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Vermont Castings EWF36A Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

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
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iNSpEcTioN REqUiREMENTS iN yoUR AREA.
Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
EWF36A
Fireplace
Homeowner's
Installation and
Operating Manual
20005167 5/11 Rev. 18

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  • Page 1 EWF36A Fireplace Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual SAFETy NoTicE: iF ThiS AppliANcE iS NoT pRopERly iNSTAllED, opERATED AND MAiN- 5167 EPA36 TAiNED, A hoUSE FiRE MAy RESUlT. cover 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Vermont Castings EWF36A introduction Thank you for purchasing a Vermont Castings, EWF36A fireplace. An efficient fireplace carefully engineered to bring you the latest in wood combustion principles and modern foundry technology. You can count on years of comfortable heating and pleasurable fire viewing if you treat it properly and operate the EWF36A according to the directions in this owner’s guide.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Vermont Castings EWF36A Safety information please Read This Manual before installing and Using Fireplace 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.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Vermont Castings EWF36A Specifications EWF36A *Under specific test conditions used during EPA emis- Range of heat output*....11,300 - 75,500 Btu/hr sions standard testing. Maximum heat output** ..in excess of 100,000 Btu/hr EPA emissions rating (g/h, catalytic) .......2.4* **This value can vary depending on how the unit is Area heated*** ....

  • Page 5: Chase Installation

    Vermont Castings EWF36A chase installation Insulation methods shown are Termination Cap optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. Storm Collar Pan Flashing Batt Insulation (cut out around firestop) Draftstop Firestop Ceiling Level Batt Insula- Standoff tion MUST be used in the Chase.
  • Page 6 Vermont Castings EWF36A chimney Requirements - offset installations Offset CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Rise Chimney Section FP282 30° 30˚ Elbow offsets Elbow FP282 Return MBUF Elbow 5/26/96 1’ 1¹⁄₂' 3’ 4’ offset Rise 0 0 0 0 3” 11” 30° Offset 1 0 0 0 8¹⁄₄"...

  • Page 7: Planning Information

    Vermont Castings EWF36A planning information Planning an installation is very important to ensure 5. No more than 2 offsets (4 total 30° elbows in U.S./or safety and to save time and money. An installer must 2 total 45° elbows in Canada) per fireplace may be used.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Vermont Castings EWF36A installation chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for vertical chimney heights less than 30’ (9m) above the insulating Fireplace Enclosure hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical for cold climates height exceeds 30’ (9m). Locate chimney supports at ceiling holes or other structural framing at 30’...
  • Page 9 Vermont Castings EWF36A Framing Chimney Centerline Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace Actual Centerpoint is set in place, however, most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace. 9 " Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materi- (241mm) als.
  • Page 10 Vermont Castings EWF36A ceiling chimney hole/ Existing 17¹⁄₂” 17¹⁄₂” possible obstructions Ceiling (445mm) (445mm) Joists The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at which the chimney passes through ceiling. Chimney Hole Drive a nail up through ceiling at marked chimney center point.
  • Page 11 Vermont Castings EWF36A installation instructions Nail Top Stand- offs Determine the location of the fireplace as described in the fireplace Installation Manual. Then plan location of the duct termination and the route of the duct run Nail Side between the fireplace and the duct termination.
  • Page 12 Vermont Castings EWF36A exposed when cover plate is removed. Retain for installing the chimney System future use. Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar 2. Slide the two (2) air duct assemblies provided with on top of the fireplace.
  • Page 13 Vermont Castings EWF36A canadian Requirements installing the Firestop Spacer for insulation Shield in the ceiling hole In Canada, an attic insulation shield is required to A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly prevent attic insulaiton from contacxting the chimney and required for safety.
  • Page 14 Vermont Castings EWF36A penetrating the Roof installing chimney in a chase Run pipe to roofline. Since chimney system must be Refer to Figure 2, Page 5 for an illustration of a typical vented to the out-of-doors, you must use an approved chase installation.
  • Page 15 Vermont Castings EWF36A Finish Wall 12" Combustiible Mantel and (305mm) Finish the wall with material of your choice. Do not Trim Finished Wall Max. install a combustible mantel shelf less than 12” (305 mm) above the firebox grille opening. Do not install 1 "...
  • Page 16 Vermont Castings EWF36A Examples of wall shield insulation: Noncombustible material with a lower R value may be used, provided thickness of material is sufficiently 1. Manville - CERAFORM 126, K=.27, greater to maintain an equivalent (total) thermal resis- 1/2 inches thick tance (Rt).
  • Page 17 Vermont Castings EWF36A Minimum Hearth Extension Dimensions Minimum Wall Clearances (for On-Site Construction) WITH WITHOUT Noncombustible Noncombustible Surround Facing Surround Facing Shaded area starts 4" Brick 1/2" away from (Example material) edge of unit NOTE: No material may 4" cover black cast face.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Vermont Castings EWF36A operation Attach handles Damper Primary Air Control The fallaway handles are used to open and close the front doors. Remove after each use so they will not get hot. Keep in convenient location for each use. (Fig. 27) Assemble the primary air control and damper handles by passing the 3³⁄₈”...
  • Page 19 Vermont Castings EWF36A The Fan Use the Air control Settings that Work best for you Heated air from the fireplace is forced into the room by an internal fan. The control for the fan is in the right No single air control setting will fit every situation. Each corner of the unit.
  • Page 20 Vermont Castings EWF36A Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire 5. Once a good ember bed of at least 2-3” (51-76 mm) has formed, let the fire burn hot for an additional ten burn solid wood fuel only in the EWF36A, and burn to fifteen minutes.
  • Page 21 Vermont Castings EWF36A Different results may be experienced even in the same Empty the ash pans regularly, typically every one to installation if you switch from burning good, dry wood to three days. The frequency will vary depending on how wood that is partially rotted or inadequately seasoned.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Vermont Castings EWF36A Maintenance keep your EWF36A Fireplace looking New and Working its best Pawl Small Lock- care of the cast iron Surface ing Nut Striker Screw An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your EWF36A fireplace looking new.
  • Page 23 Contact the combustor. If no fly ash or damage is visible, the your nearest Vermont Castings authorized dealer. inspection is complete. If closer examination, cleaning NoTE: Use only the replacement catalyst supplied by a or replacing is needed, go to the next section.
  • Page 24 Check the flat surface of the door frame, and clear If you can not do the chimney inspection yourself, con- away debris if necessary. tact your local Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer, or • Install the new glass. engage a professional chimney sweep to perform the •...
  • Page 25 Vermont Castings EWF36A 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 26 Vermont Castings EWF36A chimney components Component Description Model Number Chimney Support Used to support chimney for each of TCS8A 30’ vertical height and 6’ of angled chimney run (8” flue) Firestop Required at each floor level and attic on FS2A (8” straight flue) multi-story installation FS6A (8”...

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts

    Vermont Castings EWF36A EWF36CLK EWF36CFTK EWF36CLK EWF36CLK EWF36S EWF36CLK 84 85 5167 MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. EWF36A Fireplace For unit FA3ECB Ref.
  • Page 28 Vermont Castings EWF36A EWF36A Fireplace (continued) Ref. Description EWF36A Ref. Description EWF36A Glass Right Door - EPA Front 20005152 Air Wash Rt., Painted 20006296 Right, Door Handle Assy. Vert. Nickel 20006286 Air Wash Lt., Painted 20006297 Damper Steel Handle w/Screw 5004265 Basic Upper Rt.

  • Page 29: Optional Accessories

    Vermont Castings EWF36A optional Accessories Fan kit Heat Sensor Electrical Fk26 Fan (Snapstat) 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 30 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    If a defect is noted within the warranty period, the customer should catalyst warranty for the remaining term of the original warranty. The contact a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer or MHSC if the purchase purchaser must provide the following information in order to receive a...
  • Page 32 MhSc 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com...

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