Portage & Main Outdoor Water Furnace Brick Lined BL Ultimizer Series—Wood Burning-- January 2013
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CONNECTION TO HEATING SYSTEMS
The P & M Heating System is versatile and can be connected to any existing or new heating system
and/or domestic water system as described below.
The corresponding schematics are provided
as a guideline only.
ALL CONNECTINS MUST BE EXECUTED ACCORDING TO LOCAL PLUMBING
AND ELECTRICAL CODES.
1. EXISTING FORCED AIR SYSTEM
All you need is to install a water-to-air heat exchanger in your existing furnace plenum (on the
supply side) to keep your house as comfortable as you desire using a separate thermostat. Your
existing furnace would be used as a back up when required. (Refer to Schematic #1)
2. EXISTING WATER BASEBOARD SYSTEM
A water-to-water heat exchanger will be required to replace your existing boiler and provide you
with all the comfort you require. Your existing boiler would be used as a back up when required.
(Refer to Schematic #2). Another alternative would be to convert your existing system into an “open
system” with the assistance of an expert in heating system.
3. NEW WATER BASEBOARD SYSTEM
You will not need any heat exchangers in this case as the Portage and Main Heating System is
directly connected to the baseboard system to keep your house warm and comfortable. (Refer to
Schematic #3)
4. DOMESTIC WTER HEATER AND HEATING SYSTEM
You can enjoy more energy savings and running hot water during the heating season by
connecting your domestic water heater to the Portage & Main Heating System through a sidearm
water heater. (Refer to Schematic #4). We would caution you, however, that creosote may increase
during summer due to lowered heat demand.
but
if additional heat could be used elsewhere, then
creosote formation would be reduced.