Vermont Castings WEF33, WEF36 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Electric
C US
Fireplace/Insert
Model: WEF33, WEF36
INSTALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY
INFORMATION
Read these instructions completely
before beginning installation. Failure to
follow them could cause a heater malfunction resulting in serious injury and/
or property damage.
WARNING: All electric heaters have
hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint or flammable liq-
uids are or are stored.
WEF36
WEF33
Homeowner's Installation and
Operating Instructions
This fireplace meets the construction and
safety standards of H.U.D. for application
in manufactured homes when installed
according to these instructions.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Service must be performed by a
qualified service agency.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ................................................................................................................. 3
Installation Instructions
Fireplace Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 4
ElectricalSpecications ...................................................................................................... 4
FireplacePartsIdentication ............................................................................................... 4
Locating Your Fireplace ...................................................................................................... 5
Install Fireplace ................................................................................................................... 6
Installing in a Mantel ..................................................................................................... 6
Existing Fireplace Installation ........................................................................................ 6
New Construction or Renovation .................................................................................... 6
Framing ......................................................................................................................... 7
Nailing Flange Installation ............................................................................................. 7
WEF33, WEF36 120V AC Installation............................................................................... 8
WEF36 240V AC Installation ........................................................................................... 8
Finishing ....................................................................................................................... 8
Operation ................................................................................................................................. 9
Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning Firebox ............................................................................................................... 10
Replacing Log ................................................................................................................... 10
Replacing Ember Strip ....................................................................................................... 10
Replacing Heater/Blower ................................................................................................... 11
Electrical Wiring Diagram - WEF33 .................................................................................... 12
Electrical Wiring Diagram - WEF36 .................................................................................... 13
Replacing Transformer ...................................................................................................... 14
Replacing Main Control Board ........................................................................................... 14
Replacing Backlight LED Strip ............................................................................................ 14
Replacing Settings Control Board ...................................................................................... 14
Replacing Flame Generation LED ....................................................................................... 15
Cleaning or Replacing Back Screen (Glass) ......................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 16
Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................... 17
Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 19
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of an Vermont Castings Group electric fireplace.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to fol-
low these instructions may result in a possible electric shock, fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Please Read the Installation & Operating Instructions
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Before Using This Appliance
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Safety Information
When using electric heaters, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock and injury to person, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes
and curtains away from front of heater.
3. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not allow bare skin to touch
hot surfaces. The grille directly in front of heater outlet becomes hot during heater
operation.
4. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or
invalids and whenever heater is left operating and unattended.
5. Always unplug heater when not in use.
6. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or if heater malfunctions
or has been dropped or damaged in any way. Return heater to authorized service
facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor
locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.
9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the
like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
10. To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF before removing plug from outlet.
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening
as this may cause an electric shock or fire or damage the heater.
12. To prevent possible fire, do not block air intakes in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
13. Always use properly grounded, fused and polarized outlets.
14. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint or flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.
15. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
16. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and
cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord should
be No. 14AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts.
17. Always use ground fault protection where required by electrical codes.
18. Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning, maintenance or relocation of heater.
19. To prevent a possible fire, do not burn wood or other materials in this heater.
20. To prevent electric shock or fire, always use a certified electrician should new
circuits or outlets be required.
21. When transporting or storing heater, keep in a dry place.
22. Control panel door gets hot during heater operation. Open door by pressing on
right corner. A spring magnet will disengage. Pull door down to open.
WARNING: Im-
proper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a
qualied installer.
CAUTION: Do not
expose the heater
to the elements
(such as rain, etc.).
— Do not place clothing or
other ammable material on
or near rebox. Never place
any objects on the replace.
— Carefully supervise young
children when they are in the
room with the replace.
— Fireplace becomes very
hot when running. Keep children and adults away from
hot surfaces to avoid burns
or clothing ignition. Fireplace
will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
— Do not install replace
directly on carpet or similar
surface which may restrict
air circulation beneath unit.
NOTE: This heater must
be electrically wired and
grounded in accordance
with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with
National Electric Code ANSI/
NFPA 70-latest edition or the
Canadian Electric Code,
CSA C22.1 as appropriate.
This heater has been tested in accordance with the CSA Standards for xed and
location-dedicated electric room heaters in the United States. All components are UL
or CSA safety certied.
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Heater
Flame
Ember
Backlight
Power
Installation Instructions
226M” (578 mm)
226M” (578 mm)
3356” (841 mm)
3556O” (902 mm)
10”
(254 mm)
32(6”
(835 mm)
WEF33
3756O” (953 mm)
3356” (841 mm)
10”
(254 mm)
34”
(864 mm)
WEF36
• WEF Fireplace Dimensions
Figure 1
Electrical Specications
WEF33 WEF36
Voltage 120V AC, 60 Hz 120/240V AC, 60 Hz
Total Amps 15 15 / 20
Total Watts 1500 1500 / 3000
Heater Rating 1400 Watts 2800 Watts
NOTE: This heater must
be electrically wired and
grounded in accordance
with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes,
with National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or the Canadian Electric Code, CSA C22.1 as
appropriate.
• WEF Fireplace Parts Identification
Heat Vents
(behind doors)
Front Glass
Figure 2
WEF36 Shown
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Control
Panel Door
Rear Glass
(Screen)
Remote
Log Set
Handle
Remote Hide
Magnetic
Catch
Heater
Control
Flame Control
FP2569
ON/OFF
Power Switch
Backlight Control
Ember Control
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3156” (791 mm)
3156” (791 mm)
44” (1118 mm)
22”
(559 mm)
• Unpacking and Testing
WEF33
Carefully remove unit from box. Prior to permanently installing unit, test to make sure
unit operates properly. To do this, plug unit's power cord into a conveniently located
120 Volt grounded outlet.
WEF36
Carefully remove unit from box. Prior to permanently installing unit, test to make sure
unit operates properly. Unit does not come with the power cord installed. Unit must
be hard-wired to either a 120/60 or 240/60 volt supply.
• Locating Your Fireplace
This electric fireplace can be installed in a mantel, framed into a wall or installed
into an existing fireplace. If installing into a mantel, follow mantel's assembly instructions. Figure 3 illustrates a variety of ways the heater may be located in a room. The
heater may be installed directly on the floor or raised on a hearth.
Corner Mantel
Installation
Framed
into
Wall or
Wall Mantel
Installation
Figure 3
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Existing
Fireplace
FP2388
CAUTION: The unit's
power supply cord
must be connected to
a properly grounded and protected 120 Volt outlet. Always
use ground fault protection
where required by the electrical code.
WARNING: Do not
operate the unit if it is
damaged or has malfunctioned. If you suspect the
unit is damaged, return the unit
to an authorized service facility for examination, electrical
or mechanical adjustment or
repair.
WARNING: Due to
high temperatures,
this heater should
be located out of trafc. Keep
combustible materials such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at
least 3 feet (914 mm) from the
front of the heater.
WARNING: Never
locate this heater
where it may fall into
a bathtub or other water container.
NOTICE: Minimum and maximum clearances must be maintained at all times. Illustrations
throughout these instructions
reect typical installation and
are for design purposes only.
Actual installations may vary
slightly due to individual preferences.
WARNING: To pre-
vent contact with sag-
ging or loose insula-
tion, the heater must
not be installed against vapor
barrier or exposed insulation.
Localized overheating could
occur and a re could result.
CAUTION: Do not
expose the heater to
the elements (such
as rain, etc.)
CAUTION: Wear
gloves and safety
glasses for protection
during installation and maintneance.
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• Install Fireplace
Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is a safe distance
from drapes, furniture and high traffic areas.
NOTE: Follow all national and local electrical codes. This insert can be installed into
either an existing fireplace or as a new construction/renovation.
• Installing in a Mantel
1. Assemble mantel according to mantel instructions.
2. Locate mantel near a wall (or corner depending on mantel type) close to a power
source. You may have to alter base boards to fit mantel flush against wall.
3. Insert fireplace into front of mantel. Be careful not to scratch finish on base.
Fireplace will fit flush against front of mantel.
4. Plug fireplace into power source. Push mantel with fireplace into final location.
NOTE: The Vermont Castings Group Barrington Cabinet Mantel Model series BWC300,
BWC400 and BWC500 are specially designed to comply with all mantel temperature
requirements. Any custom-built mantel must comply with all clearance requirements
shown in this instruction manual.
• Existing Fireplace Installation
1. Thoroughly clean out existing fireplace and hearth area.
2. Seal all drafts, vents or ash clean-outs with fiberglass insulation. Seal flue. Once
sealed, close damper to stop debris from falling onto unit.
3. If existing firebox is susceptible to moisture, cap top of chimney flue to prevent
infiltration of water.
NOTE: It is strongly advised that you hire a qualified professional to undertake this
step in order to prevent personal injury. Once flue is capped, chimney is no longer
suitable for wood burning.
NOTE: Do no install this unit into a fireplace that is prone to dampness; the area of
installation must be dry.
4. Plan the power supply. If an existing grounded outlet is near fireplace, power
cord can run along front of fireplace. If cord is not long enough to reach outlet,
a grounded extension cord minimum 14 AWG and rated to a minimum of 1875
watts, may be used. If you plan to cut or drill a hole in existing fireplace for wiring, it is best to hire a professional to do this step in order to prevent personal
injury. To reduce the risk of fire, do not run power cord under rugs, carpets, etc.
Arrange power supply cord away from high traffic areas where it may pose a tripping hazard.
• New Construction or Renovation
1. Select a location away from combustible materials such as curtains or drapes,
furniture, bedding, paper, etc.
2. Mark desired location on floor and store unit in a safe, dry and dust free location.
3. Frame in an opening leaving at least 1/4" (6 mm) around the edge of the unit
(refer to Framing). Any new wiring must be done in compliance with local and
national codes and other applicable regulations in order to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock or other injuries. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you
hire a professional to complete any such work.
4. Plan your power supply route. Refer to Step 4 Existing Fireplace Installation.
WARNING - RISK
OF FIRE! The pow-
er cord must not be
pinched or against a sharp
edge. Secure cord to avoid
tripping or snagging to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock
or personal injury.
— Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners or the
like. Arrange cord away from
trafc areas and where it will
not be tripped over.
WARNING - RISK
OF FIRE! To prevent
a possible re, do
not block air intake or exhaust
in any manner. Do not use on
soft surfaces where openings
may become blocked.
WARNING - RISK
OF FIRE! Do not
blow or place insulation against the rebox.
WARNING: If the
information in these
instructions is not
followed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal
injury or death.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors in the vicinity of this or
any other heater.
WARNING: The solid fuel/gas replace
has been converted
for use with an electric insert
and cannot be used for original fuels unless all original
parts have been replaced and
the replace has been reapproved by the authority having jurisdiction.
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