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EMPYRE ELITE XT INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 5
• The Empyre Elite XT 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.
• The Empyre SystemOptimizer shipped with thisfurnace
must be installed in order to maintain the warranty.
 • 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XT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 XT must be installed on a level,
noncombustibleoorpad,suchasconcreteorpatioblocks.
 • The Empyre Elite XT 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 XT furnace. Should you have any questions
not answered in this manual, contact your dealer.
SAFE DOOR OPERATION:
OUTER DOOR
Always keep outer door closed and latched during normal
operation. When door is open always secure door with door
stop rod.
LOADING DOOR: ALWAYS OPEN SLOWLY
1. Move LEVER above loading door to the left, timer comes
on, wait momentarily and SLOWLY open loading door.
Timer will shut down the furnace after 5 minutes. To
reset timer, move lever to the right and then back to the
left. Lever in the right position puts the furnace into the
normal running mode, timer is then locked out.
2. After loading CLOSE and LATCH door rmly and move
LEVER to the right. DO NOT operate with loading door open.
ASH REMOVAL 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
165°F (74°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