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EWF36A
Fireplace

Homeowner’s
Installation and
Operating Manual

Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use

20005167 7/06 Rev. 11

5167

EPA36

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3/02

SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, OPERATED AND MAIN-
TAINED, 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.

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Summary of Contents for EWF36A

Page 1: ...TY NOTICE IF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED OPERATED AND MAIN TAINED 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 ...

Page 2: ...ormance 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 inst...

Page 3: ...allation instructions Installation other than as instructed by CFM Corporation or Installation and or use of any component part not manufactured or approved by CFM Corpo ration in combination or assembly with a CFM Corporation ﬁreplace system notwithstand ing any independent testing laboratory or other third party approval of such component parts or accessory Any such action may possibly cause a ﬁ...

Page 4: ...nditions and on average efﬁciencies These values are based on operation in building code 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 Ver...

Page 5: ...00 djt Chase Installation Insulation methods shown are optional for cold climate not a requirement for unit operation Termination Cap Storm Collar Pan Flashing Draftstop Batt Insulation cut out around ﬁre stop Firestop Ceiling Level Standoff Metal Safety Strips 1 2 or 3 pieces Batt Insula tion MUST be used in the Chase Outside Air Cover Plate Andiron Brick Ledge ...

Page 6: ... 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 Fig 3 Chimney ...

Page 7: ...of 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 high est point where it passes through the roof 2 Min 2 Min 3 Min 0 To 10 3 Min 0 To 10 AC246 4 1 96 Reference Poi...

Page 8: ... assistance 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 ﬁrep...

Page 9: ...arts damaged in shipment speciﬁcally check the end connection of chimney sections and elbows NOTE The EWF36A ﬁreplace must use CFM Corpora tion 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 9...

Page 10: ...ty 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 ﬁre...

Page 11: ... 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 Duct run must be limited to a maximum distance of 40 feet from the ﬁreplace pipe collar to duct termination This will...

Page 12: ... 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 4 Attach the ...

Page 13: ...aming 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 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 If you encounter additional ceilings ...

Page 14: ...y 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 no...

Page 15: ... 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 ﬁrepla...

Page 16: ...e 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 mate rial Example for Common Brick T new 5 0 0 458 x 0 50 in 5 46 in new required thickness FP550 BR BC SEALING DETAILS 9 29 97 Wall Covering 2 x 4...

Page 17: ...nce 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 wid...

Page 18: ...ting 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 con trol to the desired position in between these extremes opening the primary air control make...

Page 19: ...ontrol 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 ...

Page 20: ... 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 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 immediat...

Page 21: ...t 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 as...

Page 22: ...llen wrench 3 Retighten the lock nut while at the same time hold ing 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 Maintenance ST531 Door Pawl 11 00 Pawl Small Lock ing Nut Large Locking Nut Set Screw Striker Screw Handle Stub ST531 Fig 30 Turn the striker screw to...

Page 23: ...lace 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 honey comb do not use compressed air to clear the pas FP1324 Catalyst 2 27 03 djt Wedge In Place Wedge Catalyst Catalyst As sembly FP1324 Fig 31 Carefully tap out the...

Page 24: ...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 re duce creosote formation dramatically it is not a substi tute 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 bu...

Page 25: ...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 com bustible material Yearly Spring Cleaning Remove ash from the ﬁre box and replace with a moisture absorbin...

Page 26: ...nsion 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 b...

Page 27: ...mper 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 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 ...

Page 28: ...FP Front 20005160 52 Lattice EPA FP Front 20005162 53 Door Rt EPA FP Front 20004742 54 Door Lt EPA FP Front 20004741 EWF36A Fireplace continued Ref Description EWF36A Ref Description EWF36A 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 2000602...

Page 29: ...t 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 ac cordance 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 Any electrical rewiring of ...

Page 30: ...30 Vermont Castings EWF36A 20005167 ...

Page 31: ... 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 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...

Page 32: ...2695 Meadowvale Blvd Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N 8A3 800 668 5323 www cfmcorp com CFM Corporation ...

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