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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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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. Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in Description compliance before installing the fireplace. The EWF30 fireplace is a clean burning, non-catalytic, This fireplace and chimney system must be
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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 firep
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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 AB AB Ceiling a straight up chimney arrangement is to be used. Mea- Joists sure your offset dimension from straight up chimney Chimney center point on ceiling. 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 New Framing center point. Go to floor ab
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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 provided). Continue attaching the ducting together Pipe Section using three (3) screws at each joint until you have Pipe installed sufficient duct to arrive at your duct termina- Rim tion location. Hem 3. At the termination end, install the duct termination. Lance This should be installed from the outside of the Pipe home. Cut a hole in the desired location approxi- Hem mately 4 ¹⁄₂” in diameter, caulk around the hole, and slide the termination through the opening fr
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Vermont Castings EWF30 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. Attic Joist DO
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Vermont Castings EWF30 There must be a 1 ¹⁄₂” (38 mm) air space between out- Finish Wall ermost portion of chimney sections and any adjacent Finish the wall with material of your choice. Do not combustible surfaces. (Combustible surfaces include install a combustible mantel shelf less than 12” burnable materials such as: ceiling members, joists, (305 mm) above the firebox grille opening. Do not flooring, combustible insulation and roof structures.) install a mantel face plate less than
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Vermont Castings EWF30 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” (305 mm) from top of grille opening. Must be sealed with ** 6” (152 mm) from top of grille opening. FP1200 MA
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Vermont Castings EWF30 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. Sea
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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. 26) 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. 27) 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 “Off” is to the far left. (counterclockwise ) fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish 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
