WinterWarm

Fireplace Insert

or System

Homeowner’s

Installation and

Operating Manual

For Use in North America

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 DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use

2000941 3/07 Rev. 17

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Vermont Casting 2100 installation instructions WinterWarm

Contents

WinterWarm Introduction Table of Contents WinterWarm Speciﬁcations Your WinterWarm’s Controls What They Do Section I OperationPrimary Air Control Damper Fans Use the Air Control Settings That Work Best for YouBurn Only High-Quality Wood WinterWarm Control Settings How To Build a Wood Fire Keep It GoingHigh-Efﬁciency Wood Burning With Catalytic Combustion Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Reloading and Reviving a Wood Fire Open-Fire Viewing With the Screen Cassette Special Tactics for Cold-Climate HeatingRemove and Store Ash Safely Cleaning the Glass Section II MaintenanceCare of the Cast Iron Surface Care of the Porcelain Enamel Surface How to Replace Gaskets Adjust the Door Latch PeriodicallyReplaceable WinterWarm Fiberglass Gaskets Replacing the Damper Gasket Replacing the Door GasketsReplace Damaged Door Glass Immediately Permanent WinterWarm Gaskets Try the Fine Adjustment First Adjust the Damper as NeededUse the Coarse Adjustment Only If Necessary Care of the Catalytic Combustor Inspection and Removal of the Combustor When to Suspect a Combustor Problem Watch for Better Results Clean Chimney System is Safer and Works BetterLearn to Recognize and Avoid Creosote Yearly Spring Cleaning WinterWarm Maintenance ScheduleFireplace Daily Two Weeks PH4 Large WinterWarm Wiring Diagram Section III Preparing a Masonry Chimney Minimum Fireplace DimensionsRequirements for Existing Masonry Fireplace Requirements of your Existing Masonry Chimney Hearth Requirements Clearance RequirementsFireplace Maximums Flex Connector System Chimney ConnectorSealing Requirements Custom Damper Seal Install the Flex ConnectorRelined Chimney Remove the Masonry Fireplace Damper Reverse the Flue Collar If Necessary Install the Floor Protector Structural Considerations Installation Chase Dimensions Section IV Installing the Fireplace System CabinetCarefully Observe Local Building Codes Selecting a Location for Your Fireplace Chimney Requirements Duct and Vent Placement ﬂoor protector must satisfy these requirements Guidelines for an Outside Air Supply Important Reminders Flush with the Floor or Laid Over It? Customizing the Finished Appearance Electrical RequirementsChoosing a Facing Material Use the Right Adhesives Prepare and Install WinterWarm Cabinet 40³⁄ ₈ 1026mm Install the optional cabinet convection blower kit Install the elevated base. Slide the base into Cabinet convection blower in place behind Prepare and Install WinterWarm Firechamber Section V Completing the WinterWarm Installation Connect the Outside Air Duct to the Air Box Fireplace System only Prepare and Install the WinterWarm Front Attach the Rheostat Rod Linkages Connect the Wiring Install the Air Divider Install and Adjust the Controls Install the Mantel Install the Latticework PanelsFireplace Systems only Install the Plinth Move the Entire Unit the ﬁnal few inches into the Cabinet WinterWarm Large Insert WinterWarm Large Insert Classic Sand Midnight Shell Enamel Parts WinterWarm Large Insert Model AppendixApproved Chimney Components Appendix Catalytic Combustor Warranty CFM Corporation