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Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
The Empyre Elite XT Hot Water Furnace ....................................................................................................... 3
How The Empyre Elite XT Works .................................................................................................................... 3
Serial Number Information ............................................................................................................................ 4
safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 5-7
Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Alert Symbol ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Signal Words ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Decals .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Canadian CSA Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 6
Features .............................................................................................................................................................. 8-9
Indentifying Main Components - Front View .................................................................................................. 8
Indentifying Main Components - Rear View .................................................................................................. 9
Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 10-16
Minimum Clearance to Combustibles ......................................................................................................... 10
Outdoor Installation Requirements.............................................................................................................. 10
Indoor Installation Requirements ................................................................................................................ 10
Foundation Dimensions............................................................................................................................... 11
Trench for Underground Pipes ..................................................................................................................... 11
Outdoor Furnace Installation ....................................................................................................................... 12
Outdoor Chimney Installation ...................................................................................................................... 12
Indoor Chimney Installation ........................................................................................................................ 12
Supplying Make Up Air ................................................................................................................................. 12
Low Water Temperature Protection ............................................................................................................. 13
Empyre System Optimizer (ESO) .................................................................................................................. 13
How the ESO and Valve Operates ............................................................................................................... 13
Electrical Hookup .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Water Line Hookup ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Side Arm Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Optional Heat Exchanger .............................................................................................................................. 15
First Fill ...........................................................................................................................................................16
Maintaining Proper Water Level ...................................................................................................................16
Starting the Fire in the Hot Water Furnace .................................................................................................16
Maintaining Proper Water Temperature ......................................................................................................16
Operation ........................................................................................................................................................17-19
Understanding the Gasification Process .................................................................................................... 17
Identifying Smoke Versus Condensation .................................................................................................... 17
Loading Wood into the Firebox .................................................................................................................... 17
Daily Routine ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Cleaning Out Ash ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Disposal of Ash ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal ............................................................................................ 18
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