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Portage & Main Outdoor Water Furnace Brick Lined BL Ultimizer Series—Wood Burning-- January 2013 

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Portage & Main Outdoor Water Furnace—20 Year Limited Warranty 

Wood Burning -- Ultimizer Series -- BL2840 & BL 3444  

 

Thank you for making the choice to purchase your new Portage and Main Outdoor Furnace.  We are certain that you 
will find great satisfaction with your furnace’s ongoing reliability and performance.  

 

Piney Manufacturing Ltd warrants this outdoor water furnace to the original owner, to be free of defects in material 
and workmanship on the date of purchase. 

 

One Year Warranty 

 

On Electrical Components – Parts Only – aquastats, thermostats and fans are warranted by the manufacturer 
for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.  Parts will be replaced on an even exchange, excluding 
shipping charges and labor.    

Three Year Warranty 

 

Shaker Grates (rocker grates) are warranted for three (3) years 100%.  This warranty excludes any warping or 

deterioration from ash corrosion. 

 

If there is a leak in the fire chamber of your Portage & Main Outdoor Furnace during the: 

 

First (1

st

) or second (2

nd

) year, Piney Manufacturing Ltd will replace the firepot/water jacket at no cost to the 

original owner.  The owner is liable for the un-install of the old unit and the installations of the replacement 

furnace. (Meaning of Leak: a leak in the firepot or water jacket)         

 

Third (3

rd

) to fifth (5

th

) year--if the firepot/water jacket is to be replaced,  Piney Manufacturing Ltd will pay 80 

% (percentage) of the total cost of the firepot/water jacket: the owner will pay the balance plus freight and 

installation. 

 

Sixth (6

th

) to the tenth

 (

10

th)

-- if the  firepot/water jacket is to be replaced,  Piney Manufacturing Ltd will pay 

percentages as:  sixth (6

th)

 year 60%;  seventh (7

th

) year 50%;  eighth (8

th

) year 40%; ninth (9

th

) year 30%; 

tenth (10

th

) year 20% of the total cost of the firepot/water jacket: the owner will pay the balance plus freight 

and installation 

 

Eleventh (11

th

) to twentieth (20

th

) year-- if the firepot/water jacket is to be replaced, Piney Manufacturing Ltd 

will pay 10% (percentage) of the total cost of the Piney Manufacturing Ltd will pay 10 percentage of the total 
cost of the fire pott/water jacket: the owner will pay the balance plus freight and installation.  After the 

twentieth (20

th

) year, Piney Manufacturing Ltd assumes no liability.  Subject to change. 

 

Not Warranted 

 

Piney Manufacturing Ltd does not warranty parts damaged by freezing, overheating, pressurizations, warping, 
and /or the use of unauthorized fuels or abuse.  

 

Piney Manufacturing Ltd is not responsible for the cost of plumbing, replacement of antifreeze, shipping labor 
or any other cost other than the replacement of the part of furnace. (Unless otherwise noted) 

 

Piney Manufacturing Ltd is not liable for any damage or cost which may occur from or during the operation of 
the furnace or damage incurred due to any heating system failure.  Outdoor water furnaces are not intended to 
be the only source of heat; therefore it is recommended that a backup system be in place to prevent damages 

caused by lack of heat. 

 

No unauthorized adjustments or repairs will be covered by warranty. 

 

Piney Manufacturing Ltd does not warrant exterior paint or finish, any damage caused by negligence and 

deterioration due to lack of proper ongoing maintenance, over-heating, physical damaged caused by abuse or 
freeze-up, unauthorized work/or modification to the furnace, damage to the fire-chamber due to power surges 
or damage caused by burning fuels other than natural wood, coal, wood pellets. 

 

Ash corrosion on the inside fire drum.  To prevent ash corrosion, rotating or raking ashes forward must be done 
as described in the manual.  Portage & Main Outdoor Water Furnaces are designed to be least susceptible to 

corrosion. 

 

The loading door, ash pan, door gaskets and firebricks are consumables; therefore not covered under warranty. 

 

The chimney must be covered when the furnace is not in use.    If an onsite repair is made, the customer is responsible 
for the transportation costs and labor.  If the furnace needs to be repaired at the factory, it is the responsibility of the 

consumer to pay all shipping charges to and from the factory. Piney Manufacturing Ltd disavows any other 
representation, warranty or liability related to the condition or use of this product. 
 

The purchaser assumes all responsibility for the care, maintenance and safe operation of the furnace including the 
monitoring and adding of an approved boiler treatment.  All instructions must be followed in the operator’s manual, 

Certified Chemical utilized and water samples tested annually and the warranty registration must be filed to qualify for 
warranty.  Piney Manufacturing Ltd always has the sole right to decide if a part of the furnace will be repaired or 

replaced.  To validate this warranty, registration MUST be completed within thirty (30) days of the purchase date with 
dealers invoice and sent to Heat Smart Plus RR#5 Site 6 Comp 114, Prince Albert, SK.  S6V 5R3. 

 
Failure to use Certified Chemical as recommended by Piney Manufacturing in your Portage & Main Outdoor Water 

Furnace will VOID this warranty—No Exception! 
 
This warranty is subject to change.  It has no cash value. 

 

Summary of Contents for BL 2840

Page 1: ...1 Ultimizer Series BL 2840 BL 3444 PORTAGE MAIN WOOD FIRED OUTDOOR WATER FURNACE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND REFER TO THEM FOR SAFETY AND EFFICIENT PREFORMANCE...

Page 2: ...Electrical Connections 7 Starting Up 7 Setting 7 Operating Instructions 8 Saving Tips 8 Creosote Control 8 Ash Disposal 9 Safety Warnings 9 Maintenance Fan Damper Lid Assembly 9 10 Connection to Heat...

Page 3: ...o the unit to enjoy the full benefits of heating your home other buildings and your domestic water in a safe and efficient way We also recommend that you consult and comply with your local electrical...

Page 4: ...loop for each building or application The heating loop will provide the required amount of heat to your house or building regardless of your existing heating systems as described later on You can also...

Page 5: ...should be placed in a location where it can always get a significant amount of fresh air This is important for the water furnace to operate efficiently and to have good combustion The minimum install...

Page 6: ...Portage Main Outdoor Water Furnace we recommend the following 1 Always use certified boiler treatment Submit water sample for testing at initial setup and annually through your dealer Keep your record...

Page 7: ...e regularly to match heat load Do not overfill your furnace Put in just enough wood to maintain temperature until the next fill time usually 12 hours Always turn the power off before loading the appli...

Page 8: ...e installation clearance of the outdoor water furnace 11 Keep firing and ash pan doors tightly closed at all times for safety 12 Always keep the grates at the bottom of the firepot clean and free from...

Page 9: ...e the fire DO NOT leave wood loading door open or unlatched DO NOT open the loading door too quickly to avoid blowbacks which could cause sever burns ALWAYS check water level aquastat and damper setti...

Page 10: ...es Wood Burning January 2013 Page 10 The damper lid on the blower fan has to be manually adjusted to the desired amount of air required This is done simply by moving the air flow adjuster This blower...

Page 11: ...r 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 alternati...

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Page 17: ...Portage Main Outdoor Water Furnace Brick Lined BL Ultimizer Series Wood Burning January 2013 Page 17 Wiring Diagram Ground Ground Line 1 Neutral 180 Green Switch Fan...

Page 18: ...peration SF establishes how the A419 control s output relay operates the equipment in the event of a sensor or sensor wiring failure The user may select to run the equipment continuously or to shut it...

Page 19: ...y Touchpad and LED Indicator Settings on the Other A419 Control Functions To set the Differential Anti short Cycle Delay Temperature Offset or Sensor failure operation use the following method 1 Press...

Page 20: ...y Symbols control Function Ranges Unites Values and Factory Settings Display Symbol Control Function Range Units Value Factory Set Value SP Setpoint 30 to 212 F 34 to 100 C 30 dIF Differential 1 to 30...

Page 21: ...r Aquastat malfunction Thermostat inside house malfunction Ash door not shut tight Clean lube and reinstall Clean metal to metal surfaces Check aquastat Check thermostat Check gasket on ash door WATER...

Page 22: ...by the tester with a copy of the information send to the P M dealer and distributor This information will be necessary should any warranty claim arise Nitrate is one of the active ingredients that ar...

Page 23: ...ential Furnace is designed to run best within a 5 degree difference Pay special attention to the sizing of your pumps to insure circulation is adequate for the heat load Returning water fluid should b...

Page 24: ...operly seasoned firewood with a moisture content of 25 or less can produce 40 more useable heating energy that firewood that has a moisture content of 40 Burning dry seasoned wood is especially import...

Page 25: ...s or abuse Piney Manufacturing Ltd is not responsible for the cost of plumbing replacement of antifreeze shipping labor or any other cost other than the replacement of the part of furnace Unless other...

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