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EWF36A Fireplace Homeowner ’ s Installation and Operating Manual Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use 20005167 1/08 Rev . 14 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 .
2 V ermont 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 .
3 V ermont 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 .
4 V ermont 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*** .
5 V ermont 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.
6 V ermont 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.
7 V ermont 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.
8 V ermont 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.
9 V ermont 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.
10 V ermont 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.
1 1 V ermont 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).
12 V ermont 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 16. When you get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap together .
13 V ermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Installing the Firestop Spacer in the Ceiling Hole A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly and required for safety . Nail the firestop spacer (at each corner) to the framing members of the ceiling hole.
14 V ermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Penetrating the Roof Run pipe to roofline. Since chimney system must be vented to the out-of-doors, you must use an approved CFM Corporation termination. If a chase is used, refer to the installation manual pro- vided with the termination cap.
15 V ermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Finish W all Finish the wall with material of your choice. Do not install a combustible mantel shelf less than 12” (305 mm) above the firebox grille opening. Do not install a mantel face plate less than 6” (159 mm) from top of grille opening.
16 V ermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Examples of wall shield insulation: 1. Manville - CERAFORM 126, K=.27, 1/2 inches thick 2. EH2416, K = .458, 1 inch thick required. Hearth Installation A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor in front of the fireplace.
17 V ermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 FP1201 Fig. 26 Combustible side wall protection and hearth extension dimensions. Minimum W all Clearances WITH Noncombustible Surround Facing WITHOUT Noncombustibl.
18 V ermont 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.
19 V ermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 KT108b BFC Correct door position 8/23/00 djt KT108b Fig. 30 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.
20 V ermont 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 .
21 V ermont 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.
22 V ermont 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.
23 V ermont 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.
24 V ermont 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.
25 V ermont 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 .
26 V ermont 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 ru.
27 V ermont 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 .
28 V ermont 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.
29 V ermont 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.
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31 V ermont 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 .
2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www .cfmcorp.com CFM Corporation.
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