Table Of Contents - Vermont Castings WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System Installation And Operating Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction2
Table Of Contents2
Specifications3
Operation4
Winterwarm's Controls and What They Do4
Primary Air Control4
The Damper4
Burn Only High-Quality Wood5
The Fans5
Use The Air Control Settings5
Variable Settings For Both The Fans And The Air Control5
How To Build A Wood Fire And Keep It Going6
High-Efficiency Wood Burning With Catalytic Combustion6
Starting And Maintaining A Wood Fire6
Winterwarm Control Settings6
Reloading And Reviving A Wood Fire7
Damper Control Lever7
Damper Settings7
Special Tactics For Cold-Climate Heating8
Open-Fire Viewing With The Screen Cassette8
Remove And Store Ash Safely8
Carefully Remove Ash Pan8
Maintenance9
Care Of The Cast Iron Surface9
Care Of The Porcelain Enamel Surface9
Cleaning The Glass9
Adjust The Door Latch Periodically10
How To Replace Gaskets10
Replaceable Winterwarm Fiberglass Gaskets10
Restoring a Tight Seal to the Winterwarm's Door10
Replacing The Door Gaskets11
Replacing The Damper Gasket11
Replace Damaged Door Glass Immediately11
Permanent Winterwarm Gaskets11
Adjust The Damper As Needed12
Care Of The Catalytic Combustor12
A View Of The Damper As Seen Through The Front Door12
With The Mantel Removed, The Damper Latch Is Exposed For Adjustment12
When To Suspect A Combustor Problem13
Inspection And Removal Of The Combustor13
To Reach The Catalytic Combustor13
Removing The Access Panel13
Watch For Better Results14
The Chimney System14
Clean Chimney System14
Learn To Recognize — And Avoid — Creosote14
Winterwarm Maintenance Schedule15
Fireplace15
Flex Connector15
Large Winterwarm Wiring Diagram16
Preparing A Masonry Chimney17
Requirements For The Existing Masonry Fireplace17
Requirements Of Your Existing Masonry Chimney17
Minimum Fireplace Dimensions17
Clearance Requirements18
Hearth Requirements18
The Measurements Of The Winter- Warm18
Observe These Clearances To Combustible Trim18
The Chimney Connector19
Sealing Requirements19
The Flex Connector System19
Using a Floor Protector19
A Custom Damper Seal20
A Relined Chimney20
Preliminary Steps For Installing Winterwarm Into A Masonry Fireplace20
Components Of The Flex Connector System20
Cfm Corporation #3014 And #3015 Optional Surround Trim Kits21
Installing The Fireplace System Cabinet22
Carefully Observe Local Building Codes22
Selecting A Location For Your Fireplace22
Structural Considerations Of The Installation22
Duct And Vent Placement23
Chimney Requirements23
Minimum Dimensions Required For Framing A Corner Installation23
Suggested Dimensions And Framing For Side-Venting The Air Ducts23
Guidelines For An Outside Air Supply24
Typical Chimney Components Used In The Installation24
A Floor Protector Must Satisfy These Requirements24
Flush With The Floor Or Laid Over It?25
Important Reminders25
The Components Of A Raised Hearth25
The Components of a Flush Hearth25
Electrical Requirements26
Customizing The Finished Appearance26
Choosing A Facing Material26
Keeping Combustible Wall Finish Materials Outside the Limits26
Use The Right Adhesives27
Maintain A Safe Clearance To The Mantel27
Top View of Plaster Flush-Finished Trim27
Top View Of Stone Facing Material And Wooden Trim27
Prepare And Install Winterwarm Cabinet28
Position Of The Chimney Connector, Offset Slip Piece And Anchor Plate28
The Anchor Plate Mounted On Top Of Cabinet28
Installing Of Spark Protector28
The Trim Panels Fasten The Cabinet To Chase Framing29
Secure Ends Of Upper Trim Panels To Studding29
Wiring For An Installation Using Optional Cabinet30
Convection Blower Kit30
Duct Boxes Mounted On Sides Of Chase Or Vented Into Adjacent Rooms30
Slide Elevated Base Platform Into Cabinet Until It Contacts Back Panel31
Cabinet Convection Blower In Place Behind The Base31
Completing The Winterwarm Installation32
Uncrate The Winterwarm Fire Chamber32
Install The Levelling Bolts32
Install An Optional Probe Thermometer32
Move The Fire Chamber Into Its Installed Position33
Connect The Outside Air Duct To The Air Box33
The Outside Air Duct Box May Be Vented To The Rear33
Fnal Connection Of The Outside Air Duct To Air Box33
Prepare And Install The Winterwarm Front34
The Winterwarm Front And Its Related Parts34
Find Correct Space In Latticework Panel For Outside Air Control Rod34
Attach The Rheostat Rod Linkages35
Connect The Wiring35
The Rheostat Lever Tilted Toward Outside Of Left Column To Attach Nut35
The Snap Connectors Only Fit Their Respective Sockets35
Install And Adjust The Controls36
Install The Air Divider36
Adjsut Controls So Primary Air Control Rod, On The Top36
Seat Entire Length Of Air Divider In Notch Between Bosses36
Move the Entire Unit the Final few Inches into the Cabinet37
Install The Latticework Panels37
Install The Mantel37
Install The Plinth37
Parts Layout38
Parts List39
Approved Chimney Components41
Catalytic Combustor42
Blockage42
Masking And Poisoning42
Peeling42
Limited 1 Year Warranty43