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Firebird Heating Solutions are market leading manufacturers of heating products with a proven track record built on the global supply of heating systems. Established in Ireland in 1980, the Firebird name has become synonymous with performance, quality and innovative design.

Firebird are 100% Irish and are proud to be based in the hearth of the Múscraí Gaeltacht.

At the forefront of technology, Firebird are committed to providing cost-effective, energy efficient heating solutions that not only meet, but easily exceed today’s stringent legislative requirements. Historically an oil fired boiler manufacturer, the addition of renewable heating options, which include air source heat pumps, stoves and solar thermal systems, enable Firebird to offer a total heating solutions package.

Firebird is ISO-9001 accredited and our products have attained some of the following accreditations:

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Solar Thermal SySTemS

Solar thermal systems can deliver up to 70% of the hot water requirements for an average household in Ireland. Installation of solar energy on a larger scale, ie. commercial, can make a great contribution to commercial energy costs.

By using solar energy to heat hot water, you will be helping to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, while improving the energy efficiency and potentially the value of your home. A typical domestic solar hot water system can save in excess of a tonne of CO² per annum. In particular, solar energy scores positively with the new BER - Building Efficiency Rating scheme.

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Firebird’s range of solar thermal systems is arguably the most extensive on the market and offers customers a wide choice of collectors, system configurations and accessories. Designed and manufactured to Firebird’s exacting standards, our solar systems are second to none in terms of performance, durability and efficiency. All our solar systems have been placed through rigorous testing to ensure the highest standards have been achieved.

CPK7210-N Flat PanelSolar Collector

TZ58-1800 Heat PipeSolar Collector

CVSKC-10 Vacuum TubeSolar Collector

1 Firebird Condensing Boiler2 Unvented Cylinder3 Temp. Sensor (after heating)4 Mixing Valve5 Solar Collector6 Collector Temp. Sensor7 Pump Station7A Pressure Relief Valve7B Expansion Vessel7C Intermediate Vessel (if needed)8 Controller9 DHW Tank sensor10 Air VentGuide to Solar Thermal Systems available from Firebird.

No. of Persons No. of collectors Tank Size (L)2 x CPK7210-N Flat Panel collectors

2-4 2 x CVSKC-10 Vacuum Tube collectors 200

30 - 40 TZ58-1800 heat pipes

3 x CPK7210-N Flat Panel collectors

4-6 3 x CVSKC-10 Vacuum Tube collectors 300

40 - 60 TZ58-1800 heat pipes

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Solar ColleCTorS

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Firebird offer three collector types to ensure that customers can choose the right collector to suit their installation requirements and budget.

CPK7210-N FLaT PaNeL CoLLeCTorFirebird’s CPK7210-N Flat Plate Collector is one of the most efficient collectors in the world, with an optical efficiency of 81.8%. One of the unique features of the CPK7210-N is that the collector base is extruded from a single aluminium sheet thus removing the need for welds, joints or glueing at the corners.

oTher FeaTureS: • Glassisaspecialtemperedsolarglass.• Absorberisconstructedfromasinglesheetof Tinox™ selective absorber coating.• Heattransferpipesbehindtheabsorberareultrasonically welded along the entire length to ensure optimal heat transfer.• 50mmofmineralwoolinsulation.• Professionalfinish.

Sales Code SOL100FPC

TZ58-1800 heaT PiPe SoLar CoLLeCTorTheTZ58-1800HeatPipeSolarCollectorsofferanoptimumperformance to price ratio. The tubes are highly efficient due to a round shaped absorber design so that they capture the solar energy throughout the day.

oTher FeaTureS: • Highbuildquality-aluminiummanifolddesign, nickel plated condenser head, borosilicate glass.• Manifoldcanbeinstalledinitiallyandthetubesadded later during commissioning (avoiding the lifting of heavy items onto the roof). • Reinforcedmountingkitmanufacturedto Firebird’s specification.

Sales Code SOL820VTS - 20 Tube Set SOL830VTS - 30 Tube Set

CVSKC-10 VaCuum Tube CoLLeCTorThe CVSKC-10 Vacuum Tube Collector is a U-pipe direct flow evacuatedtube, often referred to as a ‘Sydney’ tube. They are amongst the most efficient solar collector designs due to the CPC reflector aluminium plate placed behind the tubes. It reflects solar radiation back onto the absorber. The CVSKC-10 collector offers optimum performance in terms of the installation footprint. Ten tubes have an incredible aperture area of 1.6m and with a height of only 1.64m, will fit on most restricted roof spaces.

oTher FeaTureS: • Deliveredassembledtocutdowninstallationtime.• Co-axialglasstubeswithexcellentvacuum~5Pascals.• Transfermanifoldinsulatedwithmineralwoolinsulation.• Lightweightconstructionforeaseofhandling.

Sales Code SOL150VTC

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Solar SpeCifiCaTionS

PiTCheD rooFAllFirebirdsolarcollectorscanbeinstalledonanormalslateortiledroofusingourweather-proofaluminiummountingframekits.Mountingkitsareconstructedfromrobustmaterialsandcomewitheasytofollowinstructions.MountingkitsforCPK7210-NFlatPlatecollectorsandCVSKC-10 Vacuum Tube collectors are available for double and single collector configurations. MountingkitsforTZ58-1800HeatPipeSolarcollectorsaresuppliedforsetsof20and30tubes.

SalesCode DescriptionSOL101FMT On-roofMountingKit -2CPK7210-NFlatPlatecollectorsSOL103FMT On-roofMountingKit -1extraCPK7210-NFlatPlateCollectorSOL151VMT On-roofMountingKit -2CVSKC-10VacuumTubecollectorsSOL153VMT On-roofMountingKit -1extraCVSKC-10VacuumTubeCollectorSOL822KIT On-roofMountingKit -20TZ58-1800HeatPipeSolarCollectorSOL832KIT On-roofMountingKit -30TZ58-1800HeatPipeSolarCollector

iN-rooFAnin-roofinstallationkitisavailableforCPK7210-NFlatPlatecollectors.Notethatin-roofinstallationisnotpossiblewithCVSKC-10VacuumTubecollectorsorTZ58-1800HeatPipeSolar collectors. With an in-roof kit the collectors are set lower on the roof giving a more aesthetically pleasing finish. Our in-roof kit comes with side, top and bottom flashings, collectormountingrails,coachbolts,rubbersealsandinstallationinstructions.Availableindouble and single collector configurations - for tiled and slate roof constructions. For slate roofs,orderSOL513SRSandeitherSOL511TRForSOL512SRS.

SalesCode DescriptionSOL511TRF In-RoofMountingKitTileRoof-2CPK7210-NFlatPlatecollectorsSOL512TRF In-RoofMountingKitTileRoof-1extraCPK7210-NFlatPlateCollectorSOL513SRS In-RoofSoakerKitSlateRoof -SoakersOnly

FLaT rooF iNSTaLLaTioNIf solar collectors have to be installed on a flat roof or surface, then a flat roof mounting kit is required. Flat roof kits are available for all collectors and come with mountingframe,coachbolts,rubbersealsandinstallationinstructions.Availableindouble and single collector configurations.

SalesCode DescriptionSOL102FMT FlatRoofKit -2CPK7210-NFlatPlatecollectorsSOL104FMT FlatRoofKit -1extraCPK7210-NFlatPlateCollectorSOL152VMT FlatRoofKit -2CVSKC-10VacuumTubecollectorsSOL154VMT FlatRoofKit -1extraCVSKC-10VacuumTubeCollectorSOL174FRK FlatRoofKit -20TZ58-1800HeatPipeSolarCollectorSOL172FRK FlatRoofKit -30TZ58-1800HeatPipeSolarCollector

Technical Specification CPK7210-N Flat Panel

TZ58-1800 heat Pipe CVSKC-10 Vacuum Tube20 tube set 30 tube set

Outer dimensions: Height[mm] 2038 2020 2020 1645 Width[mm] 1039 1825 2655 1115

Depth[mm] 98 155 155 107 Tube dimensions Diameter[mm] - 58 58 37

Length[mm] - 1800 1800 1550 Weight [kg] 38 78 115 31 Grosscollectorarea [m2] 2.11 3.507 5.005 1.83 Aperturearea [m2] 1.88 1.867 2.791 1.59 Maxoperatingpressure [bar] 10 6 6 10 Stagnation temperature [˚C] 216 200 200 286 Angleofinclinationpermitted 15˚to75˚ 15˚to75˚ 15˚to75˚ 15˚to75˚Performance data *Zero-loss collector efficiency η0 74.1% 73.4% 73.4% 60.5% Collector heat loss coefficient, a1 [W/m2K] 3.705 1.529 1.529 0.850 Collector performance ratio, a2 [W/m2K2] 0.015 0.0166 0.0166 0.010 Absorption > 95% > 94 % > 94 % > 96% Emission < 5% < 7% < 7% < 6% Annualenergyyield [kWh/m2] > 525 > 525 > 525 > 529

*Allbasedonaperturearea.

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Solar ConTrollerS & pump STaTionS

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CoNTroLLerThe Firebird solar controller ensures the efficient operation of the solar system, managing the efficient transfer of the solar energy from the collectors to the water storage tank. The controller is easy to use and displays key system data at the touch of a button, i.e.:

•Collectortemperature.

•Upperandlowertanktemperatures.

•Activationofsolarcirculatingpump.

•Hoursofoperation.

•Alternativearrangementlayouts.

•Pumpspeedefficiency.

•Emergencysafetyshutoff.

•Additionalanti-freezefunctions.

•Easytouseholidayfunction.

•Anti-legionellacontrol.

In addition the controller has a second available relay that facilitates features such as:

•Back-upheatsourceavailableforcentralheatingorimmersionconnection.

•Timersetupforbackupheatsourceheating.

•Surplusenergyusage.

PumP STaTioNThe Firebird solar pump station houses the key plumbing components for a solar system including solar circulating pump, non return gravitational valves, flow rate regulator, pressure relief value, connection for expansion vessel as well as filling points.

SalesCode DescriptionSOL405CTR DeltasolSLLControllerSOL545PMP TwinLineHEPumpStation

eaST / WeST CoNTroLLer & PumP STaTioNForEast/Westinstallations,youwillrequiretheDeltasollSLLcontrollerandtwotwinlineHPpumpstations.

SalesCode DescriptionSOL405CTR DeltasolSLLControllerSOL545PMP TwinLineHEPumpStationx2

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Solar SpeCifiCaTionS

exPaNSioN VeSSeLSAnexpansionvesselisnecessarytoabsorbtheexpansion of the solar fluid when high temperaturesarereachedinthesolarcollector.Currentlyavailablesizesare 24 and 35 litres.

SalesCode DescriptionSOL502EXP 24 litre Expansion VesselSOL503EXP 35 litre Expansion Vessel

aCCeSSorY KiT - exPaNSioN VeSSeLExpansion vessel accessory kit includescheck valve, wall bracket and 1 flexi hose.

SalesCode DescriptionSOL521PPK Expansion Vessel AccessoryKit

STaiNLeSS STeeL iNSuLaTeD TWiN PiPeFlexible pre-insulated twin pipe with UV protection sheath for linking collectors to solar tank. Saves considerable installation time and money. (Fittings Included).

SalesCode DescriptionSOL010TWP InsulatedTwinPipeDIN16-10mSOL015TWP InsulatedTwinPipeDIN16-15mSOL025TWP InsulatedTwinPipeDIN16-25m

FLexi PiPeS, 1mHighgrade1mstainlesssteelflexipipeswhichcanbeconnected to the flow and return side of the collectorarray. This saves the installer having to make complicatedpipe bends through the roof of the house. Fittings can beincluded to connect the pipe to the different solarcollector types.

SalesCode DescriptionSOL402FPP 1m Flexi PipeSOL001ELB&SOL001FEM FittingsforCPK7210-N Flat Plate CollectorSOL075ELB&SOL075TAP FitingsforCVSKC-10 Vacuum Tube and TZ58-1800HeatPipeSolarcollectors

SoLar aNTi-FreeZeThe heat transfer fluid used in a solar circuit is normally a mixture of water andapolypropyleneglycolanti-freeze.Theglycolanti-freezealsocontainsanadditive to protect against corrosion and evaporates at higher temperatures than water to allow higher system temperatures. Firebird recommends a 40% glycol to 60% water mix to ensure frostprotectiontocirca-25˚C.

SalesCode DescriptionSOL507VFL TyfocorLSAnti-freezeforTubeSystem

aNTi-SCaLD mixiNg VaLVeAnti-scald(mixing)valvemustbefittedclosetothe hot water outlet of the solar tank so that deliverytothetapsdoesnotexceed48˚C.

SalesCode DescriptionSOL504MIX Anti-scaldMixingValve

air VeNT & iSoLaTiNg VaLVeAnautomaticairventshouldbefittedatthehighest point in the solar circuit system in order to remove air from the system during commissioning.Anisolatingvalveshouldbefitted before the air vent and isolatedonce the system has been commissioned.

SalesCode DescriptionSOL530ASV AirVent&IsolatingValve

PiPe FLaShiNgThe pipe flashings provide a tidy solutionfor passing solar flow and return pipesthrough the house roof.

SalesCode DescriptionSOL509TRF Pipeflashing-tiledroofSOL510SRF Pipeflashing-slateroof

oTher ParTSSalesCode DescriptionSOL514FPC Weather-proof Cover for CPK7210-N Flat Plate CollectorSOL515VTC Weather-proof Cover for CVSKC-10 Vacuum Tube CollectorSOL000FPS SolarFilling&FlushingPumpSOL527RFR RefractometerSOL528CFL Solar Cleaning Fluid, 500mlSOL000BOV Blow-offStorageVesselSOL010TSV TSV Lightning Protection (for controller)SOL526RLY AuxilaryRelayHR230(forcontroller)SOL000SPP Solar Paste Kit

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CuSTomer ServiCeFirebird pride themselves on offering the highest levels of customer service possible. The level of service provided is monitored on a regular basis to ensure customers’ requirements are always met.

TeChniCal SupporTOur Technical Team provides customers with a comprehensive technical support package which is designed to make the specification and installation process as simple as possible. For technical support please contact the Firebird Technical Team on 026 45253 or service@firebird.ie

QualiTyAll Firebird products are produced to the highest quality standards and are put through rigorous testing procedures by external standards agencies. Every product is designed to meet a specific requirement and has been manufactured using premium quality materials to precise standards and tolerances.

WarranTyFirebird offers a 5 year warranty on Boilers, Heat Pumps, Solar, Stoves and Range Cookers, provided installation has occurred within 12 months from date of purchase.Full details on Firebird’s warranty programme can be viewed on www.firebird.ie

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This brochure was correct at the time of going to print. However, Firebird’s policy is one of continuous development. The right is reserved to change specifications, colour, and prices of the models and items illustrated and described in the publication at any time. Whilst every care has been exercised in the production of this brochure, Firebird cannot accept any liability for errors or omissions. For current details always consult Firebird Heating Solutions Ltd.

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