ENERGY KINETICS Resolute Boiler, Installation & Service Manual

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Resolute Gas Heat – Fifth Edition – October 2015
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Full Size Tee (added)
Nipple (added)
Bushing (moved)
Circulators w/Flow Checks
(Supply Side Preferred*)
*Circulator may be Installed
Return Side
1. Remove bushing installed at
factory from boiler supply.
2. Install a nipple (not supplied)
into the existing tee.
3. Install a tee (not supplied) on
to the new nipple.
4. Reinstall the bushing into the
new tee.
Resolute Boiler Supply Piping
Modified piping for Zone Circulators.
Looking from rear of boiler.
Call Energy Kinetics to obtain piping and
wiring instructions for alternate
applications, such as hydronic heating,
radiant heating, domestic hot water,
swimming pool heating, multiple boilers,
injection loops, etc.
Figures 2A and 2B indicate general
system piping arrangement and options.
Piping of individual systems may vary
from Figures.
ZONE CONTROL
ZONE CONTROL BY VALVE: The
SYSTEM 2000 Boiler is designed to
provide multi-zone control of the heating
system. Energy Kinetics recommends
and supplies two wire, 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
maintain minimum temperature during
operation.
ZONE CONTROL BY CIRCULATOR:
Zone control by circulators requires a
flow valve, circulator and 24-volt coil
relay for each zone. The main circulator,
domestic heat exchanger and bypass
line are still used in these cases.
NOTICE: An additional tee must be
installed into the supply on the inlet side
of the main circulator, as shown in the above drawing. This tee is the supply for circulators with returns for these zones into
normal return location.
ZONE PURGING: Valves to isolate and purge individual zones should be installed according to good piping practices.
EXPANSION TANK SIZING: The type and size of expansion tank depends on the total system water volume. The EK-1
Resolute contains 2-1/2 gallons of water. NOTICE: Sizing must consider cold start and hot operation due to system
concepts of energy recovery and rapid heat up.
FILLING WITH WATER, VENTING, and PURGING
When piping is completed and all accessories installed the Converter and piping should be filled with water. The
Converter purges itself of air when properly installed. NOTICE: AIR VENT CAP MUST REMAIN OPEN. Vent cap should
be removed and kept in a safe location. Each zone should be purged until a steady stream of water without air passes out
of purge hose. Vent all radiation.
NOTICE: DO NOT START BURNER UNTIL CONVERTER AND SYSTEM ARE FULL OF WATER. Fill to normal cold
system pressure, 10 to 12 psi on pressure gauge. Before placing system in operation, carefully check for leaks throughout
system. Tighten pipe joints, circulator flanges, check gaskets, etc., as needed.
BOILER WATER TREATMENT
Addition of boiler water treatment is recommended to reduce lime buildup inside the boiler. Energy Kinetics
recommends addition of one quart of 8-Way Boiler Treatment per 30 gallons system water. 8-Way Boiler Treatment is
recommended to treat water up to medium hardness. Call Energy Kinetics for more details about boiler water treatment
and about hard water conditions.
ANTI-FREEZE
Only non-toxic antifreeze (such as Propylene Glycol) should be used if adding anti-freeze to a System 2000 boiler.
Hard water should not be used in combination with generic antifreeze. Energy Kinetics supplies a quality inhibited
Propylene Glycol anti-freeze with orange dye and an antifoam agent. 8-Way Boiler Treatment can be added to Energy
Kinetics anti-freeze and is recommended in areas of medium water hardness.
NOTICE: Thoroughly clean system prior
to adding antifreeze. TSP is recommended for removing flux and other oil based compounds. Once system has been