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ULTRA-FIN: RADIANT HEATING

Welcome to Ultra-Fin

Ultra-Fin is the leader in cost efcient and high comfort radiant oor

heating. Ultra-Fin is a hydronic system designed specically for wood-

frame housing that is simple to install, and is compatible with all oor

coverings including carpet, tile, slate and hardwood.

How Ultra-Fin Works

The Ultra-n system uses tubing to circulate hot water through the

under-oor joist spaces, where heat is conducted to louvered aluminum

Ultra-Fins attached to the tubing. The Ultra-Fins radiate the heat and

warm the air in the joist spaces, creating hot air convection. The

heated air warms the oor uniformly and the oor radiates gentle heat

throughout the living space above.

GREAT PERFORMANCE

WITH SIMPLE INSTALLATION

1. TUBING INSTALATION

When you install Ultra-Fin, you start by installing the tubing. You can

either run the tubing parallel to the joists using SnakeHangers

™

or you

can drill the joists and run the tubing through the holes.

DRILLING

HANGING

What Makes Ultra-Fin Different?

Traditional radiant oor systems are based on heat contact transfer

technology where hot water tubing makes direct contact with oor

layers. Compared to Ultra-Fin, these systems are overly complicated,

time-consuming to install, provide lethargic heat response, and

require complicated construction measures such as extra oor layers

or concrete.

Ultra-Fin creates new efciency by generating hot air convection

inside regular wood-frame oor systems. By converting the entire oor

system into a giant heat radiator, Ultra-Fin generates uniform warmth

and comfort at unprecedented cost savings and convenience.

FLOOR SURFACE

WARM AIRWARM AIR

COOL AIR

CONVECTION

CURRENTS

CONVECTION

CURRENTS

COOL AIR

ULTRA-FIN

FIBERGLASS INSULATION

The science behind the Ultra-Fin™ system

INSTALLATION GUIDE

2. ATTACH THE ULTRA-FINS

You attach the aluminum Ultra-Fins by lapping two ns over a section of

tubing, then inserting two Tur nKeys and giving them a 90-degree turn.

OPERATING WATER TEMPERATURE

100 °F - 180 °F

3. READY FOR INSULATION

Simply connect your tubing to the supply and return manifold,

and you’re ready to insulate the system. Yes, it’s just that easy!

Summary of content (4 pages)

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ULTRA-FIN: RADIANT HEATING Welcome to Ultra-Fin Ultra-Fin is the leader in cost efficient and high comfort radiant floor heating. Ultra-Fin is a hydronic system designed specifically for woodframe housing that is simple to install, and is compatible with all floor coverings including carpet, tile, slate and hardwood. How Ultra-Fin Works The Ultra-fin system uses tubing to circulate hot water through the under-floor joist spaces, where heat is conducted to louvered aluminum Ultra-Fins attached to the tubing.
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ULTRA-FIN MODULATING 100°-150°F ULTRA-FIN HIGH TEMP 150°-180°F Sample Layouts: Ultra-Fin MODULATING 100°-150°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. Depending on your joist spacing, you will typically need Ultra-Fins installed at 18" centers.
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TM Hanging The Tubing With Snake Hangers You Must Always Have A Minimum 2" Air Space Around The Ultra-Fins Insulating Above Heated Areas OVER UNHEATED AREA _10" JOIST OVER HEATED AREA _10" JOIST SUBFLOOR SHEATHING Ultra-Fin SideKey Ultra-Fin Can Operate at the Same Temperature as Removed Baseboard Radiators. You can choose to install Ultra-Fin from above, before the floor sheathing is installed. SUBFLOOR SHEATHING FIBERGLASS INSULATION ULTRA-FIN 1 3" Right Way 31/2" 5.
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Design a Tubing & Ultra-Fin Layout Tubing Selection Drilling Joists Pulling Tubing A. Calculate the Number of Heating Zones Look at the overall square footage of the home and the total number of rooms. How many rooms does the home have? With the exception of small interior spaces such as hallways and powder rooms, this is the number of heating zones you will want to install. Ultra-Fin is typically designed and installed with 1/2" tubing (5/8" O.D.). Larger diameter tubing my be used up to 3/4" (7/8" O.