ENERGY KINETICS SYSTEM 2000 Ascent Combi Manual de servicio

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Ascent™Combi and

Ascent™Plus Combi

Boilers

Model EK1T & EK1T+ Oil Fired

OWNER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Manufactured By:

Energy Kinetics, Inc.

51 Molasses Hill Road

Lebanon, NJ 08833

(908) 735-2066

www.energykinetics.com

INSTALLER: HANG THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ACCESSORY INSTRUCTIONS VISIBLY NEXT

TO THE BOILER USING THE SUPPLIED POUCH.

ASME certified by EKI.

Certificate plate is under

the jacket on the steel

vessel.

National Board

Listed

MH28303

UL 726;

Low-Press Boiler

For Polypropylene Venting

Energy Kinetics is an ENERGY

STAR®Partner and a leading

manufacturer of ENERGY

STAR®heating equipment.

For Conventional Venting

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HOMEOWNER/USER: READ AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ACCESSORY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE.

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST

Special Attention Flags

Please pay particular attention to the following flags when you see them throughout this manual.

DANGER: Notifies you of hazards that WILL cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

WARNING: Notifies you of hazards that CAN cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

CAUTION: Notifies you of hazards that WILL or CAN cause minor personal injury or property damage.

NOTICE: Notifies you of special instructions on installation, operation, or maintenance that are important, but not

normally related to injury or property damage hazards.

Best Practice: Suggestions of best practices developed over many years of experience by professionals.

WARNING: Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the oil supplier.

Retain this manual for use by your qualified service technician only. Should you observe unusual or

abnormal operation of the burner or boiler, contact your qualified service technician immediately. Do not

attempt to service or repair this product yourself.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property

damage, personal injury or loss of life.

WARNING: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other oil appliance.

Provide unobstructed combustion air openings sized and located per boiler manual and

applicable codes.

WARNING:

Have the burner/boiler started up and serviced at least once annually by a qualified service technician.

Professional care is necessary to properly service your equipment and verify it is operating reliably.

Failure to properly maintain the equipment could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial

property damage.

WARNING:

You must keep the area around the burner/boiler free from the following. Failure to comply could result in

severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage due to potential fire, explosion or equipment

damage from corrosive flue products.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids near or in the same room as the

burner.

Do not use or store laundry products, paint, varnish, thinner or other such chemicals near or in the

same room as the burner/boiler. These chemicals cause creation of acids in the burner, heat

exchanger and vent system that can cause severe damage.

Do not store combustible materials near or in the same room as the boiler or any other combustion

appliance.

CAUTION:

DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE UNIT OR CONTROLS –CALL YOUR SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage,

personal injury (exposure to hazardous materials) or loss of life. Refer to the user’s information manual

provided with this boiler. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service

agency or the oil supplier (who must read and follow the supplied instructions before installing, servicing,

or removing this boiler. This boiler contains materials that have been identified as carcinogenic, or

possibly carcinogenic, to humans).

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Homeowner/User: General care and maintenance of your boiler:

Please read through the information provided for you in this manual. Ask your qualified service technician to explain

normal operation of your equipment.

Daily inspect the space around the burner/boiler to verify the area is clean and free of the materials listed above.

Monthly watch the operation of your burner/boiler through an operating cycle to verify normal operation. If you notice

unusual conditions or equipment behavior, contact your qualified service technician. Follow the instructions on the

next page to shut down the burner/boiler while waiting for the technician.

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TABLE of CONTENTS

TABLE of CONTENTS..............................................................................................................................................................4

HOMEOWNER/USER NOTE:...................................................................................................................................................5

RECORD OF INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................6

SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................................................................6

INSTALLER NOTE: ..................................................................................................................................................................7

ASCENT COMBI and ASCENT PLUS COMBI BOILER .........................................................................................................8

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................8

RECEIVING and UNPACKING.................................................................................................................................................9

LOCATION and CLEARANCE.................................................................................................................................................9

COMBUSTION AIR.................................................................................................................................................................10

CONVENTIONAL CHIMNEY VENTING –ASCENT COMBI ONLY ......................................................................................11

L-VENT CHIMNEY –ASCENT COMBI ONLY.......................................................................................................................12

POLYPROPYLENE VENTING –ASCENT PLUS COMBI ONLY..........................................................................................12

FUEL SYSTEMS .....................................................................................................................................................................12

OIL BURNER SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................................................13

OIL BURNER MOUNTING......................................................................................................................................................13

GENERAL ASSEMBLY ..........................................................................................................................................................14

ZONE CONTROL....................................................................................................................................................................17

BOILER BYPASS CIRCULATOR...........................................................................................................................................18

FILLING WITH WATER, VENTING, and PURGING..............................................................................................................18

BOILER WATER TREATMENT..............................................................................................................................................19

ANTI-FREEZE.........................................................................................................................................................................19

WINTERIZING.........................................................................................................................................................................19

LINE VOLTAGE WIRING DIAGRAMS...................................................................................................................................20

WIRING and CONTROLS.......................................................................................................................................................21

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - LINE VOLTAGE...................................................................................................................21

LOW VOLTAGE WIRING........................................................................................................................................................21

HYDROSTAT CONTROL SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................21

ADVANCED SETTINGS .........................................................................................................................................................22

SELECTING ADVANCED SETTINGS....................................................................................................................................22

EMERGENCY WIRING ...........................................................................................................................................................23

TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY PRESSURE SWITCHES (ASCENT PLUS ONLY)....................................................24

PREPARE FOR START UP....................................................................................................................................................25

START UP PROCEDURE.......................................................................................................................................................25

BOILER OPERATION AND SAFETY CHECKS ....................................................................................................................25

OIL BURNER OPERATION....................................................................................................................................................26

ANNUAL TUNE UP & INSPECTION......................................................................................................................................27

HOT WATER MAINTANENCE ...............................................................................................................................................31

REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................................................................................................................32

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HOMEOWNER/USER NOTE:

EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS:

Turn power off to boiler by switching the “Oil Burner Emergency Switch” (typically located at the top of basement

stairway or at boiler room entrance) to the OFF position. Shut off oil supply valve.

NOTICE

Do not use this boiler if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the

boiler and to replace any part of the control system which has been under water and replace any other parts that may pose

a safety risk.

IN CASE OF NO HEAT

In case of no heat coming from the boiler, perform the following actions or call a qualified service agency for help.

Look at the LEDs on the burner control. If the screen shows “LOCKOUT” or the red LED is on (constantly on the

Beckett Genisys or legacy controls), then press and hold in the reset button for one second. The burner will then

try to relight. If the burner relights successfully, then no further action is needed.

If the burner goes into lock out again, contact a qualified service agency for help.

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

The Ascent Combi boiler requires an annual tune-up by a qualified service agency to maintain top efficiency and peak

performance and to verify proper performance of all safety devices.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

The Ascent Combi boiler requires minimal attention from the user.

- Daily inspect the space around the burner/boiler to verify the area is clean and free of any flammable or combustible

materials.

- Once a month it is recommended that the owner/user inspect the boiler and to watch the operation of the boiler. The

owner/user should:

Inspect flue connections.

oLook for evidence of deterioration from corrosion or other sources. Watch the flue pipes during a startup of the

boiler and look and smell for evidence of escaping flue products.

oFor a chimney installation, particularly examine the joint between the boiler outlet and the flue pipe. Also

examine the joint between the flue pipe and the base of the chimney.

Inspect for evidence of water, such as leakage from the safety pressure relief valve.

Watch the Ascent Hydrostat control during one heating cycle of the boiler.

Verify the pressure gauge on the boiler is reading between 5 psi and 30 psi.

Verify the temperature gauge on the boiler reads no more than 220F at the end of a heating call.

If any of the above items seem unusual or out of the ordinary, then immediately call your qualified service agency.

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RECORD OF INSTALLATION

INSTALLER NAME:

INSTALLER ADDRESS:

INSTALLER CITY, STATE:

DATE INSTALLED:

NOTES:

SCOPE

This manual covers the Energy Kinetics Ascent Combi Boiler. The boiler is designed and equipped and has been

tested to generate hot water in a low pressure closed loop system. The boiler is a major component of a closed loop

system that can be used as a heat source for hydronic, radiant, domestic hot water, spa, and/or pool heating systems. Call

Energy Kinetics to obtain piping and wiring instructions for applications, such as hydronic heating, radiant heating, domestic

hot water, swimming pool heating, multiple boilers, primary/secondary injection loops, etc. The installer of the system is

responsible for the final design of the system and for adding the balance of the needed parts to complete the system.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

When the boiler is installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

This product must be installed by a licensed plumber

If antifreeze is used, a reduced pressure backflow preventer device shall be used.

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INSTALLER NOTE:

ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL,

PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CODES THAT MAY DIFFER FROM THIS MANUAL AND IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODES, AS APPLICABLE:

N.F.P.A. No. 70: National Electrical Code A.N.S.I. / N.F.P.A. No. 211: Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel

Burning Appliances

A.N.S.I. / N.F.P.A. No. 31: Installation of Oil Burning Equipment

If this oil fired boiler is converted to gas fired by field mounting a listed gas conversion burner, then install in

accordance with A.N.S.I. Z223.1/N.F.P.A. No. 54: National Fuel Gas Code

These codes are available from:

National Fire Protection Association

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269-9101.

A hot water boiler installed above radiation level or as required by the Authority having jurisdiction, must be

provided with a low water cutoff device.

A boiler should be installed in such a manner that, if the pressure vessel or any connection thereto should leak,

the resulting flow of water will not cause damage to the area in which it is installed.

A hot water storage tank should be installed in such a manner that, if the storage tank or any connection thereto

should leak, the resulting flow of water will not cause damage to the area in which it is installed.

A boiler’s pressure relief valve, hot water storage tank T&P relief valve, backflow preventer, and all other

devices must be piped to the nearest drain to avoid damage in the event the valve is actuated.

Make sure relief discharge pipes from all reliefs are properly placed to safely contain discharge. Make sure

relief discharge pipes, such as from a boiler or a hot water storage tank, will safely contain hot water and/or

boiling water. Make sure relief discharge pipes, such as from a boiler or a radiant heating system, will safely

contain water treated with boiler chemicals and/or antifreeze. Reliefs include the boiler pressure relief valve, the

back flow preventer discharge port, and the domestic hot water tank temperature and pressure relief valve. Any

other reliefs, such as from radiant heating systems, must also follow these guidelines.

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ASCENT COMBI and ASCENT PLUS COMBI BOILER

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO HOMEOWNER/USER: These instructions should be carefully read and kept for future

reference to gain the best performance from your Ascent Combi boiler.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THE ASCENT BOILER with its highly efficient low mass hydronic

heat exchanger, the Energy Converter. It is the product of years of engineering and advanced design, which brings

together in a single system all elements needed to provide efficient home heat and hot water. This operation and

maintenance information has been prepared so that you may better understand and use your Energy Kinetics Ascent

Boiler and Heating System.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The Ascent Combi Boiler comprises a heat source, the energy converter, circulating water, and an on demand

domestic hot water plate heat exchanger. The Ascent Plus Combi Boiler additionally includes an expanded heat transfer

surface and extended flue pass with a power venter that uses dilution air to allow advanced polypropylene venting.

The Boiler maintains a minimum temperature (in stock configuration, see “advanced settings”) until a heating zone or

zone controller (supplied by Energy Kinetics or sourced locally) signals a call for heat, or the domestic water flow switch

signals hot water flow in excess of about ½ GPM. The Ascent Hydrostat control receives the call for heat or hot water and

turns on the heat and/or hot water/bypass circulators, and turns on the burner if the boiler is not hot enough to satisfy the

demand.

The Ascent Energy Converter is the product of advanced thermal engineering. It is designed with two separate

passageways, nearly 8 feet long, coiled around each other. Water travels along one passageway from your home toward

the center of the unit and heated gases travel from the unit center toward the vent. This is a “forced circulation counter-

flow” design and it provides very efficient transfer of heat from the burning fuel to the circulating water. The superior

insulation of the boiler minimizes heat losses to the surroundings, resulting in directing heat to your home in an efficient and

quiet manner.

Ascent Combi and Ascent Plus Combi have high annual efficiency because they are very well insulated low mass

designs with a moderate amount of water so excess heat is not wasted as is commonly found in cast iron and steel boilers.

They are also designed to produce domestic hot water at much lower temperatures than those required in tankless coil

boilers, allowing significantly lower idle temperatures and lower heat loss in standby mode.

Your Ascent boiler begins to supply heat and hot water almost instantly. This rapid response means that your rooms

can be heated quickly to temperature. The Ascent Combi can heat water with up to 175,000 BTU/hr (140,000 BTU/hr for

the Ascent Plus Combi) input, enough for two simultaneous showers in a typical house with standard flow fixtures. With the

factory installed backflush and cleaning ports, the boiler and plate heat exchanger may be easily serviced to keep peak hot

water production for the life of the system.

A modern retention head oil burner fires into the center of the Ascent boiler where a high temperature, stainless steel

alloy combustion chamber provides ideal conditions for “near perfect” and efficient combustion.

The Ascent Boiler is designed with a hinged front cover that allows full access to the inside of the boiler for inspection

and cleaning. All access for pressure vessel service is from the front, so the Combi Boiler can be placed near a wall or into

a closet.

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TIP:

RECEIVING and UNPACKING

Inspect shipment upon receipt for external damage. Walk

around the freight and identify and address any unusual signs of

handling with the shipper before signing for the delivery. This is

a fast and easy way to resolve all transportation damage claims.

When unpacking and uncrating, inspect each item for internal

damage. Any damage found should immediately be reported to the freight

carrier before installation. The receiver is responsible for following the claims

procedure of the freight carrier. The freight carrier is responsible for taking

prompt action on all claims. Replacements for parts damaged in shipment are

available upon receipt of a signed copy of a claim report (concealed damage

claims should be filed immediately against the freight carrier by the consignee).

After unpacking, check each item against the packing list. Inspect it

thoroughly for loose parts, instruction sheets and packing lists. Immediately

report any missing items. It is wise to complete the installation before discarding

packing material. Store all parts where they will not be damaged or lost prior to

installation.

LOCATION and CLEARANCE

DANGER:Provide clearance to combustible surfaces in accordance with all

local and national codes. Follow National Fire Protection

Association Bulletin NFPA Installation of Oil Burning Equipment

and all applicable codes.

Installation Clearances from Boiler Surfaces,

Inches

Clearance to

Combustibles

Clearance for

Service

Front of boiler (not including burner)*

10”

20”

Left side of boiler body

5”

Right side of boiler body

12”

Back of boiler body

4”

Top of boiler body

10”

16”

Bottom of boiler legs to floor

Ascent Combi L-Vent: from flue pipe “A”

3”

Ascent Combi Standard Flue: from flue pipe “B”

9”

Ascent Plus Combi Polypropylene “C”

0”

* Minimum recommended clearance to allow door to fully open.

Place the unit as near to the chimney or vent as

possible allowing clearance for front cleaning and

service as shown in Figure 1B. Installing the boiler with

the burner parallel to a wall is sometimes advisable to

allow access to front and rear components in spaces

with limited depth.

Ascent Combi

Ascent Plus

Combi

Weight

377 lbs

405 lbs

Water Content

3 gallons

Air Inlet Pipe Size

2" PVC

3" PVC

Boiler Flue Outlet

5" Flue Pipe

Polypropylene

Figure 1A, Top View of Boiler

Flue Connection Clearance to Combustibles

Ascent Combi

Ascent Plus Combi

7”

7/8”

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12"

40"

441

20"

52"

473

30"

"A"

"B"

Installations should utilize the Energy Kinetics boiler stand or a suitable solid, stable, level, and smooth foundation for the

boiler. If not using an Energy Kinetics supplied stand, provide a solid, level, and smooth foundation with clearance for door

opening and service. Place the unit as near to the chimney or vent as possible allowing clearance for front cleaning and

service as shown in Figure 1A and 1B. Installing the boiler with the burner parallel to a wall is sometimes advisable to allow

access to front and rear components in spaces with limited depth.

NOTICE: The Ascent Combi is manufactured with the BACK of the boiler higher than the front to assist in air removal. A

spirit level placed front to back on the lower side of the base near the floor will read level. The stand design compensates

and properly pitches the boiler ¼ to ½ a bubble off level, with the back of the boiler higher. Adjust the levelling feet or by

shimming the base at the floor as necessary.

Figure 1B - Boiler Clearance for Cleaning and Service

Burner

Dim “A”

Open Door

Leg Bottom to Floor

Clearance “B” (minimum)

W/O Silent

Burner Cover

With Silent

Burner Cover

Carlin EZ-1

9”

9-1/2”

12”

COMBUSTION AIR

The Ascent Combi Boiler must be installed in an area where adequate fresh air is available to support combustion. An

optional sealed air box (Silent Burner Cover, included in the Combi Plus model) allows combustion air to be piped from

outside the building. Piping of outside air directly to the boiler is highly recommended because it completely isolates the

boiler from the home environment, it greatly reduces operating noise from the boiler, and it can lower idle loss in some

cases.

Boiler with outside air piping: In modern houses with tight construction, the connection of the Silent Burner Cover to

an outside air source to provide combustion air is highly recommended on the Ascent Combi. It is required on the Ascent

Plus Combi for sidewall vent installations. The outside air source should be located high enough above grade to be at least

12” above expected snow accumulation.

WARNING: Combustion air must be supplied for the Ascent Plus Combi for sidewall vent installations, although it is

optional for the Ascent Combi. It may be supplied with up to 50 feet in equivalent length through

polypropylene or PVC pipe. For the EK1T Ascent Combi use 2" pipe, and for the EK1T+ Ascent Plus Combi

use 3” pipe. Each 90 degree elbow is the equivalent of 5 feet of straight pipe. For example, if three 90

degree elbows are used, then the length of pipe run may be up to 35 feet. For longer runs up to 65

equivalent feet increase pipe size by 1"(to 3”for the Ascent Combi and to 4” for the Ascent Plus Combi). A

Tek-screwed or un-cemented joint allows the air inlet pipe to be disconnected so the swing down door may

open.

Level bottom of stand,

or slightly higher in back

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