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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. 

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...

Page 12: ...Portage Main Outdoor Water Furnace Brick Lined BL Ultimizer Series Wood Burning January 2013 Page 12 Side view WaterJacket FirePot no insulation shown...

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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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Page 27: ...Portage Main Outdoor Water Furnace Brick Lined BL Ultimizer Series Wood Burning January 2013 Page 27 NOTES RECORDS...

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