Vermont Casting EWF36A User Manual

EWF36A
Fireplace

Homeowner’s
Installation and
Operating Manual

SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN­TAINED, 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

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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 appli­ance.

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.

We recommend that you hire a professional installer certified by Wood Energy Technical Training (WETT) to install
your EWF36A, or to advise you on the installation should you attempt to install it yourself.

Please read the appropriate sections of this manual before you install and use your EWF36A. For information on op­eration 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.

Save These Instructions for Future Reference

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................ 2

Safety Information ..................................................... 3

Specifications ............................................................

Planning Information ................................................. 7

Installation ................................................................. 8

Operation ................................................................. 18

Maintenance ............................................................ 22

Replacement Parts .................................................. 27

Optional Accessories ...............................................

Warranty ..................................................................

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Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood­burning 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-

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fects and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6

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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 warranty.

Description

The EWF36A fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning,
heat circulating fireplace.

Precautions

CFM Corporation fireplaces and component parts have
been highly tested and will operate safely when in­stalled in accordance with instructions provided in this
manual. Carefully read and understand all instructions
before beginning installation.

If you notice any damage to fireplace or component
parts, immediately report damage to your CFM Corpo­ration dealer.

Only use CFM Corporation components or the warranty
will be voided and a fire hazard may be created.

CFM Corporation warranty will be voided by and CFM
Corporation disclaims any responsibility for the follow­ing actions:

• Installation of any damaged fireplace or chim-

ney component;

• Modification of fireplace, chimney assembly

or any component parts thereof; (except for
chase flashings as detailed in CFM Corporation
Chimney Top installation instructions).

Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any
manner.

Do not install combustible materials on any of the
black fireplace surround.

Burn only solid wood fuel.

The EWF36A is intended for operation with the
doors closed or fully open only with the optional
spark screen in place.

Do not install a solid fuel burning insert or other
products not specified for use with this fireplace.

This fireplace is not approved for installation in
mobile homes.

NOTE: Hairline cracks in hearth brick and ash lips
are not a safety issue and do not need to be re­placed.

Drafts

The fireplace should not be located in areas that create
drafts (ie: frequently opened doors and central heating
air inlets/outlets) that hamper the normal flow of air into
the fire.

• Installation other than as instructed by CFM

Corporation; or

• Installation and/or use of any component part

not manufactured or approved by CFM Corpo­ration in combination or assembly with a CFM
Corporation fireplace system, notwithstand­ing any independent testing laboratory or
other third party approval of such component
parts or accessory.

Any such action may possibly cause a fire hazard.

Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in
compliance before installing the fireplace.

This fireplace and chimney system must be vented to
the out-of-doors.

Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces

Unit: FA3ECB

EWF36A

Listed

UL / ULc127

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" (25mm)

"

"

(16mm)

Recessed
Nailing
Flange

13" Dia.
(343mm)

Rough Opening Width 43"

Rough
Opening
Height

Rough
Opening
Depth

67" (1708mm)

67" (1708mm)

47" (1207mm)

5/8" (16mm)

95" (2413mm)

27"

(686mm)

26"

(660mm)

8"

(216mm)

(1092mm)

41" (1041mm)

47"

(1207mm)

51

"

(1308mm)

36" (914mm)

41" (1041mm)

14"

(362mm)

14"

(362mm)

12"

(327mm)

4"

(124mm)

12

"

(318mm)

Electrical
Access

Outside
Air

12"

(327mm)

EWF36A

Specifications

Range of heat output* ............... 11,300 - 75,500 Btu/hr

Maximum heat output** ..... in excess of 100,000 Btu/hr

EPA emissions rating (g/h, catalytic) .......................2.4*

Area heated*** ............... Up to 2500 sq. ft. (558 sq. m)

Size of wood splits .....................18” - 24” (450-610mm)

Fuel Capacity ........................................... 40lbs. (18kg)

Loading ..................................................................Front

Flue size ..................................................... 8” (200mm)

Fireplace weight ................................................ 741lbs.

Primary Air Control ............................................ Manual

Glass panel ......................... High-temperature ceramic

Flue exit position ..................................................... Top

Blower rating ...............................160cfm. (115V, 60Hz)

EWF36A Woodburning Fireplace

*Under specific test conditions used during EPA emis

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sions standard testing.
**This value can vary depending on how the unit is

operated, and the type and moisture content of the fuel
used. Figure shown is based on maximum fuel con­sumption obtained under laboratory conditions and on
average efficiencies.

***These values are based on operation in building­code conforming homes under typical winter climate
conditions. If your home is of nonstandard construction
(e.g. unusually well insulated, not insulated, built under
ground, etc.) or if you live in a more severe or more
temperate climate, these figures may not apply. Since
so many variables affect performance, consult your Ver­mont Castings’ Authorized Dealer to determine realistic
expectations for your home.

Fig. 1 EWF36A specifications and framing.

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Chase Installation

Insulation methods shown are
optional for cold climate, not a
requirement for unit operation.

Batt Insulation
(cut out around fire­stop)

Firestop

Ceiling Level

Vermont Castings EWF36A

Termination Cap

Storm Collar

Pan Flashing

Draftstop

Batt Insula­tion MUST be
used in the
Chase.

Outside Air
Cover Plate

Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification.

Standoff

Brick Ledge

Andiron

Metal Safety Strips
(1,2 or 3 pieces)

FP554a

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D

Rise

B

G

H

B

Offset

C

E

6 FT.

G

H

A

Hearth
Floor

Chimney
Section

CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT

Elbow

TCS8A
Support

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

Offset

Rise

Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations

30°

Return

Elbow

FP282

30˚ Elbow Offsets

Notes: G + H cannot exceed 20 feet.

Air Space Clearances: “S” Series (3-wall) = 2” Min. to Combustibles

Illustration Key

The following safety rules apply to
offset installations (letters correspond
with illustration above):

A. Height of the chimney is measured
from the hearth to the chimney exit.

Maximum: 50’
Minimum:
Without Elbows 17’0”
With 2 Elbows* 19’0”
With 4 Elbows* 21’0”

B. Do not use more than 4 elbows per
chimney.

Attach the straps of the return (top)
elbow to a structural framing member.

The offset (first) elbow of any pair does
not have straps.

Fig. 3 Chimney system requirements.

EWF36A

30°
Offset
Elbow

30°

Return

Elbow

30°
Offset
Elbow

C. The chimney cannot be more than 30˚
(45˚ in Canada) from the vertical plane in
any installation*.

D. The maximum length of the angled run
of the total chimney system is 20 feet. (G
plus H cannot exceed 20 feet.)

E. A chimney support (Model TCS8A)
is required every 6 feet of angled run of
chimney. Chimney supports are required
for every 30 feet and 60 feet of vertical
chimney height above the hearth.

Determine the offset distance of your
chimney arrangement from the centerline
of the fireplace to the centerline of the
chimney where it is to pass through the
first ceiling.

NOTE: This offset distance may not be
your full offset distance. See Examples 2
and 3.

1’

3’ 4’

1¹⁄₂'

0 0 0 0 0 3” 11”

1 0 0 0 0 8
0 1 0 0 0 11
2 0 0 0 0 13¹⁄₂" 29¹⁄₄"
1 1 0 0 0 16
0 0 1 0 0 20
2 1 0 0 0 21³⁄₄" 43¹⁄₂"
0 0 0 1 0 26
0 1 1 0 0 28
1 0 0 1 0 31¹⁄₂" 60¹⁄₄”
0 1 0 1 0 34
0 0 2 0 0 37
1 1 0 1 1 41¹⁄₂" 77³⁄₄"
0 0 1 1 1 45" 83³⁄₄"
0 1 2 0 1 47¹⁄₄" 87¹⁄₂"

FP269

0 0 0 2 1 51" 94"
0 1 1 1 1 53¹⁄₄" 98"
0 0 3 0 1 56¹⁄₄" 103¹⁄₄"
0 1 0 2 1 59
0 0 2 1 1 62
0 1 3 0 1 64¹⁄₂" 117¹⁄₂"
0 0 1 2 1 68
0 1 2 1 1 70
0 0 0 3 1 74¹⁄₄" 134¹⁄₂"
0 1 1 2 2 78" 140
0 0 3 1 2 81" 146"
0 1 0 3 2 84" 151
0 0 2 2 2 87" 156
0 1 3 1 2 89¹⁄₄" 160¹⁄₄"
0 0 1 3 2 93" 166
0 1 2 2 2 95
0 0 0 4 2 99¹⁄₄" 177³⁄₄"
0 1 1 3 2 101
0 0 3 2 2 104
0 1 0 4 2 107¹⁄₄" 191¹⁄₂"
0 0 2 3 2 110
0 1 3 2 3 114" 203
0 0 1 4 3 117³⁄₄" 209³⁄₄"
0 1 2 3 3 120" 213¹⁄₂"
0 0 0 5 3 123³⁄₄" 220"

Offset

Chimney

Support

Rise

¹⁄₄" 20"
¹⁄₄" 25¹⁄₄"

¹⁄₂" 34¹⁄₄"
¹⁄₄" 40³⁄₄"

¹⁄₄" 51¹⁄₄"
¹⁄₂" 55¹⁄₄"

¹⁄₂" 65¹⁄₂"
¹⁄₂" 70³⁄₄"

¹⁄₄" 108¹⁄₂"
¹⁄₄" 113¹⁄₂"

¹⁄₄" 124"
¹⁄₂" 128"

³⁄₄"

¹⁄₄"
¹⁄₂"

³⁄₄"

¹⁄₄" 170³⁄₄"

¹⁄₄" 181³⁄₄"
¹⁄₄" 186¹⁄₄"

¹⁄₄" 196³⁄₄"

¹⁄₄"

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2' Min.

2' Min.

3'

Min.

0 To 10'

3'

Min.

0 To 10'

Reference
Point

L

1

L

1

L

T

TOTAL

LENGTH

(L

T

)

INSTALLED

LENGTH

(L

1

)

"
"
"
"

"
"
"
"

TRIPLE

WALL

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818
83
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Planning an installation is very important to ensure
safety and to save time and money. An installer must
predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the
chimney system will be run.

NOTE: If installing the EWF36CFTK at a later date and
if the hearth is being raised in front of the firepalce, the
fireplace must be raised to the same height.

Mounting the Fireplace

The fireplace is shipped with lifting handles attached to
each side with lifting straps. NOTE: The lifting straps
are intended for ligting unit off of the skid and final po­sitioning. Unit should remain on skid until final position­ing. After fireplace is in position, the lifting handle and
straps may be removed or left in place.

A fireplace may only be mounted on the following sur­faces:

1. A flat combustible surface.

2. A raised wooden platform.

3. A concrete block or other solid object placed beneath
each of the four (4) corners of the fireplace.

The fireplace must be spaced 1” from a combustible
back wall and 1” from a combustible side wall or sup-

port. (Page 13, Fig. 17)

Planning the Chimney Run

5. No more than 2 offsets (4 total 30° elbows in U.S./or
2 total 45° elbows in Canada) per fireplace may be
used.

6. A guy wire stabilizer is required for chimneys extend­ing more than 6’ (1.8m) above a roof line.

The Ten Foot Rule

Major U.S. building codes specify a minimum chimney
height above the roof top. The “Ten Foot Rule” is a fire
safety rule and not a draft rule. To ensure proper draft,
it is recommended that you always meet or exceed the
“Ten Foot Rule,” especially when installing a termination
on a high pitch roof. (Fig. 5)

The key points of the “Ten Foot Rule” are:

1. If the horizontal distance from the chimney to the

peak of the roof is 10’ (3m) or less, the top of the
chimney must be at least 2’ (610mm) above the peak
of the roof, but never less than 3’ (914mm) in height
above the highest point where it passes through the
roof.

2. If a horizontal distance from the chimney to the peak

of the roof is more than 10’ (3m), a chimney height
reference point is established that is on the surface
of the roof a distance of 10’ (3m) from the chimney in
a horizontal plane. The top of the chimney must be
at least 2’ (610mm) above the reference point, but
never less than 3’ (914mm) in height above the high­est point where it passes through the roof.

FP288a

Fig. 4 Installed lengths of chimney sections.

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 measured from the hearth
to the exit point on the termination.

2. A chimney cannot be offset more than 30° from a
vertical plane.

3. A chimney may run straight up or it may be neces­sary to offset it to avoid obstructions.

4. The maximum length of an angled run (total chimney
system) is 20 feet.

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Fig. 5 Ten Foot Rule illustration.

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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 framing at 30’ (9m)
heights. Spacing between chimney supports must not
exceed 30’ (9m). Use Chimney Support Model TCS8A.

(NOTE: The TCS8A cannot be mounted directly to
the fireplace.) Support provided by elbow straps fulfills

the support requirement only if they are spaced as pre­viously described. (A chimney support is 2¹⁄₂" (64mm)
long when installed.)

Angled chimney runs require a support every 6’ (1.8m)
in addition to the elbow straps. Chimney supports are

used for this function. (Fig. 6)

Chimney Sup­port Strap

TCS8A

FP284a

Fig. 6 Chimney support installation.

Installation

Insulating Fireplace Enclosure

for Cold Climates

If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but
highly recommended that you insulate fireplace
enclosure to eliminate cold air penetration as much as
possible.

Insulate base of fireplace with a noncombustible
insulation rated for a minimum of 300° F. Insulating
is very important for outside wall installations over
a concrete slab. If fireplace is installed on a platform,
insulation should be placed on top of the platform
before fireplace is set. (Fig. 7)

When a fireplace is installed in a chase or on an
outside wall, enclosure should be treated like any
outside wall in a home. Insulation should be installed
on the inside wall as well as the outside wall(s). In a
chase, it is also a good idea to install a firestop at the
first ceiling level above the fireplace and enclose the
chase with sheeting material. Insulation may then be
installed above sheeting material to assure the space
around the fireplace is totally protected. (Fig. 2)

When installing the chimney, DO NOT caulk between
outer pipe and firestop. It is vital that some air be al­lowed to flow through this very thin gap.

CAUTION: When installing a fireplace in an insu
lated enclosure, be sure all required air spaces
are maintained. (Page 13, Fig. 17)

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Chase Installation

A chase is a vertical box-like structure which encloses
the fireplace and/or chimney. Chases are typically built
on the outside of the house with fireplace opening cut
into the outer wall of a room. (Page 5, Fig. 2)

If you need help in determining fireplace location or how
the chimney system should be run, contact your Ver­mont Castings dealer for assistance.

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Platform

Fig. 7 Insulating between platform and fireplace.

Hard
Flat
Surface

Insulation

FPC555a

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(241mm)

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 materi­als. Refer to framing dimensions in Figure 1 for basic
fireplace specifications.

NOTE: Framing should be positioned to accommodate
wall covering and fireplace facing material.

EB1 (Receptacle) Hookup

Option for Circulating Models Only

Wiring should be installed by a certified electrician.

Turn off circuit breaker before wiring models.

Once fireplace is secured, complete wiring the fan kit.
Remove knockout in the center of the back of the EB1
and install listed cable clamps. Feed electrical wire
through listed cable clamp leaving approximately six (6)
inches of wire exposed through the EB1. Secure listed
cable clamp to the wire.

Attach white wire from power source to one (1) wire
of receptacle and secure with nut. Attach black wire
from power source to the other wire of receptacle and
secure with nut. Be sure nuts are secured tightly.

Secure EB1 assembly to inside of electrical box cover­plate using two screws. Attach cover to face of the EB1
while being careful to position excess wire completely
within the EB1, then attach coverplate to fireplace.

Chimney Set-Up

Since you have already planned the chimney run, you
should know exactly how the installation is to be ac­complished - how much pipe is required, the number of
elbows, if any, and type of termination to be used.

CAUTION: Report to your dealer any parts damaged
in shipment, specifically check the end connection of
chimney sections and elbows.

NOTE: The EWF36A fireplace must use CFM Corpora­tion model triple wall 8” chimney components only. The
installation procedure described in this manual applies

only to this system.

Straight-Up Chimney Installation

To mark the centerline of the flue, put the fireplace
in final position and measure out from the wall: 9¹⁄₂"
(241mm). Mark a spot on the ceiling directly above the
fireplace. Draw a line parallel to the back wall through
this mark. (Fig. 8)

Using a plumb bob positioned directly over center point
of fireplace flue collar, mark the ceiling to establish the
chimney center point. (Fig. 8)

Chimney Centerline

Actual Centerpoint

Plumb Line

Plumb Bob

Imaginary Cen­terpoint

FPC556a

Fig. 8 Locate centerline of chimney with plumb line.

Offset Installation

In order to clear an obstruction, it may be necessary to
offset chimney from vertical. This is accomplished by
using elbows. Use the 30˚ Offset Elbow table on Page 6
to determine proper offset and parts required.

Each offset requires two (2) elbows. The second elbow
is equipped with support straps. It is very important to
install the second elbow in each offset as close to the
ceiling or support as possible so that the elbow straps
can be secured to framing members to help support the

weight of the chimney.

Determine offset distance of your chimney arrangement
from centerline of fireplace to centerline of chimney
where it is to pass through ceiling.

Locate center point of the chimney on ceiling as though
a straight up chimney arrangement is to be used. Mea­sure your offset dimension from straight up chimney

center point on ceiling.

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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 to see where existing ceiling joists
and other possible obstructions are located...i.e. wiring,
plumbing etc... If necessary, re-position chimney and/or

fireplace to avoid obstructions.

Cutting the Hole

Cover fireplace collar opening and cut proper sized
chimney hole in chimney.

Framing the Ceiling Hole

Frame the ceiling chimney hole as shown in Figure

10. It is good practice to use framing lumber that is the
same size as the ceiling joists; this is a requirement at
attic level.

The following table gives firestop spacer model num­bers:

Chimney Hole Size

Angle of Chimney at Ceiling
Size of Chimney Vertical 30°
FS2A FS6A
8” Flue 17¹⁄₂” x 17¹⁄₂” 17⁷⁄₈” x 29⁵⁄₈”
(445 x 445mm) (454 x 753mm)

Fig. 9 Ceiling chimney hole sizes necessary for installing
firestop spacer.

The inside dimension of the frame must be the same
as the hole size selected from Figure 9 in order to
provide required the 2” (51mm) air space between the
outside diameter of the chimney and the edges of the

framed ceiling hole.

Positioning, Safety Strips,

Securing the Fireplace

Slide fireplace into position.

Safety strips are used to ensure that any combustible
materials in front of the fireplace are protected even
though a noncombustible hearth extension is required.

When the finished extended hearth is added, the top
of the finished hearth must be flush with the bottom of
the fireplace. “Z” shaped metal safety strips have been
supplied with the fireplace and are required for instal
lation. The safety strips provided have a 1” offset. For
applications with a greater offset, “Z” shaped strips will
have to be fabricated of metal. Overlap safety strips at
least 1/2” to provide a positive joint. The safety strips
must also extend at least 1¹⁄₂” (38mm) beyond the sides
of the fireplace. (Fig. 11)

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Existing
Ceiling
Joists

New Framing
Members

Fig. 10 Typical frame for ceiling chimney hole.

1¹⁄₂”

(38mm)

Fig. 11 Safety strip installation.

17¹⁄₂”

(445mm)

1/2” Min.
Overlap

17¹⁄₂”

(445mm)

Ceiling

Fire­place

Plat­form

Hearth Ext.

Chimney
Hole

FP551b

“Z” Metal Safety
Strips (1 or 2 pcs.)

“Z” Safety
Strip

Decorative
Hearth
Face

FP557b

NOTE: Safety strips are not required over noncombus­tible floors where all supports at the base of the fire­place are noncombustible.

Two (2) nailing flanges are supplied with the fireplace.
To level the box and secure it firmly in place, remove
the nailing flanges from the hearth and install at the
sides of the fireplace as shown in Figure 12.

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Nail Top Stand­offs

Nail Side
Nailing
Flanges

FP1197

Fig. 12 Fasten fireplace in position.

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 to be used, the AK-MSTs MUST be installed
BEFORE the fireplace is enclosed.

NOTE: Four (4) inch Class 1 air duct, material or metal
duct (not supplied) may be used with AK-MST. (For

installation in New York State, only aluminum, non­combustible flexible or type “O” metal ducting is
permissible.)

Duct run must be limited to a maximum distance of 40
feet from the fireplace pipe collar to duct termination.
This will provide the least restriction to air flow. No more
than four (4) 90° elbows can be used. Duct run may
be horizontal, vertical, inclined or any combination of
these. Vertical duct runs must be at least three (3) feet
below the fireplace chimney flue exit. (Fig. 13) You are
now ready to install the AK-MST Outside Air Kit.

Duct Termination
Must be More Than 3’
Below Chimney

Duct Termi­nation

40’ Max.
Duct Run

Soffit Termination

Attic

Ceiling

Duct

Installation Precautions

The duct termination should be located so it is exposed
to an out-of-doors opening at least 100 square inches. If
the duct termination must be located in a crawl space or
basement, be sure the termination area has 100 square
inches of ventilation opening to outside air.

The duct termination must be located so it does not
compete for air flow with exhaust fans, gas vent hoods
or other air consuming devices or appliances. It must
not be obstructed by rafters, insulation materials or
other obstructions. The less restrictive the air supply,
the better the AK-MST will perform.

It is a good practice to protect your hands and eyes
during installation by wearing work gloves and safety
glasses.

CAUTION: Do not install termination into a garage
or other area that could contain flammable liquids
or fumes, or into an attic space.

Installation Instructions

Determine the location of the fireplace as described
in the fireplace Installation Manual. Then plan location
of the duct termination and the route of the duct run
between the fireplace and the duct termination.

Exterior Wall

40’ Max. Duct Run

Rain Cap

Duct Termina­tion

Exterior Wall Termination

Fig. 13 Typical installations.

Duct

FP1060

1. Remove and discard the outside air cover plate
located at the center of both sides of the fireplace.
Use care not to rub against the sharp edges of this
opening to avoid cuts. Remove the four (4) screws
exposed when cover plate is removed. Retain for
future use.

2. Slide the two (2) connecting boxes provided with the
unit into the openings on each side of the unit.

3. Attach the connecting boxes to the inside panel with
four (4) screws removed in Step 1.

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4. Attach the inlet collar with four (4) #10 screws to the
side near the bottom of the fireplace. Slide the duct
over the collar and attach the duct to the collar using
the plastic tie straps or three (3) screws (screws not
provided). Continue attaching the ducting together
using three (3) screws at each joint until you have
installed sufficient duct to arrive at your duct termina­tion location.

5. At the termination end, install the duct termination.
This should be installed from the outside of the
home. Cut a hole in the desired location approxi­mately 4¹⁄₂” in diameter, caulk around the hole, and
slide the termination through the opening from out­side the home. The termination/rain cap should be
caulked around its perimeter to assure a tight seal.
The rain cap opening should be positioned down­ward. (Fig. 14)

The AK-MST Outside Air Kit is now installed and ready
for use.

Caulking

Duct Termination

Pipe Section

Pipe
Rim

Hem

Pipe
Hem

Fig. 15 Install pipe, listening for the snap-lock to fasten.

Elbow Strap

Support Structure

Elbow Strap
(must be tight)

Lance

FP1198

Rain Cap

Wall

Fig. 14 Caulk and install duct termination/rain cap in place.

FP1061

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 15. When you
get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap
together. Once sections are snap-locked in place, it is
extremely difficult to get them apart. Make sure the

pipe is firmly snapped and locked together as each
pipe section is mounted.

When installing elbows, only outer pipe will snap- lock.
Middle pipes simply slide into position. Be sure to
always attach straps on upper elbow to a structural
framing member. (Fig. 16)

Continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is
installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must

install a firestop spacer.

Ceiling Hole
Framing

Angled Strap

Angled Firestop

FP270/271

Fig. 16 Attach straps to a structural framing member.

Chimney Support Strap
(must be tight)

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.

Hole sizes listed in Figure 9 for angled firestop spacers
provide minimum required air space to chimney pipe for
ceiling thickness up to 8” (203mm). When combined
thickness of ceiling material, ceiling joists and flooring
material exceeds 8” (203mm), adjustments must be
made in framing to assure that minimum air spaces to

chimney are maintained.

Proper Firestop Spacer Installation

Figure 17 shows different installation procedures for
both an area that is an attic and an area that is not an
attic.

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If the area above the ceiling is not an attic, position the
firestop spacer with the flange on the ceiling side and
the angled portion extending up into the hole.

If the area above the ceiling is an attic, position the
firestop spacer with the flange on the top of the framed
hole and the angled portion extending down into the
hole.

Firestop spacers are not available for, nor are they
required on vertical walls.

DO NOT put any sealant around the area where the
outer pipe slides through the firestop spacer. If you seal
this area, it may cause a fire hazard.

Attic Installation

Nails (4)

Firestop Spacer

Joist

Ceiling Installation

Joist

Vermont Castings EWF36A

Attic Insulation
Shield

Nails
(4 Required)

Attic Joist

Base

Ceiling

Fig. 18 Attic shield installation (Canadian requirement).

Flanges

FP263

Chimney Supports

If chimney supports are required, they are installed the
same as elbows. Nail chimney support straps to adja­cent structural framing, as shown on Figure 16. Bend
straps as necessary and make sure they are secure so
they will support the weight of the chimney. A chimney
support is 2¹⁄₂" (64mm) long when installed. Consider
this dimension when determining how many straight
chimney sections are needed.

NOTE: Chimney supports are generally used in long
runs in a chase installation.

Additional Ceilings

Firestop Spacer

Nails (4)

Fig. 17 Firestop spacer installations.

FP593

Canadian Requirements

for Insulation Shield

In Canada, an attic insulation shield is required to
prevent attic insulaiton from contacxting the chimney
section. Framing dimensions fr the chimney hole should
measure 17¹⁄₂” x 17¹⁄₂” (445mm x 445mm). An attic
shield MUST be installed on top of attic joists (above
the floor level). (Fig. 18)

NOTE: In the U.S., it is a good idea, although not al­ways required, to install an attic insulation shield where
blown-in insulation is planned to be used in the atic.

Continue Installing Pipe to Complete Run

Continue attaching pipe sections to complete system
to next level always being careful that the pipe is firmly
snapped locked in place before proceeding to next pipe

section.

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If you encounter additional ceilings, repeat same steps
required for first ceiling installation. See firestop illustra-

tion in Figure 17.

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 pro­vided with the termination cap.

Locate Chimney Centerpoint on Roof

Use same procedure detailed in locating center point of
the flue system.

Drive a nail up through roof at the center point. This will
determine center point on outside of the roof.

Cut and Frame Roof Hole

Size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney ter­mination installed. Refer to installation instructions
provided with CFM Corporation chimney termination to
find correct size of roof hole.

There must be a 2” (51mm) air space between out­ermost portion of chimney sections and any adjacent
combustible surfaces. (Combustible surfaces include

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burnable materials such as: ceiling members, joists,
flooring, combustible insulation and roof structures.)

WARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with
insulation or other materials.

Mark an outline of the roof hole around the center of the
point nail. NOTE: Hole dimensions given in the chim­ney top installation instructions are horizontal dimen­sions; therefore, the hole size must be marked on the
roof accordingly.

Cover the opening of the installed chimney so debris
cannot get into the system.

Cut and frame the hole. It is good practice to use fram­ing lumber that is the same size as the rafters. Install
the frame securely because the chimney top and flash­ing anchored to the frame must be able to withstand
heavy winds.

Install Remainder of Chimney Sections

Since you have already preplanned the height of your
termination according to the Ten Foot Rule, continue to
install pipe to the predetermined height.

Check the chimney top installation instructions for
details on how high above the roof top the chimney sec-

tions (all pipes) should extend.

Finish Wall

Finish the wall with material of your choice. Do not
install a combustible mantel shelf less than 12”
(305mm) above the firebox grille opening. Do not
install a mantel face plate less than 6” (159mm)
from top of grille opening. (Fig. 21) If a combustible

material is used below a flat mantel shelf, consult your
local building codes for minimum clearance from top of
fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf.

All joints (top, bottom and sides) where wall or deco­rative facing material meets fireplace surround must
be completely sealed with a noncombustible material.
(Figs. 20 and 24)

NOTE: No side wall protection is required for fireplaces
installed at 45° to two (2) side walls (corner installation).

Air Space Clearances

Combustible framing material MUST NOT
penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas)

2”

(51mm)

Standoff

Install Top Housing or Termination

Follow the installation instructions provided with the
chimney termination you have selected.

Installing Chimney in a Chase

Refer to Figure 2, Page 5 for an illustration of a typical
chase installation.

CAUTION: Treatment of firestop spacers and construc­tion of chase may vary with type of building. These
instructions are not a substitute for local building codes.
You must check your local building codes to determine
specific requirements for your city or state. NOTE:
Other building materials may be required in addition to

CFM Corporation Firestop Spacers.

Finishing

CAUTION: All joints between the finished wall and

the fireplace surround (steel front) must be sealed with
noncombustible material to prevent cold air leakage into
the room. (Fig. 19)

NOTE: No material may cover black cast face.

1” (25mm) Air

Space to Sides

Firestop

Wall
Shield

NO mate­rial may
cover cast
face

FP1199

Fig. 19 Minimum clearances to combustibles.

0” Clearance
to Floor

Hearth Extension

1” (25mm)
Space to Back

1” (25mm)
Air Space
to Sides

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6"

(159mm)

Min.

12"

(305mm)

Min.

1"

(38mm)

12"

(305mm)

Max.

*

1"
Ref.

**

Combustible materials
are permitted within a
shaded area shown in
Figure 25 titled
Minimum Wall
Clearances

Mantel Shelf

See mantel drawing for
shelf-to-grille dimension

Noncombustible Finish Mate
rial Only in this Area

Brick Ledge

Cast Front

Top View

FP1200

Fig. 20 Finishing materials placement.

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Fireplace
Front (Steel)

Must be sealed with
noncombustible material

Side View

Finished Wall

2 x 4 Stud

Standoff

2 x 4 Stud

1” (25mm)

Mantels

The height that a combustible mantel is fitted above the
fireplace is dependent on the depth of the mantel. This
also applies to the distance between the mantel leg (if
fitted) and the fireplace.

For the correct mounting heights and widths, refer to
Figures 21 and 22. When using paint or lacquer to finish
the mantel, such paint or lacquer must be heat resistant
to prevent discoloration.

Combustiible
Mantel and
Trim

Fig. 21 Combustible mantel minimum opening.

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Header

Standoff

Noncombustible
Material

Brick Ledge

GrilleOpening

Fireplace
Front

FP1398

* 12” (305mm) from top of grille opening.
** 6” from top of grille opening.

Fig. 22 Combustible mantel clearances.

MA81

Side Wall Protection

Adjacent combustible side walls that are within mini­mum dimensions shown in Figure 24 of the fireplace
opening must be protected with CFM Corporation Wall
Shield Model SP40 or a specifically built wall shield
described in Figure 19.

The special wall shield design described in Figure 19 is
an alternate method of adding protection to side walls
and can be used in place of the SP40 with the same
wall clearances specified for the SP40. Rt must =1.85
minimum.

Examples of wall shield insulation:

1. Manville - CERAFORM 126, K=.27,
1/2 inches thick

2. 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 25 for mini­mum dimensions and mounting detail.

NOTE: Hearth Extension must not cover the air
inlet opening of a fireplace.

The hearth extension described in Figure 25 must be a
durable noncombustible material with a minimum (total)
Rt value of 1.09; see Figure 23 for examples. The over­all height (above a combustible floor), depth and width
must be as indicated, with the extension centered to the
fireplace opening.

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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.**

(CFM Corporation)

R Value is for 1/2 inch.
* Units of K = BTU/SQ FT/HR/˚F/IN
** Thickness of Listed Material

The top of insulation must be covered with a non-com­bustible decorative covering or a piece of .018” mini­mum sheet metal, to protect hearth extension material.

(Fig. 25)

Secure the hearth extension to the floor to prevent
shifting, using trim molding or other similar means at
three (3) outer edges. Seal crack between the fireplace
hearth and hearth extension with a noncombustible

material. (Figs. 24 and 25)

WARNING: Hearth extension must be installed in
accordance with Figure 24. Top of hearth extension
must be level with bottom of fireplace.

Alternate noncombustible materials may be used
providing the (total) thermal resistance (Rt value) of the
alternate material employed is greater than or equal to
R = 1.09 Thermal resistance (R) or thermal conductivity
(K), may be obtained from manufacturer of the material.
Factors are related by the formula K = 1/R. (Fig. 23)

T = given thickness
R = thermal resistance for a given thickness (T)
K = thermal conductivity

Noncombustible material with a lower R value may
be used, provided thickness of material is sufficiently
greater to maintain an equivalent (total) thermal resis-

tance (Rt).

Example of Determining Hearth Extension

Equivalents

To determine the thickness required for any new mate­rial:

Example for Common Brick

NEW K of new material (per inch) thickness
required = X of listed
thickness K of listed material (per inch) material

T (new) = 5.0/0.458 x 0.50 in. = 5.46 in. (new required
thickness).

Wall Covering

Noncombus­tible Decorative
Facing

Seal all cracks
between fireplace sur­round (steel) and wall
materials with noncom­bustible material.

Cast Front

Noncombustible
Decorative Cover­ing

FP1202

Fig. 24 Sealing gaps.

2 x 4 Header - Do not
notch at standoffs

NOTE: No
material
may cover
black cast
face.

Safety Strips - Must be
overlapped 1/2” minimum

Fig. 23 Hearth extension material factors.

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Minimum Wall Clearances

WITH
Noncombustible
Surround Facing

WITHOUT
Noncombustible
Surround Facing

Minimum Hearth Extension Dimensions

(for On-Site Construction)

G

H

G

J

Seal cracks
between the
fireplace
and hearth
extension with
noncombustible
material

"Z" Safety strips
must overlap
" minimum

May install
noncombustible
decorative
covering
OR .018" min.
sheet metal

Fireplace
Opening

Combustible
Floor

9" Required

Firebox

Opening

A - Min. clearance
to combustible
perpendicular wall

B - Min. clearance
to combustible
perpendicular wall when
using noncombustible wall shield*

Side
Wall

Side
Wall

F**

C**

E

E

D

4" Brick
(Example material)

Combustible material permitted within shaded area.

*

Noncombustible wall shield requires 1" EH2416
insulation (minimum R Value = 1.85) between decorative
noncombustible rigid covering and combustible wall.
Minimum height and width is 40" x 40".

**

Dimension/degree of angle will vary depending on thickness

of noncombustible surround facing.

4"

NOTE: No material may
cover black cast face.
Hearth extension must be
flush with bottom of fireplace.

1" Min.

1" Min.
EH2416 or
Equal "R" Value

Shaded area starts
1/2" away from
edge of unit

A B C D E F G H J

EWF36A 24” 12” 17° 25° 12” 8” 8” 18” 57”
610 mm 305 mm 305 mm 203 mm 203 mm 457 mm 1448 mm

Fig. 25 Combustible side wall protection and hearth extension dimensions.

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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. 26)

Assemble the primary air control and damper handles
by passing the 3³⁄₈” screw through the ceramic shaft
and into the bright metal hub. Tighten carefully until
snug. Do not overtighten. Ceramic handle could crack.

(Fig. 27)

Steel Handle

Fallaway Handle

FP1397

Fig. 26 Insert fallaway handles into door handle stubs.

Metal Hub

Ceramic Shaft

Screw

FP1396

Fig. 27 Assemble primary air control and damper handles.

EWF36A Controls

Three controls regulate the performance of the
EWF36A fireplace: A primary air control supplies oxy­gen for the fire, the damper directs air flow within the
fireplace and a variable-speed fan control, or rheostat,
regulates the warm air flow into the room. (Fig. 28)

Primary Air Control

A single air control regulates the amount of heat the fire
will produce and how long it will burn.

Primary Air Control

Fig. 28 EWF36A controls.

Damper

FP1203

The primary air control is located in the upper left
corner of the unit. (Fig. 26) It is the primary source of
air for starting, maintaining, and reviving the fire.

Generally, more air entering the fireplace makes the fire
burn hotter and faster, while less air prolongs the burn.

The air supply is open to the maximum when the control
lever is rotated clockwise, and closed when rotated
counterclockwise. To vary the burn rate, adjust the con­trol to the desired position in between these extremes;
opening the primary air control makes the unit burn
hotter. Closing the control slows the unit down. You may
adjust to any position you desire.

The Damper

The damper directs air flow within the fireplace.

The damper is operated by moving the lever located
in the upper right corner of the unit. It has two posi­tions: Open to start or revive the fire and closed, for
normal operation and to control burn rate. The damper
is open when the lever is fully rotated counterclockwise
and pulled out and closed when pushed in. When the
damper is in the open position, with the lever pulled out,
and rotated fully in the clockwise direction, the handle
can ‘telescope’ back without closing the damper or any
damper movement. There are no intermediate settings
for the damper.

NOTE: Full clockwise or counterclockwise movement of
the damper handle is approximately 50°.

NOTE: Always open the damper before opening the
doors. Close damper to set burn rate.

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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

corner of the unit.

“Off” is to the far left.
“High” is just to the right of “Off.”
“Low” is to the far right.

Variable adjustment of the fans is possible with any set­ting between “high” and “low.”

For best results, coordinate fan speed with the setting
of the primary air control. For example, when the air
control lever is set at “low,” also set the fan at “low.”
With the air control set for maximum heat, set the fan at
“high.”

Glass Doors

The EWF36A is intended for use with the doors fully
closed or fully open only when optional spark screen
is installed. (Fig. 29) NOTE: When operated with the

doors open and spark screen in place, the damper
MUST be in the open position.

Correct

KT108b

Fig. 29 Correct door position during operation.

Correct

Optional
Spark
Screen

Burn Only High-Quality Wood

The EWF36A is designed to burn natural wood only; do
not burn fuels other than that for which it was designed.

You will enjoy the best results when burning wood that
has been adequately air-dried. Avoid burning “green”
wood that has not been properly seasoned.

The best hardwood fuels include oak, maple, beech,
ash, and hickory that has been split, stacked, and air­dried outside under cover for at least one year.

For areas that do not have a supply of hardwood, com­monly burned softwoods include tamarack, yellow pine,
white pine, Eastern red cedar, fir, and redwood. These
too should be properly dried. Your EWF36A will accept
wood up to 24” (610 mm). Longer wood pieces work
better than short ones.

Wood should be stored under cover to maintain dry
ness, and should be dried at least six months for
optimum heating and fire-viewing performance. Even
for short-term storage, however, keep wood a safe
distance from the heater and keep it out of the areas
around the heater used for refueling and ash removal.

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Use the Air Control Settings

that Work Best for You

No single air control setting will fit every situation. Each
installation will differ depending on the quality of the
fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish
the fire to burn.

The control setting also depends on your particular
installation’s “draft,” or the force that moves air from the
stove up through the chimney. Draft is affected by such
things as the length, type, and location of the chimney,
local geography, nearby obstructions, and other factors.

Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures
in the fireplace. On the other hand, too little draft can
cause backpuffing into the room and/or the “plugging” of
the chimney or combustor.

How do you know if your draft is excessively high or
low? Symptoms of too much draft include an uncontrol­lable burn or a glowing-red part of the EWF36A front. A
sign of inadequate draft is smoke leaking into the room
through the stove or chimney connector joints, low heat,
and dirty glass.

In some newer homes that are well-insulated and
weather-tight, poor draft may result from insufficient air
in the house. In such instances, an open window near
the stove on the windward side of the house will provide
the fresh air needed.

Another option for getting more combustion air to the
stove is to duct air directly from the outside to the stove.
In fact, in some areas provisions for outside combustion
air are required in all new construction.

Your EWF36A is designed so that it is possible to
incorporate outside air for combustion. Directions for
installing the optional AK-MST outside air ducts are
included with the kits and beginning on Page 11 of this
instruction.

When first using the stove, keep track of the settings
of the air controls. You will quickly find that a specific
setting will give you a fixed amount of heat. It may take
a week or two to determine the amount of heat and the
length of burn you should expect from various settings.

Most installations do not require a large amount of
combustion air, especially if adequate draft is available.

Do not for any reason attempt to increase the firing
of your heater by altering the air control adjustment
range outlined in these directions.

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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 fire by following
Steps 1-3 below.

WARNING: Operate your EWF36A only with the
doors fully closed. If the door is left partially open,
gas and flame may be drawn out of the fireplace
opening, creating risks of both fire and smoke.

1. Open the primary air control fully.

2. Open the damper.

3. Lay some crumpled newspapers on the bottom
grate. Place on the paper six or eight pieces of dry,
finely-split kindling. On the kindling lay two or three
larger sticks of split dry wood approximately 1-2”
(25-50 mm).

Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire. Do
not burn garbage or flammable fluids such as gaso­line, naptha, or engine oil.

Also, never use gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene,
charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “fresh­en up” a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well
away from the heater while it is in use.

4. Light the newspaper and close the door. Gradually
build up the fire by adding a few 3-5” (80-120mm)
diameter splits.

If this is your initial break-in fire, let the fire burn brightly,
but not to excess. Control the fire’s intensity by adjust
ing the air control lever. After an hour or so stop adding
wood so that the fire dies out gradually.

For ongoing operation after the initial break-in, continue
to add a few sticks at a time of a progressively larger
size. Continue until you have a live ember bed at least
2-3” (51-76mm) deep. This may take an hour or longer.

CAUTION: THE EWF36A IS HOT WHILE IN OPERA­TION! KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNI­TURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

NOTE: Some chimneys need to be “primed,” or

warmed up, before they will draw sufficiently to open
the damper. To correct this situation, roll up a couple
pieces of newspaper, place them on top of the kindling
and toward the back of the stove, light them, and close
the doors. This should heat the chimney enough to initi­ate a draft.

Once the draft is established, open the front door and
light the rest of the fuel from the bottom. Do not light the
main bed of fuel until the chimney begins drawing, and
repeat the procedure as often as necessary if the initial
attempt is unsuccessful.

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5. Once a good ember bed of at least 2-3” (51-76 mm)
has formed, let the fire burn hot for an additional ten
to fifteen minutes.

6. Close the damper and the primary air control to a
medium-low setting as described on Page 18. The
fire volume will diminish immediately, but the fire
place will continue to heat up. Maintain control of
the fire using the primary air control, and remember:
reduce the setting for less heat, increase the set­ting for more heat. Refer to the air control settings
information on Page 18 for recommended settings at
different burn rates.

DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER. Overfiring may
cause a house fire, or can result in permanent damage
to the stove. If an exterior part of the EWF36A glows,
you are overfiring.

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Reloading and Reviving a Wood Fire

• Open the damper and set the air control on “High,”

and wait at least fifteen seconds for the draft to
increase. Open the door slowly.

• Check the ash level, and empty the ash pan if nec-

essary. Replace the pan.

• Add the fuel, smaller pieces first. If it is necessary

to use wood smaller than the 24” (610mm) optimum
size, be sure to fill the firebox as completely as pos­sible by loading the wood pieces alternately on the
left and right. Split wood will fill the firebox more
completely and reduce the frequency of reloading.

If you have an ember bed of at least 2-3” (51-76 mm),
leave the thermostat set on “high” for 10-15 minutes. If
the ember bed is less than 2-3” (51-76mm), you may
have to let it burn longer.

Finally, close the damper and adjust the air control and
fan speed for your desired heat level.

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 EWF36A is capable of producing in excess of
100,000 Btu’s/hour and heating an area of up to 2,500
sq. ft. (558 sq. m) However, many factors affect heating
performance and can influence the extent to which the
EWF36A can heat a given area.

A well-insulated home, located in a moderate climate
and with the EWF36A Fireplace located centrally in
an open floor plan, will be easier to heat than a drafty
home in the far north in which the EWF36A is installed
on an exterior wall at the end of a long house.

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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 the air con
trol set to a higher level more of the time.

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Remove and Store Ash Safely

Check the ash pan before reloading the stove, and
empty if necessary using the following procedure:

• Open the damper.

• Open the load door.

• Remove the ash pans from under the hearth
brick. The EWF comes with a cover for the ash
pan. To install this cover, hold just above the ash
pans with the handle on the cover closest to you.
Slide the cover onto the top of the pan as you
pull the pan out. As the pan slides out, the flange
on the back of the cover should slide into the slot
in the back of the ash pan and the flange on the
front of the cover will slide over the handle on
the ash pan. CAUTION: Do not pull the pan out
too far before the cover engages the slot. Ash
may contain hot coals and must be treated with
extreme care. Hold the covered ash pan with both
hands to avoid dropping or spilling the ashes.

• Take the pans outdoors and empty the ash into
an ash container.

• Before replacing the ash pan, clear away any ash
that has spilled over the sides and back of the
pan.

• Replace the ash pans and front door.

Empty the ash pans regularly, typically every one to
three days. The frequency will vary depending on how
you operate your EWF36A: If you burn more wood at
higher heat output settings, and ash will accumulate
faster.

Ash should be removed frequently and placed outdoors
in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed
container of ash should be placed on a noncombustible
floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal. If the ash is disposed
of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, it
should be retained in the closed container until all cin­ders have thoroughly cooled. Wood ash may be used
as a garden fertilizer.

CAUTION: Never use your household or shop vacuum
cleaner to remove ash from the fireplace; always re­move and dispose of the ash properly.

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Maintenance

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 completely. Wire-brush areas needing to be
painted. Touch-up with high temperature stove paint
available from your local dealer. Apply the paint spar­ingly. Two light coats are better than one heavy one.

Pawl

Small Lock­ing Nut

Striker Screw

Large
Locking Nut

Set Screw

Cleaning the Glass

The EWF36A glass system requires a minimum amount
of cleaning. Most carbon deposits that accumulate will
burn off during hot fires.

Ash residue that accumulates on the glass should be
removed periodically to prevent etching. To clean the
glass, follow this procedure:

• Be sure the glass is completely cool.

• Cleaning with water will work in most cases. Use
a glass cleaner especially made for this purpose
only if deposits are especially heavy. (If heavy
deposits are a frequent occurrence, however,
evaluate your operating techniques.)

• Rinse the glass thoroughly.

• Dry the glass completely.

NOTE: The EWF36A glass is coated with a special
material on the outside that helps reflect heat back
into the fire chamber. Do not attempt to remove
this coating.

Adjust the Door Latch Periodically

The front door of the fireplace should close securely to
prevent accidental opening and should close tightly to
prevent air from leaking into the fire chamber. The door
handles will be positioned vertically when the door is
closed.

Over a period of time, the gasket around the door will
compress and the latch may need adjustment. To ad­just the handle, follow this procedure (Fig. 30):

1. Loosen the small lock nut with a wrench.

2. Extend the striker screw one turn by turning it with
an Allen wrench.

3. Retighten the lock nut, while at the same time hold­ing the striker screw with the Allen wrench to prevent
its turning.

Test the door seal. Close the door on a dollar bill and
attempt to pull it free. If the bill is freed with little resis-

Handle Stub

Fig. 30 Turn the striker screw to tighten or loosen the door
latch.

tance, the gasket isn’t snug enough at that spot. Con­tinue to make small adjustments until the setting is right.

If additional adjusting of the latch does not enable the
door to seal sufficiently in one area, try “adjusting” the
gasket in that area. Pack more cement or a smaller
diameter gasket into the channel beneath the gasket so
that the main gasket is raised and makes contact with
the door frame. This procedure should solve the prob­lem. If the gasket needs replacing, follow the directions
beginning on Page 23.

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The Catalytic Element

This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor, which
needs periodic inspection and replacement for proper
operation. In the United States, it is against the law to
operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with
the operating instructions in this manual, or if the cata­lytic element is deactivated or removed.

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic com­bustor should remain active for two to six years (de­pending on the amount of wood burned). However, it
is important to monitor the combustor periodically to
ensure that it is functioning properly, as well as to de­termine when it needs to be replaced. A nonfunctional
combustor will result in a loss of heating efficiency, and
an increase in creosote and emissions.

Inspection and Cleaning

Inspect the combustor “in place” for fly ash accumula­tion and physical damage three times per year. Do not
remove the combustor unless a more detailed inspec­tion is warranted because of diminished performances
as outlined in the next section.

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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:

Vermont Castings EWF36A

Wedge (In Place)

• With a fire going and the combustor properly activat-

ed, with the damper closed to route smoke through
it as described in the Operation Section, go outside
and observe the smoke leaving the chimney.

• Then, open the stove damper and once again check

the smoke leaving the chimney.

You should see significantly more smoke when the
stove damper is open and exhaust does not pass
through the combustor. However, be careful not to
confuse smoke with steam from wet wood. Steam dis­sipates in the air quickly; smoke does not.

If this test indicates a problem, consider other possible
factors as well, such as the weather or a change in the
quality of your fuel. In warm weather, draft is weaker
than it is in colder winter weather and fires can burn
sluggishly. Small, hot fires are a good solution under
these conditions.

Burning “green” (insufficiently seasoned) wood will
result in poorer performance than burning properly
seasoned fuel. You may have to run your fireplace hot­ter (more air) to achieve acceptable performance using
green or wet wood.

Also consider any changes in your operating routine.
Once you have ruled out any other possible causes for
a decline in performance, inspect and clean the com­bustor if necessary.

Inspecting the Combustor

Use a flashlight and mirror, if necessary, to examine
the combustor. If no fly ash or damage is visible, the
inspection is complete. If closer examination, cleaning
or replacing is needed, go to the next section.

Removing, Cleaning or

Replacing the Combustor

1. Allow fireplace to cool.

2. Tap the left and right wedges back and remove. (Fig.

31)

3. Carefully slide catalyst assembly to the back of the
fireplace and out of the retaining brackets.

4. Check the combustor’s honeycomb-like element
for a buildup of fly ash. If any is evident, take the
combustor outside and clean it by blowing air gently
through it. Do not push anything through the honey­comb; do not use compressed air to clear the pas-

Catalyst

FP1324

Fig. 31 Carefully tap out the wedges, then slide the Catalyst
Assembly out of fireplace.

Catalyst As
sembly

Wedge

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sages. Such abrasion can scrape the thin coating of
platinum (the catalyst) off the ceramic base, shorten­ing the catalyst’s life and reducing its effectiveness.

5. Inspect the element for damage or degradation.
Although small hairline cracks will not affect per

­formance, the element should be essentially intact.
If the element is broken in pieces or has sections
missing, it should be replaced. Call your local Ver­mont Castings authorized dealer for a replacement
element.

6. If the element is in good condition and clean, rein

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stall it in the fireplace.

Operate the stove in your usual manner for two weeks,
inspecting the chimney and the chimney connector
frequently during this period.

If creosote does not build up as fast, it is likely that the
performance change was caused by fly ash deposits
on the catalytic element. However, continue the inspec­tions of the chimney system for a few weeks to ensure
that proper performance continues.

If you continue to find a significant creosote buildup or if
you continue to see excessive smoke form the chimney,
the catalytic element will need to be replaced. Contact
your nearest Vermont Castings authorized dealer.

NOTE: Use only the replacement catalyst supplied by a
Vermont Castings dealer.

How to Replace Gaskets

The EWF36A uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to
make a tight seal between some parts. With use, par­ticularly on those parts that move, gaskets can become
brittle and compressed and can begin to lose their ef­fectiveness. These will need periodic replacement.

All of the gaskets used are made of fiberglass. The
four sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below, along
with their application.

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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 replaceable gasket, wait
until the fire is out and the stove has cooled. Be sure
to follow the standard safety procedure for working with
dusty materials: Wear safety goggles and a dust mask.
The procedure for replacing gaskets is the same,
regardless of the gasket location. Four easily-accom­plished steps are involved:

1. Remove the existing fiberglass gasket by grasping
an end and pulling firmly.

2. Use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean
the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gas­ket.

3. Apply a thin bead of stove cement to the newly­cleaned groove.

4. Pack a new gasket into the groove. Wait until you
have placed all but a couple inches from the end
before you trim the end to an exact fit.

5. Place door back on fireplace, latch door and keep
closed for 1/2 hour to insure cement has set.

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.

Replace Damaged Door Glass Immediately

Do not operate the fireplace with damaged glass door.
Use the following procedure for glass replacement.

NOTE: Replace glass only with the replacement glass
made for this unit, available from your authorized
dealer.

• Remove the door and loosen the retaining clips which

hold the glass to the door frame. Remove clips. Use
caution when handling broken glass.

• Examine the gasket that seals the glass to the door

frame. Replace if necessary with gasket obtained from
your local Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer. See
the directions for gasket replacement on Page 23.

• Check the flat surface of the door frame, and clear

away debris if necessary.

• Install the new glass.

• Secure the clips, being careful not to overtighten. Be

sure the glass is firmly seated against the gasket.

• Replace door.

The Chimney System

A Clean Chimney System is

Safer and Works Better

Although the combustion system in the EWF36A can re­duce creosote formation dramatically, it is not a substi­tute for regular inspection and cleaning of the chimney
and chimney connector.

Learn to Recognize —

and Avoid — Creosote

The EWF36A has been designed to reduce creosote
build-up significantly. However, regular chimney in­spection and maintenance must still be performed. For
safety, good stove performance, and to protect your
chimney and chimney connector, inspect your chimney
and chimney connector on a regular schedule. Clean
the system if necessary. Failure to keep the chimney
and connector system clean can result in a serious
chimney fire.

When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar, organic
vapors and moisture which combine to form creosote.
The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creo­sote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignit­ed, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire within the
flue system that can damage the chimney and overheat
adjacent combustible material. If a significant layer of
creosote has accumulated —1/8” (3mm) or more — it
should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

If you do experience a chimney fire, act promptly to:

• Close the primary air control lever and the
damper

• Get everyone out of the house.

• Call the Fire Department.

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 fireplace cool
completely. Remove the termination top. Then, using a
strong light, sight down into the chimney flue.

Clean the chimney using a specially designed brush the
same size and shape as the flue liner. Flexible fiber­glass rods are used to run the brush up and down the
liner, causing any deposits to fall to the bottom of the
chimney where they can be removed through the clean­out door on top of the fireplace.

If you can not do the chimney inspection yourself, con­tact your local Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer, or
engage a professional chimney sweep to perform the
inspection and cleaning of the chimney.

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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 com­plete access.

The chimney cap first must be removed following the
procedure recommended by the manufacturer. After
thoroughly cleaning the chimney, reinstall the chimney
cap according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Maintenance Schedule

Fireplace:
Daily:

• Ash should be removed before the level reaches the
top of the pan. Check each time you re-load, or at
least once a day.

• Keep the area around the fireplace clear of any com­bustible material.

Yearly Spring Cleaning:

• Remove ash from the fire box and replace with a
moisture-absorbing material (such as Kitty Litter) to
keep the interior of the fireplace dry.

• Touch up painted surfaces with black paint.

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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 installation FS6A (8” 30° inclined flue)

Attic Insulation Shield Used to prevent insulation from coming in contact FS2100HT
with the chimney system.Required in Canada.
Optional in U.S.

Traditional Top Housing Top housing of simulated brick pattern S20B
available in red, tan or white. Appropriate (single flue)
adapter is required (8CA). Flashing included.

Housing Extension Extends Traditional Top Housing on 202036
steep pitched roofs (single flue)

Contemporary Chase Top Used to terminate chimney at the top of a SLTS8
Termination chase. Flashing is not included.

Contemporary Flashing 8-6-12 with 8” flue
Required for Contemporary Round Top 0 to 6/12 pitch
termination to prevent rain entry. 8-12-12 with 8” flue
(6/12 to 12/12 pitch)

Chimney Sections 8” flue
81 (1’ long)
Used to build chimney systems. 818 (1
83 (3’ long)
84 (4’ long)

Chimney Elbows Used to develop offset chimney systems.
Only 30° elbows are available. (Elbows 830A-2
packed 2 per carton - upper and lower (8” 30° flue)
elbow set.)

Round Top Termination Used to terminate chimney on the roof. RLTS8
Flashing not included. (8” flue)

Extended Round Top Chase Used to terminate chimney at the top of a RLTS8L
Termination chase. Adapter Kit included. Flashing not (8” flue)
included.

¹⁄₂’ long)

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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

26

18

24

25

26

87

38

62

63

64

EWF36CFTK

24

25

26

67

68

69

70

71

77

O

p

e

r

a

t

i

n

g

R

a

n

g

e

12

14

21

23

53

74

74

74

78

88

Ref. Description EWF36A

12. Left Door Assy. 20005212

13. Pin, Hinge 1201836

14. Left, Door Handle Assy. Vert. Nickel 5004265

15. Gasket, 5/16 Adhesive Backed 1203591

16. Glass Clip 30001716

17. Pan Hd. PH 1/4-20 x 3/8 - Blk 1200993

18. Primary Rod 20006095

19. Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Toplk-Z 1203290

20. Glass, Left Door - EPA Front 20005153

21. Right Door Assy. 20005213

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CFM Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time,
without notice.

EWF36A Fireplace

For unit FA3ECB

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 Painted 20006302

11. Left Hinge Painted 20006303

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EWF36A Fireplace (continued)

Ref. Description EWF36A Ref. Description EWF36A

22. Glass Right Door - EPA Front 20005152

23. Right, Door Handle Assy. Vert. Nickel 20006286

24. Damper Steel Handle w/Screw 5004265

25. Handle, Ceramic Blk 2.78 Lg 20006381

26. Ov Hd Sl 1/4-20 x 3/375 Lg 1201294

27. Linkage Assy. 20005307

28. Pawl, Top 20005154

29. Pawl, Bottom 20005155

30. Link, EPA FP Front 20005156

31. CS, Soc But hd 1/4-20 x 5/8 - Blk 1201529

32. Nut, Hex 1/4-20 Plain 1203210

33. 5/16 Shoulder Screw, 1/4-20 20006091

34. SS, Soc 1/4-20 x 1/4 Knl Cup Pt. 1200417

35. 3/8 Shoulder Bolt 5/16 x 1/2 20005202

36. Ash Pan Assy. 20004915

37. Ash Pan Front, Painted 20006300

38. Hearth Brick 20004865

39. Brick Ash Lip Left 20005881

40. Ash Grate Painted 20006299

41. Flame Holder Assy. 20005987

42. Cast Cat Holder 20005992

43. Cast Flamer 20005993

44. Catalyst 20005541

45. Wedge 20005988

46. Andiron, Painted 20006298

47. Firebrick 1601103

48. Front, Upper Right EPA FP Front 20005158

49. Front, Upper Left EPA FP Front 20005159

50. Front, Lower Left - EPA FP Front 20005161

51. Front, Lower Right - EPA FP Front 20005160

52. Lattice, EPA FP - Front 20005162

53. Door, Rt - EPA FP Front 20004742

54. Door, Lt - EPA FP Front 20004741

55. Air Wash Rt., Painted 20006296

56. Air Wash Lt., Painted 20006297

57. Basic Upper Rt. (not shown) 20006024

58. Basic Upper Lt. (not shown) 20006025

59. Basic Lower Rt. (not shown) 20006026

60. Basic Lower Lt. (not shown) 20006027

61. Hinge Cover (not shown) 20005994

62. Gasket 20006295

63. Top Cast Plate 20005979

64. Damper Gasket 20006072

65. Basic Universal 20006024

67. Ash Pan Cover 20006292

68. Handle, Ash Pan, WW/Encore 1301254

69. 1/4-20 x 3/4” FL Hd Phillips 1200881

70. 1/4” Star Washer - Black 1202461

71. Nut, Hex 1/4-20 Plain 1203210

73. Brick Ash Lip Right 20006085

74. Ring, Jump 1201985

75. Hinge Cover 20005994

76. 1/4-20 x 1/2” Phillips Rd Hd Screw 1200894

77. Temperature Probe Assy 20006417

78. Black Fallaway Handle 20006382

79. Gasket 5/8” Dia. Low-D Blk 20006842

80. 1/4-20 x 1” #8 Hardness 20006847

81. Frame & Screen Assy 20006612

82. Stud, 3/8-16 x 2.00 20006336

83. Spacer 20006924

84. Screen Latch 20006337

85. 3/8-16 Lock Nut 20006339

86. Lt. Gasket 1/2” Dia. Low-D Blk. 20006469

87. Rt. Gasket 1/2” Dia. Low-D Blk 20006474

88. Air Duct Assy 20005685

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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 tem­perature rises above and falls below a preset tempera­ture. A rheostat provides for variable fan speeds.

Fan

Vermont Castings EWF36A

Heat Sensor
(Snapstat)

Electrical
Box

Specifications

115 Volt / 60Hz / .75 Amps

Maintenance

The fan itself does not require regular maintenance,
however, periodic cleaning of the fan and the surround­ing area is required.

Installation

1. Place fan assembly at the back of the unit between

hearth supports. Attach using velcro strips provided.
(Fig. 32)

2. Install thermal sensor (snapstat) on bottom of firebox

by sliding between bracket and firebox.

3. Place electronic fan speed control box (rheostat) to

side bracket. Fasten fan speed control box with #10

- 24 hex nuts.

4. If the EB-1 receptacle box (Pt. #ZA1200) was cor-

rectly connected when the unit was installed, the
fan lead can be directly plugged into the EB-1 plug
socket.

The fireplace, when installed must be
electrically connected and grounded in ac­cordance with local codes, with the current
CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code or for
US installations, follow local codes and the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.

70.

Fan Speed Switch
(Rheostat)

Fig. 32 FK26 fan placement.

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Trim Kits

A cast face trim kit and a cast louvre kit are available to
enhance the look of your EWF36A fireplace. Installation
instructions are included with the kit.

Model Description

EWF36ACFTK Cast Face Trim Kit
EWF36ACLK Cast Louvre Kit

Screen Kit

An optional spark screen, EWF36S, is available to allow
the fireplace to be operated with the doors fully open.

NOTE: When operated with the doors open and the
screen in place, the damper MUST be in the open
position.

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Any electrical rewiring of this fan must be
completed by a qualified electrician.

Turn off all power before hook up.

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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 panels, cement, and gasketing shall
be warranted as described below.

CFM Corporation will repair or replace, at its option, any part found
to be defective upon inspection by a Vermont Castings, Authorized
Dealer. The customer must return the defective part or the stove, with
shipping prepaid, to the Authorized Dealer or pay for any Authorized
Dealer in-home travel fees or service charges for in-home repair work.
It is the dealer’s option whether the repair work will be done in the cus
tomer’s home or in the dealer’s shop. If, upon inspection, the damage is
found to be the fault of the manufacturer, repairs will be authorized at no
charge to the customer for parts and/or labor.
Any woodburning stove or part thereof that is repaired or replaced dur­ing the limited warranty period will be warranted under the terms of the
limited warranty for a period not to exceed the remaining term of the
original limited warranty or six (6) months, whichever is longer.

Limited 1 Year Warranty

The following parts of the woodburning stove are warranted to be free
of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from
the date you receive it: The thermostat assembly, handles, glass door
panels, cement, and gasketing. Any of these items found to be defec­tive will be repaired or replaced at no charge, upon the return of the part
with postage prepaid to a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer.
Any part repaired or replaced during the limited warranty period will
be warranted under the terms of the limited warranty for a period not
to exceed the remaining term of the original limited warranty or six (6)
months, whichever is longer.

Limited Catalyst Warranty

The catalyst will be warranted for a six year period as follows: If the
original catalyst or a replacement catalyst proves defective or ceases to
maintain 70% of its particulate emission reduction activity (as measured
by an approved testing procedure) within 24 months from the date the
stove is received, the catalyst itself will be replaced free.
From 25 - 72 months a pro-rated credit will be allowed against a re­placement catalyst and the cost of labor necessary for its installation at
the time of replacement.
For stove purchases made after June 30, 1990, a third year
(25 - 36 months) of no charge replacement will be made when combus­tor failure is due to thermal degradation of the substrate (crumbling of
ceramic material). The customer must pay for any in-home travel fees,
service charges, or transportation costs for returning the stove to the
Authorized Dealer.
Amount of Time Credit Towards
Since Purchase Replacement Cost
0 - 24 months 100%
25 - 36 months 50 %
37 - 48 months 30%
49 - 60 months 20%
61 - 72 months 10%

Any replacement catalyst will be warranted under the terms of the
catalyst warranty for the remaining term of the original warranty. The
purchaser must provide the following information in order to receive a
replacement catalyst under the terms of this limited warranty:

1. Name, address and telephone number.

2. Proof of original purchase date.

3. Date of failure of catalyst.

4. Any relevant information or circumstances regarding determination of

failure.

5. In addition, the owner must return the failed catalyst.

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Vermont Castings EWF36A

Exclusions & Limitations

1. This warranty is transferable; however, proof of original retail

purchase is required.

2. This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove. Misuse
includes overfiring which will result if the stove is used in such a manner
as to cause one or more of the plates to glow red. Overfiring can be
identified later by warped plates and areas where the paint pigment has
burned off. Overfiring in enamel fireplaces is identified by bubbling,
cracking, chipping and discoloration of the porcelain enamel finish.
CFM Corporation offers no warranty on chipping of enamel surfaces.
Inspect your woodburning stove prior to accepting it for any damage to
the enamel.

3. This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove as described in
the Owner’s Guide, nor does it cover an stove which has been modified
unless authorized by a CFM Corporation representative in writing. This
warranty does not cover damage to the stove caused by burning salt
saturated wood, chemically treated wood, or any fuel not recommended
in the Owner’s Guide.

4. This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone other
than a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer.

5. Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered by this warranty
but is subject to a claim against the common carrier. Contact Vermont
CastingsAuthorized Dealer from whom you purchased your stove or
CFM Corporation if the purchase was direct. (Do not operate the stove
as this may negate the ability to process the claim with the carrier.)

6. Claims are not valid where the installation does not conform to lo­cal building and fire codes or, in their absence, to the recommendations
in our Owner’s Guide.

7. The salt air environment of coastal areas, or a high-humidity
environment, can be corrosive to the porcelain enamel finish. These
conditions can cause rusting of the cast iron beneath the porcelain
enamel finish, which will cause the porcelain enamel finish to flake off.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by a salt air or high-hu­midity environment.

8. CFM Corporation shall have no obligation to enhance or update
any unit once manufactured.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CFM CORPORATION
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY SUPERCEDES ALL
OTHER ORAL OR WRITTEN WARRANTIES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidential and
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific rights and you may have other rights which vary from state
to state.

How to Obtain Service

If a defect is noted within the warranty period, the customer should
contact a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer or CFM Corporation if
the purchase was direct with the following information:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of the purchaser.

2. Date of purchase.

3. Serial number from the label on the back.

4. Nature of the defect or damage.

5. Any relevant information or circumstances, e.g., installation, mode of
operation when defect was noted.
A warranty claim will then start in process. CFM Corporation reserves
the right to withhold final approval of a warranty claim pending a visual
inspection of the defect by authorized representatives.

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CFM Corporation

2695 Meadowvale Blvd. • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 8A3

800-668-5323 • www.cfmcorp.com