Page 2 - Vermont Castings EWF36A; Introduction; Save These Instructions for Future Reference; Table of Contents; Proposition 65 Warning:
2 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 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 fir...
Page 3 - Safety Information; Please Read This Manual Before Installing and Using Fireplace; before; beginning installation.; Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.; installing the fireplace.; Drafts; Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces
3 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 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 warrant...
Page 4 - Specifications; EWF36A Woodburning Fireplace
4 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Specifications Range of heat output* ............... 11,300 - 75,500 Btu/hrMaximum heat output** ..... in excess of 100,000 Btu/hrEPA emissions rating (g/h, catalytic) .......................2.4*Area heated*** ............... Up to 2500 sq. ft. (558 sq. m)Size of wo...
Page 5 - Chase Installation; MUST
5 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification. FP554a FP554a BFC Fireplace and chase parts identification circulating model 8/21/00 djt Chase Installation Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate, not a requirement for unit operation. Termination Cap...
Page 6 - Rise; Support; Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations; Illustration Key; total; 0 ̊ Elbow Offsets; MBUF; Offset
6 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 D Rise B G H B Offset C E 6 FT. G H A Hearth Floor Chimney Section CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Elbow FP269MBUF 5/16/96 rev. 5/25 TCS8A Support Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations Notes: G + H cannot exceed 20 feet. Air Space Clearances: ...
Page 7 - Planning Information; Never; The Ten Foot Rule; Mounting the Fireplace; must; Planning the Chimney Run
7 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Planning Information Determine how the chimney will be run, length of run and chimney components required to complete the job. (Fig. 4) Never install a chimney below minimum heights.In planning a chimney system, it is important to know:1. The height of a chimney is...
Page 8 - Chimney Supports; must not; Support provided by elbow straps fulfills; Insulating Fireplace Enclosure; If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but; highly recommended; that you insulate fireplace; very important; for outside wall installations over; caulk between; Installation
8 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for vertical chimney heights less than 30’ (9m) above the hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical height exceeds 30’ (9m). Locate chimney supports at ceiling holes or other structural fr...
Page 9 - Framing; Framing should be positioned to accommodate; Option for Circulating Models Only; Report to your dealer any parts damaged; Straight-Up Chimney Installation; 0 ̊ Offset Elbow
9 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Framing Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace is set in place, however, most installers build the frame before setting the fireplace.Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materi-als. Refer to framing dimensions in Figure 1 for basic fireplace ...
Page 10 - inside dimension
10 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Ceiling Chimney Hole/ Possible Obstructions The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at which the chimney passes through ceiling. Drive a nail up through ceiling at marked chimney center point. Go to floor above and see where hole will be cut. Check...
Page 11 - Installating Outside Air Kit; Air duct assemblies must be installed in con-; Installation Precautions; Soffit Termination; Remove and discard the outside air cover plate
11 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Installating Outside Air Kit An outside air kit may be installed on the EWF36A. If desired, or if local codes mandate the use of an air kit, then two (2) AK-MSTs are required to complete the installation (from air kit to the outdoors). If the outside air kits are ...
Page 12 - Installing the Chimney System; Make sure the; Elbow Strap; Attach the air duct assemblies to the inside panel; AKMST
12 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Installing the Chimney System Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar on top of the fireplace. Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 16. When you get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap together. Once sections are snap-locked in plac...
Page 13 - is; is not; Attic Installation
13 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Installing the Firestop Spacer in the Ceiling Hole A firestop spacer is used to keep pipe spaced properly and required for safety.Nail the firestop spacer (at each corner) to the framing members of the ceiling hole. NOTE: A firestop spacer is not required at the roof...
Page 14 - Ten Foot Rule; AIR SPACES; Air Space Clearances
14 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Penetrating the Roof Run pipe to roofline. Since chimney system must be vented to the out-of-doors, you must use an approved CFM Corporation termination.If a chase is used, refer to the installation manual pro-vided with the termination cap. Locate Chimney Centerpo...
Page 15 - Finish Wall; Finish the wall with material of your choice.; Do not; If a combustible material is; Side View; Top View; Mantels; Side Wall Protection
15 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Finish Wall Finish the wall with material of your choice. Do not install a combustible mantel shelf less than 12” (305 mm) above the firebox grille opening. Do not install a mantel face plate less than 6” (159 mm) from top of grille opening. (Fig. 20) If a combusti...
Page 16 - Examples of wall shield insulation:; Hearth Installation; or; To determine the thickness required for any; new; COMMON MATERIALS AND FACTORS; Example for Common Brick
16 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Examples of wall shield insulation: 1. Manville - CERAFORM 126, K=.27, 1/2 inches thick2. EH2416, K = .458, 1 inch thick required. Hearth Installation A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 26 for min...
Page 18 - Operation; Attach Handles; cover; EWF36A Controls; primary air control; The Damper; The damper directs air flow within the fireplace.
18 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Operation Attach Handles The fallaway handles are used to open and close the front doors. Remove after each use so they will not get hot. Keep in convenient location for each use. (Fig. 27)Assemble the primary air control and damper handles by passing the 3 ³⁄₈ ” ...
Page 19 - Correct; The Fan; NOTE: When operated with the; Burn Only High-Quality Wood; The EWF36A is designed to burn natural wood only do; Use the Air Control Settings
19 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 KT108b BFC Correct door position 8/23/00 djt KT108b Fig. 30 Correct door position during operation. Correct Optional Spark Screen Correct The Fan Heated air from the fireplace is forced into the room by an internal fan. The control for the fan is in the right corne...
Page 20 - Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire; Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or; DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER.; Overfiring may; Reloading and Reviving a Wood Fire; If the charcoal bed is relatively thick and your; Special Tactics for Cold-Climate Heating
20 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Burn solid wood fuel only in the EWF36A, and burn it directly on the grate. Do not elevate the fuel. Do not burn coal or other fuels. Minimize thermal stress by allowing the plates to adjust gradually during an initial break-in...
Page 21 - Remove and Store Ash Safely; Do not pull the pan out
21 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Different results may be experienced even in the same installation if you switch from burning good, dry wood to wood that is partially rotted or inadequately seasoned.To compensate for these factors in cold climates, it may be necessary to operate the EWF36A with ...
Page 22 - Care of the Cast Iron Surface; Maintenance; Door Pawl; The Catalytic Element
22 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Keep your EWF36A Fireplace Looking New and Working Its Best Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your EWF36A fireplace looking new. If the paint needs retouching, first allow the surface to cool comple...
Page 23 - When to Suspect a Combustor Problem; How to Replace Gaskets
23 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 When to Suspect a Combustor Problem The best way to evaluate the performance of your EWF36A’s combustor is to observe the amount of smoke leaving the chimney - both when the combustor has “lighted-off” and when it has not. Follow these steps: • With a fire going an...
Page 24 - Replaceable Fiberglass Gaskets; The Chimney System
24 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Replaceable Fiberglass Gaskets Gasket Size... ...And The Parts It Seals 1/2” The door to the front 5/8” Door to the hearth brick support 3/16” The glass seal to the door 1/2” Cat holder to top plate 1/2” Braided Damper to top plate Should you need to change a repl...
Page 25 - Maintenance Schedule; • Ash should be removed before the level reaches the; Yearly Spring Cleaning:; • Remove ash from the fire box and replace with a
25 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 The prefabricated chimney used with your fireplace should be cleaned from above using an 8” round brush and the appropriate number of extension rods for com-plete access. The chimney cap first must be removed following the procedure recommended by the manufacturer. ...
Page 26 - Chimney Components
26 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Chimney Components Component Description Model Number Chimney Support Used to support chimney for each of TCS8A 30’ vertical height and 6’ of angled chimney run (8” flue) Firestop Required at each floor level and attic on FS2A (8” straight flue) multi-story installat...
Page 27 - EWF36A Fireplace; Description; For unit FA3ECB
27 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 1 3 7 5 6 11 46 40 13 13 20 22 15 86 15 10 37 36 47 47 45 41 44 16 16 17 39 52 27 28 29 30 31 19 33 34 35 9 54 32 42 43 2 2 4 56 55 52 48 51 50 49 73 74 EWF36CLK 75 75 65 EWF36CLK EWF36CLK 76 76 EWF36CLK 79 79 80 80 82 83 84 85 81 82 83 84 85 EWF36S 24 25 26 24 25...
Page 29 - Optional Accessories; Fan Kit; Place fan assembly at the back of the unit between; Trim Kits; Model; Cast Face Trim Kit; Screen Kit
29 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Optional Accessories Fan Kit FK26 Fan The FK26 fan helps distribute heated air from within the firebox out into the room. The fan is controlled by a snapstat that turns power on and off as the firebox tem-perature rises above and falls below a preset tempera-ture. A...
Page 31 - Warranty; Limited 3 Year Warranty; Limited 1 Year Warranty
31 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 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, glass door p...
Page 32 - CFM Corporation
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