Install Instructions
100º 110º 120º
WATER TEMPERATURE
60º Room Temp.
70º Room Temp.
BTU OUTPUT
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TWO Ways TO INSTALL ULTRA-FIN
You can install your Ultra-Fin system one of two ways
de-pending on what type of boiler or heat source you
are using:
1. Ultra-Fin HIGH TEMP
Using a high-temperature boiler.
2. Ultra-Fin MODULATING
Using a modulating boiler.
Whichever you choose, you will design your system layout
as follows:
Calculate BTUs and Materials
Whenever you install the tubing for the Ultra-Fin system, you need an
installation layout that fits the home and the surrounding climate. Use
Ultra-Fin’s Ultra-Calc software to calculate the BTUs and materials
required for your installation.
You need the following information:
• The type of heat source your system will use (e.g. boiler, heat
pump, etc).
•Theanticipatedoperatingtemperatureofyourheatsource.
• Theaveragemeantemperatureforyourareaorlocation(referred
to as design temperature in the Ultra-Calc program; click the
"DESIGN TEMP" tab).
•Thelengthandwidthofeachroominthehome.
•Theceilingheightsofeachroom.
• ThesizeandR-factorofeverywindow,andwhetherornotthey
are single or double-paned.
• TheR-factoroftheinsulationinthewallsandceilings(oratleast
the insulation type and thickness).
Enter these numbers into the Ultra-Calc program
on your computer. Ultra-Calc will tell you:
•Amountoftubingyouneed.
•NumberofUltra-Finsyourequire.
•BTUrequirementsforthe
boiler/hot water source.
You can download the Ultra-Calc program
for free on our website www.ultra-fin.com
ULTRA-FIN HIGH TEMP 140° - 180°F
If you plan to use a high temperature boiler, you want to design your system
according to Ultra-Fin High Temp. In this configuration, your system will
require the fewest number of Ultra-Fins and potentially less tubing.
Install the Tubing
You can either run the tubing parallel to t he j oi s t s u s i n g SnakeHanger
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tubing hangers or run it laterally through the joists by drilling them.
TUBING PARALLEL TO JOISTS
• Drill each joist 6" from the outside header and 8"from inside heat
zoneboundaries–thisiswhereyouwillmaketheturnsonyourruns
foreachheatzone.(ReferoverleaftoDrilling Joists).
•AttachSnakeHangers
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every 24" to floor sheathing of joist
space center.
•Hangtubing.
ROOM
TEMPERATURE
WATER
TEMPERATURE
MEASURED
BTU OUTPUT
INSIDE JOIST
TEMPERATURE
FLOOR
TEMPERATURE
72º 150º 27.3 BTU/SQFT 96º 81º
72º 180º 41.6 BTU/SQFT 105º 85º
60º 150º 33.4 BTU/SQFT 85º 67º
60º 180º 46.5 BTU/SQFT 96º 71º
Tubing parallel to joists
Tubing through joists - refer overleaf to pulling tubing
ULTRA-FIN WORKS GREAT
WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS!
One of Ultra-Fin’s most popular features is its compatibility with
hardwood floors. However, any hardwood floor can suffer shrinkage
or other damage if it is not installed correctly. Make sure your flooring
installer follows the manufacturer’s instructions for your hardwood
product, and review the checklist below.
Hardwood Checklist
Hardwood reacts to relative changes in humidity by expanding and
shrinking. To maintain the integrity of your hardwood floor, here are
some of the steps to consider in your floor installation:
Before your hardwood floors are installed, make sure that all
plastering and concrete work is completely dry.
Make sure the home heating system is operating.
Make sure the home has been heated at 72º F (22º C) for at least
five days before flooring delivery.
Allow concrete to cure for a minimum of 30 days before hardwood
floors are installed.
Climatizeooringmaterialsatroomtemperatureforatleast10-
14 days prior to installation.
Use a moisture meter to measure the moisture content in the sub
oor. Moisture content should be between 6% and 12%. If the
moisture content exceeds 12%, turn up the heat and open the
basement windows ½".
Use a moisture meter to measure the moisture content of the
hardwood flooring to be installed. For flooring less that 3" wide,
the difference in humidity between the sub floor and the hardwood
must be less than 4%. For ooring greater than 3" wide, the
difference in humidity between the sub floor and the hardwood
mustbelessthan2%.
Contact Information
Email us: info
@
ultra-fin.com
Call us toll-free: 1 888 565 2267
Fax us toll-free: 1 888 565 2228
(office hours: 7:00 - 4:00 PST)
WWW.ULTRA-FIN.COM
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NOTE
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This checklist is for general consultation only. It is not
intended to replace the guidelines and instructions of
your flooring manufacturer.
ROOM
TEMPERATURE
WATER
TEMPERATURE
MEASURED
BTU OUTPUT
INSIDE JOIST
TEMPERATURE
FLOOR
TEMPERATURE
70º 100º 7 BTU/SQFT 84º 72º
60º 100º 10 BTU/SQFT 76º 63º
70º 110 º 9 BTU/SQFT 89º 73º
60º 110º 13.4 BTU/SQFT 81º 64º
70º 120º 11.5 BTU/SQFT 93º 74º
60º 120º 16.4 BTU/SQFT 85º 64º
70º 130º 16 BTU/SQFT 96º 74º
60º 130º 20.2 BTU/SQFT 89º 65º
70º 140 º 20 BTU/SQFT 98º 75º
60º 140º 23.7 BTU/SQFT 94º 66º
70º 145º 23 BTU/SQFT 99º 75º
60º 145º 26 BTU/SQFT 97º 66º
THIRD PARTY TESTED
BY WARNOCK HERSEY
THIRD PARTY TESTED BY WARNOCK HERSEY
•Maximumtubinglengthis300ft.
TESTED WITH 3/4" PLYWOOD
& 3/4" SOLID OAK FLOORING
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ULTRA-FIN MODULaTING 100° - 145°F
If you plan to use a modulating boiler, your system will need a few more
Ultra-Fins to distribute the heat with the lower operating temperature.
Your best option is to install your tubing parallel to the joists using
tubing hangers. Depending on your joist spacing, you will need Ultra-
Fins installed at 12-22" centers.
Install the Tubing
You can either run your tubing parallel t o t h e j o i s t s u s i n g SnakeHanger
™
tubing hangers or run laterally through the joists by drilling them.
TUBING PARALLEL TO JOISTS
• Drilleachjoist6"fromtheoutsideheaderand8"frominsideheat
zoneboundaries–thisiswhereyouwillmaketheturnsonyourruns
foreachheatzone.(ReferoverleaftoDrilling Joists).
• AttachSnakeHangers
™
every 24" to floor sheathing in joist space center.
•Hangthetubing.
•Maximumtubinglengthis300ft.