Vermont Castings EWF36A Bedienungsanleitung

EWF36A Fireplace Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use 20005167 8/04 Rev . 7 SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERL Y INST ALLED, OPERA TED AND MAINT AINED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCT[...]

2 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a V ermont Castings, EWF36A fireplace. An efficient fireplace carefully engineered to bring you the latest in wood combustion principles and modern foundry technology . Y ou can count on years of comfortable heating and pleasurable fire viewing if you treat it properly and ope[...]

3 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Safety Information Please Read This Manual Before Installing and Using Fireplace IMPORT ANT : Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty . Description The EWF36A fireplace is a solid[...]

4 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Specifications Range of heat output* ............... 1 1,300 - 75,500 Btu/hr Maximum heat output** ..... in excess of 100,000 Btu/hr EP A emissions rating (g/h, catalytic) ...................... 2.4* Area heated*** .............. Up to 2500 sq. ft. (558 sq. m) Size of wood splits ................... 18” - 24” [...]

5 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification. FP554a Chase Installation Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. T ermination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Draftstop Batt Insulation (cut out around firestop) Firestop Ceiling Level Standoff Metal Safety Strips[...]

6 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 D Rise B G H B Offset C E 6 FT . G H A Hearth Floor Chimney Section CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Elbow TCS8A Support Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations Notes: G + H cannot exceed 20 feet. Air Space Clearances: "S" Series (3-wall) = 2" Min. to Combustibles Illustration Key[...]

7 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Planning Information Determine how the chimney will be run, length of run and chimney components required to complete the job. (Fig. 4) Never install a chimney below minimum heights. In planning a chimney system, it is important to know: 1. The height of a chimney is measured from the hearth to the exit point on t[...]

8 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for vertical chimney heights less than 30’ (9m) above the hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical height exceeds 30’ (9m). Locate chimney supports at ceiling holes or other structural framing at 30’ (9m) heights. Spacing between [...]

9 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Framing Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace is set in place, however , most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace. Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materials. Refer to framing dimensions in Figure 1 for basic fireplace specifications. NOTE: Framing should be posit[...]

10 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Locate center point of the chimney on ceiling as though a straight up chimney arrangement is to be used. Measure your offset dimension from straight up chim- ney center point on ceiling. Ceiling Chimney Hole/ Possible Obstructions The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at which the chimney passe[...]

11 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Installating Outside Air Kit An outside air kit may be installed on the EWF36A. If desired, or if local codes mandate the use of an air kit, then two (2) AK-MST s are required to complete the installation (from air kit to the outdoors). If the outside air kits are to be used, the AK-MST s MUST be installed BEFORE[...]

12 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Installing the Chimney System Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar on top of the fireplace. Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 15. When you get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap to- gether . Once sections are snap-locked in place, it is extremely difficult to get them apar[...]

13 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 If the area above the ceiling is not an attic, position the firestop spacer with the flange on the ceiling side and the angled portion extending up into the hole. If the area above the ceiling is an attic, position the firestop spacer with the flange on the top of the framed hole and the angled portion extending [...]

14 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 There must be a 2” (51mm) air space between outer- most portion of chimney sections and any adjacent combustible surfaces. (Combustible surfaces include burnable materials such as: ceiling members, joists, flooring, combustible insulation and roof structures.) W ARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with insu[...]

15 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Must be sealed with noncombustible material Mantel Shelf Side View Finished W all 2 x 4 Stud Standoff Cast Front See mantel drawing for shelf-to-grille dimension 1” (25mm) Fireplace Front (Steel) 2 x 4 Stud FP1200 Fig. 20 Finishing materials placement. Brick Ledge Noncombustible Finish Material Only in this Are[...]

16 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 NEW required thickness K of new material (per inch) K of listed material (per inch) thickness of listed material =x COMMON MA TERIALS AND F ACTORS MA TERIAL K* R MINIMUM THICKNESS EH2416 Common Brick 0.916 5.0 2.18 1.0 in.** 0.10 5.46 in.** (Majestic Products Company) R V alue is for ¹⁄₂ inch. * Units of K =[...]

17 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 FP1201 Fig. 25 Combustible side wall protection and hearth extension dimensions. Minimum W all Clearances WITH Noncombustible Surround Facing WITHOUT Noncombustible Surround Facing Minimum Hearth Extension Dimensions (for On-Site Construction) G H G J Seal cracks between the fireplace and hearth extension with no[...]

18 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Operation Attach Handles The fallaway handles are used to open and close the front doors. Remove after each use so they will not get hot. Keep in convenient location for each use. (Fig. 26) Assemble the primary air control and damper handles by passing the 3 ³⁄₈ ” screw through the ceramic shaft and into t[...]

19 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 KT108b Fig. 29 Correct door position during operation. Correct Optional Spark Screen Correct The Fan Heated air from the fireplace is forced into the room by an internal fan. The control for the fan is in the right corner of the unit. “Off” is to the far left. “High” is just to the right of “Off.” “[...]

20 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Starting and Maintaining a W ood Fire Burn solid wood fuel only in the EWF36A, and burn it directly on the grate. Do not elevate the fuel. Do not burn coal or other fuels. Minimize thermal stress by allowing the plates to adjust gradually during an initial break-in fire by following Steps 1-3 below . WARNING: Ope[...]

21 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Different results may be experienced even in the same installation if you switch from burning good, dry wood to wood that is partially rotted or inadequately seasoned. To compensate for these factors in cold climates, it may be necessary to operate the EWF36A with the air control set to a higher level more of the[...]

22 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Keep your EWF36A Fireplace Looking New and Working Its Best Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your EWF36A fireplace looking new. If the paint needs retouching, first allow the surface to cool completely . Wire-brush areas needing to be painted. T[...]

23 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 When to Suspect a Combustor Problem The best way to evaluate the performance of your EWF36A ’ s combustor is to observe the amount of smoke leaving the chimney - both when the combustor has “lighted-off” and when it has not. Follow these steps: • With a fire going and the combustor properly acti- vated, w[...]

24 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Replaceable Fiberglass Gaskets Gasket Size... ...And The Parts It Seals 1/2" The door to the front 5/8” Door to the hearth brick support 3/16" The glass seal to the door 1/2” Cat holder to top plate 1/2” Braided Damper to top plate Should you need to change a replaceable gasket, wait until the fir[...]

25 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 The prefabricated chimney used with your fireplace should be cleaned from above using an 8" round brush and the appropriate number of extension rods for complete access. The chimney cap first must be removed following the procedure recommended by the manufacturer . After thoroughly cleaning the chimney , rei[...]

26 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Chimney Components Component Description Model Number Chimney Support Used to support chimney for each of TCS8A 30’ vertical height and 6’ of angled chimney run (8” flue) Firestop Required at each floor level and attic on FS2A (8” straight flue) multi-story installation FS6A (8” 30 ° inclined flue) Att[...]

27 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 EWF36A Fireplace Ref. Description EWF36A 1. Damper 20005982 2. Gib 20005983 3. Damper Rod 20005984 4. Damper rod Clamp 20005985 5. Round Head Square Neck Bolt 20005986 6. .375 W asher 20005980 7. Damper Clamp 20005990 9. Damper Link Assy . 20006057 10. Right Hinge Painted 20006302 Ref. Description EWF36A 11 . Lef[...]

28 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 23. Right, Door Handle Assy . V ert. Nickel 20006286 24. Damper Steel Handle w/Screw 5004265 25. Handle, Ceramic Blk 2.78 Lg 20006381 26. Ov Hd Sl 1/4-20 x 3/375 Lg 1201294 27. Linkage Assy . 20005307 28. Pawl, T op 20005154 29. Pawl, Bottom 20005155 30. Link, EP A FP Front 20005156 31. CS, Soc But hd 1/4-20 x 5/[...]

29 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Optional Accessories Fan Kit FK26 Fan The FK26 fan helps distribute heated air from within the firebox out into the room. The fan is controlled by a snapstat that turns power on and off as the firebox temperature rises above and falls below a preset temperature. A rheostat provides for variable fan speeds. Specif[...]

30 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 W arranty Limited 3 Y ear W arranty Vermont Castings, Majestic Products warrants that this woodburning fireplace will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date you receive it, except that the catalyst, thermostat assembly, handles, glass door panels, cement, and gask[...]