' x 10'
Dimensions	Varies by panel size
Weight	Varies by panel size
Warranty	10 years
Connection Type	Standard