MHP EWF36A Penetrating the Roof, Locate Chimney Centerpoint on Roof, Cut and Frame Roof Hole

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Penetrating the Roof

Vermont Castings EWF36A

Penetrating the Roof

Run pipe to roofline. Since chimney system must be vented to the out-of-doors, you must use an approved MHSC termination.

If a chase is used, refer to the installation manual pro- vided with the termination cap.

Locate Chimney Centerpoint on Roof

Use same procedure detailed in locating center point of the flue system.

Drive a nail up through roof at the center point. This will determine center point on outside of the roof.

Cut and Frame Roof Hole

Size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney ter- mination installed. Refer to installation instructions provided with MHSC chimney termination to find correct size of roof hole.

There must be a 2” (51 mm) air space between out- ermost portion of chimney sections and any adjacent combustible surfaces. (Combustible surfaces include burnable materials such as: ceiling members, joists, flooring, combustible insulation and roof structures.)

WARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with insulation or other materials.

Mark an outline of the roof hole around the center of the point nail. Note: Hole dimensions given in the chim- ney top installation instructions are horizontal dimen- sions; therefore, the hole size must be marked on the roof accordingly.

Cover the opening of the installed chimney so debris cannot get into the system.

Cut and frame the hole. It is good practice to use fram- ing lumber that is the same size as the rafters. Install the frame securely because the chimney top and flash- ing anchored to the frame must be able to withstand heavy winds.

Install Remainder of Chimney Sections

Since you have already preplanned the height of your termination according to the Ten Foot Rule, continue to install pipe to the predetermined height.

Check the chimney top installation instructions for details on how high above the roof top the chimney sec- tions (all pipes) should extend.

Install Top Housing or Termination

Follow the installation instructions provided with the chimney termination you have selected.

Installing Chimney in a Chase

Refer to Figure 2, Page 5 for an illustration of a typical chase installation.

CAUTION: Treatment of firestop spacers and construc- tion of chase may vary with type of building. These instructions are not a substitute for local building codes. You must check your local building codes to determine specific requirements for your city or state. NOTE: Other building materials may be required in addition to MHSC Firestop Spacers.

Finishing

CAUTION: All joints between the finished wall and the fireplace surround (steel front) must be sealed with noncombustible material to prevent cold air leakage into the room. (Fig. 20)

NOTE: No material may cover black cast face.

Air Space Clearances

Combustible framing material MUST NOT penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas)

2”

 

(51mm)

Standoff

 

1” (25mm) Air

 

Space to Sides

 

 

Firestop

Wall

 

Shield

1” (25mm)

 

 

Space to Back

 

1” (25mm)

 

Air Space

 

to Sides

NO mate-

 

rial may

 

cover cast

 

face

0” Clearance

 

 

to Floor

FP1199

Hearth Extension

Fig. 20 Minimum clearances to combustibles.

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Contents Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use EWF36A FireplaceHomeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual Vermont Castings EWF36A Table of ContentsIntroduction 20005167Description Safety InformationPrecautions DraftsEWF36A Woodburning Fireplace SpecificationsEWF36A Vermont Castings EWF36A20005167 Chase InstallationVermont Castings EWF36A Illustration Key Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations30˚ Elbow Offsets Vermont Castings EWF36APlanning the Chimney Run Planning InformationMounting the Fireplace The Ten Foot RuleChimney Supports InstallationChase Installation Insulating Fireplace Enclosure for Cold ClimatesFraming Straight-UpChimney 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 Vermont Castings EWF36A20005167 Installing the Chimney SystemVermont Castings EWF36A Continue Installing Pipe to Complete Run Installing the Firestop SpacerProper Firestop Spacer Installation in the Ceiling HoleInstalling Chimney in a Chase Install Remainder of Chimney SectionsInstall Top Housing or Termination Penetrating the RoofSide Wall Protection Finish WallMantels Vermont Castings EWF36AVermont Castings EWF36A Hearth InstallationCOMMON MATERIALS AND FACTORS 20005167Minimum Wall Clearances Minimum Hearth Extension DimensionsVermont Castings EWF36A 20005167EWF36A Controls OperationAttach Handles Primary Air ControlGlass Doors Use the Air Control SettingsThe Fan Burn Only High-QualityWoodSpecial Tactics for Cold-ClimateHeating Starting and Maintaining a Wood FireReloading and Reviving a Wood Fire Vermont Castings EWF36A20005167 Remove and Store Ash SafelyVermont Castings EWF36A Adjust the Door Latch Periodically MaintenanceCleaning the Glass Inspection and CleaningHow to Replace Gaskets When to Suspect a Combustor ProblemRemoving, Cleaning or Replacing the Combustor Inspecting the CombustorReplacing the Door Gaskets A Clean Chimney System is Safer and Works BetterThe Chimney System Replace Damaged Door Glass ImmediatelyVermont Castings EWF36A Maintenance ScheduleYearly Spring Cleaning Fireplace Daily20005167 Chimney ComponentsVermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 EWF36A FireplaceVermont Castings EWF36A Description20005167 EWF36A Fireplace continuedVermont Castings EWF36A DescriptionTrim Kits Optional AccessoriesFan Kit Screen KitVermont Castings EWF36A 2000516720005167 WarrantyLimited 3 Year Warranty MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky