Empyre Elite XT 100, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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SAFETY
EMPYRE ELITE XT INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 5
• The Empyre Elite XT furnace is designed to work in
conjunction with another heat source. We recommend
this furnace not to be used as a stand alone unit. Should
the system fail or run out of wood, a backup system must
be in place.
• The Empyre System Optimizer shipped with this furnace
must be installed in order to maintain the warranty.
• For best efficiency and cleanest burn use only seasoned
firewood. NEVER burn trash, tires, solvents, plastics,
engine oil, gasoline or other flammable liquids, rubber,
naptha, household garbage, material treated with
petroleum products (particle board, railroad ties and
pressure treated, painted, or kiln dried wood), leaves,
paper products, or cardboard.
• Start the fire with paper and small kindling.
• The Empyre Elite XT furnace is designed to operate under
atmospheric pressure only. ALWAYS keep the vent cap /
water level indicator loose over the vent opening. Do not
seal or clamp down the vent cap.
• Keep area around the furnace clean at all times to avoid
possible fire hazards. Adhere to installation clearance
and restrictions.
• The Empyre Elite XT must be installed on a level,
noncombustible floor pad, such as concrete or patio blocks.
• The Empyre Elite XT rear access cover is secured with
2 screws. Because of an electrocution hazard and hot
surfaces always keep children away. Rear access cover
must ALWAYS be in place with screws secured with wrench.
• Read the manual carefully and read all decals on the
Empyre Elite XT furnace. Should you have any questions
not answered in this manual, contact your dealer.
SAFE DOOR OPERATION:
OUTER DOOR
Always keep outer door closed and latched during normal
operation. When door is open always secure door with door
stop rod.
LOADING DOOR: ALWAYS OPEN SLOWLY
1. Move LEVER above loading door to the left, timer comes
on, wait momentarily and SLOWLY open loading door.
Timer will shut down the furnace after 5 minutes. To
reset timer, move lever to the right and then back to the
left. Lever in the right position puts the furnace into the
normal running mode, timer is then locked out.
2. After loading CLOSE and LATCH door firmly and move
LEVER to the right. DO NOT operate with loading door open.
ASH REMOVAL DOOR: ALWAYS OPEN SLOWLY
1. ALWAYS switch furnace off before opening door.
DO NOT operate with ash removal door open.
2. CLOSE and LATCH door firmly.
CAUTION!
Keep children a safe distance from the furnace.
- DO NOT use chemicals, gasoline, oil or any other
combustible fluid to start the fire.
- DO NOT store fuel or combustible materials within the
installation clearance area.
- DO NOT connect the unit to a chimney flue or vent that
serves a gas or other appliance.
- DO NOT burn trash in this furnace.
- DO NOT pressurize water in furnace.
- DO NOT damage furnace. Load wood carefully.
- DO NOT run furnace with water level below
add mark.
- DO NOT operate the furnace below a temperature of
165°F (74°C). This is important in order to maintain the
warranty.
- DO NOT dump ash close to any combustible
materials. Place ash in metal container and away from
combustible materials.
- DO NOT operate with loading or ash removal doors open.
- DO NOT add fuel during a power outage.
- DO NOT allow ash and creosote buildup. Furnace must be
kept in good condition. Follow cleaning instructions in the
Installation and Operation Instruction Manual.
- DO NOT use with an automatic stoker unless so certified.
- DO NOT modify this unit in any way. Any modification will
void the warranty.
In the event of loss of electrical power:
1. Open all flow-check and zone valves in the system.
Depending on system design, this may allow convective
circulation.
2. It is important to remember that the heating system
cannot dispose of a great deal of heat without the
circulators running. Avoid over-firing! DO NOT LOAD
LARGE AMOUNTS OF SOLID FUEL INTO THE FURNACE!
Fire the furnace cautiously until it is determined how
quickly the heat system is able to dissipate the heat
being produced by the furnace.
3. When the power has returned, reset all flow-check and zone
valves and resume normal operation of the system.
4. Check water level.
In the event of a runaway fire:
1. Ensure the firebox door is tightly closed.
2. Close all combustion air inlets on the furnace.
To cool an overheated furnace:
1. Turn all thermostats to their highest temperature setting.
Safety Precautions