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Vermont Castings EWF36A

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 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