EMPYRE PRO SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2009
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SAFETY
• The Empyre Pro Series 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 should be in place.
• For best efficiency and cleanest burn use only
seasoned fire wood. NEVER burn trash, tires,
solvents, plastics, gasoline, 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 Pro Series 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 Pro Series rear access door is
equipped with a latch locking bolt. Because of an
electrocution hazard and hot surfaces keep children
away. ALWAYS secure door with latch locking bolt
and tighten bolt with wrench.
• Read the manual carefully and read all decals on
the Empyre Pro Series furnace. Should you have
any questions not answered in this manual, contact
your dealer.
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE GASES
Gases formed during solid-fuel combustion may cause
a small explosion when the furnace is refueled.
Door Opening Instructions:
1. Switch blower off when flames are present.
2. Stand back behind door.
3. SLOWLY open door.
4. Wait for smoke to clear (30 seconds).
Close door if smoke continues.
5. Open door fully.
6. After loading, always close and latch door firmly.
7. Switch blower on.
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 that
serves another 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
dump ash close to any 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 in-
structions in the Installation and Operation Instruc-
tion Manual.
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 con
-
vective 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.
In the event of a runaway fire:
1. Ensure the firebox door is tightly closed.
2. Close all the combustion air inlets on the furnace.
To cool an overheated furnace:
1. Turn all thermostats to their highest temperature
setting.
Safety Precautions
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