Town & Country Fireplaces TC42, Installation And Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanentlylocated manufacturedhome USAonly or...

Page 2: ...earance 25 Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances 25 Vent Pipe Sealant 26 Vent Restrictor Adjustment 27 Wall Shield Ceiling Firestop Thimble 28 Wall Termination Kit 28 Roof Termination Kit 28 Vent Pipe Dimensions 29 Vent Offset Chart 30 Firebox Panels Installation 31 Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions 32 Lighting Instructions 33 First Fire 34 Special Operator Note 34 Remote Control Operation 34 Instr...

Page 3: ...rns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance Toddlers young chil dren and others may be susceptible to accidental contact burns A physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house To restrict access to a fireplace or stove install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers young children and other...

Page 4: ...vented gas fuelled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS 4 INSPECTION The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment shall not approve the installation unless upon inspection the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signag...

Page 5: ... 45 mm Horizontal Vent pipe Top sides and bottom 1 3 4 in 45 mm MANTEL CLEARANCE A 9 B 6 C 3 MANTEL DEPTH D 12 E 6 3 4 F 1 1 2 MANTEL CLEARANCE CHART MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL SEE FIGS 12 13 NON COMBUSTIBLE ZONE DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS PLUMBING IN THIS AREA COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND FINISH WALL ABOVE STAN...

Page 6: ...hes that are operated by a one piece latch handle 1 Remove safety barrier screen Figure 4 by prying the top portion of the screen toward you then lift the screen from its tabs inset located at the base of the window frame 2 Remove the TC Finishing Touch Trim Kit from the window frame If installed 3 Using a screwdriver Figure 5 or other similar object push against the notch in the top of the latch ...

Page 7: ...it is to be installed location of vent system and where gas supply piping may be plumbed Various installations are possible such as into an existing wall a corner a built in wall or a wall projection Figure 8 Due to high temperatures do not locate this fireplace in areas of high traffic or near furniture or draperies The minimum clearances from the fireplace to combustible surfaces must be adhered...

Page 8: ... codes for specific requirements Due to high temperatures non combusti ble backer board such as cement board or its equivalent must be used to sheet in the front of the fireplace extending 12 above and 5 1 2 to the side of the fram ing edge bars Figure 10 Standard sheet rock dry wall may be used beyond this If the backer board is not to be finished with other non combustible material such as tiles...

Page 9: ...rade material with cement quartz and natural minerals as the main raw materials Note Calcium Silicate is 1 2 thick CAUTION Calcium Silicate board can be damaged if dropped or struck Handle with care Inspect board prior to installa tion and do not use if cracked NOTE It is recommended to pre drill mounting holes in the board prior to securing to the framing This will prevent the board from cracking...

Page 10: ... X 1 2 NOT SHOWN PKG 40 2 SIDE STUD VERTICAL INNER 53 3 4 L 2 3 SIDE STUD VERTICAL OUTER 53 3 4 L 2 4 CENTER STUD VERTICAL SHORT 2 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 5 STUD HEADER HORIZONTAL 58 1 4 L 1 6 STUD PLATE HORIZONTAL 1 7 BASE PLATE 2 8 FRAMING PLATE 4 10 TC42D 301015 48 5056 426D TC42 Steel Stud Framing Kit ...

Page 11: ...rews provided 2 Attach Side Studs Legs Lay the inner vertical side studs 2 so that it s top end aligns with the 2nd set of screw holes of the header stud 5 The side stud should attach to and be per pendicular to the 41 1 4 stud plate 6 Fasten with the screws provided Fasten the vertical outer side studs 3 to the ends of the horizontal header stud 5 Position the base plate 7 at the bottom of the in...

Page 12: ...4 Loosen the securing bolts in the upper and lower corners on each side of the lintel and remove the lintel Rotate the assembly to have the desired edge away from the fireplace Figure 18 5 The lintel assembly can then be adjusted to align flush with your facing material by sliding in or out approximately 1 6 Tighten the securing bolts 7 Re attach the glass door trim 8 Reinstall safety screen 3 8 S...

Page 13: ...ension is not required and combustible flooring materials may be brought directly up to the fireplace many materials such as wood flooring may not tolerate the radiant heat from this fireplace resulting in discoloration shrinking and cracking For this reason we suggest a non combustible hearth that is no more than 1 above the bottom of the fireplace If thicker fireplace must be raised accordingly ...

Page 14: ...e wall switch to the framing in the desired location 40 ft is supplied with fireplace 6 Route the wall switch control cable supplied as required to the wall switch Figure 25 7 Attach one end of the wall switch control cable to the wall control Figure 25 and the other end to the interface board Figure 23 8 Insert the 4 supplied AA batteries into the battery pack of the wall switch Figure 26 9 If no...

Page 15: ... the remote is pro grammed 5 The toggle on the wall switch must be kept in the REMOTE position in order to use the remote control unit Linking the remote control unit to the wall switch NOTE The wall switch comes with the lower ethernet cable blocked with a piece of red tape If connecting to a customer supplied home automation system remove the piece of tape to connect with the home automation sys...

Page 16: ...ht on off function with the use of a dry contact relay common to home automation systems Furthermore the flame and light level may be modulated from high to low using the 0 10 volt analog output available on most home automation systems Figure 29 shows the wire designations required to connect the fire place to a home automation system Home Automation Note Leave the wall switch on the Remote setti...

Page 17: ...all building codes This section is intended as a guide for qualified technicians installing this appliance Consult local and or national building codes before proceeding Gas supply line access holes are located at the top and left sides of the Control Box Gas valve inlet accepts a 3 8 N P T fitting Correct gas line diameter must be used to assure proper operation and pressure NOTE A sediment trap ...

Page 18: ...the boundaries of the chart shown in Figure 34 The horizontal run of vent must have a rise for every 1 ft of run towards the termination Exterior wall opening 18 TC42D 301015 48 5056 426D Venting Wall Termination Venting Before installing venting for this unit the installer should read these instructions to insure that the proper vent configuration has been selected Use only Town and Country Termi...

Page 19: ...thimble should be flush with the outer wall surface TRIM TO LENGTH Vent System Components Town Country 12 Pipe Length TCVT 811X12 18 Pipe Length TCVT 811X18 24 Pipe Length TCVT 811X24 48 Pipe Length TCVT 811X48 12 Adjustable Pipe Length TCVT 811X12ADJ 45 Elbow TCVT 811XLB45 90 Elbow TCVT 811XLB90 Wall Offset Support TCVT 811XOS Wall Termination Kit TCVT WTA Roof Termination Kit TCVT RTA Wall Shiel...

Page 20: ...inner and outer pipes are fully engaged and then attach the terminal to the outside wall The vent terminal must not be recessed into the exterior wall or siding 2 Caulk in place to prevent any moisture entering the building NOTE MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO THE VENT TERMINAL MUST BE MAINTAINED See page 25 HORIZONTAL TERMINAL TCVT 9360 14 1 2 FRAMED OPENING WALL SHIELD THIMBLE TCVT THIMA ELBOW TCVT 811XLB...

Page 21: ... vent run by 2 feet Ensure vent pipe is properly supported 74 1 4 Figure 34 TC42D Horizontal run rise chart All dimensions are approximate Both rise and run may vary with different combinations of pipe 24 PIPE LENGTH MINIMUM A Minimum rise B Pipe length C Maximum run D Pipe length Max 74 1 4 1 24 18 1 12 78 1 2 1 12 1 18 75 3 4 1 48 1 12 84 1 2 1 24 1 12 11 2 2 48 1 24 90 1 2 1 24 1 18 15 10 1 2 3...

Page 22: ...each additional 90 elbow or an equal combination of elbows reduce horizontal vent run by 2 feet Ensure vent pipe is properly supported All dimensions are approximate Both rise and run may vary with different combinations of pipe 24 PIPE LENGTH MINIMUM A Minimum rise B Pipe length C Maximum run D Pipe length Maximum 74 1 4 1 24 29 1 12 78 1 2 1 12 1 18 77 1 4 1 48 1 12 84 1 2 1 24 1 12 11 1 1 2 2 4...

Page 23: ...tall a storm collar on top of the shield This will prevent loose insulation from falling into the area between the vent pipe and the shield Vent Pipe Installation 1 Install the first section of vent pipe into the collar on top of the fire place Secure in place with screws and seal with approved High Temperature self adhesive alu minium tape provided 2 Continue adding vent pipe lengths up and throu...

Page 24: ...level Tighten storm collar for a snug fit Apply a thick horizontal ring of mastic around the pipe at top of the storm collar Figure 38 3 Lower the roof vent terminal cap over the vent pipe and secure in place with screws provided Figure 38 Seal screw heads and joints with caulking to prevent any moisture entering the venting system Figure 38 Roof vent terminal VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT 9365 FL...

Page 25: ...iance K 6 feet 1 8 m min Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet L 7 feet 2 1 m min Clearance above paved side walk or a paved driveway located on public property M 30 inches 76 cm min Clearance under veranda porch deck or balcony a vent shall not terminate directly above a side walk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings only permitted ...

Page 26: ... vent pipe must be sealed with the approved High Temperature self adhesive aluminium tape provided Wrap the tape completely around the joint and press firmly in place APPROVED HIGH TEMP SELF ADHESIVE TAPE VENT PIPE 26 TC42D 301015 48 5056 426D Vent Pipe Sealant ...

Page 27: ...ame appearance and performance for a wide variety of vent configurations Setting determine the vent height determine the vent horizontal length from the chart determine the restrictor position Refer to the chart Figure 42 for the correct position of restrictor for the vent configuration of your installation Restrictor positions are based upon lab tests The ideal position may vary slightly with ins...

Page 28: ...le Figure 46 Roof termination kit VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT 9365 ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET TCVT 93915 STORM COLLAR TC42 90665 WALL SHIELD CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT THIMA WALL TERMINAL TCVT 9360 WALLSHIELD CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT THIMA 28 TC42D 301015 48 5056 426D Roof Termination Kit Wall Termination Kit Wall Shield Ceiling Firestop Thimble ...

Page 29: ... 1 5 16 8 5 16 13 13 16 12 9 16 13 1 8 11 1 8 TCVT 811X12ADJ TCVT 811XLB45 TCVT 811XLB90 TCVT 811X _ _ Figure 47 Vent pipe dimensions 12 PIPE 10 1 4 18 PIPE 16 1 4 24 PIPE 22 1 4 48 PIPE 46 1 4 29 TC42D 301015 48 5056 426D Vent Pipe Dimensions ...

Page 30: ...LE SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 2 1 8 TO 6 3 4 ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 3 TO 9 1 2 A B 12 PIPE 29 18 PIPE 35 24 PIPE 41 48 PIPE 65 A B C 12 PIPE 13 7 16 23 1 4 18 PIPE 17 9 16 27 5 8 24 PIPE 21 7 8 31 3 4 48 PIPE 38 3 4 44 7 8 A B C 12 PIPE 18 5 8 18 18 PIPE 22 7 8 22 3 8 24 PIPE 27 1 8 26 1 2 48 PIPE 44 1 16 43 1 2 30 TC42D 301015 48 5056 426D Vent O...

Page 31: ...Panel Retainer located on the underside of the firebox heat shield The retainer slips between the lip of the firebox and the heat shield and is retained in place by two screws Figure 50 and Figure 51 PARK AVE HERRINGBONE 2 TCPN 42PAC2 MOUNT VERNON RED BRICK TCPN 42VRC2 MANHATTAN BEIGE STACKED BRICK TCPN 42MNC2 BLACK PORCELAIN TCPN 549 C COFFEE BEAN BROWN PORCELAIN TCPN 549CB C TITANIUM TCPN 549TI ...

Page 32: ...Install the Right Side Panel by inserting the bottom of the panel in first and then angling it up into position It may be necessary to push the firebox shield up to allow panel to move freely into place 4 Install the Rear Upper Panel 5 Install the Left Side Panel by inserting the bottom of the panel in first and then angling it up into position 6 Re install the Side Panel Retainers 7 Install the L...

Page 33: ...ace to OFF turn off all electric power to the fireplace and call your service technician or gas supplier Note Sufficient time must be allowed for air to escape from lines if the unit is being lit for the first time 4 Push the On Off switch to the fireplace Off 5 Allow sufficient length of time minimum 5 minutes for any gas in the combustion chamber to escape If you still smell gas STOP Follow B in...

Page 34: ...fort to some individuals It is normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off some expansion and or contraction noises during the start up or cool down cycle Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger or cook stove oven Remote Control Operation Blue back lit LCD display ON OFF Key THERMOSTAT Key UP DOWN Arrow Key MODE Key NOTE Pilot may take up to 30 seconds to ignite each ti...

Page 35: ...on page 38 Attention Turn off the main gas supply for the appliance during instal lation or maintenance of the receiver module device Turn off main gas supply for the appliance prior to removing or reinserting the batteries In case of remote control malfunction turn off the fireplace using the on off main switch located on the wall For installation maintenance turn off the fireplace at the on off ...

Page 36: ...up The Proflame2 offers the added ability to control the comfort fan speed from OFF through six 6 speeds and a remotely actuated auxiliary outlet and a dimmable light outlet The external batteries can provide DC power to the IFC allowing the batteries to be used only when line power is interrupted or lost and if the fireplace does not use a combustion fan Operating Procedure Initializing the Firep...

Page 37: ...on of the command Turn off the Fireplace With the fireplace ON press the ON OFF key on the remote control transmit ter The remote control transmitter LCD display will only show the room tem perature Figure 60 or Figure 61 At the same time the IFC module will turn off the fireplace A single beep from the IFC module confirms reception of the command Figure 56 Wall switch interface side Figure 57 Wal...

Page 38: ...smitter Flame Off Flame level 5 Flame level Max Flame level 1 Smart Thermostat Transmitter Operation The Smart Thermostat function adjusts the flame height in accordance to the difference between the set point and the room temperatures As the room temperature gets closer to the set point the Smart Function will modulate the flame down If the room temperature is cool the Smart Function will modulat...

Page 39: ...ation of The System on page 36 Key Lock This function will lock the keys to avoid unsupervised operation To activate this func tion press the MODE and UP keys at the same time Figure 54 The lock icon will appear Figure 68 To de activate this function press the MODE and UP key at the same time Remote dimmer control Light The auxiliary function controls the AUX power outlet by the dimmable light con...

Page 40: ...that the thicker bead of gasket faces the fireplace Re install glass retaining clips Annual Inspection 1 Remove glass panel and inspect the decorative burner media such as logs pebbles glass etc for soot build up If excessive build up of soot is present have a qualified service person inspect and adjust the unit for proper combus tion Clean the decorative media and use a brush or vacuum cleaner to...

Page 41: ...HERRINGBONE TCPN 42VRC2 MANHATTAN BEIGE STACKED BRICK TCPN 42MNC2 BLACK PORCELAIN TCPN 549 C C B BROWN PORCELAIN TCPN 549CB C TITANIUM TCPN 549TI COPPER TCPN 549CU MILAN 2 TCPN 42MILC2 KIT CONTENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO 2 GLASS ASSEMBLY 2a REPLACEMENT GLASS c w gasket 3 FRAMIMG KIT 3a STEEL STUDS 3b NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD 4 PANEL SETS 4a PANEL LEFT SIDE 4b PANEL UPPER 4c...

Page 42: ...FITTING KIT CONTENTS 5 WALL SWITCH ASSEMBLY KIT not shown 6 REMOTE TRANSMITTER not shown WHEN ORDERING INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO 1 CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT TCCV 95755 B 2 BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY KIT TCRP 8133 3 COMMUNICATION CABLE KIT 5062 98 A ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO 1 CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT 1a VALVE c w FITTINGS 1b 1 4 FLEX TUBE 1c 1 2 FLEX TUBE 1d CONTROL MOUNTING BRACK...

Page 43: ...43 TC42D 301015 48 5056 426D Wiring Diagram Figure 73 TC42D Wiring diagram ...

Page 44: ...aisant face Top Back and Side Standoffs Sommet Arrière et Côté Butée 0 in 0 po 0 mm Sidewall to Appliance Du mur latéral a l appareil 4 in 4 po 102 mm Ceiling to Appliance Plafond a l appareil 24 in 24 po 610 mm Mantel to Appliance Du manteau al appareil 9 in 9 po 229 mm Maximum Mantel Extension Allongement maximum du manteau 12 in 12 po 305 mm See Installation Manual for more detail Voyez des Dir...

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