ENERGY KINETICS System 2000 Frontier Instructions Manual page 15

BOILER PITCH: The Frontier pressure vessel is
manufactured with the rear ½ to 1 bubble higher to allow
for proper air removal. This pitch is carefully set at the
factory when the boiler is built. Be sure to level the
stand prior to mounting the boiler on the stand. When
the stand is level, the pitch is correct and the back of the
boiler will be higher than the front. The EK1 Frontier is
pitched 1/4" and the EK2 Frontier is pitched 7/16".
Hot Water Storage Tank
FIG. 6C Indicates the arrangement using a 40-
gallon Lo-Boy tank and is intended for locations
where space is limited. FIG. 6B Indicates a typical
arrangement of the domestic hot water system. The
tank may be located adjacent to or in any other
convenient location. If greater than 10 feet away,
use ¾" lines and an air vent on a high return.
Insulation of water lines between the storage tank
and Energy Converter and on the hot water supply
to the house is recommended for best fuel
efficiency. Energy Kinetics supplied storage tanks
come complete with high-density foam insulation, a
properly located tank thermostat, a
temperature/pressure relief valve, and a specially
designed dip tube.
Plate Heat Exchanger and Location
NOTICE: The plate heat exchanger is piped at the factory and its location and orientation should not be altered
without consulting with Energy Kinetics. The heat exchanger is mounted in the bypass line at the boiler with a
ball valve. Systems without a heat exchanger are piped at the factory with the bypass line and ball valve. The
bypass valve must be at least partially open for the boiler to operate properly.
Pipe domestic water to the connections as marked on the plate heat exchanger. The Frontier Heat Exchanger is
the same heat exchanger as the standard exchanger, but it has been provided with a new "Frontier" label because of
the heat exchanger orientation. The heat exchanger should be oriented so that the "Boiler In" symbol is located on the
lower right-hand side. When ordering a replacement, order the part number shown in the Assembly Drawing. The heat
exchanger will be mounted at the factory either vertically or horizontally, depending on the model.
Depending on water hardness, it can be beneficial to install an Energy Kinetics Scale Stopper to the domestic cold
water supply of the hot water storage tank.
The Scale Stopper contains a food grade additive that coats the metal surfaces that it comes in contact with,
preventing mineral build up in the plate heat exchanger.
One alternative is to install the plate heat exchanger as a zone using one of Energy Kinetics Hot Water Zone kits.
Hot Water Zone kits are designed to reduce the fouling caused by hard water plating out on the domestic side of the
plate heat exchanger. Heated water only flows through the boiler side of the heat exchanger during a hot water call,
reducing the exposure of the domestic water to a heated surface and reducing the effects of scaling. Adding a Scale
Stopper will add even more protection to the system.
Another alternative would be to use one of Energy Kinetics indirect tanks with an internal coil instead of a plate heat
exchanger. Again, adding a Scale Stopper for added protection is recommended.
DANGER:
B1-15
Hot water temperature over 125F can cause severe burns instantly or death by
scalding. Children, disabled, and elderly are at the highest risk of being scalded.
Test water temperature before bathing or showering. Temperature limiting, anti-
scald mixing valves are available and recommended.
Hot water storage tank thermostat does not limit the maximum delivered water
temperature. The plate heat exchanger will always provide water that is hotter than
125F into the hot water storage tank where it will mix with the water in the storage
tank. The hot water storage tank can deliver water hotter than 125F depending on
the degree of tank temperature stratification. If codes place limits on maximum
delivered water temperature, an anti-scald mixing valve MUST be installed on hot
water tank outlet.
Plate Heat
Exchanger
LEBANON, NJ 08833
SYSTEM 2000
ENERGY MANAGER
THE RMOS TA T HOT WATER HE A T I N G
THW Z4
1 1
T1 ZHW
T2 2 2 Z1
T3 3 3 Z2
A1 4 4 Z3
A2 24VAC
B ONLY C HIMN E Y LESS INDUCER IND
EN ERGY BURNER
S KIN ETICS B1
Lebanon, New Jer sey CIRCULATOR
R B2
T4 PO WER 190 CIRC
CA UTION 160 170
24 V AC CONN E CTI ON O N L Y . R E AD I NS TRUCTI ON S B E FOR E 150 140
MAKI N G ANY CO NNE CTI O NS 100 130 120
A LARM
Hot Water
to House
w/Heat Trap
H
C
ENERGY KINETICS INC.
Relief Dip
Valve Tube
40 Gallon
Bronze 006
Glass-Lined
w/Integral
Lo-Boy Tank
Flow Check
Ball Valve
Hot Water
Cold Supply Aquastat
Combo Tee
& Drain
A Scale Stopper installed in the cold water supply
is recommended for water with a hardness of up to
20 grains. Order P/N: 10-0650
Change the spin-on cartridge as required
(typically 7-12 months).
Figure 6C
Unions
Note:
All piping must allow
clearance for door
opening.