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During Heating Season
1. Establish a daily routine for storage of fuel and care
of the furnace. Check frequently for crusted ash
buildup until experience shows how often cleaning is
necessary. Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less
creosote, and that weekly cleanings may be necessary
in mild weather, even though monthly cleanings may
be enough in the coldest months. Have a clearly
understood plan in place in the event of a chimney fire.
2. The secondary burn chamber must be cleaned out
biweekly as necessary. Ensure that the ash clean
out door is securely closed after each cleaning.
Place ashes in a steel container with a tightly fitting
lid. Other waste should not be placed in the container
with the ashes.
3. Check the water level daily, ensure the level is well
above the "ADD" mark.
Oxygen buildup causes corrosion inside the water
system. Keeping the water reservoir completely full
prevents oxygen buildup, especially during the summer
months when the furnace is not in use.
4. Check the door and lid gaskets to ensure an air tight
fit. Adjust hinges and latch as needed.
5. Check and clean the heat exchanger flues biweekly.
A buildup in the flues and chimney will cause a poor
draft and reduce efficiency.
6. Check and clean the air passages in the upper loading
door frame several times during the heating season. To
clean the air passages, remove the air pan (see page 8).
To remove the air pan, swing the smoke curtain into the
horizontal position and pull the air pan lock forward.
Drop the air pan down and pull forward, removing the air
pan with the smoke curtain.
Inspect and clean the two rectangular air passages on
the upper door frame as well as removing any buildup
on the air pan. Move the Exhaust Exit lever back and
forth to ensure easy movement.
To reinstall, guide the air pan into the slots on either side
of the door frame. Push in and up, and secure in place
by pushing the air pan lock back into the lock position.
7. Cover plates and guards must be in place at all
times, except during maintenance and servicing.
8. Rear access cover must be secured with screw.
Tighten with a wrench.
9. All doors must be closed during operation.
10. Operate the backup heating system (gas, oil or
electric) periodically to ensure that it will operate
satisfactorily when needed.
EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011
End of Heating Season
1. Thoroughly clean the exhaust area, secondary burn
chamber, and flues of any loose or crusted ash
buildup. Crusted ashes are easier to remove when
furnace is still warm. Note: a thin black coating in
the firebox is acceptable, but ensure that there is no
ash in contact with bare metal.
2. Check for damaged brick and replace as necessary.
Contact your dealer for replacement brick.
3. Check to ensure there is no moisture in any part of
the inside of the firebox, secondary burn chamber,
or exhaust area. Apply a thin film of oil in the flue
area and exhaust area.
4. Chimney must have a rain cap.
Failing to properly clean the furnace and protect it from
moisture during the off-season will void the warranty.
5. DO NOT run the furnace in the summer months when
the load demand is very low (ie., only domestic hot
water is being heated.)
6. Ensure the water reservoir is full during the non-heating
season to prevent corrosion inside the water jacket.
7. Add the correct amount (as indicated on water
treatment bottle) of Pro-Fab approved water
treatment to the water system each year after the
heating season. Operate the water circulating pump
for 24 hours after adding water treatment to ensure
proper mixing of the water treatment with the water.
8. Draw a water sample once a year and forward to your
dealer for testing.
Water properly treated with Pro-Fab approved water
treatment should have a ph level between 8.8 and
11.0, a nitrate level between 730 and 1460 ppms
as NaN02, and a conductivity must be less than or
equal to 4000 mmhos.
If the pH is not within tolerance, treat by adding a
ratio of 1 part of Pro-Fab approved Wood Burning
Furnace Treatment (WBFT) to 300 parts of system
water and retest. If the nitrate is less than 730 ppm,
treat by adding a ratio of 1 part WBFT to 300 parts of
system water and retest. If the conductivity is higher
than 4000 micromhos, drain 50% of the system
water. Refill and treat by adding a ratio of 1 part
WBFT to 300 parts of system water and retest.
Failing to use Pro-Fab approved water treatment
in accordance with the Installation and Operation
Instruction Manual will void the warranty. See
your dealer for authorized supplies. It is the
responsibility of the owner to maintain yearly
water sample results on file.
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