Vermont Castings WEF33 Mounting instructions

WEF33 36 cover
WEF36
WEF33
Electric
Fireplace/Insert
Model: WEF33, WEF36
68D5301 2/13 Rev. 4
INSTALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY
INFORMATION
Read these instructions completely
before beginning installation. Failure to
follow them could cause a heater mal-
function resulting in serious injury and/
or property damage.
WARNING: All electric heaters have
hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint or flammable liq-
uids are or are stored.
This fireplace meets the construction and
safety standards of H.U.D. for application
in manufactured homes when installed
according to these instructions.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Service must be performed by a
qualified service agency.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
C US
Homeowner's Installation and
Operating Instructions

268D5301
Please Read the Installation & Operating Instructions
Before Using This Appliance
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of an Vermont Castings Group electric fireplace.
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before starting installation. Failure to fol-
low these instructions may result in a possible electric shock, fire hazard and will void the war-
ranty.
Table of Contents
Safety Information ................................................................................................................. 3
Installation Instructions
Fireplace Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 4
 ElectricalSpecications ...................................................................................................... 4
 FireplacePartsIdentication ............................................................................................... 4
Locating Your Fireplace ...................................................................................................... 5
Install Fireplace................................................................................................................... 6
Installing in a Mantel ..................................................................................................... 6
Existing Fireplace Installation ........................................................................................ 6
New Construction or Renovation.................................................................................... 6
Framing......................................................................................................................... 7
Nailing Flange Installation ............................................................................................. 7
WEF33, WEF36 120V AC Installation............................................................................... 8
WEF36 240V AC Installation........................................................................................... 8
Finishing ....................................................................................................................... 8
Operation ................................................................................................................................. 9
Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning Firebox............................................................................................................... 10
Replacing Log ................................................................................................................... 10
Replacing Ember Strip ....................................................................................................... 10
Replacing Heater/Blower ................................................................................................... 11
Electrical Wiring Diagram - WEF33 .................................................................................... 12
Electrical Wiring Diagram - WEF36 .................................................................................... 13
Replacing Transformer ...................................................................................................... 14
Replacing Main Control Board ........................................................................................... 14
Replacing Backlight LED Strip ............................................................................................ 14
Replacing Settings Control Board ...................................................................................... 14
Replacing Flame Generation LED ....................................................................................... 15
Cleaning or Replacing Back Screen (Glass) ......................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 16
Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................... 17
Warranty............................................................................................................................... 19

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When using electric heaters, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock and injury to person, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes
and curtains away from front of heater.
3. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not allow bare skin to touch
hot surfaces. The grille directly in front of heater outlet becomes hot during heater
operation.
4. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or
invalids and whenever heater is left operating and unattended.
5. Always unplug heater when not in use.
6. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or if heater malfunctions
or has been dropped or damaged in any way. Return heater to authorized service
facility for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor
locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water con-
tainer.
9. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or the
like. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
10. To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF before removing plug from outlet.
11. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening
as this may cause an electric shock or fire or damage the heater.
12. To prevent possible fire, do not block air intakes in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
13. Always use properly grounded, fused and polarized outlets.
14. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint or flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.
15. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
16. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and
cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an extension cord, the cord should
be No. 14AWG minimum size and rated not less than 1875 watts.
17. Always use ground fault protection where required by electrical codes.
18. Always disconnect power before performing any cleaning, maintenance or reloca-
tion of heater.
19. To prevent a possible fire, do not burn wood or other materials in this heater.
20. To prevent electric shock or fire, always use a certified electrician should new
circuits or outlets be required.
21. When transporting or storing heater, keep in a dry place.
22. Control panel door gets hot during heater operation. Open door by pressing on
right corner. A spring magnet will disengage. Pull door down to open.
Safety Information
Save These Instructions
WARNING: Im-
proper installation,
adjustment, altera-
tion, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this man-
ual. For assistance or addi-
tional information, consult a
qualied installer.
CAUTION: Do not
expose the heater
to the elements
(such as rain, etc.).
— Do not place clothing or
other ammable material on
or near rebox. Never place
any objects on the replace.
— Carefully supervise young
children when they are in the
room with the replace.
— Fireplace becomes very
hot when running. Keep chil-
dren and adults away from
hot surfaces to avoid burns
or clothing ignition. Fireplace
will remain hot for a time af-
ter shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
— Do not install replace
directly on carpet or similar
surface which may restrict
air circulation beneath unit.
NOTE: This heater must
be electrically wired and
grounded in accordance
with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with
National Electric Code ANSI/
NFPA 70-latest edition or the
Canadian Electric Code,
CSA C22.1 as appropriate.
This heater has been tested in accordance with the CSA Standards for xed and
location-dedicated electric room heaters in the United States. All components are UL
or CSA safety certied.

468D5301
Heater Flame Ember Backlight
Power
FP2569
WEF33 36 parts id
Installation Instructions
• WEF Fireplace Dimensions
Electrical Specications
WEF33 WEF36
Voltage 120V AC, 60 Hz 120/240V AC, 60 Hz
Total Amps 15 15 / 20
Total Watts 1500 1500 / 3000
Heater Rating 1400 Watts 2800 Watts
NOTE: This heater must
be electrically wired and
grounded in accordance
with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes,
with National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edi-
tion or the Canadian Elec-
tric Code, CSA C22.1 as
appropriate.
• WEF Fireplace Parts Identification
Handle
Control
Panel Door
Heat Vents
(behind doors)
Front Glass
Rear Glass
(Screen)
Remote
Log Set
Magnetic
Catch
Remote Hide
ON/OFF
Power Switch
Heater
Control
Flame Control Ember Control
Backlight Control
FP2569
Figure 1
Figure 2
WEF36 Shown
226M” (578 mm) 226M” (578 mm)
3356” (841 mm)
3556O” (902 mm)
10”
(254 mm)
32(6”
(835 mm)
WEF33
3756O” (953 mm)
3356” (841 mm)
10”
(254 mm)
34”
(864 mm)
WEF36
685301
WEF 33/36 dims

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• Locating Your Fireplace
This electric fireplace can be installed in a mantel, framed into a wall or installed
into an existing fireplace. If installing into a mantel, follow mantel's assembly instruc-
tions. Figure 3 illustrates a variety of ways the heater may be located in a room. The
heater may be installed directly on the floor or raised on a hearth.
• Unpacking and Testing
WEF33
Carefully remove unit from box. Prior to permanently installing unit, test to make sure
unit operates properly. To do this, plug unit's power cord into a conveniently located
120 Volt grounded outlet.
WEF36
Carefully remove unit from box. Prior to permanently installing unit, test to make sure
unit operates properly. Unit does not come with the power cord installed. Unit must
be hard-wired to either a 120/60 or 240/60 volt supply.
CAUTION: The unit's
power supply cord
must be connected to
a properly grounded and pro-
tected 120 Volt outlet. Always
use ground fault protection
where required by the electri-
cal code.
WARNING: Do not
operate the unit if it is
damaged or has mal-
functioned. If you suspect the
unit is damaged, return the unit
to an authorized service facil-
ity for examination, electrical
or mechanical adjustment or
repair.
WARNING: Due to
high temperatures,
this heater should
be located out of trafc. Keep
combustible materials such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, pa-
pers, clothes and curtains at
least 3 feet (914 mm) from the
front of the heater.
WARNING: Never
locate this heater
where it may fall into
a bathtub or other water con-
tainer.
NOTICE: Minimum and maxi-
mum clearances must be main-
tained at all times. Illustrations
throughout these instructions
reect typical installation and
are for design purposes only.
Actual installations may vary
slightly due to individual pref-
erences.
WARNING: To pre-
vent contact with sag-
ging or loose insula-
tion, the heater must
not be installed against vapor
barrier or exposed insulation.
Localized overheating could
occur and a re could result.
CAUTION: Do not
expose the heater to
the elements (such
as rain, etc.)
CAUTION: Wear
gloves and safety
glasses for protection
during installation and maint-
neance.
FP2388 WEF33/36
locate fireplace
3156” (791 mm)
3156” (791 mm)
44” (1118 mm)
22”
(559 mm)
Corner Mantel
Installation
Framed
into
Wall or
Existing
Fireplace
Wall Mantel
Installation
FP2388
Figure 3

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• Install Fireplace
Select a suitable location that is not susceptible to moisture and is a safe distance
from drapes, furniture and high traffic areas.
NOTE: Follow all national and local electrical codes. This insert can be installed into
either an existing fireplace or as a new construction/renovation.
• Installing in a Mantel
1. Assemble mantel according to mantel instructions.
2. Locate mantel near a wall (or corner depending on mantel type) close to a power
source. You may have to alter base boards to fit mantel flush against wall.
3. Insert fireplace into front of mantel. Be careful not to scratch finish on base.
Fireplace will fit flush against front of mantel.
4. Plug fireplace into power source. Push mantel with fireplace into final location.
NOTE: The Vermont Castings Group Barrington Cabinet Mantel Model series BWC300,
BWC400 and BWC500 are specially designed to comply with all mantel temperature
requirements. Any custom-built mantel must comply with all clearance requirements
shown in this instruction manual.
• Existing Fireplace Installation
1. Thoroughly clean out existing fireplace and hearth area.
2. Seal all drafts, vents or ash clean-outs with fiberglass insulation. Seal flue. Once
sealed, close damper to stop debris from falling onto unit.
3. If existing firebox is susceptible to moisture, cap top of chimney flue to prevent
infiltration of water.
NOTE: It is strongly advised that you hire a qualified professional to undertake this
step in order to prevent personal injury. Once flue is capped, chimney is no longer
suitable for wood burning.
NOTE: Do no install this unit into a fireplace that is prone to dampness; the area of
installation must be dry.
4. Plan the power supply. If an existing grounded outlet is near fireplace, power
cord can run along front of fireplace. If cord is not long enough to reach outlet,
a grounded extension cord minimum 14 AWG and rated to a minimum of 1875
watts, may be used. If you plan to cut or drill a hole in existing fireplace for wir-
ing, it is best to hire a professional to do this step in order to prevent personal
injury. To reduce the risk of fire, do not run power cord under rugs, carpets, etc.
Arrange power supply cord away from high traffic areas where it may pose a trip-
ping hazard.
• New Construction or Renovation
1. Select a location away from combustible materials such as curtains or drapes,
furniture, bedding, paper, etc.
2. Mark desired location on floor and store unit in a safe, dry and dust free location.
3. Frame in an opening leaving at least 1/4" (6 mm) around the edge of the unit
(refer to Framing). Any new wiring must be done in compliance with local and
national codes and other applicable regulations in order to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock or other injuries. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you
hire a professional to complete any such work.
4. Plan your power supply route. Refer to Step 4 Existing Fireplace Installation.
WARNING - RISK
OF FIRE! The pow-
er cord must not be
pinched or against a sharp
edge. Secure cord to avoid
tripping or snagging to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock
or personal injury.
— Do not run cord under car-
peting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners or the
like. Arrange cord away from
trafc areas and where it will
not be tripped over.
WARNING - RISK
OF FIRE! To prevent
a possible re, do
not block air intake or exhaust
in any manner. Do not use on
soft surfaces where openings
may become blocked.
WARNING - RISK
OF FIRE! Do not
blow or place insu-
lation against the rebox.
WARNING: If the
information in these
instructions is not
followed exactly, a re or ex-
plosion may result causing
property damage, personal
injury or death.
— Do not store or use gaso-
line or other ammable va-
pors in the vicinity of this or
any other heater.
WARNING: The sol-
id fuel/gas replace
has been converted
for use with an electric insert
and cannot be used for origi-
nal fuels unless all original
parts have been replaced and
the replace has been reap-
proved by the authority hav-
ing jurisdiction.

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• Framing
Figure 4 shows a typical framing of the heater using combustible materials. All
required clearances to combustibles must be adhered to. Header height is measured
from the base of the heater.
Tools and building supplies required for installation:
• Saw • Square
• Pliers • Gloves
• Hammer • Level
• Philips screwdriver • Surround
• Framing materials • Electric drill/bits
• Tape measure
• Wall-finishing materials
• Caulking material
1056O”3456O”
3256O”
FP2570
framing
FP2570
Figure 4
NOTE: The height that a com-
bustible mantel is tted above the
heater is dependent on the height
of the front selected. The minimum
height is 1" above the front.
CAUTION: Provide
adequate clear-
ances around the
air openings and adequate
accessibility clearances for
servicing and proper opera-
tions.
• Nailing Flange Installation
1. The replace has an adjustable nailing ange that will accommodate wall
installations from 1/2" to 1Z\x" thick.
2. Secure the nailing ange to the framing member. It is recommended to
remove the front face of the replace when nailing the ange to the wall.
Refer to the cleaning and maintenance section.
3. The nailing ange can be adjusted front to back by loosening the screw
that secures the nailing ange to the replace. Do not remove the screw
completely.
Figure 5
FP2390
mantel depth
7”
856M”
6”
12”
8”
6”
256O”
10"
4”
956O”
106M”
11”
FP2390
Top of Fireplace
Opening
FP2571
nailing flange
Adjustable
Nailing Flange
FP2571

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• Finishing
Combustible Finishing Material - Materials made of or surfaced with wood, com-
pressed paper, plant fibers, plastics or any material capable of igniting and burning,
whether flame proofed or not, plastered or unplastered (this includes drywall).
Noncombustible Finishing Material - Materials which will not ignite and burn. Such
materials are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, concrete, slate, glass
or plasters or combinations thereof or have a fire rating of zero.
• Finishing Checklist
Power supply service must be completed prior to finishing to avoid reconstruction.
Grilles and air openings cannot be covered under any circumstances.
NOTE: The heater is a zero clearance fireplace and may be finished with combus-
tible or noncombustible finishing materials.
When using paint or lacquer to finish the mantel, they must be heat resistant to pre-
vent discoloration.
WARNING: Con-
trol panel door on
this heater cannot,
in any way, be covered as it
may create a re hazard.
• WEF33 and WEF36 - 120V AC Installation
Once the site has been prepared, your fireplace can be installed.
1. Make sure power switch is in the OFF position.
2. Plug fireplace into a 15-amp/120 Volt, grounded outlet. For WEF36, you will need
to purchase WEFCORD and connect to the wiring as a 120 volt AC, before plug-
ging into a 15 amp/120 volt, grounded outlet.
3. Push fireplace insert so trim is against finished mantel or wall surface.
• WEF36 - 240V AC Installation
1. Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove cover.
2. Complete the wiring following the wiring diagram on the box or in the homeown-
er's manual.
3. Make sure this wiring has a dedicated 20 amp fuse.
4. Place all connectors inside the fireplace and replace junction box cover.

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Operation
The controls are located behind the hinged control panel door. If using heater, control
panel door will be hot during and immediately after operation. Open door by pressing
on right side. A spring magnet will push door forward. Pull door down to open.
1. Plug in electric replace or if hard-wired to 240V AC, turn switch on.
2. Turn on lighted power switch. Figure 6
3. Adjust Flame/Ember/Backlight/Heater to desired settings using the control pad on
replace (Figure 6) or remote control. Figure 7. Figure 8 shows replace settings
available. Default settings are circled. Press control pad or remote control buttons
once and release to adjust settings.
NOTE: When on, ember bed will lighten and darken automatically to simulate real
embers.
The heater is pre-set to the following temperatures.
• High will shut off when room reaches approximately 86°F (30°C).
• Medium will shut off when room reaches approximately 79°F (26°C).
• Low will shut off when room reaches approximately 72°F (22°C).
NOTE: Fan on heater will continue to run for 5-7 seconds after heater has been
turned off.
4. When using remote control, aim remote at sensor located in center of unit just
above the log set. IMPORTANT: This remote control must remain within 20 feet (6
m) of replace to be effective.
5. When power switch is turned off, replace settings go back to default. Figure 8
Heater Flame Ember Backlight
FP2391
controls
Power
Heater Control
Flame
Control
Ember
Control
Backlight Control
Lighted Power
Switch
FP2391
Figure 6
POWER
FLAME EMBER
BACKLIGHT HEATER
FP2392
Remote control
Figure 7
HEATER Off Low Medium High
FLAME Off Low Medium High
EMBER Off Low Medium High
BACKLIGHT Off Low High
Fireplace Settings
(Default settings are circled)
Figure 8

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Cleaning & Maintenance WARNING: Al-
ways disconnect
power and allow
the heater to cool before
performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation
of this heater. Turn controls
to OFF and remove plug
from outlet or turn off circuit
breaker to heater.
To service electric replace, it may be necessary to remove it from the mantel or en-
closure in which it is installed. Allow unit to cool completely before cleaning or servic-
ing.
• Cleaning Firebox
1. Open control panel door by pressing on right side. a spring magnet will push door
forward. Pull door down to open.
2. Remove two (2) screws holding front trim in place. Pull gently to remove trim.
Figure 9. There are magnets on the lower portion of trim. Figure 9
3. With gloves and safety glasses in place, remove four (4) screws from glass re-
tainer brackets. Figure 9
4. Carefully remove front glass and brackets. Figure 10
5. Using a brush vacuum attachment, gently clean compartment.
6. After cleaning compartment, replace front glass, brackets and trim.
Trim
• Replacing Log
1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 of 'Cleaning Firebox'.
2. Remove screws from each side of log securing log to sides
and remove log. Figure 11
3. Install new log using screws removed in Step 2.
4. Replace front glass and brackets.
5. Replace trim.
• Replacing Ember Strip
1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 of 'Replacing Log'.
2. Locate ember LED strip, Figure 11. Disconnect wire (right
side).
3. Remove ember LED strip by squeezing top of standoffs
and discard.
4. Connect new ember LED strip using existing standoffs.
5. Reconnect wire to LED strip.
FP2573
replace log