Vermont Casting EWF36 Safety Information, Description, Precautions, Drafts

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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.

Description

The EWF36A fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning, heat circulating fireplace.

Precautions

CFM Corporation fireplaces and component parts have been highly tested and will operate safely when in- stalled in accordance with instructions provided in this manual. Carefully read and understand all instructions before beginning installation.

If you notice any damage to fireplace or component parts, immediately report damage to your CFM Corpo- ration dealer.

Only use CFM Corporation components or the warranty will be voided and a fire hazard may be created.

CFM Corporation warranty will be voided by and CFM Corporation disclaims any responsibility for the follow- ing actions:

This fireplace and chimney system must be vented to the out-of-doors.

Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any manner.

Do not install combustible materials on any of the black fireplace surround.

Burn only solid wood fuel.

The EWF36A is intended for operation with the doors closed or fully open only with the optional spark screen in place.

Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other products not specified for use with this fireplace.

This fireplace is not approved for installation in mobile homes.

NOTE: Hairline cracks in hearth brick and ash lips are not a safety issue and do not need to be re- placed.

•Installation by any other than a qualified installer, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified.

•Installation of any damaged fireplace or chim- ney component;

•Modification of fireplace, chimney assembly or any component parts thereof; (except for chase flashings as detailed in CFM Corporation Chimney Top installation instructions).

•Installation other than as instructed by CFM Corporation; or

•Installation and/or use of any component part not manufactured or approved by CFM Corpo- ration in combination or assembly with a CFM Corporation fireplace system, notwithstand- ing any independent testing laboratory or other third party approval of such component parts or accessory.

Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.

Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in compliance before installing the fireplace.

Drafts

The fireplace should not be located in areas that create drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating air inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal flow of air into the fire.

EWF36A

Listed

UL / ULc127

Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces

20005167

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Contents EWF36A Introduction Table of ContentsDrafts Safety InformationPrecautions DescriptionEWF36A Woodburning Fireplace SpecificationsFireplace and chase parts identification Chase InstallationChimney Requirements Offset Installations Ten Foot Rule Planning InformationMounting the Fireplace Planning the Chimney RunInstallation Chimney SupportsInsulating Fireplace Enclosure for Cold Climates EB1 Receptacle Hookup Straight-Up Chimney InstallationOffset Installation FramingFraming the Ceiling Hole Positioning, Safety Strips Securing the FireplaceCeiling Chimney Hole Possible Obstructions Cutting the HoleInstallation Instructions Installating Outside Air KitInstallation Precautions AK-MST Outside Air Kit is now installed and ready for use Installing the Chimney SystemCanadian Requirements For Insulation Shield Installing the Firestop Spacer Ceiling HoleProper Firestop Spacer Installation Continue Installing Pipe to Complete RunPenetrating the Roof Install Remainder of Chimney SectionsInstall Top Housing or Termination Installing Chimney in a ChaseFinish Wall MantelsSide Wall Protection Examples of wall shield insulation Hearth InstallationMinimum Wall Clearances Primary Air Control OperationAttach Handles EWF36A ControlsBurn Only High-Quality Wood Use the Air Control Settings That Work Best for YouFan Glass DoorsStarting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Reloading and Reviving a Wood FireSpecial Tactics for Cold-Climate Heating Remove and Store Ash Safely Maintenance Inspecting the Combustor When to Suspect a Combustor ProblemRemoving, Cleaning or Replacing the Combustor How to Replace GasketsReplace Damaged Door Glass Immediately Clean Chimney System is Safer and Works BetterChimney System Replacing the Door GasketsMaintenance Schedule Yearly Spring CleaningFireplace Daily TCS8A Chimney ComponentsEWF36A Fireplace EWF36A Fireplace Screen Kit Optional AccessoriesFan Kit Trim KitsVermont Castings EWF36A Warranty CFM Corporation
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