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EWF30
Fireplace
Homeowner’s
Installation and
Operating Manual
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
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN
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DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
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INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
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Vermont Castings EWF30 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Vermont Castings, EWF30 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 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 b
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Vermont Castings EWF30 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 EWF30 fireplace is a clean burning, non-catalytic, Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any EPA certified soli
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Vermont Castings EWF30 Specifications EWF30 Range of heat output* ............... 11,100 - 40,500 Btu/hr *Under specific test conditions used during EPA emis- Maximum heat output** ....... in excess of 55,000 Btu/hr sions standard testing. EPA emissions rating (g/h) ......................................3.5* **This value can vary depending on how the unit is Area heated*** .............. Up to 2,400 sq. ft. (223 sq. m) operated, and the type and moisture content of the fuel Size of wood splits
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Vermont Castings EWF30 Chase Installation Termination Cap Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a Storm Collar requirement for unit operation. Pan Flashing Batt Insulation (cut out around firestop) Draftstop Firestop Ceiling Level Batt Insulation Standoff MUST be used in the Chase. Brick Ledge Electrical Access Andiron Metal Safety Strips (1,2 or 3 pieces) FP1561 FP1561 Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification. EWF30 parts id 3/05 20008662 5
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Vermont Castings EWF30 Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations Of fset CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Rise Chimney Section FP282 30° 30˚ Elbow Offsets Elbow 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" Off
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Vermont Castings EWF30 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. Mounting the Fireplace The Ten Foot Rule The fire
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Vermont Castings EWF30 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 recommende
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Vermont Castings EWF30 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. 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 Option
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Vermont Castings EWF30 Locate center point of the chimney on ceiling as though Existing a straight up chimney arrangement is to be used. Mea- AB AB Ceiling Joists sure your offset dimension from straight up chimney center point on ceiling. Chimney Hole Ceiling Chimney Hole/ Possible Obstructions The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at which the chimney passes through ceiling. Drive a nail up through ceiling at marked chimney center point. Go to floor above and see w
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Vermont Castings EWF30 of the duct termination and the route of the duct run Nail Top Standoffs between the fireplace and the duct termination. 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 Nail Side Nailing than four (4) 90° elbows can be used. Duct run may Flanges be horizontal, vertical, inclined or any combination of these. Vertical duct runs must be at least thr
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Vermont Castings EWF30 Installing the Chimney System Outside Air Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar Opening on top of the fireplace. Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 16. When you get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap together. Once sections are snap-locked in place, it is extremely difficult to get them apart. Make sure the pipe is firmly snapped and locked together as each pipe section is mounted. When installing elbows, only outer pipe will
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Vermont Castings EWF30 Installing the Firestop Spacer Canadian Requirements in the Ceiling Hole for Insulation Shield A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly In Canada, an attic insulation shield is required to pre- and required for safety. vent attic insulaiton from contacxting the chimney sec- tion. Framing dimensions for the chimney hole should Nail the firestop spacer (at each corner) to the framing measure 14 ¹⁄₂” x 14 ¹⁄₂” (368 x 368 mm). An attic shield members of the cei
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Vermont Castings EWF30 CAUTION: Treatment of firestop spacers and construc- Penetrating the Roof tion of chase may vary with type of building. These Run pipe to roofline. Since chimney system must be instructions are not a substitute for local building codes. vented to the out-of-doors, you must use an approved You must check your local building codes to determine CFM Corporation termination. specific requirements for your city or state. NOTE: If a chase is used, refer to the installatio
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Vermont Castings EWF30 local building codes for minimum clearance from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf. Combustiible 12" Mantel and All joints (top, bottom and sides) where wall or deco- (305mm) Trim Finished Wall rative facing material meets fireplace surround must Max. be completely sealed with a noncombustible material. (Figures 21 and 25) 1���" Header NOTE: No side wall protection is required for fireplaces (38mm) Standoff installed at 45° to two (2) side walls (corne
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Vermont Castings EWF30 Noncombustible material with a lower R value may Side Wall Protection be used, provided thickness of material is sufficiently Adjacent combustible side walls that are within mini- greater to maintain an equivalent (total) thermal resis- mum dimensions shown in Figure 25 of the fireplace tance (Rt). opening must be protected with CFM Corporation Wall Example of Determining Hearth Extension Equiva- Shield Model SP40 or a specifically built wall shield lents described in F
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Vermont Castings EWF30 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 fire
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Vermont Castings EWF30 Operation Primary Air Control Attach Handles Damper The fallaway handle is used to open and close the front doors. Remove after each use so the handle will not get hot. Keep in convenient location for each use. (Fig. 27) Assemble the primary air control and damper handles by passing the screw through the wood shaft and into the bright metal hub. Tighten carefully until snug. Do not overtighten. Wood handle could crack. (Fig. 28) Steel Handle Fallaway Handle FP1570 F
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Vermont Castings EWF30 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 fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish “Off” is to the far left. (counterclockwise ) the fire to burn. “High” is just to the right of “Off.
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Vermont Castings EWF30 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 EWF30, and burn it to fifteen minutes. directly on the grate. Do not elevate the fuel. Do not 6. Close the damper and the primary air control to a burn coal or other fuels. medium-low setting as described on Page 18. The Minimize thermal stress by allowing the plates to adjust fire volum
