Vermont Casting EWF36A manual

EWF36A Fireplace Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use 20005167 7/06 Rev . 1 1 5167 EP A36 cover 3/02 SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERL Y INST ALLED, OPERA TED AND MAIN- T AINED, A HOUSE FIRE MA Y RESUL T . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS.[...]

2 V er mont 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 a[...]

3 V er mont 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 s[...]

4 V er mont 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” - [...]

5 V er mont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification. FP554a FP554a BFC Fireplace and chase parts identification circulating model 8/21/00 djt 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 Ins[...]

6 V er mont 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 FP269 MBUF 5/16/96 rev . 5/25 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 Combus[...]

7 V er mont 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[...]

8 V er mont 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 betwe[...]

9 V er mont 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 materi- als. Refer to framing dimensions in Figure 1 for basic fireplace specifications. NOTE: Framing should[...]

10 V er mont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Ceiling Chimney Hole/ Possible Obstructions The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at which the chimney passes through ceiling. Drive a nail up through ceiling at marked chimney center point. Go to floor above and see where hole will be cut. Check to see where existing ceiling joists and othe[...]

1 1 V er mont 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 BEF[...]

12 V er mont 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 together . Once sections are snap-locked in place, it is extremely difficult to get them a[...]

13 V er mont 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 exte[...]

14 V er mont Castings EWF36A 20005167 burnable materials such as: ceiling members, joists, flooring, combustible insulation and roof structures.) W ARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials. Mark an outline of the roof hole around the center of the point nail. NOTE: Hole dimensions given in the chim- ney top instal[...]

15 V er mont Castings EWF36A 20005167 FP531 Fireplace surround detail 1/29/99 djt 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 N[...]

16 V er mont Castings EWF36A 20005167 The top of insulation must be covered with a non-com- bustible decorative covering or a piece of .018” mini- mum sheet metal, to protect hearth extension material. (Fig. 25) Secure the hearth extension to the floor to prevent shifting, using trim molding or other similar means at three (3) outer edges. Seal [...]

17 V er mont 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 [...]

18 V er mont 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[...]

19 V er mont Castings EWF36A 20005167 KT108b BFC Correct door position 8/23/00 djt 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. ?[...]

20 V er mont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Starting and Maintaining a Wood 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 . W ARNING: [...]

21 V er mont 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. T o compensate for these factors in cold climates, it may be necessary to operate the EWF36A with the air con - trol set to a higher level more [...]

22 V er mont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Keep your EWF36A Fireplace Looking New and Working Its Best Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occa sio nal dus ting wit h a dry ra g wi ll k eep the pa inte d cas t ir on of y our EWF 36A fire plac e l ooki ng n ew. If the paint needs retouching, first allow the surface to cool completely . Wire-brush areas ne[...]

23 V er mont Castings EWF36A 20005167 When to Suspect a Combustor Problem The bes t w ay t o e valu ate the per for manc e of yo ur EWF 36A’ s c ombu sto r is to obs erve th e am ount of smo ke lea ving th e ch imn ey - bot h w hen the com bust or has “li ghte d-o ff” and whe n it ha s no t. Foll ow t hes e st eps : • With a fire going and[...]

24 V er mont 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 fire i[...]

25 V er mont 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 com- plete access. The chimney cap first must be removed following the procedure recommended by the manufacturer . After thoroughly cleaning the chimney , [...]

26 V er mont 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[...]

27 V er mont Castings EWF36A 20005167 1 3 7 5 6 1 1 46 40 13 13 20 22 15 86 15 10 37 36 47 47 45 41 44 16 16 17 39 52 27 28 29 30 31 19 33 34 35 9 54 32 42 43 2 2 4 56 55 52 48 51 50 49 73 74 EWF36CLK 75 75 65 EWF36CLK EWF36CLK 76 76 EWF36CLK 79 79 80 80 82 83 84 85 81 82 83 84 85 EWF36S 24 25 26 24 25 26 18 24 25 26 87 38 62 63 64 EWF36CFTK 24 25 [...]

28 V er mont Castings EWF36A 20005167 22. Glass Right Door - EP A Front 20005152 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 [...]

29 V er mont 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 tem- perature rises above and falls below a preset tempera- ture. A rheostat provides for variable fan speeds[...]

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31 V er mont Castings EWF36A 20005167 W arranty Limited 3 Y ear W arranty CFM Corporation warrants that this woodburning stove 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 gasketing shall be warran[...]

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