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L-VENT CHIMNEY
SYSTEM 2000 Boilers typically have flue gas temperatures between 350º F and 450º F during normal operation.
Due to the low flue gas temperatures, L-Vent chimney pipe is suitable for use with SYSTEM 2000 Boilers. L-Vent
chimney pipe may require smaller chase dimensions than other chimney pipe materials and should be considered for new
installations with SYSTEM 2000 Boilers. Call Energy Kinetics for help locating sources of L-Vent.
1. L-Vent must be U.L. Listed to U.L. 641.
2. L-Vent to be installed in accordance with the vent manufacturer's instructions.
3. System 2000 and L-Vent must be installed in strict compliance with all State and Local Codes and with the
regulations of the authorities having jurisdiction, which may differ from and which take precedence over these
instructions or the vent manufacturer's instructions.
SIDE WALL/POWER VENTING
Energy Kinetics currently does not offer a kit for sidewall venting or power venting of the EK3 Frontier.
FUEL SYSTEMS
NOTICE: Inspect and if needed, replace oil lines according to local codes. Oil lines must be absolutely airtight. Use
only flared joints on all copper tubing and use thread sealant suitable for oil on all iron pipe threaded joints. Do not use
Teflon tape on fuel system joints. Check all joints and connections for leaks after installation. A high quality fuel filter
should be installed in the fuel line. A high quality UL Listed 10-micron fuel filter is recommended. When changing the
fuel filter, be sure to lubricate cartridge gasket with motor oil, not heating oil.
It is recommended that Frontier systems be equipped with a (optional) fuel filter and a (optional) flexible fuel line. Call
Energy Kinetics to obtain optional UL Listed fuel filter and optional UL Listed flexible fuel line. The flexible 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 the standard base. A fusible link shutoff valve should be installed at
the inlet of the fuel filter or as required by the authority having jurisdiction. If the oil supply is higher than the burner, then
an anti-siphon valve (OSV) should be installed.
All piping systems should conform with pump manufacturer's specifications that are attached to each new pump. The
burner is capable of burning No. 1 or No. 2 heating oil.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE GASOLINE, CRANKCASE DRAININGS, OR ANY OIL CONTAINING GASOLINE.
NOTICE: Order an additional flexible fuel line for two-pipe systems. A two-stage pump is required if lift from oil tank
exceeds approximately ten (10) feet. Follow instructions provided by pump manufacturer on single and two pipe
connections for bypass plug usage and other specific installation requirements.
CAUTION: ALWAYS KEEP THE OIL SUPPLY VALVE SHUT OFF IF THE BURNER IS SHUT DOWN FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
OIL BURNER SETTINGS
EK3 Frontier Boilers are shipped from the factory preset for 2.25 GPH firing rate. The SYSTEM 2000 Boiler can be
fired over a range of firing rates to suit the needs of the application. The following table lists approximate settings for oil
burners based on testing performed at Energy Kinetics.
CAUTION: Final settings for each burner and firing rate for a particular installation must be determined by using
combustion test equipment and following the instructions given under "Start Up Procedure".
CAUTION: The EK3 Frontier has been tested for use with chimney venting. Consult factory for sidewall vent
applications.
Input
Model
GPH
2.25*
EK3
2.60
3.00
* Factory Setting
EK3 Frontier Boiler Manual
Nozzle @ Pump Pressure
2.00 Hago 45º P@ 130 psi
2.25 Hago 45º P@ 135 psi
2.50 Hago 45º P@ 145 psi
Output
Btu/Hr
272,000
Head: 0.5
313,000
Head: 1.5
357,000
Head: 2.5
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Beckett CF 500
Shutter: 4.0
Band: 0.0
Shutter: 5.5
Band: 0.0
Shutter: 7.0
Band: 0.0
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