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EWF36A
Fireplace
Homeowner’s
Installation and
Operating Manual
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN-
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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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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: Retai
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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. The EWF36A is listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, and is in compliance with the standards set for
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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. This fireplace and chimney system must be vented to Description the out-of-doors. The EWF36A fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning, Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any heat circulating fir
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Vermont Castings EWF36A Specifications EWF36A Range of heat output* ............... 11,300 - 75,500 Btu/hr *Under specific test conditions used during EPA emis- Maximum heat output** ..... in excess of 100,000 Btu/hr sions standard testing. EPA emissions rating (g/h, catalytic) .......................2.4* **This value can vary depending on how the unit is Area heated*** ............... Up to 2500 sq. ft. (558 sq. m) operated, and the type and moisture content of the fuel Size of wood splits ...
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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 fire- stop) Draftstop Firestop Ceiling Level Batt Insula- Standoff tion MUST be used in the Chase. Brick Ledge Outside Air Cover Plate Andiron Metal Safety Strips (1,2 or 3 pieces) FP554a Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification. FP554a BFC Fireplace and chase parts identificat
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Vermont Castings EWF36A Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations Of fset CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Rise Chimney Section FP282 30° Elbow 30˚ Elbow Offsets FP282 Return Elbow MBUF B G A 5/26/96 1’ 1 ¹⁄₂' 3’ 4’ Offset Rise G 30° 0 0 0 0 0 3” 11” Offset 1 0 0 0 0 8 ¹⁄₄" 20" D Elbow 0 1 0 0 0 11 ¹⁄₄" 25¹⁄₄" E Rise 6 FT. 2 0 0 0 0 13 ¹⁄₂" 29¹⁄₄" TCS8A 1 1 0 0 0 16 ¹⁄₂" 34¹⁄₄" C 30° Support Return 0 0 1 0 0 20 ¹⁄₄" 40³⁄₄" H Elbow 2 1 0 0 0 21 ³⁄₄" 43¹⁄₂" Of
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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 predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the used. chimney system will be run. 6. A guy wire stabilizer is required for chimneys extend- ing more than 6’ (1.8m) above a roof line. NOTE: If installing the EWF36CFTK at a later dat
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Vermont Castings EWF36A Chimney Supports Installation 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’ (9m) If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but heights. Spacing between chimney supports must not highly recommend
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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 ���" (241mm) Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materi- als. Refer to framing dimensions in Figure 1 for basic fireplace specifications. NOTE: Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall covering and fireplace facing material. Plumb Line EB1 (Receptacle) Hookup Opti
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Vermont Castings EWF36A Ceiling Chimney Hole/ Existing 17 ¹⁄₂” 17 ¹⁄₂” Ceiling (445mm) (445mm) Possible Obstructions Joists The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at Chimney which the chimney passes through ceiling. Hole Drive a nail up through ceiling at marked chimney center point. Go to floor above and see where hole will be cut. Check to see where existing ceiling joists and other possible obstructions are located...i.e. wiring, plumbing etc... If necessary, re-p
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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. Nailing Flanges Duct run must be limited to a maximum distance of 40 feet from the fireplace pipe collar to duct termination. This will provide the least restriction to air flow. No more than four (4) 90°
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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. the unit into the openings on each side of the unit. Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 16. When you (Fig. 14) get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap 3. Attach the air duct assemblies to the inside panel together. Once s
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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. section. NOTE: If the attic insulation shield is used, the Nail the firestop spacer (at each corner) to the framing firestop is not required in the attic installation. Framing members of th
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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. CFM Corporation termination. CAUTION: Treatment of firestop spacers and construc- If a chase is used, refer to the installation manual pro- tion of chase may vary with type of building. These vided with the termination cap. instructions
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Vermont Castings EWF36A Finish Wall Combustiible 12" Mantel and (305mm) Trim Finished Wall Finish the wall with material of your choice. Do not Max. install a combustible mantel shelf less than 12” (305 mm) above the firebox grille opening. Do not install 1 ���" Header a mantel face plate less than 6” (159 mm) from top (38mm) of grille opening. (Fig. 20) If a combustible material is Standoff 12" used below a flat mantel shelf, consult your local build- Noncombustible (305mm) Material ing
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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). 2. EH2416, K = .458, 1 inch thick required. Example of Determining Hearth Extension Equivalents Hearth Installation To determine the thickness required for any new mate- A hearth extension is required to pr
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Vermont Castings EWF36A Minimum Wall Clearances Minimum Hearth Extension Dimensions (for On-Site Construction) WITH WITHOUT Noncombustible Noncombustible Surround Facing Surround Facing Shaded area starts 4" Brick G 1/2" away from G (Example material) H edge of unit NOTE: No material may 4" cover black cast face. J Hearth extension must be E flush with bottom of fireplace. F** Firebox E Opening D C** A - Min. clearance Seal cracks to combustible between the perpendicular wall May install fir
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Vermont Castings EWF36A Operation Damper Attach Handles 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 3 ³⁄₈” screw through the ceramic shaft and into the bright metal hub. Tighten carefully until snug. Do not overtighten. Ceramic handle could crack. (Fig. 28) Steel Handle FP1203 Fallawa
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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. installation will differ depending on the quality of the “Off” is to the far left. fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish “High” is just to the right of “Off.” the fire to burn. “Low” is to th
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Vermont Castings EWF36A 5. Once a good ember bed of at least 2-3” (51-76 mm) Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire has formed, let the fire burn hot for an additional ten Burn solid wood fuel only in the EWF36A, and burn to fifteen minutes. it directly on the grate. Do not elevate the fuel. Do 6. Close the damper and the primary air control to a not burn coal or other fuels. medium-low setting as described on Page 18. The Minimize thermal stress by allowing the plates to adjust fire vol
