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Ascent Oil 

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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 

For Residential Water Boilers 

 

By this Warranty Statement, Energy Kinetics, Inc of Clinton Township, New Jersey, issues limited warranties subject 

to terms, conditions, exceptions and exclusions listed below. 

These Warranties are issued only to the person or entity which owns the building in which the boiler is installed at the 

time of original installation and only for such portion of the warranty periods as such person or entity owns such building 
(hereinafter, the “End User”). 

I. 

THREE YEAR 

–LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL WATER BOILERS

 

Energy Kinetics warrants that its residential heating system Ascent Combi and Ascent Plus Combi, with residential 

water boiler, Model EK1T or Model EK1T+, is free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the 
date of installation.  If any parts are found to be defective in manufacture, Energy Kinetics will repair or replace the 
defective parts.  Exception: Honeywell Zone Valves 

 

II.  ADDITIONAL COMPONENT LIMITED WARRANTIES 

1.  Energy Kinetics hereby assigns to the End User limited warranties of the original manufacture of components 

supplied by Energy Kinetics to the extent or duration assignable. 

2. 

If any such component is found defective, Energy Kinetics’ responsibility is solely to repair or replace the 
defective part at its or the original manufacturer’s option. 

 

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THE PRESSURE VESSEL 

During the lifetime of the original owner in the original place of installation, Energy Kinetics warrants that those 

parts, which comprise the pressure vessel of the residential hot water boiler, remain free of defects in material or 
workmanship under normal usage. 

In the event that such pressure vessel is found to be defective in material or workmanship during the first ten 

years, Energy Kinetics will repair or replace the pressure vessel at its option.  After 10 years, there will be a 
proportionate charge based upon the time the defective assembly was in service.  The proportionate charge will be 
equal to the appropriate percentage of the trade list price of such pressure vessel at the time the warranty claim is 
made as determined in the following: 

 

YEAR: 

1

st

 

11

th

 

12

th

 

13

th

 

14

th

 

15

th

 

16

th

 

17

th 

Percent of Trade list Price: 

 

 

0% 

5% 

10% 

15% 

20% 

25% 

30% 

35% 

 
YEAR: 

18

th

 

19

th

 

20

th

 

21

st

 

22

nd

 

23

rd

 

24

th

 

25

th

 

Percent of Trade list Price: 

 

 

40% 

45% 

50% 

55% 

60% 

65% 

70% 

75% 

 
YEAR: 

25

TH

 and Above: 75% of Trade list Price 

 

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO 

THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY-ENERGY KINETICS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY 
LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 
WARRANTY. 

 

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have, also, other rights which vary from state to state. 

 

EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

 

1. The warranty is subject to the condition that the residential boiler must have been installed and serviced in 

accordance with Energy Kinetics instructions, the Building Codes, local statutes and ordinances and accepted 
good industry practice. 

2. This warranty does not cover components that are part of the heating system but which were not furnished by 

Energy Kinetics. 

3. This warranty does not cover the workmanship of any installer of Energy Kinetics residential water boiler.  In 

addition, it does not assume any liability of any nature for unsatisfactory performance caused by improper 
installation. 

4. This warranty does not cover improper burner adjustments, control settings, care or maintenance. 
5. This warranty does not cover 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. 

6. This warranty does not cover failure of the pressure vessel other than defects in material or workmanship and shall 

specifically exclude any other reason including but not limited to  a) lack of water  b) freezing  c) excessive 
pressure  d) floods  e) fire  f) acts of God  g) corrosion of internal or fireside surfaces  h) improper water 
conditioning  I) improper maintenance of external fireside surfaces  j) operation with defective fuels or other 
additives which cause improper burner operation or deposits to collect or corrosion to occur in or on the pressure 
vessel. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for SYSTEM 2000 Ascent Combi

Page 1: ...gykinetics 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...

Page 2: ...enings 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 nec...

Page 3: ...ipment 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...

Page 4: ...L 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 WIRI...

Page 5: ...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 mini...

Page 6: ...r 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 multi...

Page 7: ...tion 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 o...

Page 8: ...ed 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 f...

Page 9: ...ed 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 Bul...

Page 10: ...stion 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...

Page 11: ...the flue connector to allow scale and condensation to accumulate without blocking the flue pipe Do not block the flue opening by inserting the flue connecter too deeply into the chimney Best Practice...

Page 12: ...nting products as outlined in the supplemental manual and must not be vented with L Vent or any conventional chimney products FUEL SYSTEMS NOTICE Inspect and if needed replace oil lines according to l...

Page 13: ...the heat of combustion and then seals the air tube flange joint with a high grade retort cement NOTICE Oil burners for field installation or for field replacement should be installed according to burn...

Page 14: ...good practices The diagrams and locations presented in the manual are recommended Ascent Combi EK1T Ascent Plus Combi EK1T Air Vent and T P Gauge Power Venter Ascent Hydrostat 18 Plate Heat Exchanger...

Page 15: ...EXPANSION TANK LOCATION FEEDWATER CONNECTION EXPANSION TANK TO BE LOCATED IN RETURN PIPING ITEMS INSIDE PHANTOM BOX NOT INCLUDED WITH SYSTEM OPTIONAL TRIM KIT INCLUDES EXP TANK FEEDER PREVENTER OPTIO...

Page 16: ...inetics 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 Figur...

Page 17: ...he Ascent Hydrostat control to complete the call for heat ZONE CONTROL BY CIRCULATOR Zone control by circulators requires a circulator relay with end switch EK P N 10 0464 4 SR504 or equivalent or ind...

Page 18: ...the bypass circulator provides forced circulation to the plate heat exchanger to allow rapid and efficient heat transfer to the domestic water NOTICE Heat Only systems come from the factory with bypa...

Page 19: ...d antifreeze to obtain approximately a 30 by volume mixture of antifreeze in water Call Energy Kinetics for assistance in calculating how much anti freeze to add to system WINTERIZING NOTICE If the As...

Page 20: ...Ascent Oil August 2019 20 LINE VOLTAGE WIRING DIAGRAMS Figure 3A Combi All wiring installations in The United States must comply with the NEC and any local codes...

Page 21: ...ics to request alternate low voltage wiring diagrams to handle special situations such as air handler wiring heat pump wiring Wi Fi and power stealing thermostats or isolation relays for thermostats A...

Page 22: ...d and will remain hot for over 2 hours after preheating so after activated the water will be ready for an extended period of time Option 3 OP3 This option is a compromise between maximum efficiency an...

Page 23: ...boiler functionality To temporarily install an off the shelf Hydrostat 3250 on the EK1T or EK1T follow the standard wiring diagram with the following exceptions 1 Reinstall the flow switch to ZC and...

Page 24: ...determined The blocked intake switch can be disabled by removing the flex tubing on the Dilution Air Exhaust Fan inducer assembly that connects it to the pressure tap After removing the tube run the b...

Page 25: ...leed air from pump 3 On light off water temperature and stack temperature will start to rise A slight odor is common on initial light off as refractory and converter surfaces warm for the first time 4...

Page 26: ...ank 10 7 1 Although the Ascent Combi Boiler can operate without a trace of smoke above 14 CO2 the nominal gain in efficiency may not offset the potential of increased maintenance costs Note 1 For comb...

Page 27: ...Plus Combi flexible coupling clamps and condensate drain Step 4 Clean Boiler Remove stainless steel alloy combustion chamber using caution it may be hot Brush and vacuum the heat exchange surface if...

Page 28: ...y and check ignitor 4 Check Filter condition Replace annually and if vacuum exceeds 7 for single pipe systems 5 Check flexible oil line for leaks or corrosion Gently bend hose along its length to chec...

Page 29: ...xing valve up and down in temperature to ensure that it moves freely Set the mixing valve temperature feeding the domestic hot water fixtures to the desired temperature of approximately 120 F using mi...

Page 30: ...Hydrostat control to simulate a thermostat call c Restore power The burner should start shortly d At approximately 180 F the Ascent Hydrostat control should shut off burner e Turn off power and discon...

Page 31: ...eaning hoses to the drain valves at C location Attach the hose on the supply side of the EK1T s or EK1T s hot water system on hot water make up valve A near the flow switch to a submersible or pond pu...

Page 32: ...EZ1 10 0447 18 Plate Heat Exchanger ITEM EK1T DESCRIPTION ITEM EK1T PART NO DESCRIPTION PART NO A 10 0828 Combustion Chamber Stainless L 10 0830 Rear Insulation Board 2 B1 10 0825 Energy Converter As...

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Page 35: ...e of the trade list price of such pressure vessel at the time the warranty claim is made as determined in the following YEAR 1 st 11 th 12 th 13 th 14 th 15 th 16 th 17 th Percent of Trade list Price...

Page 36: ...to settle any disagreement arising in connection with this claim before resorting to legal remedies in courts If you have any questions about the coverage of this warranty contact Energy Kinetics at...

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