Maintenance; During Heating Season - Pro-Fab Industries Empyre Elite 100 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

MaInTenanCe

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
weekly 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 weekly. 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.
To remove the air pan, swing the smoke curtain into the
horizontal position and pull the air pan lock forward.
See Figure 1. 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 Run/Load lever to expose air
passages. 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. See Figure 1. 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.
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air pan
air pan
mounting notches
smoke
Curtain
Figure 1
2 air
passages
Clean Out
Cover
Figure 2
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Figure 3
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air pan
lock