Specifications

EMPYRE PRO SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 19
OPERATION
5. When cleaning ues, also check for y ash build
upattheopening(locatedinreboxaboveloading
door)andcleanoutanyyashbuildup.
6. After cleaning, install back ue/y ash clean out
cover and tighten securely with wing nuts.
7. Switch blower on.
Disposal of Ash
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
ttinglid.Theclosedcontainerofashesshouldbeplaced
on a noncombustible oor or on the ground, wellaway
fromallcombustiblematerials,pendingnaldisposal.If
the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapours condense on
therelativelycoolreboxwallsofaslowburningre.As
a result, creosote residue accumulates on the rebox
walls. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely
hot re. To reduce the amount of creosote, a small
intensereispreferrabletoalargesmolderingone.
Donotoverll.Allowfueltoburndown.
Fire Brick and Insulation
The secondary burn chamber of the Empyre Pro Series
high efciency furnace is lined with high temperature
insulation board. It is designed to sustain high furnace
temperatures and regular operation for many years. The
oorofthereboxislinedwithbrick.Toseesignsofwear
and cracking of the brick is normal.
Takethefollowingprecautions toprotectthe rebrick
and maintain optimal performance.
1. Do not carelessly throw heavy pieces of wood onto
the brick.
2. Gently rake ashes out of secondary burn chamber.
3. Donotdamagebrickwhilestirringthere.
4. Do not attempt to cool down hot bricks quickly.
5. Do not run furnace with pieces of brick missing.
6. Do not alter the brick and insulation layout. This
layout has been carefully engineered to achieve the
best performance.
Blower Draft Setting
The blower and apper unit ap opening settings
are pre-determined by the factory and must NOT
be altered. Altering these components could cause
damage to the furnace and void the warranty. To
replace any of these components you must contact
your Empyre Pro Series dealer.
NOTE: This is not a natural draft furnace. It is a
forcedairfurnacewheretheblowercontrolsthere.
Loading Door
The Empyre Pro Series includes special loading door
features for safety and ease of operation.
Loading Door Features:
• Adjustableandreplaceablehingesandlatch.
• A full length smoke curtain, which is linked to the
door. The smoke curtain stays in place for at least
half of the door travel.
• Smokeexitlid.Thesmokeexitlid isalsolinkedto
the loading door and opens when the loading door is
opened. The smoke exit lid allows smoke to escape
fromthereboxwhentheloadingdoorispartiallyor
fully opened.
To maintain optimal performance:
1. Do not leave loading door open for extended periods of
time,especiallywhenthereisveryhot.
2. Do not force the loading door open beyond the stop.
3. Toavoidexcesscreosotebuildupinthereboxand
loading door, burn only seasoned wood.
Power Outages
TheEmpyreProSeriesfurnace,unlikeagasoroilred
appliance, does not stop generating heat when the power
is interrupted even though the blower automatically
shutsoff causing the re todie down.Asa result the
heattransferuidinthefurnacemayoverheatandboil
off through the vent. When power resumes be sure to
checktheuidlevel.