Owner`s manual

inStaLLation of caSt SkiRt option:

Figure 11: Assembling Cast Skirt.

Installation

aDjuSting hoppeR height:

The back height of this unit can be set to one (1) of three (3)

heights; 19

/16” (503 mm), 20

/16” (529 mm), 21

/16” (554

mm). The hopper should be set to the maximum height that

can be used in the installation.

To change the height of the hopper up or down, remove the

seven (7) T-20 screws, three (3) on each side and one (1) on the

back. The screw placement is shown Figure 8. Move the hopper

assembly to the required setting and replace the screws. When

the hopper back is in place it is recommended that silicone is

used to seal the bottom lip of the hopper back and sides.

Figure 10: Screws to move hopper.

The cast skirt is a five (5) piece option that can be

installed when the front of the Empress FPI is going

to be lower then the back of the unit; ensure that

none are damaged before you proceed.

1. Using a ⅜” socket or wrench connect the five (5)

pieces of the skirt together with four (4) screws

provided (see Figure 9). Do not completely

tighten the screws; the screws should be loose

enough that the cast pieces will be able to be

adjusted but notfall apart.

2. Gently put the Empress FPI on its back.

3. Using two (2) screws provided attach the cast

skirt to the bottom of the unit as shown in

Figure 10.

Figure 12: Installing Cast Skirt.

SuRRounD paneL inStaLLation:

1. Lift the cast top, it will come up and forward.

2. Install the daughter board onto the right side of the surround panel onto the two (2) studs. Fasten into

place with a wingnut on each stud.

3. Plug the wiring harness from the daugther board into the mother board.

4. Slide the surround panel behind the cast top and line up the two (2) hooks on either side on the

surround panel with the slots on either side of the Empress FPI. Wiggle the surround to ensure the

surround panel to the back of the surround pannel.

5. Push cast top back into place.