Heating without worries.

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1 SolvisMax Heating without worries. The new heating.

2 Carefree heating Is there such a thing? We have access to many different sources of energy but how can we use them to obtain heat in way that is both cost-efficient and sustainable? Our solution to this problem started with a very simple idea: Our living spaces will not be heated using oil or gas, but rather using water. Therefore, the heating water storage tank is really at the heart of a central heating system. But then is a separate boiler even necessary? Can t the water be heated more efficiently directly in the storage tank? Can t the physical properties of hot and cold water be used effectively? And is it possible that a convertible heating system that uses oil, gas, geothermal energy, wood and solar energy could be combined into one compact device? Wouldn t that mean we had the perfect, sustainable boiler? Yes! It s called SolvisMax. In the following pages, you will learn more about this marvel of heating system technology. Hot water in the upper layer: for heating drinking water Hot water at the ideal flow temperature for heating. The water is heated using a heat exchanger. Cooled water flows back out of the heating system into the storage tank, where it is heated and then rises. Heating system SolvisMax heating water storage tank Drinking water - freshly heated 22 The SolvisMax basic principle

3 Which type of heating is right for me? Before you decide on a heating system, you will want to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the various possible energy sources. Below is a brief overview of their relevance today and down the road and which energy source is the right one for the future. Oil. Advantage: Stockpiling allows you to exploit price fluctuations. Disadvantage: Decreasing global reserves, political instability in producing countries, increasing (production) costs. Firewood/woodstove. Advantage: Relatively economical. Climate-neutral, renewable raw material. Disadvantage: Boiler must be filled manually. Natural gas. Advantage: Cheap, effective and relatively clean due to low CO2 emissions. Disadvantage: Limited global reserves. Uncertainty in supply due to political factors. Substantial price fluctuations due to price coupling with oil. District heating. Advantage: Environmentally friendly and highly efficient. District heating is a side product of power generation. Disadvantage: Price linked to price of natural gas. District heating suppliers charge high connection fees. Pellets. Advantage: Stable prices, renewable (base material: wood) and climate-neutral. Automatic wood heating with low operating costs. Disadvantage: Relatively high investment costs. Sunlight. Advantage: Climateneutral, free, unlimited. Available now and in the future. Disadvantages: None. The energy sources 33

4 Can a wrong decision be costly? What happens if you choose the wrong energy? No one can see into the future to predict exactly which forms of energy will become cheaper or more expensive not even us. We only know that the energy from the sun is virtually inexhaustible and we know how to harness this sun energy in an optimal way. Until now, the decision was one to be agonized over: If you had already settled on one form of energy to supply your single or two-family home, it was difficult to switch to another form of energy later (or if so, only at great cost). Solar collector Gas condensing system (integrated and replaceable) Oil condensing system (integrated and replaceable) District heating (integrated and replaceable) Adjacent: With the innovative, retrofittable SolvisMax heating system, however, you can remain flexible. You will always make the right decision. Wood pellets (pellet boiler) Firewood/woodstove (water-circulated) Heat pump 44 The energy manager

5 None. Because with SolvisMax, you can always switch to the right energy. SolvisMax is not a series of models. Instead, it is a modular system that can be retrofitted. That s why the SolvisMax lets you keep your options open in the future unlike any other boiler. For example, you can switch from oil to gas at any time. Or from oil to pellets. Or utilise free solar energy. Or, or, or... A platform for all energy sources: The patented SolvisMax energy manager Hot water Heating Washing machines/ dish washers Swimming pools The energy manager 55

6 Did you know that you will spend about 100,000 Euros* on heating in the next 20 years? The worst case scenario for any thrifty homeowner: ever-increasing energy costs for oil and gas due to speculation as well as the monopoly of the traditional energy providers. The earth s energy reserves are limited. Compared to your investment in the SolvisMax heating system, the current energy trends are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Leading economists predict an increase in the cost of traditional energy sources, such as oil and gas, of up to 500 % within the next 20 years. As recent events have clearly shown, the costs for daily energy needs are subject to extreme fluctuations thus tearing substantial holes in your household budget. It is the same for heating costs as it is for icebergs: The biggest chunks can t be seen at first glance! Low initial cost Higher initial investment High operating costs Low operating costs Conventional heating SolvisMax solar heating system *Predicted average energy costs, 2010 to 2030, for oil/gas for a single-family house, 150 sq. m living area, four residents. By investing in the SolvisMax, you save up to 50,000 euros on energy costs over 20 years. 66 The iceberg principle

7 Hit the brakes on energy costs. With SolvisMax, the most energy-efficient boiler in any class. Stop comparing apples and oranges. Instead, compare your investment in the SolvisMax with the trend of increasing energy costs. And by the way: the SolvisMax is the most energyefficient heating system on the market. This has even been confirmed by the German consumer organization Stiftung Warentest. Stiftung Warentest Good (1,8) es SolvisMax Gas Award-winner Combined solar systems with an integrated boiler Edition 3/2009 SolvisMax A money-saving marvel of heating technology and a protector of the environment, all in one. SolvisMax saves up to 50 % on energy on every front: SolvisMax has the lowest loss of heat* System heat losses (watts) Vaillant Aurotherm Buderus Logaplus Paradigma AquaPaket Wagner Combi line Viessmann Solarpaket SolvisMax Futur SolvisMax Gas Storage tank losses according to Stiftung Warentest 3/2009 (at a difference of 40 K to the ambient temperature) Boiler standby losses of 100 watts, average value in the field with 21 kw rated output of boiler (DBK field study, Prof. Wolff) Storage tank losses including boiler losses according to Stiftung Warentest 3/ *Lowest loss of heat thanks to the unique integration of the burner in the storage tank. 2. Higher heat value utilisation especially in hot water mode in the summer, the SolvisMax beats all other boilers by a mile and achieves an extremely high annual utilisation rate. 3. The entire system is optimally insulated with a 120 mm-thick, dust-free and skin-friendly polyester fibre fleece. 4. The SolvisMax needs fewer burner starts this results in an even longer service life and further energy savings. 5. When a solar collector is connected, the sunlight simply switches off the burner. And saving energy means protecting the environment as well. Make an active contribution to a cleaner environment with the SolvisMax. The money-saving marvel 77

8 With or without solar: You re choosing the award-winner. The heart of the system: the patented 3-layer storage tank. Cooled water flows from the heating system into the lowest layer, where it is heated and then rises. Warm water collects in the middle layer at the ideal flow temperature for the heating system. The water only gets really hot in the upper layer. A heat exchanger is connected on this level, through which fresh drinking water flows. Stiftung Warentest Good (1,8) es SolvisMax Gas Award-winner Combined solar systems with an integrated boiler Edition 3/2009 AWARD-WINNER SolvisMax SX-756 Combined Solar System with integrated boiler Excellent Öko-Test Magazin 10/2010 Tested: 17 Combined Solar Systems Food-grade hot water. This heat exchanger separates the water in the storage tank from the drinking water and heats it directly, just as in a continuous flow heater. In the exact quantity and at the exact temperature you want. That means that freshly heated hot water flows from the tap as soon as you open it. And food-grade hot water makes showers and baths a joy. Photo: Grohe Only requires half as much space and energy. The SolvisMax combines sustainable heating and healthy fresh water supply in a single device. SolvisMax only requires 8 connections instead of the usual 34! Installation is easier, and this makes retrofitting possible: the most economical oil and gas boiler becomes the market s best combined solar boiler in just a few steps. And by the way: All attempts to imitate this perfectly functioning system in Europe fail because of patent number EP The award-winner

9 SolvisMax gas, oil or with district heating: Clever heating and showering. 1 Solvis solar collectors 12 Solar pump 2 Insulation 13 Stratified charger 3 Solar flow 14 Solar heat exchanger 4 Solar return 15 Heating flow 5 Exhaust pipe connection 16 Heating return 6 Gas/oil combustion chamber 17 Filling and draining pipe 7 Gas/oil burner 18 Cold water 8 Exhaust heat exchanger 19 Hot water 9 SolvisControl system controller 20 Heating system 10 Solar expansion vessel 21 Hot water outlet 11 Hot water station A look inside 99

10 Save today and keep your heating flexible for tomorrow! Make your heating efficient: If your existing boiler or woodstove is still in good shape, supplement it by adding solar collectors and the SolvisMax Futur energy manager. The SolvisMax Futur energy manager only activates the external oil, gas or pellet boiler when the sun is no longer shining. Do you want cozy heat from wood and sunlight? You choose the fuel. How can you enjoy a natural wood fire while optimally conserving energy and saving a lot of money? It s easy using the SolvisMax Futur and solar collectors. You can enjoy cozy, CO2-neutral heat in your living room. If your stove can feed heat into the storage tank, you can even use wood to heat your shower or bath water. Do you want to be able to react flexibly to changing energy costs, without having to invest in a new device each time? Do you want to be able to simply switch or combine? From oil to gas, from oil to pellets, with or without solar energy... the possibilities are endless. Interchangeable heating modules make it possible, which in turn gives you greater independence. Well-equipped for the future. If your boiler has to be replaced, you don t need to buy a new one. The SolvisMax Futur energy manager takes over the work of the boiler. Just add a heating module to the existing system. Only with Solvis! Existing boiler or heat pump Woodstove SolvisMax Futur energy manager SolvisMax Futur version

11 The ideal heating system for adding free solar heat to existing systems. Everyone who already owns their own home can now benefit from a heating system which supplements the existing boiler, heat pump or water-circulated woodstove with free solar energy. The external boiler or woodstove is then only used when the sun stops shining. This provides enormous savings on energy costs. SolvisMax Futur combined solar boiler with woodstove (water-circulated) and solar colletors. Produces and stores heat for underfloor heating as well as showers and baths. SolvisMax Futur can also be combined with heat pump. Optimal energy generation for every house. What makes the SolvisMax Futur unique is that the solar energy is stored in the stratified storage tank the same way that the energy from an external boiler is, as though you were charging a battery. This makes the SolvisMax Futur unbeatably effective. Combining the solar stratified storage tank with a stove or any other boiler is only possible with Solvis. SolvisMax Futur version 11 11

12 Our collectors transform the sun s energy into free heat. Whether hot water supply, heating or both: Our solar collectors SolvisFera, SolvisCala and SolvisLuna are worlds ahead of conventional collectors. SolvisFera F-652-I Best flat-plate collector in test Excellent Öko-Test Magazin 10/2010 Tested: 17 Combined Solar Systems Flat-plate collectors SolvisFera and SolvisCala SolvisLuna evacuated tube collector When sunlight is collected, the absorber plate really heats up: It is made from durable aluminium with a highly selective coating evenly vaporised and environmentally friendly. Thermally conductive copper pipes are welded underneath the absorber. The wide, laser-welded connection ensures a nearly loss-free heat transfer and provides 10 % more power! Highly transparent, specially hardened solar glass further improves performance. This glass allows more sunlight in, increasing the resiliency. Optional for SolvisFera: increased performance by using coated solar glass (anti-reflective glass). This special surface treatment increases light transmission. These features ensure that the solar collector performs optimally, looks great and lasts practically forever. The same thing that keeps your tea warm is also good for solar energy. A sophisticated system of mirrors deflects the sunrays into an evacuated tube, where the rays can transfer their energy with virtually no loss. Just like in a thermos, very little heat is lost. This is especially recommended if the roof of your house does not face south. Evacuated tube principle 1 Sunrays 2 Special glass tubes 3 Highly selective coated inner pipes 4 Vacuum 5 Copper pipes 6 Aluminium heat-conducting plate 7 Flat mirror with ceramic coating Solar collectors

13 Heat that will bring a smile to your face. Large-surface collector SolvisFera Compact collector SolvisCala Evacuated tube collector SolvisLuna The classic that gave Solvis its excellent reputation. The largesurface design saves on installation costs and makes the SolvisFera extremely powerful and versatile. Small and compact. Turns even the most angular of roofs into sun catchers. At 2.17 x 1.17 m, it even fits between dormer windows. Magically attracts even the smallest sunrays (not to mention admiring glances). This added performance means you are always on the sunny side of the street. The sun catchers 13 13

14 How can I free myself from high energy costs without locking myself in? I have a large single-family home to heat and I am frustrated by the constantly fluctuating price of oil. I want to finally be able to save on energy costs. And I want to be sure that I m investing in the best heating technology. I want to make a decision that will still be the right one 20 years from now. The SolvisMax Pur, the replacement boiler for oil and gas. Solar collectors can easily be retrofitted later. Ready for the future. You would like to begin seriously saving energy today? You want long-term protection against high energy prices? But you also want enough flexibility to be able to quickly change to other energy sources, for example solar energy? 1 st step: SolvisMax Pur as a replacement boiler Then choose the SolvisMax Pur as a replacement boiler for oil or gas.... An award-winner in saving energy even without solar support At least 15 % less consumption when compared to standard new condensing boilers Can be switched at any time from oil to gas or vice versa Hot water of the best drinking-water quality Do you want to save 50 % on heating costs? Simply retrofit a solar system, enjoy a wood fire and store the additional heat. 2 st step: Retrofit solar collectors later and reduce your heating costs by half in the future. That s all you need to do to own the highest level of solar heating technology Modular system: The replacement boiler

15 We want solar energy. And we also want to continue using our current boiler. Saving on heating costs with solar energy without having to invest in a completely new system is the dream of many homeowners who have purchased a new boiler only a few years ago. We are not prepared to already have to replace our perfectly good boiler. The SolvisMax Futur as a supplementary solar storage tank. The only solar storage tank that can also become a boiler. The best solar storage tank for your existing boiler. The SolvisMax Futur solar storage tank is like a tune-up for your existing boiler, making it even more efficient. Together they are the perfect team:... The well-insulated storage tank preserves the heat produced by your boiler thanks to a 120 mm-thick insulating blanket. Additional fuel savings due to economical heating operation with fewer burner starts and therefore less energy consumption. Adding the solar storage tank and collectors to your existing system can save you up to 40 % on energy costs. You don t need to buy a new boiler when you want to or need to replace your old boiler. Simply retrofit a heating module to your SolvisMax solar storage tank. That s all you need to do to own the highest level of solar heating technology. 1 st step: SolvisMax Futur as solar storage tank with existing boiler 2 st step: Retrofit a heating module directly into the solar storage tank later on. Extra space for a boiler is no longer necessary. + Modular system: The solar storage tank 15 15

16 I only need two things in order to cut my heating costs in half: the sun and my SolvisMax. Given the unstable situation with oil and gas, the time has come for me to invest in a reliable, future-oriented technology, namely solar energy. Firstly, I want the cleanest form of energy for my children s sake; secondly, I want to cut my heating costs in half from day one; thirdly, I want to preserve my standard of living. SolvisMax as a combined solar boiler. Stiftung Warentest Good (1,8) Award-winner Combined solar systems with an integrated boiler Edition 3/2009 The highest level of solar heating technology: immediately cut your heating costs in half with the award-winner! es SolvisMax Gas Start utilising the full power of the sun and save up to 50 % on energy costs. Solar system with high-efficiency collectors With the SolvisMax, you get a complete solar heating system for oil, gas or geothermal energy with the appropriate solar collectors..... No other unit uses so few resources: up to 50 % savings in heating costs Healthy fresh water: two separate circuits, so there s no chance for Legionella to grow Protects the environment: less energy consumption means less CO2 Simple operation: one controller for everything, which can be optimally adjusted to your house and your consumption patterns. Heating module for oil, gas or thermal energy integrated/replaceable Stratified storage tank with fresh water system as base module The best combined solar boiler under the sun. Complete solution: SolvisMax gas, oil or with thermal energy. You enjoy the highest level of comfort and optimal water supply at the lowest cost. Far and away the best European solar heating system Modular system: The solar heating system

17 Forget your old heating system. And forget the SolvisMax along with it. Yes, you read that correctly. Once the SolvisMax is installed, you can safely forget about it for the next 20 years. Because with the SolvisMax, you re not jumping into some unpredictable adventure in energy. There has never been a better time to invest in your future. Sit back, relax and enjoy the carefree heat. Do you have to replace your old boiler because it no longer complies with the legal regulations? With the SolvisMax, you no longer have to worry about such surprises. When it comes to exhaust gas emissions, SolvisMax is so technically ahead of its time that it cannot be outdated by any conceivable regulation. Instead, even after many years, SolvisMax can be still transformed into a new boiler. Regardless of whether you want to switch from oil to gas, add solar energy, use a back boiler or heat with pellets, in just a few steps, SolvisMax can be adapted to future developments or your personal wishes. In short: the question of the right time to invest has been clearly answered. It s right here, right now! Get carefree heating today 17 17

18 Are you feeling unsure because you aren t yet familiar with the SolvisMax? Then just ask the 40,000 homeowners from across Europe who are enthusiastic about the SolvisMax. 40,000 homeowners have already made the switch to carefree heating. And they trust not only the SolvisMax s innovative technology, but also our experienced and expert partners who professionally install, check and maintain your system. The over 300,000 square metres of total surface area of all collectors that are already installed and running says it all. Behind every single one of those 40,000 houses (with more being added every day) stands one of our business partners for carefree heating. Because what use is the right heating system if it is not professionally installed and maintained? Regular maintenance preserves the performance level of the SolvisMax and is not any more difficult than for other heating systems. Our business partners are also your contact persons for any questions relating to energy savings, with proven expertise in the areas of solar energy and efficient heating Energy-savings experts on-site

19 24 houses from the over 40,000, whose owners already pay up to 50 % less in energy costs than you do. All references can be found at and solvis.de/referenzen References 19 19

20 We re making the future. With the heating system from Europe s largest zero-emission factory. Solvis: the zero-emission factory. That means that all departments and production processes have zero negative impact on the environment. An international jury under the chairmanship of the Club of Rome recognised Solvis as an outstanding example of an environmentally conscious industrial company. This building 2 0,0 kwh/(m a) >700 Value required by the German Energy Conservation Regulations (EnEV) New construction Value required by the German Energy Conservation Regulations (EnEV) Modernised old construction Solvis is one of the most innovative companies in the industry. At the beginning of the 1980s, after the oil crisis had passed and the anti-nuclear-power movement had reached its peak, a highly motivated team of engineers with an unmistakable drive for perfection came together not to improve the world, but rather to harness the sun. In 1988, production began on the first thermal collectors with a unique coating and significantly higher performance. From then on, one innovation followed another and the patents stacked up. Solvis products have become the champions of energy efficiency and have brought home one environmental award after the other. And with the development of SolvisMax, we have now made another quantum leap into the future of heating technology The Solvis technology centre

21 We are not simply content with our awards. We see them as motivation to do even better. Solvis and the SolvisMax have scooped up the highest prizes, awards, certificates and cups awarded by many official testing boards from diverse, independent institutes. With SolvisMax, you own the energy-saving award winner and a winner in price-performance comparison. Stiftung Warentest Good (1,8) es SolvisMax Gas Award-winner Combined solar systems with an integrated boiler Edition 3/2009 European Solar Prize 2002 Energy Globe Award 2003: More than 1,000 candidates from 95 countries competed. Solvis took home the prize. SolvisMax: Outstanding technical solar product. Lower Saxony Environmental Prize for exemplary commitment to climate protection Stiftung Warentest es Test results of Solar Combisystems Solvis: Flat plate collectors with highest yield and very high energy savings. Edition 3/2009 AWARD-WINNER SolvisMax SX-756 Combined Solar System with integrated boiler Excellent Öko-Test Magazin 10/2010 Tested: 17 Combined Solar Systems Task 26 Solar Combisystems : Far and away Europe s best solar heating system. SolvisMax solar heating system. es Stiftung Warentest (German consumer organization) 03/2009 Allinclusive Innovative Solvis system with integrated gas condensing system. Highest output among flat-plate collectors, very convenient hot water package : supply and very good heat insulation. Category Rating Operation and durability TEST WINNER Handling TEST WINNER Operating characteristics/functionality very good Energy savings very good Usable quantity of hot water very good Durability during hardness tests very good The exclusive package : SolvisMax solar heating system Öko-Test Magazine 10/2010 Very good system with the special integrated-burner concept, with high output, good operating efficiency and exemplary documentation. Best flat-plate collector in test. Category Solar savings Collector rating Efficiency Technician and customer information Overall assessment Rating 1,5 1,4 1,7 1,0 very good Europe s most energy-efficient heating system with the lowest energy consumption Excellent 21 21

22 Make the comparison today. Take the 10-point test. This is how it works: Gather information about the spectrum of heating systems offered by other manufacturers. Then enter the names into the corresponding columns and check the points which apply. Make a copy of this page if necessary. 1. You are proven to save up to 50 % on energy costs. SolvisMax Other manufacturers You can free yourself from oil and gas. 3. You can switch energy sources at any time thanks to the retrofittable modular system. 4. You can rely on thousands and thousands of references and proven examples of energy savings. 5. You ve chosen the award-winner. 6. You are increasing the value of your property. 7. One-of-a-kind long-term warranty (5-year Solvis warranty, 10 years for collectors, storage tanks and combustion chambers) 8. Solvis exclusively partners with technicians who are experienced, proven energy experts. 9. You are actively doing something for the environment. 10. You are choosing the most cost-efficient solution for the long term Check list

23 Carefree, efficient and clean heating with the SolvisMax. Stiftung Warentest Good (1,8) es SolvisMax Gas Award-winner Combined solar systems with an integrated boiler Edition 3/2009 AWARD-WINNER SolvisMax SX-756 Combined Solar System with integrated boiler Excellent Öko-Test Magazin 10/2010 Tested: 17 Combined Solar Systems SolvisMax: Technical data Rated volume 350 l 450 l 650 l 750 l 950 l Total height without insulation mm mm mm mm mm Total height with insulation mm mm mm mm mm Diameter without insulation 650 mm 650 mm 750 mm 790 mm 790 mm Diameter with insulation 870 mm 870 mm 970 mm mm mm Storage tank tilt height mm mm mm mm mm YEARS Solvis WARRANTY The space requirement for all sizes is increased by 0.45 m for the cover protecting the hot water and solar stations. Values for all sizes: SolvisMax Gas (SX) SolvisMax Oil (SÖ-BW) Rated heat output optionally: 5-20 kw or kw or kw 7-25 kw or 8-30 kw or kw Standard efficiency 109,1 % (5-20 kw) 104,6 % (10-17 kw) coefficient 108,8 % (7-25 kw) 104,1 % (14-23 kw) 108 % (8-30 kw) Heat value 103,1 % (20-28 kw) Standard emissions factor NOx 18,7 mg/kwh, NOx mg/kwh, CO 0,9 mg/kwh CO 3-5 mg/kwh (for 5-20 kw) (for kw) Solvis collectors SolvisFera SolvisFera SolvisFera SolvisCala SolvisLuna F-552 F-652 F-802 C-253 LU years product warranty Collector length mm mm mm mm mm for the functioning of Collector width the Solvis collectors mm mm mm mm mm Collector surface area (gross) 5,61 m 2 7,01 m 2 8,40 m 2 2,55 m 2 2,36 m 2 Opening surface area accord. to EN ,16 m 2 6,45 m 2 7,74 m 2 2,40 m 2 1,93 m 2 Absorber type Aluminium with mirotherm coating Sydney tubes Anti-reflective glass optional optional optional Glass transmission > 0,91 > 0,91 > 0,91 > 0,91 Transmission of anti-reflective glass > 0,95 > 0,95 > 0,95 Approval CE 0036 CE 0036 CE 0036 CE 0036 CE

24 Art.-Nr.: A21-2_SX-Sorglos heizen-en Subject to technical changes Last updated: 2/2012 Your partner for carefree heating: SOLVIS GmbH & Co KG Grotrian-Steinweg-Straße Braunschweig Telefon Fax info@solvis-solar.de Internet 24