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Model 100 and 200

Warranty service may only be performed by Pro-Fab Industries 

or a Pro-Fab Authorized Empyre Elite Furnace Dealer or a Pro-

Fab Authorized Empyre Elite Furnace Service Centre.
PRO-FAB INDUSTRIES INC. WARRANTY
Pro-Fab Industries Inc. (hereinafter called “Pro-Fab”) warrants to 

the original owner of the Empyre Elite Furnace (hereinafter called 

the “Empyre Elite”) the following:
A two (2) year warranty on the workmanship of the furnace and 

workmanship on all parts manufactured by Pro-Fab, from the 

consumer date of purchase, and excluding normal wear items 

such as (but not limited to) the door gasket, fire brick, insulation, 

refractory, exterior finish.
A one (1) year warranty for any labour required for any repair or 

replacement of the furnace or parts from the consumer date of 

purchase based on Pro-Fab’s predetermined labour rates and 

allowable hours.
A limited pro-rated warranty coverage (which includes the one 

(1) year labour coverage at Pro-Fab rates and hours as stated 

above) for a defective firebox and water jacket only, based on the 

following pro-rated scale from the consumer date of purchase:

  •  Years  one  (1)  and  two  (2)  –  one  hundred  percent  (100%) 

coverage; 

  • Years three (3), four (4) and five (5) – sixty percent (60%) 

coverage;

  • Years six (6) and seven (7) – thirty percent (30%) coverage;
  • Years eight (8) and nine (9) – fifteen percent (15%) coverage; 
  • Year ten (10) – ten percent (10%) coverage.

Absolutely no warranty is provided after ten (10) years from the 

consumer date of purchase.
Note: All parts NOT manufactured by Pro-Fab carry their own 

manufacturer’s warranty. The owner is responsible for all related  

costs necessary to replace those parts, unless covered by the 

applicable manufacturer.
The above warranties are based on the following factors:
Pro-Fab reserves the right to repair or replace at its discretion 

any defective part or furnace, in whole or in part.
Use of Pro-Fab approved water treatment. IMPORTANT: Pro-

Fab approved water treatment is available from your local dealer 

or service centre and must be used and validated for warranty 

coverage. The pH balance must remain between 8.8 and 11.0, the 

nitrite level must remain between 730 and 1460 ppm as NaNO2, 

and conductivity must be less than or equal to 4000 mmhos. A 

copy of the invoice itemizing the purchase of approved water 

treatment will be required as proof of maintenance in the event 

of a warranty claim. All laboratory reports must be kept as proof 

of maintenance as indicated in the Installation and Operation 

Instruction Manual.
All instructions within the Installation and Operation Manual, as 

well as all local/provincial/state and national codes have been 

adhered to with respect to the chimney size and installation.

The  water  temperature  has  not  dropped  below  165°F  (74°C) 

during operation.
All instructions within the Installation and Operation Manual, as 

well as all local/provincial/state and national codes have been 

adhered to with respect to the minimum clearance to combustibles 

and use of a non-combustible liner on a combustible floor per 

the guidelines within this manual.
All instructions in the Empyre Elite Installation and Operation 

Instruction Manual have been followed.
The Warranty Registration and a copy of the original bill (invoice) 

must be forwarded to Pro-Fab within thirty (30) days of the date 

of purchase to validate the warranty.

Issue Date: February 2013     Part No. 817941R04 

 

                    Printed in Canada DG0213

10 yEar lImItEd Warranty

Pro-Fab will not be responsible or liable for any of the follow-

ing: a) If warranty work requires removal or replacement of all 

or a part of the furnace, Pro-Fab is not responsible for the cost 

of plumbing, freight, permits, removal or disposal of damaged 

furnace or parts, replacement of water or additives, labour after 

the one (1) year warranty coverage expires, or any cost other 

than the warrantied replacement part itself or the furnace; b) 

The care, maintenance and safe operation of the Empyre Elite 

Furnace which is the responsibility of the owner of the furnace; 

c) Any accidents, injury, damage or loss incurred due to a heat-

ing system failure; d) Any accidents, injury, damage or loss in-

curred due to faulty installation, operation or maintenance; e) 

Any cost incurred for replacing or repairing of parts not manu-

factured by Pro-Fab which carry their own manufacturer’s war-

ranty; f) Any out-of-pocket expenses, alternative accommoda-

tions or loss of revenue due to defective parts or furnace; g) 

Performance problems caused by improper sizing of the fur-

nace, vent connection, or air openings; h) Damages, malfunc-

tions or failures resulting from the use of any attachment not 

authorized by Pro-Fab; i) Units installed outside the continental 

United States, Alaska, or Canada without prior approval from 

Pro-Fab; j) Units with their safety certification labels removed; 

or k) Damages, malfunctions or failures caused by force ma-

jeure, abuse, accident, fire, or acts of God.
Any available warranty will be void if: a) Maintenance pro-

cedures are not followed as indicated in the Installation and 

Operation Instruction Manual; b) Water treatment and proper 

additives are not used as specified in the Installation and Op-

eration Instruction Manual; c) The Empyre Elite Furnace has 

been altered in any way; d) Any material other than Pro-Fab 

approved fuel has been used; e) Any instruction given in the In-

stallation and Operation Instruction Manual which has not been 

followed including during installation or regular maintenance; 

or f) Any claim made under the warranty for a person other than 

the original owner.

There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, by Pro-

Fab or its Authorized Empyre Elite Furnace Dealers or Au-

thorized Empyre Elite Furnace Service Centres regarding the 

Empyre Elite Furnace except the warranty expressed herein. 

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABIL-

ITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT 

EXTEND BEYOND THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS 

SPECIFIED ABOVE. PRO-FAB’S SOLE LIABILITY, WITH RE-

SPECT TO ANY DEFECT, SHALL BE AS SET FORTH IN THIS 

LIMITED WARRANTY, AND ANY CLAIMS FOR INCIDENTAL OR 

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED.

No person is authorized to bind Pro-Fab to any other warranty 

whatsoever. Pro-Fab reserves the right at any time to make chang-

es or improvements to the design, materials or specifications of 

the Empyre Elite line of furnaces or parts without thereby becom-

ing liable to make similar changes in the furnaces or any of its 

parts previously manufactured.

Manufactured by:
Pro-Fab Industries Inc. 
Box 112, Arborg, MB  R0C 0A0

Empyre Elite

Summary of Contents for Empyre Elite 100

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Instructions Empyre Elite Model 100 and 200...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...stallation 10 Supplying Make Up Air 11 Low Water Temperature Protection 11 Empyre System Optimizer 11 Electrical Hookup 12 Water Line Hookup 12 Side Arm Installation 14 Optional Heat Exchanger 14 Auxi...

Page 4: ...Switch DTS 22 Hot Water Wood Furnace Wiring Diagram 23 How to Correct a Sticking Flapper 24 Furnace Specifications 25 Furnace Options 25 Ash Rake and Brush Hanger Assembly 25 Unit Dimensions Model 100...

Page 5: ...ed wood gasification to produce highly efficient combustion in the furnace s dual burn chambers 1 Wood in the firebox burns from the bottom up drying the top layer of wood in the firebox and forcing g...

Page 6: ...ax Combustion Blowers Empyre Elite 100 70211231 Fuel Burn wood only Floor May be installed on a well constructed combustible floor A noncombustible liner must be placed underneath the furnace at least...

Page 7: ...OOR 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...

Page 8: ...lly hazardous situation that if not avoided MAY result in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken or serves as a reminder to follow appropriate safety practices Safety Decals Please...

Page 9: ...Empyre Elite Installation and Operation Manual 7 Safety 1 3 4 5 7 6 Front View 1 2 3 Rear View 6 4 5 7 2...

Page 10: ...Operation Manual Features Identifying Main Components see list of components on page 9 47 46 45 48 1 10 12 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 11 42 43 41 40 39 38 44 26 27 14 13 28 29 30 16 15 19 17 18 31 21 22 23 25 1...

Page 11: ...urnace 12 305 mm Front of Furnace to Combustibles 48 1220 mm Flue Pipe 12 305 mm Ceiling to Furnace 24 610 mm Floor 0 0 mm Installation Requirements 1 The Empyre Elite must be installed on a level sta...

Page 12: ...ontrol box follow these instructions to re install the switch trigger remove the control front plate to view the inside of the control box guide the switch trigger into the slot next to the limit swit...

Page 13: ...m Low Water Temperature Protection It is the Responsibility of the installer to provide low water temperature protection in the design of the heat distribution system The Empyre Elite furnace is no di...

Page 14: ...s recommended that a line be installed between the overflow port and suitable catch pan or drain 1 Hook up supply to Supply port and return to Return port as indicated see page 8 2 Install shut off va...

Page 15: ...eeds and will conform to all local codes The Pro Fab Industries warranty covers the Empyre Elite furnace only and does not include anything outside of the Empyre Elite furnace Pro Fab Industries takes...

Page 16: ...rm as low as possible PUMP BALL VALVE THERMOMETER BOILER DRAIN TEMPERING OR MIXING VALVE SYMBOLS INDEX Side Arm Installation To domestic heating system Hot water in from Empyre Elite furnace To top of...

Page 17: ...door Furnace runs out of wood Figure 1 Note The existing furnace functions as a standby The aquastat on the standby furnace should be turned lower than the aquastat on the Empyre Elite Auxiliary Heat...

Page 18: ...ow Check water level again 8 Add Pro Fab approved water treatment through vent opening Figure 1 9 Check water level when water temperature is 170 F 77 C and add water until level indicator shows full...

Page 19: ...n burning extremely dry firewood pieces should be over 5 12 7 cm in diameter If using high moisture wood use pieces that are less than 5 12 7 cm in diameter It is good to mix the dry and wet wood when...

Page 20: ...out of the firebox gently rake it into the secondary burn chamber through the opening in the bottom of the firebox It is important to rake ash buildup away from the back wall of the firebox 1 Do this...

Page 21: ...vate by moving the lever fully to the right and then back to the left 3 Close door securely and move lever fully to the right Note if the lever is not fully to the right the buzzer will remain on and...

Page 22: ...at 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 h...

Page 23: ...the water reservoir is full during the non heating season to prevent corrosion inside the water jacket 8 Add the correct amount as indicated on water treatment bottle of Pro Fab approved water treatm...

Page 24: ...rcuit probe error Open probe error DTS Technical Data Accuracy 1 Output 16 Amp 1HP 240 Vac SPDT relay Supply voltage 115 Vac 10 Display 3 digit red DTS Programming Press SET SP text will appear on the...

Page 25: ...23 Reference CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THIS UNIT TO ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE DO NOT modify the electrical components or any other part of this furnace Modification to a...

Page 26: ...Persist 1 Check if furnace is being operated properly 2 Remove flapper unit check to ensure the flap seals in the closed position clean and oil How to Remove and Reinstall 1 Disconnect power 2 Remove...

Page 27: ...el type and quality For overall unit dimensions see Figure 1 Model 100 on page 26 Model 200 on page 27 For brick layout see Figure 2 Model 100 on page 26 Model 200 on page 27 For refractory layout see...

Page 28: ...on Manual Reference Model 100 3 1 4 1 2 Not shown 0 817753 Revisions DESCRIPTION ECO Production Release 2535 REV 3 1 4 1 2 Not shown 817753 Figure 2 Brick Layout Figure 3 Refractory Layout Figure 1 Un...

Page 29: ...PRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF IS PROHIBITED PRINT DATE 10 05 11 CHECKED DRAWN DATE NAME DO NOT SCALE DRAWING Material Spec MATERIAL DWG NO SCALE 1 20 Pro Fab Indus...

Page 30: ...air passage in the firebox floor is blocked by charcoal ash Using the ash rake always stir the firebox charcoal ash into the lower ash chamber before adding wood Limit the charcoal ash buildup and let...

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Page 32: ...ranty Registration and a copy of the original bill invoice must be forwarded to Pro Fab within thirty 30 days of the date of purchase to validate the warranty Issue Date February 2013 Part No 817941R0...

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