Specifications

EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011 9
INSTALLATION
Identifying Main Components
(see drawings on page 8)
No. Description
1 Bafe
2 Buzzer
3 On/Off Switch
4 Temperature Control
5 Loading Door
6 Ash Clean Out Door
7 Ash Tray
8 Secondary Burn Chamber
9 Heat Exchange Flues
10 Door Lock Bar
11 Latch Catch
12 Exhaust Exit Lever
13 Lifting Hook
14 Top Panel
15 Switch Trigger
16 Smoke Exit Connector Bar
17 Ash Rake and Brush Hanger
18 Ash Rake
19 Side Panel
20 Overow
21 Exhaust Area
22 Return Port - 1” NPT
23 Electric Element Ports
24 Drain
25 Supply Port - 1” NPT
26 Blower
27 Exhaust Flange - 6” Stove Pipe
28 Vent Cap & Water Level Indicator
29 Timer
30 Limit Switches
31 Flapper Unit
32 Smoke Exit Connector Bar
33 Smoke Exit Lid
34 Flue Cleaning Brush
35 Flue Cleaning Tube
36 Extension Leg (optional)
37 Leg Brace (optional)
38 Rear Access Cover
39 Flue Clean Out Cover
40 Probe Port
41 Low Water Cut Off Port/Probe Well B
42 Snap Disc/Furnace Manual Reset - 190°F (88°C)
43 Temperature Probe Well A
44 Furnace Power Cord
45 Removable Air Pan
46 Air Pan Lock
47 Air Gate
48 BrickConguration-fordetaileddrawingseepage24
Optional: Low water cut off switch kit. Ask your dealer for details.
Minimum Clearance to Combustibles
Side Wall to Furnace 12” (305 mm)
Back Wall to Furnace 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 stable
surface, preferably on a concrete oor but may be
installed on a combustible oor provided that a
noncombustible liner (such as sheet metal or masonry)
be placed on the oor, ensuring the followingareas
are covered to catch stray embers:
- Underneath the furnace;
- At least 16” (406 mm) in front and 8” (203 mm) on
either side of the fuel loading and ash removal doors;
- Underneath the chimney connector and extending at
least 2” (50 mm) on either side of the chimney connector.
2. Adhere to minimum clearance to combustibles as stated
in this manual and in accordance with local, state,
provincialandfederalbuildingandrecodes.
3. Install in a large open area when possible. Minimum
enclosed, not well vented, room size is 100 square
feet (9.3m
2
).
4. Room must be vented to outside air, see page 11.
5. This furnace is designed to work in conjunction with
another heat source. When installing, DO NOT relocate
or bypass any of the safety controls in the original (gas,
oil or electric) boiler installation that is to be used as the
backup system.
IMPORTANT: Contact an insurance provider prior to
installation to ensure that installation is in compliance with
local insurance requirements and all terms have been met.
NOTE: If the Empyre Elite is being installed with a gas
boiler as the backup system, the operation of the gas
boiler must be veried for acceptable operation before
and after installation of the Empyre Elite. This inspection
mustbedonebyaqualiedgastterwhoisrecognized
by the regulatory authority.