Page 2 - Vermont Castings EWF36A; Introduction; Save These Instructions for Future Reference; Table of Contents
2 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Vermont Castings, EWF36A fireplace. An efficient fireplace carefully engineered to bringyou the latest in wood combustion principles and modern foundry technology. You can count on years of comfortable heating and pleasurable...
Page 3 - Safety Information; Please Read This Manual Before Installing and Using Fireplace; Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.; 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 tofollow 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
5 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification. FP554a Chase Installation Insulation methods shown areoptional for cold climate, not arequirement for unit operation. Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Draftstop Batt Insulation(cut out aroundfirestop) Firest...
Page 6 - Rise; Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations; Illustration Key; Offset
6 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 D Rise B G H B Offset C E 6 FT. G H A HearthFloor ChimneySection CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT Elbow TCS8A Support Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations Notes: G + H cannot exceed 20 feet. Air Space Clearances: "S" Series (3-wall) = ...
Page 7 - Planning Information; The Ten Foot Rule
7 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Planning Information Determine how the chimney will be run, length of runand chimney components required to complete the job.(Fig. 4) Never install a chimney below minimumheights. In planning a chimney system, it is important to know:1. The height of a chimney is m...
Page 8 - Chimney Supports; Insulating Fireplace Enclosure; Installation
8 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace forvertical chimney heights less than 30’ (9m) above thehearth. Chimney supports are required if the verticalheight exceeds 30’ (9m). Locate chimney supports atceiling holes or other structural frami...
Page 9 - Framing; Option for Circulating Models Only; Wiring should be installed by a certified electrician.; Straight-Up Chimney Installation; 0 ̊ Offset Elbow table on Page 6
9 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Framing Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplaceis set in place, however, most installers build the framebefore setting the fireplace. Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materials.Refer to framing dimensions in Figure 1 for basicfireplace ...
Page 10 - Slide fireplace into position.
10 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Locate center point of the chimney on ceiling as thougha straight up chimney arrangement is to be used.Measure your offset dimension from straight up chim-ney center point on ceiling. Ceiling Chimney Hole/ Possible Obstructions The size of the hole in ceiling will...
Page 11 - Installating Outside Air Kit; elbows can be used. Duct run may be; 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. Ifdesired, or if local codes mandate the use of an air kit,then two (2) AK-MSTs are required to complete theinstallation (from air kit to the outdoors). If the outsideair kits are to b...
Page 12 - Installing the Chimney System; Installing the Firestop Spacer; is an attic and an area that is not an
12 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Installing the Chimney System Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collaron top of the fireplace. Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 15. When you geta good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap to-gether. Once sections are snap-locked in pla...
Page 14 - Install Remainder of Chimney Sections; Ten Foot Rule, continue to; Install Top Housing or Termination; NOTE: No material may cover black cast face.; Finish Wall
14 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 There must be a 2” (51mm) air space between outer-most portion of chimney sections and any adjacentcombustible surfaces. (Combustible surfaces includeburnable materials such as: ceiling members, joists,flooring, combustible insulation and roof structures.) WARNING...
Page 15 - Mantels; Examples of wall shield insulation:; inch thick required.; Hearth Installation
15 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Must be sealed withnoncombustible material Mantel Shelf Side View Finished Wall 2 x 4 Stud Standoff Cast Front See mantel drawing forshelf-to-grille dimension 1” (25mm) FireplaceFront (Steel) 2 x 4 Stud FP1200 Fig. 20 Finishing materials placement. Brick Ledge Non...
Page 16 - Example for Common Brick
16 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 NEWrequiredthickness K of new material (per inch) K of listed material (per inch) thicknessof listedmaterial = x COMMON MATERIALS AND FACTORS MATERIAL K* R MINIMUM THICKNESS EH2416 Common Brick 0.916 5.0 2.18 1.0 in.** 0.10 5.46 in.** (Majestic Products Company) R...
Page 18 - Operation; Attach Handles; ” screw through the ceramic shaft; EWF36A Controls; 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 thefront doors. Remove after each use so they will not gethot. Keep in convenient location for each use. (Fig. 26) Assemble the primary air control and damper handlesby passing the 3 ³⁄₈ ” sc...
Page 19 - The Fan; “Off” is to the far left.; Glass Doors
19 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 KT108b Fig. 29 Correct door position during operation. Correct OptionalSparkScreen Correct The Fan Heated air from the fireplace is forced into the room byan internal fan. The control for the fan is in the rightcorner of the unit. “Off” is to the far left. “High” ...
Page 20 - Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire; Lay some crumpled newspapers on the bottom; Reloading and Reviving a Wood Fire
20 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire Burn solid wood fuel only in the EWF36A, and burnit directly on the grate. Do not elevate the fuel. Donot burn coal or other fuels. Minimize thermal stress by allowing the plates to adjustgradually during an initial break-in fi...
Page 21 - Remove and Store Ash Safely; Replace the ash pans and front door.
21 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Different results may be experienced even in the sameinstallation if you switch from burning good, dry wood towood that is partially rotted or inadequately seasoned. To compensate for these factors in cold climates, it maybe necessary to operate the EWF36A with th...
Page 22 - Care of the Cast Iron Surface; Maintenance; The Catalytic Element
22 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Keep your EWF36A Fireplace Looking Newand Working Its Best Care of the Cast Iron Surface An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the paintedcast iron of your EWF36A fireplace looking new. If the paint needs retouching, first allow the surface tocool complet...
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 yourEWF36A’s combustor is to observe the amount of smokeleaving the chimney - both when the combustor has“lighted-off” and when it has not. Follow these steps: • With a fire going and ...
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 chang...
Page 25 - Maintenance Schedule; Touch up painted surfaces with black paint.
25 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 The prefabricated chimney used with your fireplaceshould be cleaned from above using an 8" round brushand the appropriate number of extension rods forcomplete access. The chimney cap first must be removed following theprocedure recommended by the manufacturer....
Page 26 - Chimney Components; Component
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 instal...
Page 27 - EWF36A Fireplace; For unit FA3ECB
27 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 EWF36A Fireplace Ref. Description EWF36A 1. Damper 20005982 2. Gib 20005983 3. Damper Rod 20005984 4. Damper rod Clamp 20005985 5. Round Head Square Neck Bolt 20005986 6. .375 Washer 20005980 7. Damper Clamp 20005990 9. Damper Link Assy. 20006057 10. Right Hinge P...
Page 29 - Optional Accessories; Fan Kit; Place fan assembly at the back of the unit between; Trim Kits; 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 withinthe firebox out into the room. The fan is controlled by asnapstat that turns power on and off as the fireboxtemperature rises above and falls below a presettemperature. A rhe...
Page 30 - Warranty; Limited 3 Year Warranty; Limited 1 Year Warranty; Exclusions & Limitations
30 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty Vermont Castings, Majestic Products warrants that thiswoodburning fireplace will be free of defects in material andworkmanship for a period of three years from the date you receiveit, except that the catalyst, thermostat assembly, ...
