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WinterWarm Small Insert A B D,J E B C A,I Measure side trim clearance Fireplace Minimums from here A. Width at Face 26 ¹⁄₂” (673 mm) B. Width at C 9” depth 26 ¹⁄₂” (673 mm) X FP1085 1 C. Depth 14 ¹⁄₂” (370 mm) D. Height at Face 21 ¹⁄₂” (540 mm) Fireplace Clearances H E. Height at A. Mantel* 34” (865 mm) 15 ¹⁄₂” depth 21¹⁄₂” (540 mm) D,J B. Top Trim* 34” (865 mm) C. Side Trim** 20 ¹⁄₈” (510 mm) C FP1085 E * for more details on mantel and top trim, see Note below WinterWarm . ** Where
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WinterWarm Small Insert That is, when using brick for the hearth extension, the brick must be a minimum of 2.6” (65mm) thick. Once you know the K factor of a given material, you can use this same formula to calculate its required thickness for approved hearth protection. The WinterWarm Small Insert has two leveling screws at the front to accomodate hearth irregularities. Optional Surround Packages Custom-made surround panels may be made from any noncombustible material. B B A CFM Corporati
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WinterWarm Small Insert 3. Install the Chimney Connector Starter Pipe. (Not 8. Join the Chimney Connector to the Flue Collar. supplied) • Assemble the draw-down hook and bar (D,E,F). • Mark and drill two 5/16”, (8 mm) holes 1 ⁵⁄₈” (41 mm) from the lower edge of the pipe. Locate the • From inside the firebox, reach up through the flue holes on an axis that will be perpendicular to the collar and engage the hook over the threaded fireplace opening when the pipe is installed. (Fig. rod inside the
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WinterWarm Small Insert Operation Your WinterWarm Insert’s Primary Air Control Lever Controls and What They Do 2:00 High All WinterWarm Small Insert controls are conveniently located on the front. (Fig. 8) 3:00 Medium Three controls regulate the performance of your Winter- 4:00 Warm Small Insert: 4:30 Low The primary air control supplies oxygen for the fire. FP1100 The damper directs air flow within the fireplace. Fig. 9 Settings for the primary air control range from 2:00 (high burn rate) to 4
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WinterWarm Small Insert The control setting also depends on your particular The Fans installation’s “draft,” or the force that moves air from the Two fans deliver a steady stream of warm air into the stove up through the chimney. Draft is affected by such room. Use the fall-away handle, (used to operate the things as the length, type, and location of the chimney, damper), to control fan settings. (Fig. 11) local geography, nearby obstructions, and other factors. The fan speed should be set
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WinterWarm Small Insert tor may stop working or the fire may go out if the fire How To Build and Sustain a Wood Fire is allowed to die down immediately as a result of the A WinterWarm Small Insert leaves the factory with the damper being closed. Once the combustor starts work- combustor installed. ing, heat generated by burning the smoke will keep it working. In the United States, it is against the law to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating To determine whether
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WinterWarm Small Insert Follow these guidelines as you start and maintain the 5. Close the primary air control to a medium-low set- fire, and remove the ashes. ting. The fire volume will diminish immediately, but the WinterWarm Small Insert will continue to heat 1. Open the stove damper, and open the primary air up. Maintain control of the fire using the primary air control fully. control, and remember: reduce the setting for less 2. Lay some crumpled newspapers on the bottom heat, increas
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WinterWarm Small Insert In Fireplace Insert installations, over-sized chimneys Empty the ash pan regularly, typically every one to can produce less effective results than those that are three days. The frequency will vary depending on how properly sized, and interior chimneys usually perform you operate your WinterWarm Small Insert; more better than those located outside the house. wood is consumed at higher heat output settings, and ash will accumulate faster. Different results may be exp
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WinterWarm Small Insert Maintenance NOTE: The WinterWarm Small Insert glass is Keep Your WinterWarm Small Insert Look- coated with a special material on one side that ing New and Working Its Best helps reflect heat back into the fire chamber. Do not attempt to remove this coating. Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the Adjust the Door Latch Periodically painted cast iron of your WinterWarm Small Insert look- The front door of the WinterWarm Small Ins
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WinterWarm Small Insert IMPORTANT NOTES Adjust the Damper as Needed Examine your WinterWarm Small Insert’s damper after • Do not operate the WinterWarm Small Insert if the first 50 hours of use and adjust it if necessary. the glass is damaged or broken. Thereafter, check the damper at least once a year and • The glass used in your WinterWarm Small Insert adjust as needed. is coated with a special material on one side that To inspect how well the damper seals, first make sure reflects heat back
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WinterWarm Small Insert Replacing the Damper Gasket How to Replace Gaskets Your WinterWarm Small Insert uses rope-type fiber- • Lift and remove the left and right burn plates. glass gaskets to make a tight seal between some parts. • Two wedges hold the fireback in place. Using a With use, particularly on those parts that move, gaskets hammer and a block of wood, tap upward on the can become brittle and compressed and can begin wedges and remove them. to lose their effectiveness. These wil
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WinterWarm Small Insert Burning “green” (insufficiently seasoned) wood will Care of the Catalytic Combustor result in poorer performance than burning properly Your wood heater contains a catalytic combustor which seasoned fuel. You may have to run your stove hotter should be inspected regularly and replaced periodically (more air) to achieve good performance if you are burn- to ensure proper operation. It is illegal in the United ing green or wet wood. Also, consider any changes in S
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WinterWarm Small Insert If replacement of the refractory package is required, The Chimney System proceed to #10. A Clean Chimney System is Safer 10. Remove 1/4-20 x 1/2” hex head screw from the damper tab holding the damper link to the damper and and Works Better let the link drop down. Although the catalytic combustion system in your Win- 11. Remove the two (2) 1/4-20 x 1 ¹⁄₂” hex head screws terWarm Small Insert can reduce creosote formation and washers holding the damper housing to the s
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WinterWarm Small Insert • Disconnect the flue liner or vent connector from Fireplace System Maintenance Schedule the flue collar of the stove. Fireplace: • Slide the firechamber forward until you have ac- cess to the fireplace opening. Daily: • Inspect the flue. • Ash should be removed before the level reaches You can now inspect the smoke shelf area and the the top of the pan. Check each time you re-load, chimney. Before replacing the WinterWarm Small In- or at least once a day. sert, this area
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WinterWarm Small Insert Appendix: Catalytic Combustor In any chemical reaction, including the combustion Masking and Poisoning process, there are certain conditions which must be While the catalyst itself does not enter into the combus- met before the reaction can take place. For example, a tion process, it is possible for certain elements, such reaction may require a certain temperature, or a certain as lead and sulfur, to attach to the active sites on the concentration of the reactants
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Winter Warm
Small Insert
Homeowner’s
Installation
and Operating
Manual
For Use in North America
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WinterWarm
Small Insert
cover
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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
DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION
INSPECTION REQUIRE
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WinterWarm Small Insert Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Vermont Castings WinterWarm Small Insert, an efficient fireplace carefully engineered to bring you the latest in wood combustion principles and modern foundry technology. While it can be used to transform a traditional masonry fireplace into a powerful heater, it is also designed to be in- stalled into a listed factory-built fireplace where no masonry fireplace and chimney exists. Whichever installation you have chosen, you can count on
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WinterWarm Small Insert Specifications WinterWarm Small Insert Blower rating ...............................110cfm. (115V, 60Hz) EPA Emissions Rating .......................gph, catalytic 2.1* *Under specific test conditions used during EPA emis- Range of heat output* ................. 8,700 - 31,100 Btu/hr sions standard testing. Maximum heat output** ........................... 30,000 Btu/hr Area heated*** ............................................ 1,000 sq. ft. **This value can vary depending
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WinterWarm Small Insert Installation Installing the WinterWarm Small Insert into an existing Requirements for Existing Chimneys masonry or factory-built fireplace is an effective way to add an efficient heater to your home. The existing fire- Chimney requirements differ for the U.S. and Canada. place and chimney must meet certain requirements. Specifications for each are listed below. Connect the insert to the chimney in accordance with local codes Requirements for Existing Fireplaces and the
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WinterWarm Small Insert When the insert is installed in a factory-built fire- • Unused openings to the flue must be sealed with place: masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall. Openings sealed with pie plates or wallpaper are • The factory-built chimney must meet type HT a hazard. In the event of a chimney fire, flames requirements of UL 103, ULC S629M or UL 127- and smoke may be forced from the openings. 1988, or be re-lined from the insert to the chimney top. Canada General Consi
