Pro-Fab Industries Empyre Elite 100, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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

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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...