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EK3 Frontier Boiler Manual

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Seventh Edition- October 2015 

 

EXPANDED DIGITAL MANAGER

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

10 & 15 ZONE MANAGER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

1.  Remove cover from junction box. 

Use a free knockout on the top of the junction box to mount a second or third transformer, wire black lead to 
“XFMR” and white lead to “NEUTRAL” on relay board in box.  (Use sections marked “120 VOLTS” only.)  A 
second junction box is not needed for the expanded Digital Manager.  Wire additional transformer(s) in parallel 
with first transformer. To wire in parallel, wire terminal “A” on one transformer to “A” on the other.  Repeat with 
other low voltage terminal “B”.    Verify 24VAC output from all transformers BEFORE reconnecting the Manager. 

2.  Mount long panel on top of box cover with long screws provided in lower 4 holes with spacers down. 
3.  Mount expanded Digital Manager to cover plate over 4 long screws and 2 wide bolts (top 2 holes). 
4.  Wire the bottom half of expanded manager as 5 zone Digital Manager.  For top half, attach one thermostat lead 

to a zone and the other to A1 on lower half of manager.  Attach one lead from zone valve or relay to 
corresponding zone output and the other lead to 24VAC on lower half. 

5.  Option switches control energy recovery for extra zone outputs (see Digital Manager Option Switch Settings). 

 

NOTICE:

 

When operating without an expanded manager, use a service card for the bottom half and jumper upper 
zones from T

(x)

 to Z

(x). 

10 ZONE MANAGER 

15 ZONE MANAGER

 

FROM 

TRANSFORMER

24V POWER

T3

TE
MP.

 SENS

.

RED

SENSOR
LEADS

TEMP 

SILVER

R

T4

S

BLACK

B

A2

A1

T1
T2

THW

TO A1

Z2

B2

CIRC

B1

T

MAIN CIRC RELAY

T

TO BURNER RELAY

24VAC

IND

Z3

ZONE VALVE 2

ZONE VALVE 3

ZHW

Z1

Z4

ZONE VALVE 1

ZONE VALVE 4

TO 24VAC

9

8

7

6

5

ZONE 5

ZONE 6

T5

T6

ZONE 8

ZONE 7

ZONE 9

T8

T7

T9

THERMOSTAT

HEATING

Z5

Z6

ZONE VALVE 5

ZONE VALVE 6

Z8

Z7

Z9

ZONE VALVE 8

ZONE VALVE 7

5

6

7

8

9

THERMOSTAT

ZONE 3

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

ZONE VALVE 9

T2

T4

A1

T3

B

A2

S

R

TE
M

P

. SEN

S.

10

10

T10

THW
T1

T7

T8

T6

T9

T5

7

5

6

8

9

7

5

6

8

9

THERMOSTAT

T13

T11

T14

T12

11

12

14

13

11

12

14

13

HEATING

Z1

CIRC

IND

B2

B1

Z2

Z3

24VAC

Z10

Z4

ZHW

Z5

Z6

Z8

Z7

Z9

Z13
Z12

Z11

Z14

ZONE 4

60

70

80

50

SYSTEM 2000

50

80

60

70

HEATING

INDUCER

BURNER

CIRCULATOR

140

MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

MONITOR

120

100

130

CHIMNEYLESS

CAUTION

24 VAC CONNECTION ONLY.

190

160
150

170

POWER

ONLY

4

3

2

1

HOT WATER

THERMOSTAT

4

3

2

1

24 VAC CONNECTION ONLY.

CAUTION

READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS

4

POWER

MONITOR

170

150

160

190

130

100

120

140

CIRCULATOR

BURNER

INDUCER

ONLY

CHIMNEYLESS

4

3

2

THERMOSTAT

1

HOT WATER

3

2

1

HEATING

S YS TEM 2000

S YS TEM 2000

S YS TEM 2000

S YS TEM 2000

FACTORY WIRING

FIELD WIRING*

* Field Wiring terminated to input terminal A1 and to output terminal 24VAC 
   are to be wired into the open lugs provided on those terminal  locations.

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 



HW CIRC RELAY

HOT WATER TANK



 

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Summary of Contents for EK3 Frontier

Page 1: ...ics com INSTALLER HANG THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ACCESSORY INSTRUCTIONS VISIBLY NEXT TO THE BOILER USING THE SUPPLIED POUCH OWNER READ AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ACCESSORY INSTRUCTIONS FOR...

Page 2: ...rosive 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 c...

Page 3: ...Voltage Relays 9 L Vent Chimney 20 Line Voltage 9 Side Wall Power Venting 20 Surge Suppression 9 Fuel Systems 21 Trouble Shooting with the Digital Manager 9 Oil Burner Settings 21 Operation without th...

Page 4: ...o 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 SYSTEM 2000 boi...

Page 5: ...ckflow preventer device shall be used 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 MANU...

Page 6: ...gph to 3 00 gph Beckett CF500 Burner o Primary control with oil delay o Oil valve o 20 000 peak volt Igniter o 1 3 HP burner motor o Two stage B fuel pump One Flexible Oil Line Wiring Harness w Door...

Page 7: ...r supply and connections for thermostats The right side is the output side which starts the burner circulators zone valves or zone circulators and the domestic hot water circulator See photo of the Ma...

Page 8: ...ron pipe into the holes from side to side of the boiler Use the two pipes to lift steer and stabilize the boiler Use of a wheeled dolly or cart is recommended once the boiler has been removed from the...

Page 9: ...with loose gravel or sand to obtain a maximum of 12 inches depth All clean out doors must be sealed to prevent cold air entry into chimney In retrofit installations have chimney thoroughly cleaned Car...

Page 10: ...lexible fuel line allows the door to open without disconnecting the fuel supply The flexible line connects the fuel pump to the Smart Filter The fuel filter can be mounted on the right hand side of th...

Page 11: ...ld be taken through 1 4 test port in front jacket opening just to right of burner Sample tube must extend at least eight 8 inches into front cover to obtain accurate readings Smoke test and stack temp...

Page 12: ...Energy Kinetics recommends full port 24 volt zone valves for control of each heating zone A system with a single heating zone still requires a zone valve to provide control for preheat of unit and to...

Page 13: ...following freeze protection 30 down to 8F 40 to 8F and 50 to 27F Energy Kinetics recommends using 30 anti freeze to obtain the best boiler performance Use over 30 anti freeze only if lower temperatur...

Page 14: ...y voltage is to plug a voltmeter in at the service outlet located on the side of the system junction box DANGER Make All Connections with Power Off at Main Circuit Box Connect power from a separate 15...

Page 15: ...or circulators etc The single 24 volt 50VA transformer is suitable for the Digital Manager and five zone outputs zone valves or relays NOTICE Additional load such as extra valves may require greater t...

Page 16: ...to under radiated heating zones or during very cold weather Switch 10 is usually off but when turned on the Manager will close heat zones 1 through 4 during a hot water call for up to 25 minutes SECUR...

Page 17: ...ded manager use a service card for the bottom half and jumper upper zones from T x to Z x 10 ZONE MANAGER 15 ZONE MANAGER FROM TRANSFORMER 24V POWER T3 TEMP SENS RED SENSOR LEADS TEMP SILVER R T4 S BL...

Page 18: ...Indicates boiler RETURN temperature not supply temperature The Manager is the operating aquastat and will turn off the burner if return temperature reaches 170 F operating limit The zone outputs will...

Page 19: ...e output lights If the light is ON the zone valve will be open For hot water the bronze circulator will be running If the zone valve is not open with the light on check the zone valve and it s wiring...

Page 20: ...anty tag and return manager to Energy Kinetics If problem goes away there is a problem with the output wiring check all wiring re connect quick connector and repeat steps 1 2 and 3 until problem is re...

Page 21: ...ead with the sensor connected to the Manager you will burn out the sensor the Manager or both in less than a second To test the function of each zone output never apply a jumper to the Digital Manager...

Page 22: ...manager If system is active zone will receive heat when another calls or run system with high limit aquastat set to 165o 180o F and zone will get heat on call IF A PLUG IN RELAY FAILS Replace with sp...

Page 23: ...geable with the Classic and Digital Managers Rebuilt Managers are available and require the return of a rebuildable Manager Check Main Power Check Transformer for 24 volts Check A1 A2 terminals on Man...

Page 24: ...into back of bottom passage and then brush outer passages from top of unit to bottom on left and right in each circuit Vacuum loose scale and soot at the bottom of the outer pass and in the flue box...

Page 25: ...d loose fitting clothing gloves and eye protection Use a properly fitted NIOSH certified respirator for dusty activities and where exposure levels are unknown Use hand tools whenever possible if cutti...

Page 26: ...TOR WHITE 120 MONITOR 100 HOT WATER SENSOR LEADS TEMP TRANSFORMER FROM 24V POWER RD SLVR BLK 24 VAC CONNECTION ONLY READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS CAUTION 4 3 2 1 MAIN CIRC RELAY TO B...

Page 27: ...Feed Return Primary Loop 2 Min Supply High Limit Aquastat Open on Rise Auto Reset Notes 1 Set aquastats on boiler per boiler manual 2 Keep injection piping as short as practical under 10 feet if possi...

Page 28: ...ELL A A F F VIOLET ORANGE BLUE BLACK WHITE IGNITER VIOLET WHITE BLACK WHITE WHITE BLACK PSC BURNER MOTOR WHITE TACO 007 HIGH LIMIT AQUASTAT WR 11D18 Direct Break on rise Automatic Reset Set 205 195 F...

Page 29: ...06E 1117 Direct Break on rise Manual Reset Set 210 F RED TACO 0012 Injection Circulator TACO 006 RED Smart Pump OUTLET SCREW GROUND SYSTEM SWITCH LOW WATER CUT OFF MANUAL RESET JUMPER REMOVED Alarm TA...

Page 30: ...ECTION ONLY CAUTION BLK 4 1 2 3 150 130 140 100 MONITOR 120 CIRCULATOR 190 POWER 160 170 2 3 4 5 4 ONLY BURNER CHIMNEYLESS INDUCER 1 2 3 DIGITAL MANAGER HOT WATER 1 1 4 ZONE VALVE FOR INJECTION W R 13...

Page 31: ...rgy Kinetics Part Numbers 1 10 0412 24V Control Relay HW R8225B 2 10 0151 E 3 4 Zone Valve w End Switches 3 10 0152 Transformer 24V 50VA WIRING CONFIGURATIONS ZONING with ZONE VALVES Preferred Method...

Page 32: ...G with CIRCULATORS Alternate Method 24V POWER FROM TRANSFORMER SENSOR SLVR TEMP BLK RD LEADS To System Junction Box See Line Voltage Wiring BURNER CIRCULATOR 150 READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE MAKING ANY CO...

Page 33: ...24V RELAY One per HW Zone WIRING CONFIGURATIONS A NON PRIORITY ZONE S for DOMESTIC HOT WATER Note set purge time to 5 minutes for zone s Z1 Z4 Not ZHW used TO SYSTEM JUNCTION BOX See Line Voltage Wiri...

Page 34: ...10 0205 Smart Pump Assy 006B IFC with Harness WIRING CONFIGURATION PRIORITY ZONE for DOMESTIC HOT WATER Smart Pump powered by HW Circ Relay in System Junction Box ZONE VALVE w End Switches 2 2 24V RE...

Page 35: ...ator Injection Header Circulator Taco 0012 See Note 6 Flow Check Bypass Circulator Taco 007 LWCO Boiler Feed Sensor Well for Digital Manager ZXX Notes 1 Use EK 2 size supply and return headers 1 1 4 d...

Page 36: ...itches 3 10 0152 Transformer 24V 50VA 4 10 0156 1 1 4 Zone Valve w End Switch D C To System Junction Box See Line Voltage Wiring 170 160 POWER 190 120 MONITOR 100 140 130 150 24V RELAY SUPPLY 1 CIRC 2...

Page 37: ...O 006 RED RED TACO 007 TACO 0012 OUTLET SCREW GROUND SYSTEM SWITCH HW CIRC IND BURNER MAIN CIRC 120V 24 VAC PRIMARY CONTROL FOR BURNER TT Alarm CAD CELL F F A A T T WHITE WHITE WHITE A 1 P1 P2 2 BLACK...

Page 38: ...t Break on rise Manual Reset Set 210 F RED TACO 0012 Injection Circulator TACO 006 RED Smart Pump OUTLET SCREW GROUND SYSTEM SWITCH LOW WATER CUT OFF MANUAL RESET JUMPER REMOVED Alarm TACO 007 ByPass...

Page 39: ...e piped for make up water 6 A multi boiler control Tekmar is suggested 7 A short length of pipe between the supply return tees reduces head loss and pressure difference between them The center to cent...

Page 40: ...for your application S1 S2 4 Relay N Power L 5A Alarm C A 5A Relay 1 1 5A Relay 2 2 5A Relay 3 3 5A 4 5A ENERGY MANAGER SYSTEM 2000 Plate Heat Exchanger Location Pro s Con s Primary Loop It allows the...

Page 41: ...emp Sensor Tekmar 070 T2 4 Thermostats U1 Optional Timer Tekmar 031 ZC1 ZC3 Zone Circs Switching Relays Erie SR 100 or Equivalent Available Drawings for Domestic Hot Water Storage Tank Piping Descript...

Page 42: ...Plate Heat Exchangers PHE taking advantage of the combined boiler output Allows the use of FMC controlled boilers and still have the capability of Domestic Hot Water Priority Takes advantage of the s...

Page 43: ...K 3 EK 3 EK 3 EK 3 EK 3 See Note 1 12 Dia or 12 x16 12 12 16 Dia or 16 x16 See Note 1 18 Dia or 16 x18 See Note 1 12 12 16 14 Dia or 12 x16 Three Boiler Flue Pipe Sizing EK 3 EK 3 EK 3 See Note 1 EK 3...

Page 44: ...51 8 45 7 Flue 331 8 12 25 13 291 4 161 2 4X 1 2 X 7 8 Slot Door Open Air Box On 41 4 161 2 41 4 193 4 50 See Note 1 Notes 1 With Burner Air Frame and High Limit Aquastat removed boiler depth is 32 4...

Page 45: ...S 04 020 09 27 05 JS 4 EK3 Boilers Foot Print Drawing Phantom Lines indicate 2 6 30 Clearance from Boiler 2 6 11 1 8 7 1 2 11 11 2 6 1 2 6 6 2 2 6 7 2 2 6 Notes Foot print shown provides clearance req...

Page 46: ...over any labor for removal or reinstallation of the alleged defective part transportation to Energy Kinetics if necessary and other materials necessary to perform the exchange This warranty does not c...

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