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Vermont Castings EWF30 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
8662
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
EWF30 cover
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
3/05
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
EWF30
Fireplace
Homeowner's
Installation and
Operating Manual
20008662 7/06 Rev. 6

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  • Page 1 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO 8662 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION EWF30 cover INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. 3/05 Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EWF30 according to the directions in this owner’s guide. The EWF30 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

    Do not install combustible materials on any of the black fireplace surround. Burn only solid wood fuel. The EWF30 is intended for operation with the doors closed or fully open only with the optional spark screen in place. The doors must be in the fully closed position for clean burning operation.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    4���” (124 mm) Fig. 1 EWF30 specifications and framing. An optional Gravity Vent Kit is available for installation on top of the fireplace as a means to provide additional heat to the room the fireplace is in or an adjacent room. Installation instructions are provided with the Gravity Vent Kit if using this option.
  • Page 5 MUST be used in the Chase. Electrical Access Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification. 20008662 Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Draftstop Standoff Brick Ledge Andiron Metal Safety Strips (1,2 or 3 pieces) FP1561 EWF30 parts id 3/05 Vermont Castings EWF30 FP1561...
  • Page 6 Vermont Castings EWF30 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: “SK” Series (2-wall) = 1¹⁄₂” Min. to Combustibles “S” Series (3-wall) = 2” Min. to Combustibles...

  • Page 7: Planning Information

    ����� 16¹⁄₂” " ����� 34¹⁄₂” " ����� 46¹⁄₂” " ����� FP288a Fig. 5 Ten Foot Rule illustration. Vermont Castings EWF30 The Ten Foot Rule 0 To 10' 2' Min. 0 To 10' Min. 2' Min. Min. Reference Point AC246 4/1/96...

  • Page 8: Chimney Supports

    Vermont Castings EWF30 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

    (241mm). Mark a spot on the ceiling directly above the fireplace. Draw a line parallel to the back wall through this mark. (Fig. 8) 20008662 Vermont Castings EWF30 Chimney Centerline Actual Centerpoint Fig. 8 Locate centerline of chimney with plumb line.

  • Page 10: Ceiling Chimney Hole/Possible Obstructions

    Vermont Castings EWF30 Locate center point of the chimney on ceiling as though a straight up chimney arrangement is to be used. Mea- sure your offset dimension from straight up chimney 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 passes through ceiling.

  • Page 11: Installing Outside Air Kit

    FP1565 Installing Outside Air Kit EWF30 nailing flanges An outside air kit may be installed on the EWF30. 3/05 djt The AK-MST allows for 100% of required combustion air to come from outside source. If desired, or if local codes mandate the use of an air kit, then an AK-MST is required to complete the installation (from air kit to the outdoors).

  • Page 12: Installing The Chimney System

    Vermont Castings EWF30 Air Inlet Opening FP1592 Fig. 14 Use outside air cover plate to cover air inlet opening. 2. Attach the inlet collar with four (4) #10 screws to the side near the bottom of the fireplace. Slide the duct...
  • Page 13 Joist If you encounter additional ceilings, repeat same steps required for first ceiling installation. See firestop illus- Firestop Spacer tration in Figure 18. Nails (4) FP593 Vermont Castings EWF30 Canadian Requirements for Insulation Shield Nails (4 Required) Attic Joist Base...
  • Page 14 Vermont Castings EWF30 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.
  • Page 15 Fig. 22 Combustible mantel minimum opening. 2 x 4 Stud 1” (25mm) * 12” (305 mm) from top of grille opening. ** 6” (152 mm) from top of grille opening. Fig. 23 Combustible mantel clearances. Vermont Castings EWF30 12" (305mm) Finished Wall Max. 1���"...

  • Page 16: Side Wall Protection

    Vermont Castings EWF30 Side Wall Protection Adjacent combustible side walls that are within mini- mum dimensions shown in Figure 25 of the fireplace opening must be protected with CFM Corporation Wall Shield Model SP40 or a specifically built wall shield described in Figure 20.
  • Page 17 Floor 12” 17° 25° 12” 8” 305 mm 203 mm 203 mm 457 mm 1346 mm FP1201 EPA combustible min. 3/20/02 djt Vermont Castings EWF30 Seal cracks between the fireplace Fireplace and hearth Opening extension with noncombustible material 9���" Required 1"...

  • Page 18: Operation

    Fig. 28 Assemble primary air control and damper handles. (Damper handle shown) EWF30 Controls Three controls regulate the performance of the EWF30 fireplace: A primary air control supplies oxygen for the fire, the damper directs air flow within the fireplace and a variable-speed fan control, or rheostat, 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 EWF30 front. A sign of inadequate draft is smoke leaking into the room through the fireplace or chimney connector joints, low...
  • Page 20 Vermont Castings EWF30 Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Burn solid wood fuel only in the EWF30, 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...
  • Page 21 EWF30 Fireplace located centrally in an open floor plan, will be easier to heat than a drafty home in the far north in which the EWF30 is installed on an exterior wall at the end of a long house.

  • Page 22: Cleaning The Glass

    • Rinse the glass thoroughly. • Dry the glass completely. NOTE: The EWF30 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: The Chimney System

    The Chimney System A Clean Chimney System is Safer and Works Better Although the combustion system in the EWF30 can re- duce creosote formation dramatically, it is not a substi- tute for regular inspection and cleaning of the chimney and chimney connector.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Schedule

    Vermont Castings EWF30 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.

  • Page 25: Chimney Components

    Used to build chimney systems exposed above roof. Provides 45˚ offset and return. For Canadian installations only. For use with SK8 chimney only. (Maximum use of 2, or 1 pair.) Vermont Castings EWF30 Model Number RLTSK8 RLTSK8L 8-6-12 with 8" flue: 0-6/12 pitch 8-12-12 with 8"...

  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    Vermont Castings EWF30 30, 31 11,12, 32,33 CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. EWF30 Fireplace For unit WFE05H0 Ref. Description 1. Deflector Cabinet Top 2.
  • Page 27 46. Nut, Hex 3/8-16 Std 47. Damper Gasket 48. Deflector Cabinet Top 49. 1/4 x 1.75 Rd Hd Steel Rivet 50. Bracket, Rear Firebox 51. Combustor Gasket 52. Hinge Spring 20008662 (continued) Vermont Castings EWF30 EWF30 30002087 1601103 20008827 20008904 20008725 20009127 20009209...

  • Page 28: Optional Accessories

    Vermont Castings EWF30 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.
  • Page 29 Trim Kits A choice of two decorative stell face plates with brick ledge for masonry applications (if needed) are available to enhance the look of your EWF30 fireplace. Installa- tion instructions are included with the kit. Model Description EWF30SFP Steel Face Plate...
  • Page 30 Vermont Castings EWF30 20008662...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    EWF30, Sequoia II, Non-Catalytic Woodburning Fireplace Limited Lifetime Warranty CFM Corporation warrants that all refractory brick and material used in this product will be warranted against deterioration not resulting from physical damage or overloading of the wood fireplace for the lifetime of this product.
  • Page 32 CFM Corporation 2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3 800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com...

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