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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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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.
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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. Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any Description manner. The EWF36A fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning, Do not install combustible materials on any of the heat circulating fireplace. b
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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 Duct run must be limited to a maximum distance of 40 Nail Top Stand- offs feet from the fireplace pipe collar to duct termination. This will provide the least restriction to air flow. No more than four (4) 90° elbows can be used. Duct run may be horizontal, vertical, inclined or any combination of Nail Side these. Vertical duct runs must be at least three (3) feet Nailing Flanges below the fireplace chimney flue exit. (Fig. 13) You are now ready to install the AK-MST
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Vermont Castings EWF36A 4. Attach the inlet collar with four (4) #10 screws to the Pipe Section side near the bottom of the fireplace. Slide the duct over the collar and attach the duct to the collar using Pipe Rim the plastic tie straps or three (3) screws (screws not provided). Continue attaching the ducting together Hem using three (3) screws at each joint until you have Lance Pipe installed sufficient duct to arrive at your duct termina- Hem tion location. 5. At the termination end, ins
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Vermont Castings EWF36A If the area above the ceiling is not an attic, position the firestop spacer with the flange on the ceiling side and the angled portion extending up into the hole. Attic Insulation If the area above the ceiling is an attic, position the Shield firestop spacer with the flange on the top of the framed Nails (4 Required) hole and the angled portion extending down into the hole. Firestop spacers are not available for, nor are they required on vertical walls. DO NOT put any
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Vermont Castings EWF36A burnable materials such as: ceiling members, joists, Finish Wall flooring, combustible insulation and roof structures.) Finish the wall with material of your choice. Do not WARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with install a combustible mantel shelf less than 12” insulation or other materials. (305mm) above the firebox grille opening. Do not Mark an outline of the roof hole around the center of the install a mantel face plate less than 6” (159mm) point nail.
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Vermont Castings EWF36A Side View Mantel Shelf Finished Wall See mantel drawing for 2 x 4 Stud shelf-to-grille dimension Noncombustible Finish Mate- Standoff 1���" rial Only in this Area * Ref. Brick Ledge ** Cast Front Combustible materials Top View are permitted within a shaded area shown in Figure 25 titled Fireplace Minimum Wall Front (Steel) 2 x 4 Stud Clearances 1” (25mm) * 12” (305mm) from top of grille opening. Must be sealed with ** 6” from top of grille opening. FP1200 MA81 noncom
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Vermont Castings EWF36A The top of insulation must be covered with a non-com- Equivalents bustible decorative covering or a piece of .018” mini- To determine the thickness required for any new mate- mum sheet metal, to protect hearth extension material. rial: (Fig. 25) Example for Common Brick Secure the hearth extension to the floor to prevent NEW K of new material (per inch) thickness shifting, using trim molding or other similar means at required = X of listed three (3) outer edges. Se
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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. 26) 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. 27) 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 the fire to burn. “High” is just to the right of “Off.” “Low” is to t
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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
