Vermont Casting EWF36 installation instructions Introduction, Table of Contents

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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 forth by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 60.532(b), as stated on the permanent label attached to each appli- ance.

This manual describes the installation and operation of the EWF36A wood heater. This heater meets the US Environ- mental Protection Agency’s emission limits for wood heaters sold after July 1, 1990. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at a rate ranging from 11,000 to 68,600 Btu’s/hr.

For more complete details on the EWF36A performance and specifications, please refer to Page 3.

The EWF36A is designed, tested and listed for burning wood. Do not burn other fuels.

Installation or service of this woodburning firep should only be completed by a qualified installer, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified.

Please read the appropriate sections of this manual before you install and use your EWF36A. For information on op- eration and maintenance of the EWF36A, refer to Pages 17 and 20.

The EWF fireplace can use 100% outside air with the AKMST Outside Air Kits installed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.

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Table of Contents

 

Introduction

2

Safety Information

3

Specifications

4

Planning Information

7

Installation

8

Operation

18

Maintenance

22

Replacement Parts

27

Optional Accessories

29

Warranty

31

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood- burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de- fects and other reproductive harm.

California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

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Contents EWF36A Table of Contents IntroductionDescription Safety InformationPrecautions DraftsSpecifications EWF36A Woodburning FireplaceChase Installation Fireplace and chase parts identificationChimney Requirements Offset Installations Planning the Chimney Run Planning InformationMounting the Fireplace Ten Foot RuleInsulating Fireplace Enclosure for Cold Climates InstallationChimney Supports Framing Straight-Up Chimney InstallationOffset Installation EB1 Receptacle HookupCutting the Hole Positioning, Safety Strips Securing the FireplaceCeiling Chimney Hole Possible Obstructions Framing the Ceiling HoleInstallation Precautions Installation InstructionsInstallating Outside Air Kit Installing the Chimney System AK-MST Outside Air Kit is now installed and ready for useContinue Installing Pipe to Complete Run Installing the Firestop Spacer Ceiling HoleProper Firestop Spacer Installation Canadian Requirements For Insulation ShieldInstalling Chimney in a Chase Install Remainder of Chimney SectionsInstall Top Housing or Termination Penetrating the RoofSide Wall Protection Finish WallMantels Hearth Installation Examples of wall shield insulationMinimum Wall Clearances EWF36A Controls OperationAttach Handles Primary Air ControlGlass Doors Use the Air Control Settings That Work Best for YouFan Burn Only High-Quality WoodSpecial Tactics for Cold-Climate Heating Starting and Maintaining a Wood FireReloading and Reviving a Wood Fire Remove and Store Ash Safely Maintenance How to Replace Gaskets When to Suspect a Combustor ProblemRemoving, Cleaning or Replacing the Combustor Inspecting the CombustorReplacing the Door Gaskets Clean Chimney System is Safer and Works BetterChimney System Replace Damaged Door Glass ImmediatelyFireplace Daily Maintenance ScheduleYearly Spring Cleaning Chimney Components TCS8AEWF36A Fireplace EWF36A Fireplace Trim Kits Optional AccessoriesFan Kit Screen KitVermont Castings EWF36A Warranty CFM Corporation