Specifications

EMPYRE ELITE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL • 2011 5
SAFETY
• The Empyre Elite 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 must be in place.
 • Forbestefciencyandcleanestburnuseonlyseasoned
rewood. NEVER burn trash, tires, solvents, plastics,
engineoil,gasolineorotherammable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rewithpaperandsmallkindling.
 • TheEmpyreElite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 re hazards. Adhere to installation
clearance and restrictions.
 • TheEmpyreElitemaybeinstalledonawellconstructed
combustibleoor,however,anoncombustiblelinermust
be placed underneath and around the furnace. See page
9, Installation Requirements, item #1 for details.
 • TheEmpyreEliterearaccesscoverissecuredwith2
screws. Because of an electrocution hazard and hot
surfaces always keep children away. Rear access
cover must ALWAYS be in place with screws secured
with wrench.
 • Readthemanualcarefullyandreadalldecalsonthe
Empyre Elite furnace. Should you have any questions
not answered in this manual, contact your dealer.
SAFE DOOR OPERATION:
LOADING DOOR: ALWAYS OPEN SLOWLY
1. Move LEVER above loading door to the left, buzzer comes
on, wait momentarily and SLOWLY open loading door.
2. After loading CLOSE and LATCHdoorrmlyandmove
LEVER to the right. Buzzer is now off. Buzzer must be
off for normal operation. DO NOT operate with loading
door open.
ASH DOOR: ALWAYS OPEN SLOWLY
1. ALWAYS switch furnace off before opening door.
DO NOT operate with ash removal door open.
2. CLOSE and LATCHdoorrmly.
CAUTION!
Keepchildrenasafedistancefromthefurnace.
- DO NOT use chemicals, gasoline, oil or any other
combustibleuidtostartthere.
- DO NOT store fuel or combustible materials within the
installation clearance area.
- DO NOTconnecttheunittoachimneyueorventthat
serves a gas or other 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 operate the furnace below a temperature of
150°F (66°C). This is important in order to maintain
the warranty.
- DO NOT dump ash close to any combustible
materials. Place ash in metal container and away from
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 instructions
in the Installation and Operation Instruction Manual.
- DO NOT usewithanautomaticstokerunlesssocertied.
- DO NOT modifythisunitinanyway.Anymodication
will void the warranty.
In the event of loss of electrical power:
 1.Openallow-checkandzonevalvesinthesystem.
Depending on system design, this may allow
convective 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-ring! 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ow-checkand
zone valves and resume normal operation of the system.
4. Check water level.
In the event of a runaway re:
 1.Ensurethereboxdooristightlyclosed.
2. Close all combustion air inlets on the furnace.
To cool an overheated furnace:
1. Turn all thermostats to their highest temperature setting.
Safety Precautions