Specifications

EMPYRE PRO SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 5
SAFETY
• The Empyre Pro Series 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 should be in place.
 • For best efciency and cleanest burn use only
seasoned re wood. NEVER burn trash, tires,
solvents, plastics, engine oil, gasoline or other
ammable 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rewithpaperandsmallkindling.
 • The Empyre Pro Series 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 re hazards. Adhere to installation
clearance and restrictions.
 •TheEmpyreProSeriesrearaccessdoorisequipped
with a latch locking bolt. Because of an electrocution
hazard and hot surfaces keep children away. ALWAYS
secure door with latch locking bolt and tighten bolt
with wrench.
 •Readthemanual carefullyandread alldecalson
the Empyre Pro Series furnace. Should you have
any questions not answered in this manual, contact
your dealer.
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE GASES
Gases formed during solid-fuel combustion may cause
a small explosion when the furnace is refueled.
Door Opening Instructions:
1.Switchbloweroffwhenamesarepresent.
2. Stand back behind door.
3. SLOWLY open door.
4. Wait for smoke to clear (30 seconds).
Close door if smoke continues.
5. Open door fully.
 6.Afterloading,alwayscloseandlatchdoorrmly.
7. Switch blower on.
CAUTION!
Keepchildrenasafedistancefromthefurnace.
• DO NOT use chemicals, gasoline, oil or any other
combustibleuidtostartthere.
•DO NOT store fuel or combustible materials within
the installation clearance area.
•DO NOTconnecttheunittoachimneyuethat
serves another 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.
•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certied.
•DO NOTmodiythisunitinanyway.Anymodica-
tion will void the warranty.
In the event of loss of electrical power:
1.Openallow-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-ring! 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ow-check
and zone valves and resume normal operation of
the system.
In the event of a runaway re:
1.Ensurethereboxdooristightlyclosed.
2. Close all the combustion air inlets on the furnace.
To cool an overheated furnace:
1. Turn all thermostats to their highest temperature
setting.
Safety Precautions