Vermont Casting Outdoor Fireplace EWF36 User Manual

EWF36A  
Fireplace  
Homeowner’s  
Installation and  
Operating Manual  
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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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.  
This fireplace and chimney system must be vented to  
the out-of-doors.  
Description  
The EWF36A fireplace is a solid fuel, woodburning,  
Do not obstruct or modify air inlets/outlets in any  
heat circulating fireplace.  
manner.  
Precautions  
Do not install combustible materials on any of the  
black fireplace surround.  
CFM Corporation fireplaces and component parts have  
been highly tested and will operate safely when in-  
stalled in accordance with instructions provided in this  
manual. Carefully read and understand all instructions  
before beginning installation.  
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.  
If you notice any damage to fireplace or component  
parts, immediately report damage to your CFM Corpo-  
ration dealer.  
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.  
Only use CFM Corporation components or the warranty  
will be voided and a fire hazard may be created.  
NOTE: Hairline cracks in hearth brick and ash lips  
are not a safety issue and do not need to be re-  
placed.  
CFM Corporation warranty will be voided by and CFM  
Corporation disclaims any responsibility for the follow-  
ing actions:  
Drafts  
Installation by any other than a qualified  
installer, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada)  
certified.  
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 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).  
Installation other than as instructed by CFM  
Corporation; or  
EWF36A  
Listed  
UL / ULc127  
Standard for Factory Built Fireplaces  
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 fire hazard.  
Consult local building codes to ensure that you are in  
compliance before installing the fireplace.  
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Specifications  
EWF36A  
*Under specific test conditions used during EPA emis-  
sions standard testing.  
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)  
**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 con-  
sumption obtained under laboratory conditions 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-  
mont Castings’ Authorized Dealer to determine realistic  
expectations for your home.  
EWF36A Woodburning Fireplace  
Rough  
Opening  
Depth  
41" (1041mm)  
67" (1708mm)  
" (25mm)  
27"  
8"  
(216mm)  
(686mm)  
13" Dia.  
(343mm)  
26"  
(660mm)  
" Recessed  
(16mm) Nailing  
"  
" (1207mm)  
Flange  
Rough Opening Width 43"  
47  
(1092mm)  
5/8" (16mm)  
Rough  
Opening  
Height  
95" (2413mm)  
47"  
(1207mm)  
51"  
(1308mm)  
12"  
(327mm)  
Outside  
Air  
12"  
(327mm)  
14"  
(362mm)  
36" (914mm)  
41" (1041mm)  
12"  
(318mm)  
14"  
(362mm)  
4"  
(124mm)  
Electrical  
Access  
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.  
Termination Cap  
Storm Collar  
Pan Flashing  
Batt Insulation  
(cut out around fire-  
stop)  
Draftstop  
Firestop  
Ceiling Level  
Batt Insula-  
tion MUST be  
used in the  
Chase.  
Standoff  
Brick Ledge  
Outside Air  
Cover Plate  
Andiron  
Metal Safety Strips  
(1,2 or 3 pieces)  
FP554a  
Fig. 2 Fireplace and chase parts identification.  
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Chimney Requirements - Offset Installations  
Offset  
CHIMNEY FLUE EXIT  
Rise  
Chimney  
Section  
FP282  
30°  
Return  
Elbow  
Elbow  
30˚ Elbow Offsets  
B
G
A
1’  
Offset  
3’ 4’  
Rise  
1¹⁄₂'  
G
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3”  
8¹⁄₄"  
11”  
20"  
30°  
Offset  
Elbow  
0
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C
11¹⁄₄" 25¹⁄₄"  
13¹⁄₂" 29¹⁄₄"  
16¹⁄₂" 34¹⁄₄"  
20¹⁄₄" 40³⁄₄"  
21³⁄₄" 43¹⁄₂"  
26¹⁄₄" 51¹⁄₄"  
28¹⁄₂" 55¹⁄₄"  
31¹⁄₂" 60¹⁄₄”  
34¹⁄₂" 65¹⁄₂"  
37¹⁄₂" 70³⁄₄"  
41¹⁄₂" 77³⁄₄"  
45" 83³⁄₄"  
47¹⁄₄" 87¹⁄₂"  
51"  
53¹⁄₄"  
56¹⁄₄" 103¹⁄₄"  
59¹⁄₄" 108¹⁄₂"  
62¹⁄₄" 113¹⁄₂"  
64¹⁄₂" 117¹⁄₂"  
68¹⁄₄"  
70¹⁄₂"  
74¹⁄₄" 134¹⁄₂"  
78" 140³⁄₄"  
81"  
84" 151¹⁄₄"  
87" 156¹⁄₂"  
89¹⁄₄" 160¹⁄₄"  
93" 166³⁄₄"  
95¹⁄₄" 170³⁄₄"  
99¹⁄₄" 177³⁄₄"  
E
6 FT.  
Rise  
TCS8A  
Support  
30°  
Return  
Elbow  
H
Offset  
H
30°  
Offset  
Elbow  
B
Hearth  
Floor  
Example 1  
Notes: G + H cannot exceed 20 feet.  
Example 2  
Example 3  
94"  
98"  
FP269  
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):  
C. The chimney cannot be more than 30˚  
(45˚ in Canada) from the vertical plane in  
any installation*.  
124"  
128"  
A. Height of the chimney is measured  
from the hearth to the chimney exit.  
D. The maximum length of the angled run  
of the total chimney system is 20 feet. (G  
plus H cannot exceed 20 feet.)  
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
146"  
EWF36A  
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.  
Maximum:  
Minimum:  
50’  
Without Elbows  
With 2 Elbows*  
With 4 Elbows*  
17’0”  
19’0”  
21’0”  
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.  
B. Do not use more than 4 elbows per  
2 101¹⁄₄" 181³⁄₄"  
2 104¹⁄₄" 186¹⁄₄"  
2 107¹⁄₄" 191¹⁄₂"  
2
3
3
3
chimney.  
Attach the straps of the return (top)  
elbow to a structural framing member.  
110¹⁄₄" 196³⁄₄"  
114" 203¹⁄₄"  
117³⁄₄" 209³⁄₄"  
120" 213¹⁄₂"  
The offset (first) elbow of any pair does  
not have straps.  
NOTE: This offset distance may not be  
your full offset distance. See Examples 2  
and 3.  
3 123³⁄₄"  
220"  
Fig. 3 Chimney system requirements.  
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Planning Information  
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.  
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 extend-  
ing more than 6’ (1.8m) above a roof line.  
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.  
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)  
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 po-  
sitioning. Unit should remain on skid until final position-  
ing. After fireplace is in position, the lifting handle and  
straps may be removed or left in place.  
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.  
A fireplace may only be mounted on the following sur-  
faces:  
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.  
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 high-  
est point where it passes through the roof.  
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  
TOTAL  
LENGTH  
INSTALLED  
LENGTH  
L
L
L
T
1
1
TRIPLE  
WALL  
0 To 10'  
(L )  
(L )  
T
1
2' Min.  
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81  
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0 To 10'  
3'  
Min.  
818  
83  
2' Min.  
3'  
84  
Min.  
FP288a  
Reference  
Point  
Fig. 4 Installed lengths of chimney sections.  
AC246  
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.  
Fig. 5 Ten Foot Rule illustration.  
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 neces-  
sary to offset it to avoid obstructions.  
4. The maximum length of an angled run (total chimney  
system) is 20 feet.  
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Chimney Supports  
Installation  
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 pre-  
viously described. (A chimney support is 2¹⁄₂" (64mm)  
long when installed.)  
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)  
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)  
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)  
Chimney Sup-  
port Strap  
When installing the chimney, DO NOT caulk between  
outer pipe and firestop. It is vital that some air be al-  
lowed to flow through this very thin gap.  
TCS8A  
CAUTION: When installing a fireplace in an insu-  
lated enclosure, be sure all required air spaces  
are maintained. (Page 13, Fig. 17)  
FP284a  
Fig. 6 Chimney support installation.  
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 Ver-  
mont Castings dealer for assistance.  
Hard  
Flat  
Surface  
Insulation  
Platform  
FPC555a  
Fig. 7 Insulating between platform and fireplace.  
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Framing  
Chimney Centerline  
Actual Centerpoint  
Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace  
is set in place, however, most installers build the frame  
before setting the fireplace.  
9"  
(241mm)  
Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materi-  
als. Refer to framing dimensions in Figure 1 for basic  
fireplace specifications.  
NOTE: Framing should be positioned to accommodate  
wall covering and fireplace facing material.  
Plumb Line  
Plumb Bob  
EB1 (Receptacle) Hookup  
Option for Circulating Models Only  
Wiring should be installed by a certified electrician.  
Turn off circuit breaker before wiring models.  
Imaginary Cen-  
terpoint  
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 cover-  
plate 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 ac-  
complished - how much pipe is required, the number of  
elbows, if any, and type of termination to be used.  
FPC556a  
Fig. 8 Locate centerline of chimney with plumb line.  
Offset Installation  
CAUTION: Report to your dealer any parts damaged  
in shipment, specifically check the end connection of  
chimney sections and elbows.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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)  
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. Mea-  
sure your offset dimension from straight up chimney  
center point on ceiling.  
Using a plumb bob positioned directly over center point  
of fireplace flue collar, mark the ceiling to establish the  
chimney center point. (Fig. 8)  
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Ceiling Chimney Hole/  
Existing  
Ceiling  
Joists  
17¹⁄₂”  
(445mm)  
17¹⁄₂”  
(445mm)  
Possible Obstructions  
The size of the hole in ceiling will vary with the angle at  
which the chimney passes through ceiling.  
Chimney  
Hole  
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.  
New Framing  
Members  
Cutting the Hole  
Ceiling  
FP551b  
Cover fireplace collar opening and cut proper sized  
chimney hole in chimney.  
Fig. 10 Typical frame for ceiling chimney hole.  
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 num-  
bers:  
Chimney Hole Size  
“Z” Metal Safety  
Strips (1 or 2 pcs.)  
Angle of Chimney at Ceiling  
Size of Chimney  
8” Flue  
Vertical  
FS2A  
17¹⁄₂” x 17¹⁄₂”  
30°  
FS6A  
17⁷⁄₈” x 29⁵⁄₈”  
“Z” Safety  
Strip  
Fire-  
Decorative  
Hearth  
Face  
(445 x 445mm) (454 x 753mm)  
place  
Fig. 9 Ceiling chimney hole sizes necessary for installing  
firestop spacer.  
1¹⁄₂”  
(38mm)  
1/2” Min.  
Overlap  
Plat-  
form  
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.  
FP557b  
Hearth Ext.  
Fig. 11 Safety strip installation.  
NOTE: Safety strips are not required over noncombus-  
tible floors where all supports at the base of the fire-  
place are noncombustible.  
Positioning, Safety Strips,  
Securing the Fireplace  
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.  
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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Installation Instructions  
Nail Top Stand-  
offs  
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.  
Nail Side  
Nailing  
Flanges  
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.  
FP1197  
Fig. 12 Fasten fireplace in position.  
Duct Termination  
Installating Outside Air Kit  
Must be More Than 3’  
Below Chimney  
Attic  
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.  
Duct Termi-  
nation  
Ceiling  
40’ Max.  
Duct Run  
NOTE: Air duct assemblies must be installed in con-  
junction with the AK-MST or cold air will enter the home.  
(Fig. 14)  
Duct  
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, non-  
combustible flexible or type “O” metal ducting is  
permissible.)  
Soffit Termination  
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.  
Exterior Wall  
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.  
40’ Max. Duct Run  
Rain Cap  
Duct Termina-  
tion  
Duct  
It is a good practice to protect your hands and eyes  
during installation by wearing work gloves and safety  
glasses.  
Exterior Wall Termination  
Fig. 13 Typical installations.  
FP1060  
CAUTION: Do not install termination into a garage  
or other area that could contain flammable liquids  
or fumes, or into an attic space.  
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  
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exposed when cover plate is removed. Retain for  
future use.  
Installing the Chimney System  
Start by attaching the first chimney section to the collar  
on top of the fireplace.  
2. Slide the two (2) air duct assemblies provided with  
the unit into the openings on each side of the unit.  
(Fig. 14)  
Install the pipe as pictured in Figure 16. When you  
get a good lock, you will hear the pipe clearly snap  
together. Once sections are snap-locked in 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.  
3. Attach the air duct assemblies to the inside panel  
with four (4) screws removed in Step 1. (fig. 14)  
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. 17)  
Air Duct Assembly  
Continue installing the pipe as required until pipe is  
installed up through the ceiling. At this point, you must  
install a firestop spacer.  
AK-MST  
Pipe Section  
FP1654  
Pipe  
Rim  
Fig. 14 Air duct assembly.  
Hem  
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 termina-  
tion location.  
Lance  
Pipe  
Hem  
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 approxi-  
mately 4¹⁄₂” in (114 mm) 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. 15)  
FP1198  
Fig. 16 Install pipe, listening for the snap-lock to fasten.  
Support Structure  
Elbow Strap  
The AK-MST Outside Air Kit is now installed and ready  
for use.  
Elbow Strap  
(must be tight)  
Ceiling Hole  
Framing  
Duct Termination  
Caulking  
Angled Strap  
Rain Cap  
Angled Firestop  
Chimney Support Strap  
(must be tight)  
FP270/271  
Fig. 17 Attach straps to a structural framing member.  
Wall  
FP1061  
Fig. 15 Caulk and install duct termination/rain cap in place.  
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Canadian Requirements  
Installing the Firestop Spacer  
in the Ceiling Hole  
for Insulation Shield  
In Canada, an attic insulation shield is required to  
prevent attic insulaiton from contacxting the chimney  
section. NOTE: If the attic insulation shield is used, the  
firestop is not required in the attic installation. Framing  
dimensions fr the chimney hole should measure 17¹⁄₂” x  
17¹⁄₂” (445 x 445 mm). An attic shield MUST be installed  
on top of attic joists (above the floor level). (Fig. 19)  
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” (203 mm). When combined  
thickness of ceiling material, ceiling joists and flooring  
material exceeds 8” (203 mm), adjustments must be  
made in framing to assure that minimum air spaces to  
chimney are maintained.  
NOTE: In the U.S., it is a good idea, although not al-  
ways required, to install an attic insulation shield where  
blown-in insulation is planned to be used in the atic.  
Proper Firestop Spacer Installation  
Attic Insulation  
Shield  
Figure 18 shows different installation procedures for  
both an area that is an attic and an area that is not an  
attic.  
Nails  
(4 Required)  
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.  
Attic Joist  
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.  
Base  
Flanges  
Ceiling  
FP263  
Fig. 19 Attic shield installation (Canadian requirement).  
Firestop spacers are not available for, nor are they  
required on vertical walls.  
Continue Installing Pipe to Complete Run  
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.  
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.  
Attic Installation  
Nails (4)  
Chimney Supports  
Firestop Spacer  
If chimney supports are required, they are installed the  
same as elbows. Nail chimney support straps to adja-  
cent 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" (64 mm) long when installed. Consider  
this dimension when determining how many straight  
chimney sections are needed.  
Joist  
NOTE: If the attic insulation shield is used, the  
firestop is not required in the attic installation.  
Ceiling Installation  
NOTE: Chimney supports are generally used in long  
runs in a chase installation.  
Joist  
Additional Ceilings  
If you encounter additional ceilings, repeat same steps  
required for first ceiling installation. See firestop illustra-  
tion in Figure 18.  
Firestop Spacer  
FP593  
Nails (4)  
Fig. 18 Firestop spacer installations.  
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Penetrating the Roof  
Installing Chimney in a Chase  
Run pipe to roofline. Since chimney system must be  
vented to the out-of-doors, you must use an approved  
CFM Corporation termination.  
Refer to Figure 2, Page 5 for an illustration of a typical  
chase installation.  
CAUTION: Treatment of firestop spacers and construc-  
tion 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.  
If a chase is used, refer to the installation manual pro-  
vided 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.  
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. 20)  
Cut and Frame Roof Hole  
Size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney ter-  
mination installed. Refer to installation instructions  
provided with CFM Corporation chimney termination to  
find correct size of roof hole.  
NOTE: No material may cover black cast face.  
Air Space Clearances  
There must be a 2” (51 mm) air space between out-  
ermost portion of chimney sections and any adjacent  
combustible surfaces. (Combustible surfaces include  
burnable materials such as: ceiling members, joists,  
flooring, combustible insulation and roof structures.)  
Combustible framing material MUST NOT  
penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas)  
2”  
WARNING: Do not pack required air spaces with  
insulation or other materials.  
(51mm)  
Standoff  
Mark an outline of the roof hole around the center of the  
point nail. NOTE: Hole dimensions given in the chim-  
ney top installation instructions are horizontal dimen-  
sions; therefore, the hole size must be marked on the  
roof accordingly.  
1” (25mm) Air  
Space to Sides  
Cover the opening of the installed chimney so debris  
cannot get into the system.  
Firestop  
Cut and frame the hole. It is good practice to use fram-  
ing lumber that is the same size as the rafters. Install  
the frame securely because the chimney top and flash-  
ing anchored to the frame must be able to withstand  
heavy winds.  
Wall  
Shield  
1” (25mm)  
Space to Back  
Install Remainder of Chimney Sections  
1” (25mm)  
Air Space  
to Sides  
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.  
NO mate-  
rial may  
cover cast  
face  
0” Clearance  
to Floor  
Install Top Housing or Termination  
FP1199  
Hearth Extension  
Follow the installation instructions provided with the  
chimney termination you have selected.  
Fig. 20 Minimum clearances to combustibles.  
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Finish Wall  
Combustiible  
Mantel and  
Trim  
12"  
(305mm)  
Max.  
Finished Wall  
Finish the wall with material of your choice. Do not  
install a combustible mantel shelf less than 12” (305  
mm) above the firebox grille opening. Do not install  
a mantel face plate less than 6” (159 mm) from top  
of grille opening. (Fig. 20) If a combustible material is  
used below a flat mantel shelf, consult your local build-  
ing codes for minimum clearance from top of fireplace  
opening to bottom of mantel shelf.  
1"  
(38mm)  
Header  
Standoff  
12"  
(305mm)  
Min.  
Noncombustible  
Material  
6"  
All joints (top, bottom and sides) where wall or deco-  
rative facing material meets fireplace surround must  
be completely sealed with a noncombustible material.  
(Figs. 21 and 25)  
(159mm)  
Min.  
Brick Ledge  
GrilleOpening  
Fireplace Front  
FP1398  
NOTE: No side wall protection is required for fireplaces  
installed at 45° to two (2) side walls (corner installation).  
Fig. 22 Combustible mantel minimum opening.  
Side View  
Mantel Shelf  
Finished Wall  
See mantel drawing for  
2 x 4 Stud  
Standoff  
shelf-to-grille dimension  
1"  
Noncombustible Finish Mate-  
rial Only in this Area  
*
Ref.  
Brick Ledge  
Cast Front  
**  
Combustible materials  
are permitted within a  
shaded area shown in  
Figure 26 titled  
Top View  
Minimum Wall  
Clearances  
Fireplace  
Front (Steel)  
2 x 4 Stud  
1” (25mm)  
* 12” (305mm) from top of grille opening.  
** 6” from top of grille opening.  
Must be sealed with  
noncombustible material  
MA81  
FP1200  
Fig. 23 Combustible mantel clearances.  
Fig. 21 Finishing materials placement.  
Side Wall Protection  
Mantels  
Adjacent combustible side walls that are within mini-  
mum dimensions shown in Figure 25 of the fireplace  
opening must be protected with CFM Corporation Wall  
Shield Model SP40 or a specifically built wall shield  
described in Figure 20.  
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 22 and 23. When using paint or lacquer to finish  
the mantel, such paint or lacquer must be heat resistant  
to prevent discoloration.  
The special wall shield design described in Figure 20 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.  
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Examples of wall shield insulation:  
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).  
1. Manville - CERAFORM 126, K=.27,  
1/2 inches thick  
2. EH2416, K = .458,  
1 inch thick required.  
Example of Determining Hearth Extension  
Equivalents  
Hearth Installation  
To determine the thickness required for any new mate-  
rial:  
A hearth extension is required to protect a combustible  
floor in front of the fireplace. Refer to Figure 26 for mini-  
mum dimensions and mounting detail.  
NEW  
required  
thickness  
K of new material (per inch)  
K of listed material (per inch)  
thickness  
of listed  
material  
=
X
NOTE: Hearth Extension must not cover the air  
inlet opening of a fireplace.  
Example for Common Brick  
The hearth extension described in Figure 26 must be a  
durable noncombustible material with a minimum (total)  
Rt value of 1.09; refer to Figure 24 for examples. The  
overall height (above a combustible floor), depth and  
width must be as indicated, with the extension centered  
to the fireplace opening.  
T (new) = 5.0/0.458 x 0.50 in. = 5.46 in. (new required  
thickness).  
2 x 4 Header - Do not  
Wall Covering  
notch at standoffs  
Noncombus-  
tible Decorative  
Facing  
The top of insulation must be covered with a non-com-  
bustible decorative covering or a piece of .018” mini-  
mum sheet metal, to protect hearth extension material.  
(Fig. 26)  
Seal all cracks  
NOTE: No  
between fireplace sur-  
round (steel) and wall  
materials with noncom-  
bustible material.  
material  
may cover  
black cast  
face.  
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. 25 and 26)  
Cast Front  
Noncombustible  
Decorative Cover-  
ing  
WARNING: Hearth extension must be installed in  
accordance with Figure 25. Top of hearth extension  
must be level with bottom of fireplace.  
Safety Strips - Must be  
overlapped 1/2” minimum  
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. 24)  
FP1202  
Fig. 25 Sealing gaps.  
T = given thickness  
R = thermal resistance for a given thickness (T)  
K = thermal conductivity  
COMMON MATERIALS AND FACTORS  
MINIMUM  
THICKNESS  
R
MATERIAL  
K*  
EH2416  
(CFM Corporation)  
2.18 1.0 in.**  
0.10 5.46 in.**  
0.916  
Common Brick  
5.0  
R Value is for 1/2 inch.  
* Units of K = BTU/SQ FT/HR/˚F/IN  
** Thickness of Listed Material  
FP533ADD  
Fig. 24 Hearth extension material factors.  
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Minimum Hearth Extension Dimensions  
Minimum Wall Clearances  
(for On-Site Construction)  
WITH  
Noncombustible  
Surround Facing  
WITHOUT  
Noncombustible  
Surround Facing  
Shaded area starts  
1/2" away from  
edge of unit  
4" Brick  
(Example material)  
G
G
H
NOTE: No material may  
cover black cast face.  
Hearth extension must be  
flush with bottom of fireplace.  
4"  
J
E
F**  
Firebox  
Opening  
E
D
C**  
A - Min. clearance  
to combustible  
perpendicular wall  
Seal cracks  
between the  
fireplace  
and hearth  
extension with  
noncombustible  
material  
May install  
Fireplace  
Opening  
noncombustible  
decorative  
covering  
OR .018" min.  
sheet metal  
B - Min. clearance  
to combustible  
perpendicular wall when  
using noncombustible wall shield*  
Side  
Wall  
Side  
Wall  
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".  
9" Required  
*
1" Min.  
Dimension/degree of angle will vary depending on thickness  
of noncombustible surround facing.  
**  
"Z" Safety strips  
must overlap  
" minimum  
Combustible  
Floor  
1" Min.  
EH2416 or  
Equal "R" Value  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
EWF36A  
24”  
12”  
17° 25°  
12”  
8”  
8”  
18”  
57”  
FP1201  
610 mm 305 mm  
305 mm 203 mm 203 mm 457 mm 1448 mm  
Fig. 26 Combustible side wall protection and hearth extension dimensions.  
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Operation  
Damper  
Attach Handles  
Primary Air Control  
The fallaway handles are used to open and close the  
front doors. Remove after each use so they will not get  
hot. Keep in convenient location for each use. (Fig. 27)  
Assemble the primary air control and damper handles  
by passing the 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. 28)  
Steel Handle  
FP1203  
Fallaway Handle  
Fig. 29 EWF36A controls.  
The primary air control is located in the upper left  
corner of the unit. (Fig. 27) It is the primary source of  
air for starting, maintaining, and reviving the fire.  
FP1397  
Generally, more air entering the fireplace makes the fire  
burn hotter and faster, while less air prolongs the burn.  
Fig. 27 Insert fallaway handles into door handle stubs.  
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 makes the unit burn  
hotter. Closing the control slows the unit down. You may  
adjust to any position you desire.  
Metal Hub  
The Damper  
Ceramic Shaft  
The damper directs air flow within the fireplace.  
Screw  
The damper is operated by moving the lever located  
in the upper right corner of the unit. It has two posi-  
tions: 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.  
FP1396  
Fig. 28 Assemble primary air control and damper handles.  
EWF36A Controls  
Three controls regulate the performance of the  
EWF36A fireplace: A primary air control supplies oxy-  
gen 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. 29)  
Primary Air Control  
NOTE: Full clockwise or counterclockwise movement of  
the damper handle is approximately 50°.  
A single air control regulates the amount of heat the fire  
will produce and how long it will burn.  
NOTE: Always open the damper before opening the  
doors. Close damper to set burn rate.  
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Use the Air Control Settings  
The Fan  
that Work Best for You  
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.  
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.  
“Off” is to the far left.  
“High” is just to the right of “Off.”  
“Low” is to the far right.  
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.  
Variable adjustment of the fans is possible with any set-  
ting 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.”  
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.  
Glass Doors  
How do you know if your draft is excessively high or  
low? Symptoms of too much draft include an uncontrol-  
lable 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.  
The EWF36A is intended for use with the doors fully  
closed or fully open only when optional spark screen  
is installed. (Fig. 30) NOTE: When operated with the  
doors open and spark screen in place, the damper  
MUST be in the open position.  
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.  
Optional  
Spark  
Screen  
Correct  
Correct  
KT108b  
Fig. 30 Correct door position during operation.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
The best hardwood fuels include oak, maple, beech,  
ash, and hickory that has been split, stacked, and air-  
dried outside under cover for at least one year.  
For areas that do not have a supply of hardwood, com-  
monly 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.  
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.  
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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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.  
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.  
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 set-  
ting for more heat. Refer to the air control settings  
information on Page 18 for recommended settings at  
different burn rates.  
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.  
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.  
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”  
(25-51 mm).  
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.  
Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire. Do  
not burn garbage or flammable fluids such as gaso-  
line, naptha, or engine oil.  
Check the ash level, and empty the ash pan if nec-  
essary. Replace the pan.  
Also, never use gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene,  
charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “fresh-  
en up” a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well  
away from the heater while it is in use.  
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 pos-  
sible 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.  
4. Light the newspaper and close the door. Gradually  
build up the fire by adding a few 3-5” (80-120 mm)  
diameter splits.  
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” (51-76 mm), you may  
have to let it burn longer.  
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.  
Finally, close the damper and adjust the air control and  
fan speed for your desired heat level.  
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” (51-76 mm) deep. This may take an hour or longer.  
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.  
CAUTION: THE EWF36A IS HOT WHILE IN OPERA-  
TION! KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNI-  
TURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.  
Special Tactics for Cold-Climate Heating  
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 initi-  
ate a draft.  
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.  
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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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.  
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.  
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.  
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 cin-  
ders have thoroughly cooled. Wood ash may be used  
as a garden fertilizer.  
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.  
CAUTION: Never use your household or shop vacuum  
cleaner to remove ash from the fireplace; always re-  
move and dispose of the ash properly.  
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.  
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Maintenance  
Keep your EWF36A Fireplace Looking New  
and Working Its Best  
Pawl  
Small Lock-  
ing Nut  
Care of the Cast Iron Surface  
Striker Screw  
An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted  
cast iron of your EWF36A fireplace looking new.  
Large  
Locking Nut  
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 spar-  
ingly. Two light coats are better than one heavy one.  
Set Screw  
Cleaning the Glass  
Handle Stub  
ST531  
The EWF36A glass system requires a minimum amount  
of cleaning. Most carbon deposits that accumulate will  
burn off during hot fires.  
Fig. 31 Turn the striker screw to tighten or loosen the door  
latch.  
tance, the gasket isn’t snug enough at that spot. Con-  
tinue to make small adjustments until the setting is right.  
Ash residue that accumulates on the glass should be  
removed periodically to prevent etching. To clean the  
glass, follow this procedure:  
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 prob-  
lem. If the gasket needs replacing, follow the directions  
beginning on Page 23.  
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.  
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 cata-  
lytic element is deactivated or removed.  
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  
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic com-  
bustor should remain active for two to six years (de-  
pending 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 de-  
termine when it needs to be replaced. A nonfunctional  
combustor will result in a loss of heating efficiency, and  
an increase in creosote and emissions.  
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 ad-  
just the handle, follow this procedure (Fig. 31):  
Inspection and Cleaning  
1. Loosen the small lock nut with a wrench.  
Inspect the combustor “in place” for fly ash accumula-  
tion and physical damage three times per year. Do not  
remove the combustor unless a more detailed inspec-  
tion is warranted because of diminished performances  
as outlined in the next section.  
2. Extend the striker screw one turn by turning it with  
an Allen 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-  
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When to Suspect a Combustor Problem  
Wedge (In Place)  
The best way to evaluate the performance of your  
EWF36A’s combustor is to observe the amount of smoke  
leaving the chimney - both when the combustor has  
“lighted-off” and when it has not. Follow these steps:  
With a fire going 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.  
Wedge  
Catalyst As-  
sembly  
Catalyst  
FP1324  
Then, open the stove damper and once again check  
the smoke leaving the chimney.  
Fig. 32 Carefully tap out the wedges, then slide the Catalyst  
Assembly out of fireplace.  
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 dis-  
sipates in the air quickly; smoke does not.  
sages. Such abrasion can scrape the thin coating of  
platinum (the catalyst) off the ceramic base, shorten-  
ing 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 Ver-  
mont Castings authorized dealer for a replacement  
element.  
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.  
6. If the element is in good condition and clean, rein-  
stall it in the fireplace.  
Burning “green” (insufficiently seasoned) wood will  
result in poorer performance than burning properly  
seasoned fuel. You may have to run your fireplace hot-  
ter (more air) to achieve acceptable performance using  
green or wet wood.  
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 inspec-  
tions of the chimney system for a few weeks to ensure  
that proper performance continues.  
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 com-  
bustor if necessary.  
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.  
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.  
NOTE: Use only the replacement catalyst supplied by a  
Vermont Castings dealer.  
Removing, Cleaning or  
Replacing the Combustor  
How to Replace Gaskets  
The EWF36A uses rope-type fiberglass gaskets to  
make a tight seal between some parts. With use, par-  
ticularly on those parts that move, gaskets can become  
brittle and compressed and can begin to lose their ef-  
fectiveness. These will need periodic replacement.  
1. Allow fireplace to cool.  
2. Tap the left and right wedges back and remove. (Fig.  
32)  
3. Carefully slide catalyst assembly to the back of the  
fireplace and out of the retaining brackets.  
All of the gaskets used are made of fiberglass. The  
four sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below, along  
with their application.  
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-  
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Replaceable Fiberglass Gaskets  
The Chimney System  
Gasket Size...  
...And The Parts It Seals  
A Clean Chimney System is  
1/2”  
5/8”  
3/16”  
The door to the front  
Safer and Works Better  
Door to the hearth brick support  
The glass seal to the door  
Cat holder to top plate  
Damper to top plate  
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.  
1/2”  
1/2” Braided  
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-accom-  
plished steps are involved:  
Learn to Recognize —  
and Avoid — Creosote  
The EWF36A has been designed to reduce creosote  
build-up significantly. However, regular chimney in-  
spection 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.  
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 gas-  
ket.  
3. Apply a thin bead of stove cement to the newly-  
cleaned groove.  
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, creo-  
sote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignit-  
ed, 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” (3 mm) or more — it  
should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.  
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.  
If you do experience a chimney fire, act promptly to:  
Follow steps 1-4 as described above.  
Close the primary air control lever and the  
damper  
Get everyone out of the house.  
Call the Fire Department.  
Replace Damaged Door Glass Immediately  
Do not operate the fireplace with damaged glass door.  
Use the following procedure for glass replacement.  
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.  
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.  
Clean the chimney using a specially designed brush the  
same size and shape as the flue liner. Flexible fiber-  
glass 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 clean-  
out door on top of the fireplace.  
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.  
If you can not do the chimney inspection yourself, con-  
tact your local Vermont Castings’ Authorized Dealer, or  
engage a professional chimney sweep to perform the  
inspection and cleaning of the chimney.  
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.  
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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 com-  
plete 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 com-  
bustible 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  
30’ vertical height and 6’ of angled chimney run  
Required at each floor level and attic on  
multi-story installation  
Used to prevent insulation from coming in contact  
with the chimney system.Required in Canada.  
Optional in U.S.  
TCS8A  
(8” flue)  
Firestop  
FS2A (8” straight flue)  
FS6A (8” 30° inclined flue)  
FS2100HT  
Attic Insulation Shield  
Traditional Top Housing  
Housing Extension  
Top housing of simulated brick pattern  
available in red, tan or white. Appropriate  
adapter is required (8CA). Flashing included.  
Extends Traditional Top Housing on  
steep pitched roofs  
S20B  
(single flue)  
202036  
(single flue)  
Contemporary Chase Top  
Termination  
Used to terminate chimney at the top of a  
chase. Flashing is not included.  
SLTS8  
Contemporary Flashing  
8-6-12 with 8” flue  
0 to 6/12 pitch  
8-12-12 with 8” flue  
(6/12 to 12/12 pitch)  
8” flue  
Required for Contemporary Round Top  
termination to prevent rain entry.  
Chimney Sections  
81 (1’ long)  
Used to build chimney systems.  
818 (1¹⁄₂’ long)  
83 (3’ long)  
84 (4’ long)  
Chimney Elbows  
Used to develop offset chimney systems.  
Only 30° elbows are available. (Elbows  
packed 2 per carton - upper and lower  
elbow set.)  
830A-2  
(8” 30° flue)  
Round Top Termination  
Used to terminate chimney on the roof.  
Flashing not included.  
Used to terminate chimney at the top of a  
chase. Adapter Kit included. Flashing not  
included.  
RLTS8  
(8” flue)  
RLTS8L  
(8” flue)  
Extended Round Top Chase  
Termination  
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EWF36CLK  
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EWF36CFTK  
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EWF36CLK  
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39  
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15  
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88  
20  
EWF36CLK  
73  
24  
25  
13  
54  
32  
33  
31  
EWF36S  
26  
27  
19  
15  
76  
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38  
85  
34  
28  
84  
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EWF36CLK  
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without notice.  
EWF36A Fireplace  
For unit FA3ECB  
Ref.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
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20.  
21.  
Description  
Left Door Assy.  
Pin, Hinge  
EWF36A  
20005212  
1201836  
5004265  
1203591  
30001716  
1200993  
20006095  
1203290  
20005153  
20005213  
Ref.  
Description  
EWF36A  
1.  
Damper  
20005982  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
9.  
10.  
11.  
Gib  
Damper Rod  
Damper rod Clamp  
CS, Hex hd 3/8-16 x 1¹⁄₄” Full Thd  
.375 Washer  
20005983  
20005984  
20005985  
1201443  
20005980  
20005990  
20006057  
20006302  
20006303  
Left, Door Handle Assy. Vert. Nickel  
Gasket, 5/16 Adhesive Backed  
Glass Clip  
Pan Hd. PH 1/4-20 x 3/8 - Blk  
Primary Rod  
Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Toplk-Z  
Glass, Left Door - EPA Front  
Right Door Assy.  
Damper Clamp  
Damper Link Assy.  
Right Hinge Painted  
Left Hinge Painted  
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EWF36A Fireplace (continued)  
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25.  
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EWF36A  
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Description  
EWF36A  
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Glass Right Door - EPA Front  
Right, Door Handle Assy. Vert. Nickel 20006286  
Damper Steel Handle w/Screw  
Handle, Ceramic Blk 2.78 Lg  
Ov Hd Sl 1/4-20 x 3/375 Lg  
Linkage Assy.  
Pawl, Top  
Pawl, Bottom  
Link, EPA FP Front  
CS, Soc But hd 1/4-20 x 5/8 - Blk  
Nut, Hex 1/4-20 Plain  
5/16 Shoulder Screw, 1/4-20  
SS, Soc 1/4-20 x 1/4 Knl Cup Pt.  
3/8 Shoulder Bolt 5/16 x 1/2  
Ash Pan Assy.  
Ash Pan Front, Painted  
Hearth Brick  
Brick Ash Lip Left  
Ash Grate Painted  
Flame Holder Assy.  
Cast Cat Holder  
Cast Flamer  
Catalyst  
Wedge  
Andiron, Painted  
Firebrick  
Front, Upper Right EPA FP Front  
Front, Upper Left EPA FP Front  
Front, Lower Left - EPA FP Front  
Front, Lower Right - EPA FP Front  
Lattice, EPA FP - Front  
Door, Rt - EPA FP Front  
Door, Lt - EPA FP Front  
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Air Wash Rt., Painted  
Air Wash Lt., Painted  
Basic Upper Rt. (not shown)  
Basic Upper Lt. (not shown)  
Basic Lower Rt. (not shown)  
Basic Lower Lt. (not shown)  
Hinge Cover (not shown)  
Gasket  
Top Cast Plate  
Damper Gasket  
Basic Universal  
Ash Pan Cover  
Handle, Ash Pan, WW/Encore  
1/4-20 x 3/4” FL Hd Phillips  
1/4” Star Washer - Black  
Nut, Hex 1/4-20 Plain  
Brick Ash Lip Right  
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Ring, Jump  
Hinge Cover  
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1/4-20 x 1/2” Phillips Rd Hd Screw  
Temperature Probe Assy  
Black Fallaway Handle  
Gasket 5/8” Dia. Low-D Blk  
1/4-20 x 1” #8 Hardness  
Frame & Screen Assy  
Stud, 3/8-16 x 2.00  
Spacer  
Screen Latch  
3/8-16 Lock Nut  
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Lt. Gasket 1/2” Dia. Low-D Blk.  
Rt. Gasket 1/2” Dia. Low-D Blk  
Air Duct Assy  
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Vermont Castings EWF36A  
Optional Accessories  
Fan Kit  
Heat Sensor  
Electrical  
FK26 Fan  
Fan  
(Snapstat)  
Box  
The FK26 fan helps distribute heated air from within  
the firebox out into the room. The fan is controlled by a  
snapstat that turns power on and off as the firebox tem-  
perature rises above and falls below a preset tempera-  
ture. A rheostat provides for variable fan speeds.  
Specifications  
Fan Speed Switch  
(Rheostat)  
115 Volt / 60Hz / .75 Amps  
Maintenance  
FP1323  
Fig. 33 FK26 fan placement.  
The fan itself does not require regular maintenance,  
however, periodic cleaning of the fan and the surround-  
ing area is required.  
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.  
Installation  
1. Place fan assembly at the back of the unit between  
hearth supports. Attach using velcro strips provided.  
(Fig. 33)  
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.  
Model  
Description  
EWF36ACFTK  
EWF36ACLK  
Cast Face Trim Kit  
Cast Louvre Kit  
Screen Kit  
An optional spark screen, EWF36S, is available to allow  
the fireplace to be operated with the doors fully open.  
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.  
NOTE: When operated with the doors open and the  
screen in place, the damper MUST be in the open  
position.  
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 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.  
Exclusions & Limitations  
1. This product must be installed or serviced by a qualified installer,  
preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified, as prescribed by the  
local jurisdiction. It must be installed and operated at all times  
in accordance with the Installation and Operating instructions  
furnished with the product. Any alteration, willful abuse, accident, or  
misuse of the product shall nullify this warranty.  
2. This warranty is transferable; however, proof of original retail pur-  
chase is required.  
3. 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 bub-  
bling, 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.  
Any woodburning stove or part thereof that is repaired or replaced dur-  
ing 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.  
4. This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove as described in  
the Owner’s Guide, nor does it cover any 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.  
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 defec-  
tive will be repaired or replaced at no charge, upon the return of the part  
with postage prepaid to a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer.  
5. This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone other  
than a Vermont Castings Authorized Dealer.  
6. 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 Castings Authorized 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.)  
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.  
7. 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.  
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.  
8. The salt air environment of coastal areas, or a high-humidity en-  
vironment, 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.  
From 25 - 72 months a pro-rated credit will be allowed against a re-  
placement catalyst and the cost of labor necessary for its installation at  
the time of replacement.  
9. CFM Corporation shall have no obligation to enhance or update any  
unit once manufactured.  
For stove purchases made after June 30, 1990, a third year  
(25 - 36 months) of no charge replacement will be made when combus-  
tor 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.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL CFM CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR INCI-  
DENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ALL IMPLIED WAR-  
RANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-  
ABILITY AND FITNESS, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF  
THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY SUPERCEDES ALL  
OTHER ORAL OR WRITTEN WARRANTIES.  
Amount of Time  
Since Purchase  
0 - 36 months  
37 - 48 months  
49 - 60 months  
61 - 72 months  
Credit Towards  
Replacement Cost  
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.  
100%  
30%  
20%  
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:  
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.  
2. Proof of original purchase date.  
3. Date of failure of catalyst.  
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.  
4. Any relevant information or circumstances regarding determina-  
tion of failure.  
5. In addition, the owner must return the failed catalyst.  
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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