Empyre Elite XT Model 100 and 200 Installation and Operation Instructions
Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 3–4 The Empyre Elite XT Hot Water Furnace ........................................................................................................ 3 How The Empyre Elite XT Works ..................................................................................................................... 3 Serial Number Information ...
Table of Contents Fire Brick and Insulation ............................................................................................................................. 18 Blower Draft Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Doors .............................................................................................................................................................
Introduction The Empyre Elite XT Hot Water Furnace You have selected one of the best wood stoves/furnaces on the market today! It has been specially designed to produce highly efficient heat with emissions well below environmental standards, and we are proud to offer a 10 year limited warranty! To ensure maximum benefit from your new Empyre Elite XT furnace, read the Installation and Operation Instruction Manual cover to cover and follow all instructions carefully.
Introduction Model & Serial Number Information Locate and record the serial number in the space provided. See page 6 and 7 for location of decal on furnace. Have this information available when contacting the dealer for service, warranty or other information. Model No._______________________________ Serial No._______________________________ 817978R00 EMPYRE ELITE XT HYDRONIC FURNACE EMPYRE ELITE XT - FOURNAISE HYDRONIQUE Á BRÛLAGE PROPRE Model No./Certifién de Modèle □ 100 □ 200 Serial No.
Safety Safety Precautions • 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.
Safety Safety Alert Symbol Safety Decals The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages in the manual and on the furnace. When this symbol is present, be alert to the possibility of injury or death. Follow all instructions in the safety message given. This symbol means attention, be alert, and your safety is involved. Please read and follow directions to ensure safe practices when using the Empyre Elite XT furnace. Why is SAFETY important to you? Three very important reasons: 3) 1.
Safety 1. 3. DANGER ! 7. 4. Risk of fire or explosion. DO NOT start or fuel the fire using garbage, gasoline, drain oil or other flammable liquids or chemicals. WARNING 5. TIGHTEN WITH WRENCH. 815541 6. Orange 3 Red Black Yellow Red 7 8 10 11 Power Com NO Blue Red 4 8 4 3 White 2 1 7 Blue Orange Blue White EMPYRE ELITE XT HYDRONIC FURNACE □ 100 □ 200 - Purple Red Model No.
Features Identifying Main Components - Front View 2 26 25 1 24 3 4 5 7 6 23 8 9 22 10 19 21 11 20 12 18 13 13-A 13-B 14 17 16 13-A 15 13-B Note: Furnace shown is the Empyre Elite XT 200. Parts on the model 100 will have the same description but appearances may vary. No.
Features Identifying Main Components - Rear View 28 29 27 30 31 52 50 51 49 48 32 47 46 53 54 45 33 55 44 36 56 43 39 42 37 38 35 41 34 40 57 Note: Furnace shown is the Empyre Elite XT 200. Parts on the model 100 will have the same description but appearances may vary. No.
Installation Minimum Clearance to Combustibles Side Wall to Furnace Back Wall to Furnace Front of Furnace to Combustibles Flue Pipe Ceiling to Furnace Floor* 12” (305 mm) 12” (305 mm) 48” (1220 mm) 12” (305 mm) 24” (610 mm) 0” (0 mm) IMPORTANT: Contact an insurance provider prior to installation to ensure that installation is in compliance with local insurance requirements and all terms have been met. *See Indoor Installation Requirements below. Outdoor Installation Requirements 1.
Installation Typical Installation Shop House Insulated Lines Water Lines Foundation Dimensions Trench for Underground Pipes The specifications 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. 1. The water lines must be properly insulated to minimize heat loss. Ask your dealer for the right underground water line insulation.
Installation Outdoor Furnace Installation We recommend that the furnace be installed by a qualified installer. 1. Position furnace on pad. Note: Lift only by top lifting hook or bottom forklift guides. Use caution! Furnace is heavy. 2. Identify and remove components shipped in the furnace, in firebox or rear of furnace: ash rake, flue clean out tool, water level indicator and Empyre System Optimizer. Outdoor Chimney Installation Install a 1 inch (2.
Installation vides adequate air for combustion and ventilation, and therefore no additional make up air is required. 5. For a ‘confined’ space or an ‘unconfined’ space in a building with unusually tight construction, an additional source of make up air is required. Please consult an HVAC professional to determine the best way to supply make up air for this type of installation. Important: Furnace room must never be in a negative pressure condition. Negative pressure could result in smoke in the room.
Installation Figure 1 Connect to Existing Boiler Pump ESO Pump Closely Spaced Tees (See Note) Empyre Elite XT Supply Existing Boiler Pump Return Pump Plate Exchanger Figure 2 Connect to Existing Furnace Pump Side Arm or Plate Heat Exchanger ESO Domestic Hot Water Tank Empyre Elite XT Pump Pump Closely Spaced Tees (See Note) Figure 3 Connect to Existing Boiler Pump Boiler Supply Pump ESO Existing Boiler Empyre Elite XT Boiler Return Return from System Pump Plate Exchanger 14 Empyre Elit
Installation Side Arm Installation COLD WATER SYMBOL INDEX Figure 1 MIXED WATER PUMP BALL VALVE TEMPERING VALVE THERMOMETER Used for bleeding air Hot water BOILER DRAIN CAUTION Do not eliminate the existing temperature relief valve.
Installation Figure 1 Vent opening and water level indicator 170°F (77°C) and add water until level indicator shows full. Maintaining Proper Water Level When the water level is low, the Empyre Elite XT may be filled or topped up through the vent opening, Figure 1. Starting the Fire in the Hot Water Furnace Once the Empyre Elite XT has been properly installed, all connections checked thoroughly and the water system is filled to the proper level, the unit is ready for starting a fire. 1. Switch blower on.
Operation Understanding the Gasification Process of the Empyre Elite XT Wood Furnace Wood gasification is an amazingly clean burning and efficient process! It is a process where much of the solid fuel is converted to gases. These gases ignite and burn along with the solid fuel. A large percentage of wood is converted into gases. In order to burn these gases there must be the right amount of air, as well as temperatures of well over 1000ºF (538ºC).
Operation 4. For the most efficient burn always keep the brick hot by maintaining wood in the firebox. 5. DO NOT cover the brick slots when placing wood into the firebox. Daily Routine Morning Loading: Load wood into the unit as described above. Late Afternoon Check: Check the unit to ensure there is sufficient wood to burn until the end of the day. Load just enough fuel to ensure a bed of burning charcoal is in the firebox prior to the night loading.
Operation Take the following precautions to protect the fire brick and maintain optimal performance. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Do not carelessly throw heavy pieces of wood onto the brick. Gently rake ashes out of secondary burn chamber. Do not damage brick while stirring the fire. Do not attempt to cool down hot bricks quickly. Do not run furnace with pieces of brick missing. Do not alter the brick and insulation layout. This layout has been carefully engineered to achieve the best performance.
Maintenance During Heating Season 1. Establish a daily routine for storage of fuel and care of the furnace. Check frequently for crusted ash buildup until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary. Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less creosote, and that weekly cleanings may be necessary in mild weather, even though monthly cleanings may be enough in the coldest months. Have a clearly understood plan in place in the event of a chimney fire. 2.
Maintenance Empyre Elite XT 200 Figure 4 End of Heating Season 1. Thoroughly clean the exhaust area, secondary burn chamber, and flues of any loose or crusted ash buildup. Crusted ashes are easier to remove when furnace is still warm. Note: a thin black coating in the firebox is acceptable, but ensure that there is no ash in contact with bare metal. 2. Check for damaged brick and replace as necessary. Contact your dealer for replacement brick. 3.
Reference Operating the Digital Temperature Switch (DTS) DTS Technical Data Accuracy: ±1° Output: 16 Amp 1HP 240 Vac SPDT relay Supply voltage: 115 Vac ± 10% Display: 3-digit, red. Figure 1 DTS Description The digital temperature switch is designed for many heating and cooling applications. The probe temperature (Figure 1) is displayed on the bright 3-digit, red light emitting diode (LED). The user is able to adjust the damper on-off temperature set points using the front keypad.
Reference Red Black White Orange 3 6 1 Blue 10 7 8 10 11 Power Com NO Yellow Red 1 2 Probe White Orange Probe2 wire black cable 5 NO NC 2 Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram 818492R00 R0 1. Limit818492 Switch - 815822 2.1.Blower Switch - 800836 Limit Switch - 815822 3.2.Indicator Light - 806481 Blower Switch - 800836 4.3.TimerIndicater Unit - 817482 Light - 806481 Unit -A817482 5.4.TempTimer Controller - 810268 6.5.ProbeTemp Well -Controller 806455 A - 810268 Well - 806455 7.6.
Reference How to Correct a Sticking Flapper How to Remove and Reinstall How to Check if the Flapper is Sticking 1. If the fire burns well when loading door is open but dies out when door is closed. 2. If little or no exhaust is present at the chimney when blower is running. (Open rear door to ensure blower is running.) How to Correct a Sticking Flapper 1. Check information to determine if the furnace is being operated properly. 2. Shut off furnace. 3.
Reference Furnace Specifications Model 100 Heat Output (Peak)* Heat Output (8 Hour Burn)* Heat Output (12 Hour Burn)* Furnace Width Furnace Height Furnace Length Firebox Dimensions Firebox Volume Loading Door Opening Flue Collar Diameter Log Length Log Diameter Furnace Weight (excluding pallet) Water Capacity Model 200 125,000 BTU/hr 66,000 BTU/hr 45,000 BTU/hr 36 in 64 in 59 in 19w x 21h x 28d in 6.1 ft3 16 x 14 in 6 in 24 in 6 in 1,050 lb 37.0 kWh 19.3 kWh 13.
Reference Model 100 Figure 1 - Unit Dimensions Elite 100 Unit Dimensions 58.45 1484.5 36.00 914.5 61.81 1569.9 33.56 852.5 13.20 335.
Reference Model 200 Figure 1 - Unit Dimensions Elite 200 Unit Dimensions 66.84 1697.6 40.29 1023.3 66.88 1698.8 816632 33.76 857.
troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Blower will not come on. High limit switches may be shut off because the water temperature is higher than aquastat setting permits. Wait for the water to cool down. Reset snap disc, see page 9. No electricity. Check power supply. Blower overheated. Wait for blower to cool down. Flapper unit flap stuck shut. For information on a sticking flapper see page 24. Blower is on but no air in firebox. The water overheated and boiled over.
Empyre Elite XT Model 100 and 200 10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty service may only be performed by Pro-Fab Industries or a Pro-Fab Authorized Empyre Elite XT Furnace Dealer or a Pro-Fab Authorized Empyre Elite XT Furnace Service Centre. PRO-FAB INDUSTRIES INC. WARRANTY Pro-Fab Industries Inc.
