Additional Tests - ENERGY KINETICS System 2000 EK1 Frontier Owners And Installation Manual

2-Minute Digital Energy Manager Diagnostic
Most no-heat problems are not caused by the manager. Perform this test to prove proper manager function. Do
Step 1: Make sure you have no thermostat calls (turn thermostats down or disconnect after labeling zones).
Step 2: Turn System Switch OFF for 5 seconds.
Turn System Switch ON while carefully observing the temperature LED bars.
Temperature bars should turn ON and then OFF, and then briefly light in a
"wave" pattern (new digital managers only, legacy products will show a
"random" bar graph configuration before flashing on and off). The power light
will stay ON.*
If each temperature light comes on and goes off, this proves:

All the temperature lights work

The processor is functioning properly
Step 3: Turn System Switch OFF for 5 seconds.
Turn System Switch ON while carefully observing the output lights.
Output lights should turn ON and then OFF.*
This proves the following:
 All the output lights and outputs work
 The lights (except Burner) are in the output circuit, so 24 VAC should be
present

The processor works (second verification)
*If you observe problems in step 2 or step 3, turn Burner Service Switch OFF,
disconnect the right hand (output) quick connector and repeat steps 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.
You're done. The manager is functioning properly. Remember to reset thermostats to original set point, to re-
connect wiring connections, connect the quick connector and to turn the Service Switch ON.
Additional Manager Tests
Note: If you have a burner lockout, trouble shoot as any conventional burner lockout.
Perform the following tests ONLY if you have either of the following:
Case 1: Zones heating intermittently
Step 1: Have all connected thermostats including hot water aquastat call continuously for at least 10 minutes. Service
Switch must be ON. Turn burner switch off to prevent zone overheating and to maintain thermostat calls
continuously.
Step 2: Observe thermostat Lights.
 If any thermostat input lights (left side) are not ON, check wiring and thermostats.
 If thermostat input light (left side) is OFF within 10 minutes, and with thermostat call present, thermostat input
LED is bad. Solution: Move thermostat wire lead and zone valve wire lead to an open zone if available or
replace manager.
Case 2: 140 F light Flashing (legacy digital managers only) without burner lockout (monitor light is ON)
Step 1: Turn service switch OFF and disconnect right hand (output) quick connector.
Step 2: Using a multi-meter, check the resistance from B1 to B2 on the manager solder strips. This will be an open
circuit (infinite resistance).
Step 3: Turn service switch ON and start a thermostat call while observing the resistance from B1 to B2. Burner light
should come on.
 If resistance is less than 3 ohms, manager is functioning properly. Look elsewhere for a problem.
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NOT replace the manager if it functions properly in these tests.
The manager cannot cause a burner lockout.
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