Pro-Fab Industries Empyre Elite XT, Installation And Operation Manual

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EmpyrE ElItE Xt InstallatIOn and OpEratIOn manual 

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•  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 efficiency and cleanest burn use only seasoned 

firewood.  NEVER  burn  trash,  tires,  solvents,  plastics, 

engine oil, gasoline or other flammable 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 fire 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  fire  hazards.  Adhere  to  installation  clearance 

and restrictions.

  •  The  Empyre  Elite  XT  must  be  installed  on  a  level, 

noncombustible floor 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  firmly  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 firmly.

CautIOn!

Keep children a safe distance from the furnace.

- 

dO nOt

 use chemicals, gasoline, oil or any other 

combustible fluid to start the fire.

- 

dO nOt 

store fuel or combustible materials within the 

installation clearance area.

- 

dO nOt

 connect the unit to a chimney flue 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 certified.

- 

dO nOt

 modify this unit in any way. Any modification will 

void the warranty.

In the event of loss of electrical power:

  1.  Open  all  flow-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-firing!  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 flow-check and zone 

valves and resume normal operation of the system.

  4. Check water level.

In the event of a runaway fire:

  1. Ensure the firebox 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