Solahart Atmos Eco Heat Pump
The Solahart Atmos® Eco 280 Heat Pump is an Ultra Low GWP (Global Warming Potential) using R290 refrigerant.
This 280 litre Heat Pump is for the replacement of an electric water heater. It’s the smart choice for people looking for an energy-efficient alternative to electric water and an efficient way to reduce energy consumption and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
With a high Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 5.2 COP and advanced wrap-around microchannel heating technology for uniform and faster water heating, it is suitable for harsh water conditions and cold climates with an operating range from -6°C to higher ambient temperatures.
Key Features
WHY ATMOS ECO IS A SMART CHOICE
- Manufactured in Australia
- Enamel-Lined Water Tank The high-quality durable enamel coating reduces the risk of corrosion and water leakage.
- Side Fan Design: A design that provides maximum airflow and protects from the rain.
- Micro-channel Technology: Provides a larger contact area to maximise heat transfer efficiency. The wrap-around design of the micro-channels enables installation in harsh water areas.
- Smart LED Controller Display: A bright interactive LED touchscreen display putting control at your fingertips. It provides optimum visibility, product performance, information, and user-friendly operation.
- Durable Outer Shell: Painted sheet metal design with an aluminium top cover to reduce corrosion and withstand harsh weather conditions.
- Suitable for Cold Climates: with an operating range from -6°C to +43°C.
- Suitable for harsh water conditions
How Heat Pump Water Heaters Work
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. What’s more this process can work day or night, in sunshine and rain, all year round.
When hot water is drawn off and cold water enters the tank, the thermostat activates the fan and the compressor. The operation of the compressor causes a pressure difference within the sealed refrigeration system. This pressure difference causes the refrigerant to move around the sealed system. 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.
As the refrigerant passes through the micro-channel heat exchanger wrapped around the storage cylinder, it gives off heat which is absorbed by the water inside the cylinder. 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. This process continues whenever heating is required until the water in the storage tank reaches its hot water temperature set point.
User-Friendly Smart Control
The Solahart Atmos-Air Heat Pump comes with an inbuilt touch LCD display. It is user-friendly and boasts a range of features, operation modes and settings:
- Clock
- Usable hot water quantity display
- Water temperature display
- Dual timer function
- Vacation Mode – conserve energy when you are on holidays
- Manual electric heating mode – For emergency hot water requirements in the event of the heat pump developing a fault
- Automatic de-icing Function – automatic de-icing in frost conditions
The Smart Way To Create Hot Water Out Of Thin Air
*Warranty Details:
7 years cylinder supply
3 years cylinder labour
2 year parts supply and labour
*The warranty periods above apply to a single-family domestic dwelling only. Without limiting these periods, a 5-year whole-of-product warranty applies where a rebate has been received under Solar Victoria’s Solar Homes Program for installations from 1st July 2023. See the Solahart warranty set out in the Owner’s Guide and Installation Instructions. For more details call Solahart Australia 1300 769 475.
All other applications have a 3/1/1 warranty; 3-year cylinder supply, 1-year cylinder labour, 1-year parts, including labour.
** Testing condition: 19°C/15°C (Dry bulb/Wet bulb), relative humidity of 66% and heating water from 15°C to 60°C.
# Energy savings of up to 73.9% are based on Australian Government approved TRNSYS simulation modelling using a medium load in Zone 3 and apply when replacing an electric water heater of similar size with a Solahart 280HER24Heat Pump water heater. Any savings will vary depending upon your location, type of water heater being replaced, hot water consumption and fuel tariff. Before installation – seek advice as to suitability to household usage and tariffs. The impact on an electricity account will depend on the tariff arrangement of the water heater being replaced and where you live. The water heater is recommended for connection to an uninterrupted 24 hour continuous tariff power supply. Depending upon the size of the household and its hot water requirements and if the Electricity Retailer permits, an extended off-peak (overnight and day) or Extended time controlled power supply connection of a minimum 16 hours per day may also be suitable. Before purchase consult your energy provider for more information on cost comparisons.
^ Calculations based on 7 min showers at 42°C mixed water temperature in moderate climate, time of use tariff.