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RESOLUTE
MH27877
ANSI Z21.13b-2012
Low-Press Boiler
INSTALLER:
HOMEOWNER/USER: READ AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ACCESSORY INSTRUCTIONS
Resolute RT Gas – P/N 10-2016RTNovember 2020
OWNER AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
GAS HEAT EDITION
Manufactured By:
Energy Kinetics, Inc.
51 Molasses Hill Road
Lebanon, NJ 08833
www.energykinetics.com
HANG THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ACCESSORY INSTRUCTIONS VISIBLY
NEXT TO THE BOILER USING THE SUPPLIED POUCH.
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
RT BOILER
TM
(908) 735-2066
National Board
Listed
ASME certified by EKI.
Certificate plate is under
the jacket on the steel
vessel.
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Page 1: Owner And Installation Manual
INSTALLER: HANG THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ACCESSORY INSTRUCTIONS VISIBLY NEXT TO THE BOILER USING THE SUPPLIED POUCH. HOMEOWNER/USER: READ AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ACCESSORY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Resolute RT Gas – P/N 10-2016RTNovember 2020... - Page 2 Retain this manual for use by your qualified service technician only. Should you observe unusual or abnormal operation of the burner or boiler, contact your qualified service technician immediately. Do not attempt to service or repair this product yourself. Resolute RT Gas – November 2020...
- Page 3 (who must read and follow the supplied instructions before installing, servicing, or removing this boiler. This boiler contains materials that have been identified as carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic, to humans). Resolute RT Gas – November 2020...
- Page 4 TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE BURNER Set thermostat(s) to their lowest setting. Turn off all electric power to the burner and boiler if service is to be performed. Turn Gas control knob clockwise to OFF. Do not force. Resolute RT Gas – November 2020...
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Page 5: Record Of Installation
SCOPE This manual covers the Energy Kinetics Resolute RT gas boiler. The boiler is designed and equipped and has been tested to generate hot water in a low pressure closed loop system. The boiler is a major component of a closed loop system that can be used as a heat source for hydronic, radiant, domestic hot water, spa, and/or pool heating systems. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
OPERATION WITHOUT the ENERGY MANAGER ......................28 EMERGENCY HEAT WITHOUT ENERGY MANAGER or RELAY BOARD ..............29 TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY PRESSURE SWITCHES ..................30 ANNUAL TUNE UP & INSPECTION ........................... 31 AMULET REPLACEMENT ..............................33 COMBUSTION CHAMBER REPLACEMENT ........................33 Resolute RT Gas – November 2020... -
Page 7: Resolute Rt Boiler
The Resolute RT boiler is designed with a hinged front cover that allows access to the inside of the boiler for inspection and cleaning. All access for service is from the front, so the Resolute RT boiler can be placed against a wall or into a closet. -
Page 8: Receiving And Unpacking
* Minimum recommended clearance to allow door to fully open. Boiler Weight and Water Content Weight 405 lbs Water Content 3 gallons Air Inlet Pipe Size 3" PVC Boiler Flue Outlet 3" Polypropylene Flue: 3" Polypropylene 0" Clearance to Combustables Resolute RT Gas – November 2020... -
Page 9: Smart Vent System
It completely isolates the boiler from the home environment, as well as greatly reducing operating noise from the boiler. A blocked air intake safety switch is wired in series with the standard Resolute RT blocked vent switch and fan prover. Burner operation will be prevented if the air inlet is blocked or if the boiler flue passage is blocked. -
Page 10: Gas Burner Mounting
GAS BURNER MOUNTING Resolute RT boilers are shipped from the factory with the gas burner mounted. The burner flanges are designed to insert the burner head 2-3/8” into the boiler. Energy Kinetics installs a ceramic sleeve, the amulet, to protect the burner head from the heat of combustion, and then seals the air tube flange joint with a high-grade retort cement. - Page 11 Iron Pipe Size Maximum Iron Pipe Size Maximum Equivalent Length Equivalent Length 3/4 inches 30 feet 3/4 inches 90 feet 1 inch 100 feet 1 inch 200 feet 1-1/4 inches 200 feet 1-1/4 inches 200 feet Resolute RT Gas – November 2020...
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Page 12: General Assembly
GENERAL ASSEMBLY Assembly of various packaged units is illustrated throughout this manual. The use of non-Energy Kinetics supplied pump, controls and accessories should follow good practices. The diagrams and locations presented in the manual are recommended. BOILER MOUNTING PIPING SO THE DOOR CAN OPEN: To avoid conflicts with the door opening, piping should be in accordance with FIG. - Page 13 Supply and return connections are 1”NPT on the Resolute RT. 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.
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Page 14: Zone Control
EXPANSION TANK SIZING: The type and size of expansion tank depends on the total system water volume. The Resolute RT contains 3 gallons of water. NOTICE: Sizing must consider cold start and hot operation due to system concepts of energy recovery and rapid heat up. -
Page 15: Winterizing
WINTERIZING NOTICE: If the Resolute RT boiler may be exposed to freezing temperatures, such as a vacation home shut down for the winter, then anti-freeze should be added. When a home is winterized by draining all domestic water piping, then the Resolute RT boiler must be protected. - Page 16 POWER SUPPLY: 120 VOLT 60 HZ, 7.5 Amperes Resolute RT requires 120 VAC. The supply voltage must be within 108 VAC min / 132 VAC max for reliable operation of the boiler and the Manager. An easy way to check the supply voltage is to plug a voltmeter in at the service outlet located on the side of the system junction box.
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Page 17: Five Zone Display Manager
Secondary Zones HW Zone Secondary Zone 1 HW Priority Multipurge Secondary Zone X Zone Purge Times Option Switches Secondary Zones Restore Settings Restore Settings Confirm Reset? Reset Confirmed! System Info Runtime Software Version Additional Info Resolute RT Gas – November 2020... - Page 18 IZ and LC, when needed. Thermostats connect to zone 1 (T1) and zone 2 (T2). If the hot water zone is set as a heating zone, the HWZ will also be displayed under the Secondary Zones options. Resolute RT Gas – November 2020...
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Page 19: Expanded Energy Manager
When operating without an expanded manager, use a 5 zone service board for the lower half. If you do not have a service board, refer to “Operation of Boilers without Energy Manager” in the Tech Manual. Resolute RT Gas – November 2020... -
Page 20: Hydronic Control Settings
5. Once the boiler heats up and reaches temperature, Display Energy Manager “Heating” light will signal heat distribution to zone(s) calling for heat. 6. Allow system to run about 15 minutes before testing and recording burner operation. (See "Gas Burner Operation") Resolute RT Gas – November 2020... -
Page 21: The Air-Free Method Of Measuring Co
AFppm = Carbon monoxide, air-free ppm ppm = As-measured combustion gas carbon monoxide ppm 2 = Percentage of oxygen in combustion gas, as a percentage 2 = Percentage of carbon dioxide in combustion gas, as a percentage Resolute RT Gas – November 2020... -
Page 22: Gas Burner Operation
Close the main manual gas valve and turn the combination gas valve knob to ON. b. Turn on power to Resolute RT boiler and adjust a thermostat to call for heat. c. Burner motor will start. The burner control will run for 30 seconds (pre-purge), and then start the ignitor. -
Page 23: Energy Manager Operation
Circulator Light: On indicates 24 volts from manager CIRC to manager 24VAC. This pulls in the 24-volt coil on the Burner/Main circulator relay, providing 120-volt power to both the main circulator and the burner. Resolute RT Gas – November 2020... -
Page 24: Energy Manager Check
• If the light is on and the circulator is not running, check the burner/main circulator relay, the circulator, and associated wiring. Remember: 1) Most ‘no heat’ problems are not caused by the Manager. 2) The Manager cannot cause a burner lockout. Resolute RT Gas – November 2020... -
Page 25: Additional Nanager Tests
1, 2, and 3. If problem persists, call technical support or replace manager. Note malfunction on warranty 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 resolved. -
Page 26: Display Manager Return Sensor (Thermistor) Testing
Line Voltage Resolute RT requires 120 VAC. The supply voltage must be within 108 VAC min / 132 VAC max for reliable operation of the boiler and the Manager. An easy way to check the supply voltage is to plug a volt meter in at the service outlet located on the system junction box. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting With The Energy Manager
Do Not Jump! If you apply 24VAC to any temperature sensor lead with the sensor connected to the Manager, you will burn out both the sensor and the Manager in less than a second. Resolute RT Gas – November 2020... -
Page 28: Operation Without The Energy Manager
120VAC jumper on the relay board from PWR to BURN. The main circulator will run constantly and the burner will only run when the Burner output light on the manager is ON. This does not bypass any safety controls. Resolute RT Gas – November 2020... -
Page 29: Emergency Heat Without Energy Manager Or Relay Board
There will not be any condensing protection without the manager; closing the return a bit will help limit condensing of flue gases. NOTE for sidewall vent systems: Add a 120VAC jumper from BURN to IND. This will run the Dilution Air Exhaust Fan (inducer) continuously, so caution should be used in systems without antifreeze. Resolute RT Gas – November 2020... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting The Safety Pressure Switches
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY PRESSURE SWITCHES The Resolute RT has three separate pressure switches to ensure safe operation in the event of several possible failure conditions. A blocked vent switch measures the over-fire pressure to ensure the boiler maintains negative pressure before the Dilution Air Exhaust Fan (inducer), a fan prover switch ensures the dilution air blower is operating when the burner is firing, and a blocked intake switch ensures the fresh air intake has not become obstructed. -
Page 31: Annual Tune Up & Inspection
(See amulet replacement section in installation manual). “Amulet” retention head 4. Check burner diffuser plate. Some warping of plate is normal as long as it does not protector. interfere with the operation of the burner. Resolute RT Gas – November 2020... - Page 32 Close the main manual gas valve and turn ON the combination gas valve. Digital c. Turn on power to Resolute RT boiler and adjust a thermostat to call for heat. Manometer d. Burner motor will start. The burner control will run for 30 seconds (pre-purge) and then start the ignitor.
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Page 33: Amulet Replacement
The combustion chamber is of stainless steel super-alloy material and will normally not need to be replaced. A replacement chamber, if required, is available from Energy Kinetics. The proper part number for the Resolute stainless steel chamber must be specified when ordering. For interim operation, the unit may be run without a combustion chamber if necessary. - Page 34 REPLACEMENT PARTS Obtain replacement parts from your local Energy Kinetics dealer. Contact Energy Kinetics at 800-323-2066 or www.energykinetics.com for help locating your nearest authorized dealer. EK1T EK1T ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. PART NO. 10-0828 Combustion Chamber (Stainless) 10-0830 Rear Insulation Board 2”...
- Page 35 In the event that such pressure vessel is found to be defective in material or workmanship during the first 10 years, Energy Kinetics will repair or replace the pressure vessel at its option and include a labor allowance per the published schedule.
- Page 36 The End User is required to make available for inspection by Energy Kinetics or its representative, the parts claimed to be defective and, if requested by Energy Kinetics, to ship said parts prepaid to Energy Kinetics at the above address for inspection or repair. In addition, the homeowner agrees to make all reasonable efforts to settle any disagreement arising in connection with this claim before resorting to legal remedies in courts.
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