Page 2 - WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System; Introduction; Save These Instructions For Future Reference; To learn how to operate and maintain the Winter-; Table of Contents; Proposition 65 Warning:
2 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Vermont Castings’ WinterWarm, an efficient fireplace carefully engineered to bring you the latest in wood combustion principles and modern foundry technology.The WinterWarm masonry Fireplace Insert turns a traditio...
Page 3 - Specifications; WinterWarm; Top View / System Cabinet
3 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Specifications Range of heat output* ............. 10,300 - 30,000 BTU/hrMaximum heat output** ..........................50,000 BTU/hrArea heated*** ................ Up to 1500 sq. ft. (140sq. m)Size of wood splits ....................... 20-24” (508-61...
Page 4 - Section I Operation; Your WinterWarm’s Controls; primary air control; is located above the upper left; The Damper; The damper directs air flow within the fireplace.; The; damper; is operated by moving the lever located; Winter Warm Controls; WW
4 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Section I Operation Your WinterWarm’s Controls and What They Do Three controls regulate the performance of your Win-terWarm: A primary air control supplies oxygen for the fire, a damper directs air flow within the fireplace, and a variable-speed fan contr...
Page 5 - The Fans; Winter Warm; Burn Only High-Quality Wood
5 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 The Fans Two fans deliver a steady stream of warm air.Heated air from your WinterWarm is forced into the room by two internal fans. The control for the fans is below the brass primary air control knob, just above the upper left corner of the door. (Fig...
Page 6 - WinterWarm Control Settings; How To Build a Wood Fire and; catalytic element; Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire
6 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Use the following air control settings as a starting point to help determine the best settings for your installation. Each is described as a fraction of the total distance the lever may be moved from right to left. WinterWarm Control Settings Burn Rate...
Page 7 - Open; Open the stove damper, and open the primary air; HOT WHILE; Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or; DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER.; Overfiring may; Reloading and Reviving a Wood Fire
7 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 FP1074 Winter Warm damper settings 3/27/01 djt Open Closed Damper Control Lever FP1074 Fig. 10 When the damper is closed, the front door automati- cally locks to prevent opening while a fire is burning. 1. Open the stove damper, and open the primary air...
Page 8 - If the charcoal bed is relatively thick and your; Special Tactics for Cold-Climate Heating; ) However, many factors affect heating performance; with the Screen Cassette; Open the door; Remove and Store Ash Safely; Open the damper
8 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 NOTE: If the charcoal bed is relatively thick and your fuel is well-seasoned, it is possible to add fresh fuel (smaller pieces first), close the door and damper, and reset the air control within five minutes. Special Tactics for Cold-Climate Heating The ...
Page 9 - Never use your household or shop vacuum; Section II Maintenance; Care of the Cast Iron Surface; Be sure the glass is completely cool.
9 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 • Before replacing the ash pan, clear away any ash that has spilled over the sides and back of the pan. • Replace the ash pan and close the ash door and front door. Empty the ash pan regularly, typically every one to three days. The frequency will vary...
Page 10 - Adjust the Door Latch Periodically; Door Pawl; How to Replace Gaskets; Replaceable WinterWarm Fiberglass Gaskets
10 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Adjust the Door Latch Periodically The front door of the WinterWarm should close securely to prevent accidental opening and should close tightly to prevent air from leaking into the fire chamber. The door handle will be positioned vertically when the d...
Page 11 - Replacing the Door Gaskets; Replacing the Damper Gasket; Permanent WinterWarm Gaskets; Replace Damaged Door Glass Immediately
11 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Replacing the Door Gaskets Remove the door by lifting it straight up off its hinge pins. Lay it face down on a padded surface. Follow steps 1-4 as described above. FP1077 Winter Warm door gaskets 3/28/01 djt #1 Gasket #2 Gasket #3 Gasket Fig. 10 Locat...
Page 12 - Adjust the Damper as Needed; With the damper open, loosen the latch retaining; Try the Fine Adjustment First; ter of the damper plate, and loosen its lock nut.; Use the Coarse Adjustment Only If Necessary; Lift off the mantel piece to expose the damper latch.; Care of the Catalytic Combustor
12 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Adjust the Damper as Needed Examine your WinterWarm’s damper after the first 50 hours of use and adjust it if necessary. Thereafter, check the damper at least once a year and adjust as needed.Both fine and coarse adjustments to the damper are possible. ...
Page 13 - When to Suspect a Combustor Problem; With a fire going and the combustor properly acti-; Inspection and Removal of the Combustor; ing it up and toward you.
13 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 When to Suspect a Combustor Problem The best way to evaluate the performance of your WinterWarm’s combustor is to observe the amount of smoke leaving the chimney — both when the combus-tor has achieved “light-off” and when it has not. Follow this simp...
Page 14 - Secondary; Watch for Better Results; The Chimney System; A Clean Chimney System is
14 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 • Check the combustor and the bottom of the refractory chamber for a build-up of fly ash, and remove any ash by taking the combustor outside and gently blowing air through the element. Do not brush the surface, as this could damage the element. Careful...
Page 15 - Let the WinterWarm cool.; WinterWarm Maintenance Schedule; Yearly Spring Cleaning:; Touch up painted surfaces with black paint.; YEARLY SPRING CLEANING:
15 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 You should inspect the system every two weeks during the heating season as part of a regular maintenance schedule. To inspect the chimney, let the WinterWarm cool completely. Then, using a strong light, sight up through the flue collar into the chimney...
Page 16 - Large WinterWarm Wiring Diagram
16 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 2 4 1 3 2 1 LEFT FAN 11 6 8 3 1 4 2 1 2 RIGHT FAN 24 9 SH2 SH4 SH4 SH2 On Body Assembly Field Cover Wireway 13 21 17 17 21 8 13 2 4 1 3 2 1 PH2 PH4 RHEOSTAT N G I H N H 15 Left Receptacle B A 1 10 5 7 12 20 16 3 1 4 2 1 2 PH4 P H2 N G I H N H Right Re...
Page 17 - Section III: Preparing a Masonry Chimney; Requirements for the
17 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Section III: Preparing a Masonry Chimney Installing the WinterWarm into a masonry fireplace is an effective way to add an efficient heater to your home. Requirements for the Existing Masonry Fireplace The WinterWarm Fireplace Insert is listed only for i...
Page 18 - Clearance Requirements; The clearance between the WinterWarm Fire-; winterwarm; Fireplace Minimums; Fireplace Maximums; Fireplace Clearances; Hearth Requirements
18 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Clearance Requirements After confirming that your fireplace is the right size, check the clearances to combustibles. First mark with tape the exact center of your fireplace opening on the hearth. Measure the side clearance from this point. Measure the to...
Page 19 - United States; The Chimney Connector; nect the liner directly to the WinterWarm.; The Flex Connector System
19 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 NEW required thickness K of new material (per inch) K of listed material (per inch) thickness of listed material = x IWF291 MBUF 6/19/96 (K factorof alternatematerial) (0.84) X (7/16" [11mm]) = (Required thickness of alternate material) (5.0) (0.8...
Page 20 - A Custom Damper Seal; Remove the Masonry Fireplace Damper
20 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 FP1087 WW Flex connector 3/30/01 djt Flex Connector 1/4” (6mm) Nut Pipe Support 1/4” (6mm) Nut Pipe Support Block-Off Plate 1/4” (6mm) Screw Starter Piece (Optional) 1/4” (6mm) Wing Nut 1/4” (6mm) Washer 1/4” (6mm) Bolt FP1087 Fig. 22 Components of th...
Page 21 - Reverse the Flue Collar; WinterWArm
21 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 3. Reverse the Flue Collar (If Necessary) The flue collar of the WinterWarm is reversible to allow for installation into fireplaces with different lintel depths and different damper orientations. It is shipped in the rear-most position (the deep lintel ...
Page 22 - Section IV: Installing the Fireplace System Cabinet; Carefully Observe Local Building Codes; Locating unit; Structural Considerations
22 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Section IV: Installing the Fireplace System Cabinet The insulated metal cabinet included with the Win-terWarm Fireplace System enables the WinterWarm Fireplace Insert to be installed in minimum-clearance situations and where no masonry fireplace or chi...
Page 23 - Duct and Vent Placement; Both ducts must; Chimney Requirements
23 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 FP1089 WinterWArm trim sizes 3/28/01 djt 66" (1683mm) 66" (1683mm) 27" (686mm) 27" (686mm) 39 ¹⁄₂ " (1003mm) 93 ¹⁄₂ " (237cm) FP1091 Fig. 22 Minimum dimensions required for framing a corner installation of the chase. I B D E C ...
Page 24 - Guidelines for an Outside Air Supply
24 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 The listed chimneys and their manufacturers are: American Metal Products Ameri-Tec Model HS Condensation Engineering Corp. Model HS GSW Building Product Co. Model SC Metal Fab, Inc. Model TG Security Chimneys Ltd. Model ASHT Selkirk Metalbestos Model ...
Page 25 - Flush with the Floor or Laid Over It?; INSTALL ONLY AS ILLUSTRATED.; Elevating the cabinet requires a corresponding in-
25 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Custom-made floor protectors may be used if they offer the same protection as the approved floor protector described in the preceding paragraph, which in testing was found to have a standard K value of 0.84. Custom-built floor protectors must have a K va...
Page 26 - Electrical Requirements; The materials must be noncombustible.; Choosing a Facing Material; expanded metal lath and a scratch coat.
26 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Electrical Requirements The WinterWarm Cabinet has a removable junction box located on the bottom front corner of the left side. This enables the wiring to be completed before the cabinet is installed if desired.The junction box houses two receptacles...
Page 27 - Use the Right Adhesives
27 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 mented directly to the trim panels, or over noncom-bustible backing to shim it out relative to the finished wall surface. Be sure the height of the side pieces is between 29” (740 mm) and 33 ¹⁄₄ " (845 mm), and that the thickness of backing, adhesi...
Page 28 - Prepare and Install WinterWarm Cabinet; anchor plate; Attach the trim pieces to the cabinet.
28 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Prepare and Install WinterWarm Cabinet 1. Unpack the carton.2. Install the flex connector. Install the flex connector and attached flue flange to the underside of the cabinet top using eight #10-1/2” hex head sheet metal screws. The connector should point...
Page 29 - DO NOT
29 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 6. Move the cabinet into the chase and fasten the trim panels to the chase framing.NOTE: The chase floor must be the same height as the hearth and must provide uninterrupted support. Push the cabinet carefully into the chase opening until the ends of t...
Page 30 - Slide the base into the; Install the optional cabinet convection blower kit.
30 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Install the two air duct boxes in their framed openings. (Fig. 46)If desired, paint the inner surface of each air duct tube for about 6” (152mm) to eliminate reflected glare; attach this end to the air duct box flange.Cut and fit the air duct tubing betw...
Page 31 - Position the cast grilles over; Optional Blower; blower housing
31 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Use drywall screws to fasten the wall covering to the metal standoff and drywall stops at the cabinet. Drill pilot holes through the wall covering material and one thickness of the sheet metal with a #40 (.098”) drill bit. Tape and fill holes and/or se...
Page 32 - Section V: Completing the WinterWarm Installation; Prepare and Install the; Uncrate the WinterWarm Fire Chamber.; Front view
32 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Section V: Completing the WinterWarm Installation Prepare and Install the WinterWarm Firechamber 1. Uncrate the WinterWarm Fire Chamber. Uncrate the WinterWarm Firechamber and place it mounted on its shipping pallet about 24” (610mm) in front of its fi...
Page 33 - The outside air duct’s inlet must be lower than the; Connect the Outside Air Duct to the Air Box.; FIREPLACE SYSTEM ONLY:; top view
33 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 • The outside air duct’s inlet must be lower than the primary air inlet of the firebox, to prevent air infiltration. • The air inlet must be covered by a wire mesh screen with openings not larger than 1/4” x 1/4” (6 x 6mm) to prevent rodents entering fr...
Page 34 - Prepare and Install the WinterWarm Front; Remove the straps; packed in the edge of the
34 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Prepare and Install the WinterWarm Front Do not remove the WinterWarm Front from its ship-ping container until the directions indicate to do so. The installation of the front is much easier if you partially assemble some of the components before remov...
Page 35 - If the front has been installed too far for-; Step 8. Attach the Rheostat Rod Linkages; The rheostat lever must be tilted towards the; FIREPLACE SYSTEM NOTE:; Rheostat wiring; Snap connectors
35 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 If you have installed the optional outside air kit, pass the control rod through the latticework at this time. (Fig. 53)Seat the front against the Fire Chamber assembly, and attach with the six 1/4-20 X 3/4” (19mm) hex head cap screws and washers that...
Page 36 - Tighten the hex nut against the lever.; controls; air divider
36 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 10. Install and Adjust the Controls. The rods that operate the WinterWarm’s primary air, fan, and damper should be installed before mounting the column capitals and mantel. Two of the rods are 1/4” (6mm) and are controls for the fan and the primary ai...
Page 37 - Bottom anchors
37 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 12. Move the Entire Unit the final few inches into the Cabinet. Move the WinterWarm the final few inches into the cabinet, making sure the surround panels are properly aligned. If you are using the CFM Corporation Flex Connector System, reach up into th...
Page 38 - WinterWarm Large Insert
38 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 119 119 124 119 120 50 49 46 45 47 47 46 57 66 31 40 30 7 34 127 39 17 32 33 32 18 17 27 22 26 28 25 128 24 29 140 11 41 8 23 19a 21 19 104 57 96 98 97 102 99 88 13 88 56 99 101 81 103 105 36 90 92 94 93 89 94 67 68 69 65 140 125 59 6 3 59 12 5 54 36 ...
Page 39 - Item Description
39 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 1. Bottom Only 1301150 2. 5/16 Fiberglass Medium Density (sold by the foot) 1203588 3. 3/8-16 x 2” Hex Head Leveller Bolt 1201742 4. 1/4-20 x 5/8” Phillips Flat Head Screw 1200865 5. Left Fan Heat Shield 1301151 6. Right Fan Heat Shield 1301152 7. 1/4...
Page 40 - Shell Enamel Parts - WinterWarm Large Insert
40 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 87. Door 1301257 88. Half Hinge, Door (No pin) Upper 1604280 89. Glass Cassette (Approx. 22” x 13”) 5002617 90. Gasket, 3/16 Fiberglass 4ND Black 1203556 91. Glass Retainer, Lower 1601403 92. Glass Retainer, Upper (2 required) 1601409 94. 10-24 x 3/8”...
Page 41 - Appendix:Approved Chimney Components
41 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Appendix:Approved Chimney Components 920192169206921992149221/9221SS9217/9217SS92649266924499469980A9980B9980C99599284 9268/9268SS92519249925092819252 9262*9260* Condensation Engineering Corp. V itroliner HS-2100 Anchor/base plate Wall band Elbows Chi...
Page 42 - Appendix: Catalytic Combustor; Blockage; or a Technical Glass Products
42 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Appendix: Catalytic Combustor In any chemical reaction, including the combustion process, there are certain conditions which must be met before the reaction can take place. For example, a reaction may require a certain temperature, or a certain concen...
Page 43 - Warranty; Limited 3 Year Warranty; Limited 1 Year Warranty
43 WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System 2000941 Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty CFM Corporation warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date you receive it, except that the catalyst, thermostat assembly, handles,...
Page 44 - CFM Corporation
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