TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. Do Not Discard This Manual: Retain for Future Use 2000888 12/07 Rev. 16 WinterWarm Small Insert Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Vermont Castings WinterWarm Small Insert, an efficient fireplace carefully engineered to bring you the latest in wood combustion principles and modern foundry technology. While it can be used to transform a traditional masonry fireplace into a powerful heater, it is also designed to be installed into a listed factory-built fireplace where no masonry fireplace and chimney exists. Whichever installation you have chosen, you can count on years of comfortable heating and pleasurable fire-viewing if you operate and maintain it according to the directions in this Owner’s Guide. The WinterWarm Small Insert has been tested and listed by Inchcape Testing Services / Warnock Hersey Inc. of Middleton, Wisconsin according to ANSI/UL 1482 for the United States and ULC S628 for Canada. The WinterWarm Small Insert is listed to, and in compliance with, the standards set forth by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR Part 60.532(b), as stated on the permanent label attached to each appliance. This manual describes the installation and operation of the WinterWarm Small Insert catalytic-equipped wood heater. This heater meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emission limits for wood heaters sold after July 1, 1990. Under specific test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at a rate ranging from 8,700 to 31,000 Btu/Hr. For more complete details on WinterWarm Small Insert performance and specifications, please refer to Page 3. The WinterWarm Small Insert is designed, tested and listed for burning wood. Do not burn other fuels. Installation or service of the WinterWarm Small Insert should be performed only by a qualified installer, preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified. Please read the sections of this manual which apply to your installation before you install and use your WinterWarm Small Insert. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Save These Instructions for Future Reference Table of Contents Specifications ......................................................... 3 Installation .............................................................. 4 Operation................................................................ 9 Maintenance......................................................... 14 Catalytic Combustor Appendix ............................. 20 Replacement Parts...............................................21 Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood- burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6 The WinterWarm Small Insert is designed, tested and listed for burning wood. Do not burn other fuels. The WinterWarm Small Insert is not listed for mobile home installations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. WARNING This fireplace has not been tested with an unvented gas log set. To reduce the risk of fire or injury, do not install an unvented gas log set into this fireplace. WinterWarm Small Insert Specifications WinterWarm Small Insert EPA Emissions Rating.......................gph, catalytic 2.1* Range of heat output* ................. 8,700 - 31,100 Btu/hr Maximum heat output** ........................... 30,000 Btu/hr Area heated***............................................ 1,000 sq. ft. Size of wood splits.................................... 18” (460mm) Fuel Capacity ........................................ 30lbs. (13.5kg) Loading..................................................................Front Flue size ..................................................... 6” (150mm) Fireplace Insert weight ......................... 285lbs. (130kg) Primary Air Control ........................Manual/thermostatic Secondary Air Control ............................Self-regulating Glass panel ......................... High-temperature ceramic Flue exit position ..................................................... Top Blower rating ...............................110cfm. (115V, 60Hz) *Under specific test conditions used during EPA emissions standard testing. **This value can vary depending on how the unit is operated, and the type and moisture content of the fuel used. Figure shown is based on maximum fuel consumption obtained under laboratory conditions and on average efficiencies. ***These values are based on operation in building- code conforming homes under typical winter climate condi...