Specifications

EMPYRE PRO SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 3–4
The Empyre Pro Series Hot Water Furnace ....................................................................................................3
How The Empyre Pro Series Works .................................................................................................................3
Model & Serial Number Information ...............................................................................................................4
Safety
................................................................................................................................................................... 5–7
Safety Precautions. ..........................................................................................................................................5
Safety Alert Symbol. .........................................................................................................................................6
Signal Words .....................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Decals. ...................................................................................................................................................6
Features
................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Indentifying Main Components. ......................................................................................................................8
Unit Dimensions . .............................................................................................................................................8
Installation
........................................................................................................................................................9–16
Minimum Clearance to Combustibles ............................................................................................................9
Suggested Material Required to Complete an Installation ...........................................................................9
Installation Requirements ...............................................................................................................................9
Foundation Dimensions.................................................................................................................................10
Trench for Underground Pipes .......................................................................................................................10
Outdoor Furnace Installation ........................................................................................................................ 11
Outdoor Chimney Installation. ...................................................................................................................... 11
Indoor Chimney Installation ......................................................................................................................... 11
Supplying Make Up Air .................................................................................................................................. 11
Low Water Temperature Protection ............................................................................................................. 12
Empyre System Optimizer............................................................................................................................. 12
Water Line Hookup ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Electrical Hookup .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Auxiliary Heat (Water to Water). ....................................................................................................................14
Side Arm Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Optional Heat Exchanger .............................................................................................................................. 15
First Fill ...........................................................................................................................................................16
Maintaining Proper Water Level. ...................................................................................................................16
Operation
........................................................................................................................................................ 16–19
Starting the Fire in the Hot Water Wood Furnace ........................................................................................16
Maintaining Proper Water Temperature .......................................................................................................16
 UnderstandingtheGasicationProcess ......................................................................................................17
Identifying Smoke Versus Condensation. ..................................................................................................... 17
Loading Wood into the Firebox ......................................................................................................................17
Daily Routine ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Cleaning Out Ash ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Disposal of Ash .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal .............................................................................................. 19
Fire Brick & Insulation .................................................................................................................................. 19