Heatmor 200X - Water System Quality and Maintenance; Water Quality Requirements; Water Level and System Water Management

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Chapter 9
WATER
Qualities of Water to Use
Water quality will vary from one location to another. Different qualities of water can have a
damaging effect on your HEATMOR™ furnace, pumps, and plumbing components. Please
observe the following guidelines for best results.
• Do not add water from ponds or off roofs.
• Do not add water exceeding 50 parts per million (ppm) in chlorides.
• Do not add water over 27 grains hardness - mix this water 50/50 with softened
water.
• Do not add water exceeding 50 ppm silica content.
• Do not add water from shallow wells.
• Do not add water from a well that has recently been “shocked” with chlorine.
Water Level Maintenance
You can verify the water level of your HEATMOR™ by checking the fullness of the bladder.
The water level gauge (“add water” weight) inside the front door should be up near the
bladder, not down near the shelf. An even better method of gauging the fullness of the blad-
der is to reach up through the bladder cover plate and feel the bladder. The bladder should
still have wrinkles in it when the water temperature is 180˚Fahrenheit. If the lling proce-
dures were done correctly, the bladder would have been the last thing topped off after the
water jacket of your HEATMOR™. Refer to “Filling your Furnace Initially” for further details
or contact your local dealer.
NOTE: The X-Series Stoves have an automatic water level switch installed. If the water is
low on these furnaces the controller will alarm and you will not be able to run the furnace
until the water level is correct.
Removal/Replacement of System Water
Before removing more than ve gallons of water from your HEATMOR™, make certain to
remove the pop-off ball (if equipped) so that air can enter the water jacket as water leaves.
Failure to do so may put a negative pressure on the water jacket and collapse it. Warranty
does not cover this.
If a sediment faucet was installed at the back of furnace, it may be used for draining
purposes. If you have a sediment faucet installed on the main manifold in the house, which
also can be used to drain the HEATMOR™.
The drained contents of the HEATMOR™ must be discharged to an area or place
where they will not damage property or create an environmental hazard. If you are
draining the system because of total system shutdown in cold weather, remember to
also drain the supply and return lines to prevent freeze-up.
To rell your HEATMOR™, refer to “Filling your Furnace Initially.” It is important to add
water treatment to the HEATMOR™ once you have relled your HEATMOR™. For further
information on replacing the water in your furnace, contact your local dealer.