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Vermont Castings Winter Warm - Small Insert Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Vermont Castings Winter Warm - Small Insert Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

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SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN-
TAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
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Winter Warm
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Homeowner's
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Manual
For Use in North America
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12/07 Rev. 16

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  • Page 1 SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN- TAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
  • Page 2 WinterWarm Small Insert Thank you for purchasing a Vermont Castings WinterWarm Small Insert, an efficient fireplace carefully engineered to bring you the latest in wood combustion principles and modern foundry technology. While it can be used to transform a traditional masonry fireplace into a powerful heater, it is also designed to be in- stalled into a listed factory-built fireplace where no masonry fireplace and chimney exists.
  • Page 3 WinterWarm Small Insert EPA Emissions Rating ...gph, catalytic 2.1* Range of heat output* ... 8,700 - 31,100 Btu/hr Maximum heat output** ... 30,000 Btu/hr Area heated*** ... 1,000 sq. ft. Size of wood splits ... 18” (460mm) Fuel Capacity ... 30lbs. (13.5kg) Loading ...Front Flue size ...
  • Page 4 WinterWarm Small Insert Installing the WinterWarm Small Insert into an existing masonry or factory-built fireplace is an effective way to add an efficient heater to your home. The existing fire- place and chimney must meet certain requirements. Requirements for Existing Fireplaces The WinterWarm Small Insert is listed for installation within a properly built masonry or heat circulating, ma- sonry-type fireplace that is constructed in accordance...
  • Page 5 General Considerations / U.S. • While not required in most jurisdictions in the U.S., CFM Corporation strongly recommends a full stainless steel chimney liner be installed for the insert to the chimney top to increase overall performance and reduce yearly maintenance.
  • Page 6 fireplace to a height of 21¹⁄₂” (540 mm) 2. Though the WinterWarm Small Insert will fit into larger fireplaces, winterwarm the decorative optional CFM Corporation Surround Panels will not fireplace minimum dimensions completely cover the fireplace opening if these dimensions are 3/01 exceeded.
  • Page 7 Custom-made surround panels may be made from any noncombustible material. CFM Corporation offers both steel and cast iron Sur- round panel kits, each in two sizes. Steel Surround Trim Kits: 6”, #2970 ...36¹⁄₂” x 27” (927 x 686 mm) 10”, #2971 ...44¹⁄₂”...
  • Page 8 WinterWarm Small Insert 3. Install the Chimney Connector Starter Pipe. (Not supplied) • Mark and drill two 5/16”, (8 mm) holes 1⁵⁄₈” (41 mm) from the lower edge of the pipe. Locate the holes on an axis that will be perpendicular to the fireplace opening when the pipe is installed.
  • Page 9 Your WinterWarm Insert’s Controls and What They Do All WinterWarm Small Insert controls are conveniently located on the front. (Fig. 8) Three controls regulate the performance of your Winter- Warm Small Insert: The primary air control supplies oxygen for the fire. The damper directs air flow within the fireplace.
  • Page 10 WinterWarm Small Insert The Fans Two fans deliver a steady stream of warm air into the room. Use the fall-away handle, (used to operate the damper), to control fan settings. (Fig. 11) The fan speed should be set at “low” when operating at low to medium burn rates.
  • Page 11 How To Build and Sustain a Wood Fire A WinterWarm Small Insert leaves the factory with the combustor installed. In the United States, it is against the law to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual, or if the catalytic combustor is deactivated or removed.
  • Page 12 WinterWarm Small Insert Follow these guidelines as you start and maintain the fire, and remove the ashes. 1. Open the stove damper, and open the primary air control fully. 2. Lay some crumpled newspapers on the bottom grate. Place on the paper six or eight pieces of dry, finely-split kindling.
  • Page 13 In Fireplace Insert installations, over-sized chimneys can produce less effective results than those that are properly sized, and interior chimneys usually perform better than those located outside the house. 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.
  • Page 14 WinterWarm Small Insert Keep Your WinterWarm Small Insert Look- ing 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 WinterWarm Small Insert look- ing new.
  • Page 15 “THIS SIDE OUT”. Be sure to install the glass with the notice side out. • Replace glass only with CFM Corporation high temperature ceramic glass, available from your Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer. Removing and Replacing Door Glass Follow this procedure to replace glass.
  • Page 16 WinterWarm Small Insert How to Replace Gaskets Your WinterWarm Small Insert uses rope-type fiber- glass gaskets to make a tight seal between some parts. With use, particularly on those parts that move, gaskets can become brittle and compressed and can begin to lose their effectiveness.
  • Page 17 Care of the Catalytic Combustor Your wood heater contains a catalytic combustor which should be inspected regularly and replaced periodically to ensure proper operation. It is illegal in the United States to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual, or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed.
  • Page 18 Contact your nearest Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer for information about a replacement element. NOTE: Use only the replacement catalyst #160-2521 supplied by CFM Corporation. The refractory and the catalytic element are extremely fragile and must be handled carefully. The Chimney System...
  • Page 19 • Disconnect the flue liner or vent connector from the flue collar of the stove. • Slide the firechamber forward until you have ac- cess to the fireplace opening. • Inspect the flue. You can now inspect the smoke shelf area and the chimney.
  • Page 20 Peeling of the surface coat may occur if the catalytic element is frequently subjected to excessive tempera- tures. Follow the operating instructions carefully to avoid this type of damage. Every CFM Corporation product is equipped with a Corning “Long-Life” “Honeycomb” ®...
  • Page 21 Draw-down Kit CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. WinterWarm Small Insert Model 2080 Item Description 1. Bottom 2. Bottom Leg 3. Shadow Tray 4.
  • Page 22 1601571 1600682 1600694 30002714 ST724 See Chart Pg. 22 1301348 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materi- als, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any 1301347 time, without notice. 1301327 Small WinterWarm Cabinet 1601573...

  • Page 23: Limited 1 Year Warranty

    CFM Corporation will repair or replace, at its option, any part found to be defective upon inspection by a CFM Corporation Authorized Dealer. The customer must return the defective part or the stove, with shipping prepaid, to the Authorized Dealer or pay for any Authorized Dealer in-home travel fees or service charges for in-home repair work.
  • Page 24 CFM Corporation 2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com © CFM Corporation...

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