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Vermont Castings EWF36A Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

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SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN-
5167
EPA36
TAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
3/02
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
EWF36A
Fireplace
Homeowner's
Installation and
Operating Manual
20005167 7/06 Rev. 11

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  • Page 1 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 EWF36A Fireplace Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EWF36A according to the directions in this owner’s guide. The EWF36A is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, and is in compliance with the standards set forth by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 60.532(b), as stated on the permanent label attached to each appli- ance.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    IMPORTANT: 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 fuel, woodburning, heat circulating fireplace. Precautions CFM Corporation fireplaces and component parts have...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    �" 12���" (327mm) 14���" (362mm) Fig. 1 EWF36A specifications and framing. Specifications *Under specific test conditions used during EPA emis- sions standard testing. **This value can vary depending on how the unit is operated, and the type and moisture content of the fuel used.
  • Page 5 Ceiling Level Batt Insula- tion MUST be used in the Chase. Outside Air Cover Plate Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification. 20005167 Vermont Castings EWF36A Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Draftstop Standoff Brick Ledge Andiron Metal Safety Strips...
  • Page 6 Vermont Castings EWF36A Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Rise 6 FT. Offset Hearth Floor Example 1 Notes: G + H cannot exceed 20 feet. Air Space Clearances: “S” Series (3-wall) = 2” Min. to Combustibles Illustration Key...

  • Page 7: Planning Information

    2' Min. " " ����� " " ����� " " ����� " " ����� FP288a Reference Point Fig. 5 Ten Foot Rule illustration. Vermont Castings EWF36A The Ten Foot Rule 0 To 10' Min. 2' Min. Min. AC246 4/1/96 AC246...

  • Page 8: Chimney Supports

    Vermont Castings EWF36A 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.

  • Page 9: Chimney Set-Up

    CAUTION: Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment, specifically check the end connection of chimney sections and elbows. NOTE: The EWF36A fireplace must use CFM Corpora- tion model triple wall 8” chimney components only. The installation procedure described in this manual applies only to this system.

  • Page 10: Ceiling Chimney Hole/Possible Obstructions

    Vermont Castings EWF36A 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.

  • Page 11: Installation Precautions

    Installating Outside Air Kit nailing flanges 3/20/02 djt 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-MSTs are required to complete the installation (from air kit to the outdoors).
  • Page 12 Vermont Castings EWF36A 4. Attach the inlet collar with four (4) #10 screws to the side near the bottom of the fireplace. Slide the duct over the collar and attach the duct to the collar using the plastic tie straps or three (3) screws (screws not provided).
  • Page 13 CFM Corporation chimney termination to find correct size of roof hole. There must be a 2” (51mm) air space between out- ermost portion of chimney sections and any adjacent combustible surfaces. (Combustible surfaces include Vermont Castings EWF36A Nails (4 Required) Base Flanges...
  • Page 14 Vermont Castings EWF36A burnable materials such as: ceiling members, joists, flooring, combustible insulation and roof structures.) WARNING: 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.

  • Page 15: Side Wall Protection

    Rt value of 1.09; see Figure 23 for examples. The over- all height (above a combustible floor), depth and width must be as indicated, with the extension centered to the fireplace opening. Vermont Castings EWF36A 1���" Ref. Combustible materials are permitted within a...
  • Page 16 Vermont Castings EWF36A 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.
  • Page 17 Floor 12” 17° 25° 12” 8” 305 mm 203 mm 203 mm 457 mm 1448 mm FP1201 EPA combustible min. 3/20/02 djt Vermont Castings EWF36A Seal cracks between the fireplace Fireplace and hearth Opening extension with noncombustible material 9���" Required 1"...

  • Page 18: Controls

    Fig. 27 Assemble primary air control and damper handles. EWF36A Controls Three controls regulate the performance of the EWF36A fireplace: A primary air control supplies oxy- gen for the fire, the damper directs air flow within the 5167 fireplace and a variable-speed fan control, or rheostat, FP1396 regulates the warm air flow into the room.

  • Page 19: Glass Doors

    How do you know if your draft is excessively high or low? Symptoms of too much draft include an uncontrol- lable burn or a glowing-red part of the EWF36A front. A sign of inadequate draft is smoke leaking into the room through the stove or chimney connector joints, low heat, and dirty glass.
  • Page 20 DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER. Overfiring may cause a house fire, or can result in permanent damage to the stove. If an exterior part of the EWF36A glows, you are overfiring. Reloading and Reviving a Wood Fire •...
  • Page 21 To 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 of the time. Remove and Store Ash Safely...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    • Rinse the glass thoroughly. • Dry the glass completely. NOTE: The EWF36A glass is coated with a special material on the outside that helps reflect heat back into the fire chamber. Do not attempt to remove this coating.
  • Page 23 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: •...

  • Page 24: The Chimney System

    The Chimney System A Clean Chimney System is Safer and Works Better Although the combustion system in the EWF36A can re- duce creosote formation dramatically, it is not a substi- tute for regular inspection and cleaning of the chimney and chimney connector.

  • Page 25: Maintenance Schedule

    Yearly Spring Cleaning: • Remove ash from the fire box and replace with a moisture-absorbing material (such as Kitty Litter) to keep the interior of the fireplace dry. • Touch up painted surfaces with black paint. 20005167 Vermont Castings EWF36A...

  • Page 26: Chimney Components

    Vermont Castings EWF36A Component Chimney Support Firestop Attic Insulation Shield Traditional Top Housing Housing Extension Contemporary Chase Top Termination Contemporary Flashing Chimney Sections Chimney Elbows Round Top Termination Extended Round Top Chase Termination Chimney Components Description Used to support chimney for each of 30’...

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    Pan Hd. PH 1/4-20 x 3/8 - Blk 20005990 Primary Rod 20006057 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Toplk-Z 20006302 Glass, Left Door - EPA Front 20006303 Right Door Assy. Vermont Castings EWF36A EWF36S 84 85 5167 EWF36A 20005212 1201836 5004265 1203591...
  • Page 28 Vermont Castings EWF36A EWF36A Fireplace Ref. Description Glass Right Door - EPA Front Right, Door Handle Assy. Vert. Nickel Damper Steel Handle w/Screw Handle, Ceramic Blk 2.78 Lg Ov Hd Sl 1/4-20 x 3/375 Lg Linkage Assy. Pawl, Top Pawl, Bottom...

  • Page 29: Optional Accessories

    Turn off all power before hook up. 20005167 Optional Accessories Fig. 32 FK26 fan placement. A cast face trim kit and a cast louvre kit are available to enhance the look of your EWF36A fireplace. Installation instructions are included with the kit. Model EWF36ACFTK EWF36ACLK An optional spark screen, EWF36S, is available to allow the fireplace to be operated with the doors fully open.
  • Page 30 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty 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 warranted as described below.
  • Page 32 CFM Corporation 2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com...

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