Solahart Atmos

Heat Pump
Water Heater
ATMOS Air 180L & 270L

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Since 1953, Solahart has been Australia’s solar pioneer.
Pioneer in renewable energy for over 68 years.
Over 1,000,000 solar hot water systems sold worldwide
Exporting to over 70 countries
Reputation as a world leader in solar innovation and technology

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Solahart Atmos-Air HEAT PUMP
Renewable Water Heater

Get renewable hot water 365 days a year.

Energy-efficient
Quiet Operation
Reliable Hot Water
A green product

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Why heat pumps
A heat pump is a smart, energy efficient alternative for electric water heater.
Installation is quick and easy. A heat pump works day and night as it extracts heat
from the surrounding air and doesn’t rely on direct sunlight to operate.
The ATMOS Air Heat Pump provides reliable recovery and utilises a coil around tank
technology, providing larger contact area for heat transfer resulting in fast heating.
It has frost protection and includes a back-up element as standard, delivering 60ºC
hot water, even on the coldest winter nights. Can be set to 75ºC in electric mode.

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How it works….
Simple principle of operation:

It works like a reverse cycle air-

conditioner using the ambient heat in the
surrounding air as the heat source

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How it works…
Stage 1

• The efficient heat pump technology

extracts energy from the surrounding air.

• Ambient warmth is used to convert the

refrigerant within the sealed system into a
gas.

• The gas is then compressed to generate

even more heat which then heats the water
in the tank.

• This process can work day or night, in

sunshine and rain, all year round.
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Stage 2
• When hot water is drawn off and cold water enters the tank
• The thermostat activates the fan, compressor and circulator.
• The fan draws outside air across the evaporator picking up the
environment.
• The refrigerant enters the evaporator as a liquid. As the
refrigerant absorbs heat from the atmosphere it changes state,
at low pressure, from a sub cooled liquid to a super-heated
vapour or gas (evaporates).
• The vapour then enters the compressor and obtains more heat,
known as heat of compression, and passes into the heat
exchanger as a super-heated vapour at high pressure.

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Stage 3 & 4
• As the refrigerant passes through the heat exchanger it
gives off heat which is absorbed by the water flowing
through a separate chamber inside the heat exchanger.

• As the refrigerant gives off heat it cools and changes state

back into a liquid (condenses).

• The refrigerant then enters the evaporator again and the

cycle is repeated.

• The resulting cold air is then discharged through the air

outlet louvers back to atmosphere and the heated water is
circulated back into the top of the storage tank.

• This process continues while ever heating is required until

the water in the storage tank reaches a temperature of
60°C.
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Why wouldn’t you install it…

Could save 60% to 65%

of your water heating
energy consumption

Uses heat from the

ambient air to heat
water, just like a reverse
cycle air-conditioner

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Why wouldn’t you install it…

Works day and night,

or if it’s hot or cold

180 or 270L

Plenty of water for Backup electric element for

the average family very cold weather conditions

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The Solahart ATMOS Air Advantage
Enamel Lined Water Tank
The enamel coating and steel plate technology reduce the risk of
corrosion and water leakage, ensuring high water pressure is
maintained for years.

Copper Coil-Around-Tank Technology

Copper coil provides prolonged life and maximum heat transfer efficiency.

Side Fan Design

The side fan design is specially developed to protect the unit from
heavy rain frequently experienced in tropical climates.

Durable Top Cover

With its durable ABS top cover, the unit can easily withstand all weather
conditions.
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Smart Controller

• A bright interactive LCD

touchscreen display putting
control at your fingertips

• Options for your specific

requirements on your fingertips

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Specifications
Model Number ATMOS-AIR 180 ATMOS-AIR 270
Water Tank Volume (Litres) 180 270
Heating Capacity (kW) 1.7 3.6
Heating power Input (kW) 0.43 0.94
Coefficient of Performance (COP) 3.95 3.82
Default Outlet Water Temp. (°C) 60
Maximum Thermostat Setting (°C) 75
Refrigerant R134a R134a
Power Supply 220-240V/50Hz/1Ph
Rated Current Input (A) 10.4 13
Water Inlet/Outlet Connections (Inch) Rp 3/4 Rp 3/4
Water Tank Maxium Pressure (kPa) 1000
Tank Relief Valve Setting (kPA) 850
Noise 45dBA
Heat pump recovery rate (L/h*) 38 77
Heat Exchanger Copper
Dimensions - H x W (mm) 540x1945 640x1955
Packing Dimensions without Pallet - H x W x D (mm) 640x640x2030 720x750x2030
Net Weight - Empty (kg) 93 129
Operating Ambient Temp. ℃ (°C) -5 to ℃
℃ +43 -5 to +43
℃
*Testing at ambient temp.: 20/15 (Dry Bulb/Wet Bulb) and ambient temp. from 15 to 55 for water heater operation. Maximum water
temperature heating 75

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Peace of mind warranty

Peace of Mind - 2 years cylinder and

system warranty

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Customer Benefits
Large 180 & 270 Litre tank to suite
from 2 to 6 people homes
Smaller footprint. Can be placed
anywhere .
Energy Efficient: Up to 60% to 65%
energy savings in water heating
when compared to an electric water
heater / geyser

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How efficient is it…
COP (Coefficient of performance) is an expression of the
efficiency of a heat pump.

The COP of a heat pump, is a ratio of

useful heating provided to work required.
Higher COPs equate to lower operating costs

For example:
An electric resistance heater using one kilowatt-hour of
electric energy can transfer only 1 kWh of energy to heat at
100% efficiency.
1 kWh of energy used in an electric heat pump could deliver
approximately 4 kWh of energy from the outside
environment into the water in your tank.
The ratio of the energy transferred to the electric energy
used in the process is called its coefficient of performance

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Some stuff you should know…
Storage capacity of 180 & 270Llitres
Outdoor installation only
Full mains pressure at multiple taps
Quieter operation
Installation is relatively simple
Connect up to existing plumbing and electrical
connections – simple additional plumbing may
be required
Simple replacement for an electric water heater
Built in booster element designed to operate in
hybrid mode or in very cold weather conditions
- quick and efficient supply of hot water when
you need it
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Water Chemistry
Warranty does not apply if the water heater is connected at any time to a water
supply with water chemistry of:
Water Chemistry Component

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) > 2500 mg/L water heater cylinder

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) not suitable for anode type water heater cylinder

Saturation Index (SI) < -1.0 water heater

Saturation Index (SI) > +0.4 water heater

Chloride > 250 mg/L water heater

pH < 6.0 water heater

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An energy
saving water
heater for
every
household

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