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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
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Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use
EWF36A
Fireplace
Homeowner's
Installation and
Operating Manual
20005167 5/13 Rev. 22

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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...

  • 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 En- vironmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 60.532(b), as stated on the permanent label attached to each appliance.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    This fireplace and chimney system must be vented to the Description out-of-doors. The EWF36A fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning, heat Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any circulating fireplace. manner.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    47 " (1207mm) 51 " (1308mm) 12 " Outside (327mm) 12 " (327mm) 14 " (362mm) 36" (914mm) 12 " 14 " (318mm) 41" (1041mm) (362mm) 4 " Electrical (124mm) Access Fig. 1 EWF36A specifications and framing. 20005167 5167 EPA36 specs...

  • 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 safety 5. No more than 2 offsets (4 total 30° elbows in U.S./or and to save time and money. An installer must predeter- 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 verti- cal chimney heights less than 30’ (9m) above the hearth. insulating Fireplace Enclosure Chimney supports are required if the vertical height ex- for cold climates ceeds 30’...
  • Page 9 Circulating model ing elbows. Use the 30˚ Offset Elbow table on Page 6 to 3/20/02 djt NoTE: The EWF36A fireplace must use Vermont Castings determine proper offset and parts required. Group model triple wall 8” chimney components only. The Each offset requires two (2) elbows. The second elbow installation procedure described in this manual applies is equipped with support straps.
  • 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 Chimney Attic An outside air kit may be installed on the EWF36A. If de- 3/20/02 djt sired, 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 2. Slide the two (2) air duct assemblies provided with the installing the chimney System unit into the openings on each side of the unit. (Fig. Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar 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 pre- A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly and vent attic insulation from contacting the chimney section.
  • Page 14 Roof requirements for your city or state. NoTE: Other building materials may be required in addition to Vermont Castings Use same procedure detailed in locating center point of the flue system.
  • Page 15 Vermont Castings EWF36A Finish Wall 12" Combustiible Mantel and (305 mm) Finish the wall with material of your choice. Do not in- Trim Finished Wall Max. stall 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 greater 1. Manville - CERAFORM 126, K=.27, to maintain an equivalent (total) thermal resistance (Rt). 1/2 inches thick 2.
  • 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

    When the damper is in the open Three controls regulate the performance of the EWF36A position, with the lever pulled out, and rotated fully in the fireplace: A primary air control supplies oxygen for the 5167 clockwise direction, the handle can ‘telescope’...
  • Page 19 Symptoms of too much draft include an uncontrollable Fig. 30 Correct door position during operation. KT108b burn or a glowing-red part of the EWF36A front. A sign of inadequate draft is smoke leaking into the room through burn only high-quality Wood...
  • Page 20 Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire has formed, let the fire burn hot for an additional ten to burn solid wood fuel only in the EWF36A, and burn it fifteen minutes. directly on the grate. Do not elevate the fuel. Do not 6.
  • Page 21 • Replace the ash pans and front door. far north in which the EWF36A is installed on an exterior Empty the ash pans regularly, typically every one to wall at the end of a long house.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Set Screw cleaning the glass Handle Stub ST531 The EWF36A glass system requires a minimum amount of Fig. 31 Turn the striker screw to tighten or loosen the door cleaning. Most carbon deposits that accumulate will burn latch. ST531 off during hot fires.
  • Page 23 Vermont Castings EWF36A When to Suspect a combustor problem Wedge (In Place) 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.
  • Page 24 Wear safety goggles and a dust mask. The Safer and Works better procedure for replacing gaskets is the same, regardless Although the combustion system in the EWF36A can re- of the gasket location. Four easily-accomplished steps duce creosote formation dramatically, it is not a substitute...
  • Page 25 Vermont Castings EWF36A The prefabricated chimney used with your fireplace should be cleaned from above using an 8” round brush and the ap- propriate number of extension rods for complete 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

    EWF36CFTK EWF36CLK EWF36CLK EWF36S EWF36CLK 84 85 5167 Vermont Castings Group 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. Description EWF36A 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

    2/27/03 djt is required. A cast face trim kit and a cast louvre kit are available to enhance the look of your EWF36A fireplace. Installation installation instructions are included with the kit. 1. Place fan assembly at the back of the unit between...
  • Page 30 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    2. This warranty is transferable; however, proof of original retail purchase is required. Vermont Castings Group will repair or replace, at its option, any part found to be defective upon inspection by a Vermont Castings, Authorized Dealer. 3. This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove. Misuse includes...
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