EMPYRE PRO SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................3–4
The Empyre Pro Series Hot Water Furnace ..................................................................................... 3
How The Empyre Pro Series Works .................................................................................................. 3
Model & Serial Number Information ................................................................................................ 4
Safety ...................................................................................................................................................5–7
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 5
Safety Alert Symbol ........................................................................................................................... 6
Signal Words ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Decals ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Features .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Indentifying Main Components ........................................................................................................ 8
Installation ........................................................................................................................................
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Minimum Clearance to Combustibles ............................................................................................. 9
Suggested Material Required to Complete an Installation............................................................. 9
Installation Requirements ................................................................................................................ 9
Foundation Dimensions ..................................................................................................................10
Trench for Underground Pipes ........................................................................................................10
Outdoor Furnace Installation ..........................................................................................................11
Outdoor Chimney Installation .........................................................................................................11
Indoor Chimney Installation............................................................................................................11
Supplying Make Up Air ...................................................................................................................11
Water Line Hookup ..........................................................................................................................12
Electrical Hookup ............................................................................................................................12
Typical Installation...........................................................................................................................13
Hookup to the Existing Heat System (Water to Air) .......................................................................14
Belt Driven Hot Air Fan ....................................................................................................................14
Direct Drive Fan ...............................................................................................................................14
Thermostat ......................................................................................................................................14
Under Floor Heat .............................................................................................................................14
Side Arm Installation .......................................................................................................................15
Optional Heat Exchanger ................................................................................................................15
Auxiliary Heat (Water to Water) ......................................................................................................16
Baseboard Distribution ................................................................................................................... 17
Pool & Spa Hookup ......................................................................................................................... 17
Common Header Set Up ................................................................................................................. 17
First Fill ............................................................................................................................................18
Maintaining Proper Water Level .....................................................................................................18
Operation .........................................................................................................................................
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Starting the Fire in the Hot Water Wood Furnace ........................................................................18
Understanding the Gasification Process
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Summary of Contents for Pro Series 100
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