ATAS InSpire SOLAR COLLECTOR BWS390, BWS392 User Manual
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Pencil Hardness: ASTM D 3363
T-Bend Flexibility: ASTM D 4145
Mandrel Bend Flexibility: ASTM D 522
Impact Resistance: ASTM D 2794
Adhesion: ASTM D 3359
Water Immersion Resistance:
ASTM D870
Abrasion Resistance: ASTM D 968
Acid Resistance: ASTM D 1308
Acid Rain Resistance (Kesternich):
ASTM G 87 or DIN 50018
Salt Spray: ASTM B 117
Cyclic Salt Spray: ASTM D 5894 and
ASTM D 5487
Humidity Resistance: ASTM D 2247
Accelerated Weathering: ASTM D 822
and ASTM G 23, ASTM G 151 or
ASTM G 153
Color Retention, Florida Exposure:
ASTM D 2244
Chalking Resistance: ASTM D 4214
Cleveland Condensing Cabinet:
ASTM D 4585
Cure test, MEK resistance: ASTMD 5402
Alkali resistance, sodium hydroxide:
ASTM D 1308 Procedure 7.2
Flame Spread Rating: ASTM E 84
Organic coatings meet requirements of
AAMA 2605 when applied to aluminum
Panel testing/ratings:
Aluminum: ASTM B 209
Zinc: EN988
Coil Coating: ASTM A 755
Field Tested and Approved
Load Tables available upon request.
Environmental Considerations
The InSpire solar collector is a renewable
energy system that benefits the environment
by:
- Supplying 1 to 2 therms of energy per square
foot of collector per year
- Collecting solar energy at a typical efficiency
of over 60%
- Reducing annual CO
2
production by
40 to 60 pounds per square foot of collector
- Utilizing metal components that contain
recycled material and are recyclable at the end
of their life cycle.
Projects with InSpire technology may qualify
for LEED
®
credits in renewable energy,
optimizing energy performance and other
areas.
5. Installation
InSpire cladding is generally installed 4
to 8 inches from the main wall and can
be installed over or around existing wall
openings. Installation manuals and project
specific installation drawings are available.
Contact ATAS technical service advisors for
more information. If required, additional air
distribution equipment is installed using
standard practices.
6. Availability & Cost
Availability:
The InSpire system is available through
product distributors. A complete line of
related components and trim accessories
is available to complete the wall system. In
addition, a complete line of rainware and
perimeter roof edge trims can be supplied
by ATAS to complement the wall system. Flat
sheet and/or coil stock is available in matching
color for fabrication of related components by
the installing contractor.
Cost:
Cladding cost is comparable to a brick wall.
Contact product distributors for current
pricing on system components. Many state
and federal incentives are available. The typical
payback is 3 to 8 years, sometimes 1 year or
less.
7. Warranty
Products coated with a fluoropolymer, KYNAR
500® PVDF or HYLAR® 5000 PVDF finish carry a
limited warranty against chalking and fading.
8. Maintenance
InSpire collector panels are virtually
maintenance free. Surface residue may
be easily removed by conventional
cleaning methods. For painted products,
minor scratches should be touched up
with a matching paint, available from
the manufacturer. The balance of system
components contain no liquids or moving
parts, except for intake fans and dampers,
which require normal maintenance.
9. Technical Services
Complete technical information and literature
are available from ATAS International. System
design specifications depend on individual
project requirements, such as the amount of
ventilation air required and the available wall
area. The ATAS technical staff may assist by
performing feasibility studies to determine
potential energy savings and define air
collection and distribution requirements for
specific projects. ATAS will assist with design
ideas and shop drawings.
10. Filing Systems
- www.atas.com/inspire
- Additional product information is available
from the manufacturer upon request.
InSpire
M
is a trademark of ATAS International, Inc.
KYNAR 500
®
is a registered trademark of Arkema.
HYLAR 5000
®
is a registered trademark of Solvay Solexis, Inc.
© 2011 ATAS International, Inc.
LRD0611 LAT746
7 7⁄8”
39 3⁄8” Coverage
41¼” Overall
1¼”
7 7⁄8”
39 3⁄8” Coverage
41¼” Overall
1¼”
BWS390
BWS392
Exposed Side
Exposed Side