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EMPYRE PRO SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2009
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
ash/tar is deposited in the firebox, 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
bi-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 at least once a week, ensure the
level is well above the “ADD” mark.
Oxygen buildup causes corrosion inside the water
system. Keeping the water reservoir completely full
avoids 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 several
times per season. A buildup in the chimney and flues
will cause a poor draft and reduce efficiency (see pg
20).
6. Cover plates and guards must be in place at all times,
except during maintenance and servicing.
7.
Rear access door must be secure with latch locking
bolt. Tighten with a wrench.
8. Inspect brick as part of routine loading of the firebox
(see pg 19).
9. All doors must be closed during operation.
End of Heating Season
1. Thoroughly clean the firebox door frame, secondary burn
chamber, flue area, 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 secondary air passage and clean if necessary.
To check, remove several of the bricks on the left side
of the firebox, including the last brick by the vertical air
tube found at the left rear corner of the firebox. The
air passage is now visible. Note the small air holes at
each of the brick slots. Ensure that air is free to flow to
each air hole. Also inspect the vertical air tube, if there
is creosote buildup, insert a small chain at the top of
the air tube, pull the chain through the bottom, pulling
it back and forth until the air tube is clean. Reinstall
the bricks in reverse order ensuring the back brick
is up against the rear of the firebox and against the
vertical air tube so that no air can escape. Place the
rest of the bricks tight against each other. If there is a
gap, it must be between the last inserted brick and the
front of the firebox.
Note:
The Pro Series 100 secondary air passage is on the
right hand side and has the vertical tube in the centre.
3. Check for damaged brick and replace as necessary.
Contact your dealer for replacement brick.
4. Check to ensure there is no moisture in any part of
the inside of the firebox, secondary burn chamber, or
flue area. Apply a thin film of oil in the flue area and
on the door frame and firebox where there is bare
metal surfaces that do not have a black tar coating.
5. Cover and seal the chimney to prevent any rain or
moisture from entering the heat exchanger area
while not in use.
Failing to properly clean the furnace and protect it
from moisture during the off-season will void the
warranty.
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 a
certified lab. Contact your dealer for details.
Water properly treated with Pro-Fab approved water
treatment should have a ph level between 9.1 and
10.7, a nitrate level between 730 and 1460 ppms
as NaNO2, and a conductivity must be less than or
equal to 4000 mmhos.
If the pH or nitrite level is low, more Pro-Fab approved
water treatment should be added. If the level of
conductivity is too high, 1/2 the water in the unit
should be drained and replaced with fresh water.
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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