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InsTallaTIon
minimum Clearance to Combustibles
Side Wall to Furnace
Back Wall to Furnace
Front of Furnace to Combustibles
Flue Pipe
Ceiling to Furnace
Floor*
*See Indoor Installation Requirements below.
Outdoor Installation requirements
1. The Empyre Elite XT furnace must be installed on a
level, noncombustible floor pad, such as concrete or
patio blocks.
2. Install the furnace in a location that best suits
wind direction for your home and building(s) and
neighbouring residents.
3. Installation of the Empyre Elite XT furnace must be
completed in accordance with local, state, provincial
and federal building and fire codes.
Indoor Installation requirements
1. The Empyre Elite XT must be installed on a level
stable surface, preferably on a concrete floor but
may be installed on a combustible floor provided
that a noncombustible liner (such as sheet metal
or masonry) be placed on the floor, ensuring the
following areas are covered to catch stray embers:
- Underneath the furnace;
- At least 16" (406 mm) in front and 8" (203 mm) on
either side of the fuel loading and ash removal doors;
- Underneath the chimney connector and extending
at least 2" (50 mm) on either side of the chimney
connector.
2. Adhere to minimum clearance to combustibles as
stated in this manual and in accordance with local,
state, provincial and federal building and fire codes.
3. Install in a large open area when possible. Minimum
enclosed, not well vented, room size is 100 square feet
(9.3m
).
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4. Room must be vented to outside air, see page 12.
5. This furnace is designed to work in conjunction with
another heat source. When installing, DO NOT relocate
or bypass any of the safety controls in the original (gas,
oil or electric) boiler installation that is to be used as the
backup system.
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ImpOrtant: Contact an insurance provider prior to
installation to ensure that installation is in compliance
12" (305 mm)
with local insurance requirements and all terms have
12" (305 mm)
been met.
48" (1220 mm)
12" (305 mm)
24" (610 mm)
0" (0 mm)
EmpyrE ElItE Xt InstallatIOn and OpEratIOn manual
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