Specifications

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EMPYRE ELITE XT INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 11
Trench for Underground Pipes
1. The water lines
must be properly
insulated to mini-
mize heat loss.
Ask your dealer
for the right un-
derground water
line insulation.
2. Dig a trench,
minimum 24
in (61 cm)
deep* and 12
in (30 cm) wide, and make as level as
possible to avoid damage to the tubing.
* Trench should be at least 36 inches (91 cm) deep
under driveways.
3. The water lines should be a minimum of 1” (2.54
cm) inside dimensions*, rated and approved for use
with high temperature water.
* Size of water lines depends on distance; consult
with a qualied heating professional to determine
the line size necessary to meet the demands of your
specic application.
4. Identify each water line clearly in order to correctly
locate the supply and return lines.
5. Lay down 14-2 underground wire approved for
underground installation. Obtain the required
electrical permit and conrm local electrical code
requirements prior to installation.
Foundation Dimensions
Thespecicationsbelowprovideastableconcretepad
for the Empyre Elite XT furnace. The open area indicated
by ‘E’ in the drawing provides a channel for plumbing
and electrical conduit.
NOTE: Furnace can also be installed on concrete patio
blocks.
Empyre Elite XT 100 Empyre Elite XT 200
in cm in cm
A 4 10 5 13
B 40 102 44 112
C 59 150 67 170
D 5 13 5 13
E 10 25 10 25
F 16 41 16 41
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Insulated Lines
Typical Installation
Water Lines