ENERGIE POUR TOUJOURS GIORDANO SOLAR WATER HEATERS LET THE SUN INTO YOUR HOME
Systems adapted to e The solar system that heats your house Infinite growth is impossible on a planet where energy resources are limited. Considering the development of countries such as China, India or those of South America, which, by themselves, account for over half of the world s population, we will not be able to meet energy needs by means of petroleum and gas. How are we going to face the challenge of providing the enormous quantities of energy necessary to meet world demand? Because of its reliability, economy and efficiency, and the fact that it is harmless to the environment, solar thermal technology offers a perfectly viable alternative. For more than 30 years, Jacques Giordano Industries has been active in most international markets and, thanks to an ongoing effort, the company has been able to perfect a range of individual, highly efficient, solar water heaters. The Giordano solar water heaters respond to a substantial part of domestic hot water needs with managed autonomy and costs of utilisation. Thanks to a simple design and a careful manufacturing process, Giordano solar water heaters require little maintenance. In fact, our earliest customers are still happily using collectors installed over 30 years ago! Wherever you live and whatever the make up of your household or the layout of your living space, Jacques Giordano Industries can offer you the perfect solar system for your environment. Protecting the environment is everyone s business Protecting the environment is everyone s business. France, in compliance with European Directives, is becoming a strong player on the field of renewable energy. Several kinds of assistance are already available to reduce the costs of purchasing solar equipment. Thus, private individuals (only valid for residents of France) can benefit from: - a subsidy from the ADEME (the French Agency for the Environment and for Energy Management), - a tax credit of 15% on equipment, - and supplementary assistance to a greater or lesser degree from regional or local authorities. 1 2 Your solar water heater will save you money. Solar water heaters are designed to supply up to 80% of domestic hot water needs. It will protect your health. It fights pollution effectively it is 100% pollution-free (no CO2 emissions). It fights the greenhouse effect, it is recyclable and it replaces energy from fossil fuels. Your children will be grateful How does it work?
very situation 3 4 1 The GIORSOL solar water heater This forced circulation solar water heating system consists of 1 to 3 solar collectors, a storage tank and a GIORSOL transfer unit. This system uses antifreeze liquid as a heat transfer fluid to recover energy absorbed by the collectors and to transmit such energy to the storage tank by means of a heat exchanger. The GIORSOL solar water heater is very FUNCTIONAL: several control indicators allow us to verify that the installation is working well. It is MODULAR: Jacques Giordano Industries offers a wide range of GIORSOL water heaters with capacities from 100 litres to 550 litres which are suitable for adaptation to different configurations. Options for GIORSOL water heaters include vertical or horizontal collectors and enamel-coated or stainless steel storage tanks. A solar collector surface of 4m 2 eliminates the equivalent of the CO 2 emission of a car which travels 10 000 km per year
2 The drain-back solar kit (KSV) The most recent of Giordano s technical innovations, the drain-back solar kit (KSV) implements the novel idea of using additive-free water as the heat transfer fluid. BETTER PERFORMANCE: water without antifreeze contributes to an improvement in the efficiency of the heat transfer and eliminates the need to monitor and replace the antifreeze over time. It eliminates any risk of pollution due to a possible accidental leak of antifreeze The principle of the system is SIMPLE AND RELIABLE: the drainback technology empties the water out of the collector. Once installed, the system will cause all of the water contained in the collectors and the external tubes to drain into a recovery tank in a freeze-free area as soon as the pump shuts down. This installation can only be set up subsequent to the completion of a feasibility study. 3 The HELIOTOITURE roofing system The HELIOTOITURE roofing system, developed more than 20 years ago has since been adapted to accommodate C8 collectors as well. Giordano solar collectors, installed in accordance with the HELIOTOITURE built-in system, will replace the roof of the dwelling or the surface where they are laid. This system is particularly suitable for installations with a large collector surface. 4 The GIORSOL+ solar water heater Jacques Giordano Industries has developed a large capacity GIOR- SOL+ solar water heater (800 and 900 litres). The GIORSOL+ responds to a substantial part of domestic hot water needs and contributes to heating the house, especially during the in-between seasons. Solar collectors It consists of a set of two stacked tanks: 1 stainless steel tank for domestic hot water with a capacity of 300 to 400 litres and 1 500 litre storage tank. Electrical box Contrary to the more widely available integral collector storage batch systems, the size of the GIORSOL+ components ensures their easy passage through standard doorways, thus facilitating their movement and installation without any onerous handling. Domestic hot water tank Back-up electrical element Domestic hot water In contrast to certain systems, considered complex because of a multiplicity of electronic pumps and regulators, the Giordano GIORSOL+ has been designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind. Along with the collector circuit and the home heating system, the Giordano GIORSOL+ uses the natural and unique principle of selfregulating thermosyphon. Solar energy 500 L storage tank Sub-floor radiant heat tubing Domestic cold water Back-up How the SSC giorsol works
The KSH thermosyphon integral collector storage water heating system Widely distributed in Mediterranean countries and the overseas territories, the KSH integral collector storage water heating system uses the natural thermosyphon phenomenon: hot water, which is lighter than cold water, rises, thus creating a natural circuit between the collector and the tank where the hot water is stored. The KSH thermosyphon system is the most efficient thermal system and offers several advantages: PROBLEM-FREE hot water : the KSH solar water heater only needs little sun to operate, as it is equipped with highly efficient solar collectors. FAIL-SAFE simplicity : the design does not include a pump, so there is nothing to break down. The KSH solar water heater is ECONOMICAL : it requires very little labour to install and very little maintenance. Its all-in-one design and the absence of circulating pumps or regulators make it simple to set up. It can be connected upstream of an existing electric, gas, or fuel oil system. It s MODULAR : as the design of the KSH solar water heater is modular, you have a whole range of options which allow the system to be tailored to your particular situation. The KSH solar water heater is the ideal solution for areas where temperatures do not go below freezing for extended periods of time (for example: coastal districts). The KSH solar water heater is available in 5 colours in order to blend in perfectly with your rooftop. Giordano C8S collectors Made from environmentally PURE materials At the heart of a Giordano C8S collector is its absorber. The majority of selective absorber coatings, currently imported and used by manufacturers on the market, contain black chrome, which is an extremely toxic and polluting product. Aware of the environmental impact of solar energy, Jacques Giordano Industries is constantly working to improve its product components and manufacturing techniques. Giordano s development of the Cumox selective coating produced without the use of black chrome, which is made in France and is nonpolluting and non-toxic, validates our constant concern to respect the environment. The result of almost 9 years of research, Giordano s Cumox production process is patented internationally. An efficient and resistant heart As well as achieving better levels of efficiency, the Cumox treatment ensures that the selective coating used on Giordano s solar collectors is completely resistant to corrosion and extremely stable at high temperatures. Therefore, the durability of the visual and thermal properties of the selective coating is ensured. Made in France
The strong points of a French industrialist An international reputation. A specialist in solar energy since 1973, with a presence in numerous areas of the world, Jacques Giordano Industries manufactures its solar collectors and water heaters in compliance with international quality standards. Our collectors carry French technical certification (CSTB), and also enjoy German (TÜV), Spanish (INTA), Portuguese (INTI) and Swiss (ITR) recognition Optimised products made from high-quality materials. Stainless steel for our hot water tanks, copper for hydraulic circuits and collectors and chrome-free, non-polluting Cumox for the selective coating on our collector absorbers are all evidence of our desire to provide our customers with high-quality products at very competitive prices. Our products are recyclable and bear the BLUE ANGEL label, thus validating our constant concern for total respect of the environment. The largest range in Europe. Jacques Giordano Industries range of products is unrivalled. It includes low temperature collectors (the Polytub range), for heating swimming pools, medium-temperature collectors (the C8S range) for the production of domestic hot water and home heating, and high-temperature (Cortec evacuated tube) collectors, designed specifically for solar airconditioning, an area in which we have had credentials for 10 years. Thanks to this range, Jacques Giordano Industries is in a position to respond to specific demands with quality products for private individuals as well as for the public works sector. A network of qualified professionals all over France. For several years now, Jacques Giordano Industries has been providing the necessary training for professionals interested in installing equipment designed for the production of hot water and for heating homes and swimming pools. Today, giordano SOLARISTES constitute a vast network of qualified installers, capable of providing a quality, local service all over France which is geared to the products supplied by us. To receive information about one of the giordano SOLARISTES professionals in your area, please call us at. To receive information about one of those professionals in your area, please call us at 0800 00 30 40 Free consultation and estimate Free call only from fixed phone in France A040041 10/05 529, Avenue de Fleuride - Zone Industrielle les Paluds - 13685 AUBAGNE - FRANCE Tel : +33 (0) 4 42 84 58 00 - Fax : +33 (0) 4 42 70 08 70 www.giordano-solar.com - E-mail : export-sales@giordano-solar.com