TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................... 3–4 The Empyre Elite Hot Water Furnace ......................3 How The Empyre Elite Works ......................... 3 Serial Number Information ..........................4 Safety ................................. 5–7 Safety Precautions ............................5 Safety Alert Symbol ............................6 Signal Words ..............................6 Safety Decals ..............................
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Furnace Specifications ..........................23 Furnace Options ............................23 Ash Rake and Brush Hanger Assembly ...................... 23 Unit Dimensions - Model 100 ........................24 Brick Layout - Model 100 ..........................24 Refractory Layout - Model 100 ........................24 Unit Dimensions - Model 200 ........................25 Brick Layout - Model 200 ...........................
Installation and Operation Instruction Manual cover to cover and follow all instructions carefully. The Empyre Elite furnace has been designed for indoor installation and has also been tested to meet UL Standard 391 - 2006 Standard C22.2 No.3 and CSA B366-1-M91 for indoor central solid fuel fired furnaces.
Locate and record the serial number in the space provided. See page 6 and 7 for location of decal on furnace. Have this information available when contacting the dealer for service, warranty or other information. Model No. ______________________________ Serial No. ______________________________ EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011...
• Read the manual carefully and read all decals on the 2. It is important to remember that the heating system Empyre Elite furnace. Should you have any questions cannot dispose of a great deal of heat without the not answered in this manual, contact your dealer.
Canadian CSA Requirements DANGER Installation of the Empyre Elite as an add-on unit in the Canadian provinces and territories must comply DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation with requirements of CAN/CSA-B365, and changes...
FEATURES Identifying Main Components (see list of components on page 9) Identifying Main Components EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011...
0” (0 mm) Lifting Hook Installation Requirements Top Panel 1. The Empyre Elite must be installed on a level stable Switch Trigger surface, preferably on a concrete floor but may be Smoke Exit Connector Bar installed on a combustible floor provided that a...
Empyre Elite Dismantling/Assembly Instructions Note: For good chimney draft, connecting stove pipe elbows In the event where the Empyre Elite furnace needs to between furnace and chimney must not be 90°; 45° is be dismantled to reduce weight and size follow these recommended.
PROVIDE LOW WATER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION IN THE DESIGN OF THE HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM they are located. The Empyre Elite adds to that draw, mak- The Empyre Elite furnace is no different than an oil boil- ing it important to ensure there is an adequate source of er or gas boiler in that condensation of the products of fresh air to offset these demands.
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The Pro-Fab Industries warranty covers the Empyre Elite furnace only and does not include anything outside of the Empyre Elite furnace. Pro-Fab Industries takes NO responsibility for installations.
Stainless Steel Water to Water Heat Exchanger, Figure 2, can be used in place of a side arm. To domestic heating system Hot water in from Empyre Elite furnace From bottom of hot water tank EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011...
Empyre Elite Indoor The aquastat on the standby furnace should be Furnace runs out of wood, Figure 1. turned lower than the aquastat on the Empyre Elite. EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011...
170°F (77°C) and add water until level indicator shows full. Maintaining Proper Water Level When the water level is low, the Empyre Elite may be filled or topped up through the vent opening, Figure 1. Starting the Fire in the Hot Water Furnace Once the Empyre Elite has been properly installed, all...
Scenario 2 is also created when wood bridges in the firebox. This is often due to wood with high moisture is accomplished in the Empyre Elite furnace because: or lack of careful placement of the wood. Scenario 2 a) air flow is engineered to provide the correct amount of is also created when starting up a cold furnace. Only under fire and over fire air. This setting is calibrated for...
1. Do this when fire has died down before reloading Fire Brick and Insulation furnace. Switch blower off. The secondary burn chamber of the Empyre Elite high 2. Open ash clean out door. efficiency furnace is lined with high temperature insulation. 3. Pull out ash tray.
Power Outages The Empyre Elite furnace, unlike a gas or oil fired appliance, does not stop generating heat when the power is interrupted even though the blower automatically shuts off causing the fire to die down. As a result the heat transfer fluid in the furnace may overheat and boil off through the vent. When power resumes be sure to check the fluid level. EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011...
10. Operate the backup heating system (gas, oil or responsibility of the owner to maintain yearly electric) periodically to ensure that it will operate water sample results on file. satisfactorily when needed. EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011...
In normal operation, the probe temperature will be shown on the display. In case of an alarm or error, the following messages will be shown: Er = Memory error - - = Short-circuit probe error ∞ = Open probe error EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011...
DO NOT CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THIS UNIT TO ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE. DO NOT MODIFY THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OR ANY OTHER PART OF THIS FURNACE. MODIFICATION TO ANY PART OF THIS FURNACE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011...
1. Check if furnace is being operated properly. 2. Remove flapper unit, check to ensure the flap seals in the closed position, clean and oil. Empyre Elite 100 - Gap to be - 3/8” (10 mm) Empyre Elite 200 - Gap to be - 3/4” (19 mm) EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011...
If mounting on the furnace, do so in the Screws location indicated in Figure 1 in order to avoid screws interfering with electrical or the water jacket. Do not use Hanger screws longer than ¾”. EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011...