Town & Country Fireplaces TCWS54D, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...oline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured home USA only or mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases unless a certified k...

Page 2: ...Sealant 25 Vent Restrictor Adjustment 26 Roof Termination Kit 27 Vent Pipe Dimensions 28 Vent Offset Chart 29 Firebox Panels Installation 30 Installing firebox panels into a D series fireplace 30 Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions 31 Linking Remote Handset to the Fireplace 32 Step 1 Procedure for linking pairing wall switch to fireplace 32 Step 2 Procedure for linking pairing the wall switch to...

Page 3: ...ition which is the result either directly or indirectly of any improper operation or installation procedures This appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not install or operate your Town Country fireplace without first reading and understanding this manual Any installation or operational deviation from the following instr...

Page 4: ...et above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally 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 installatio...

Page 5: ... clearances 293 4 24 4 CEILING ADJACENTWALL ORMANTELSUPPORT 12 COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR COMBUSTIBLEHEARTH Figure 3 TCWS54D Minimum mantel clearances Minimum Clearances Side standoffs 0 in 0 mm Back standoff 0 in 0 mm Top standoffs 0 in 0 mm Bottom of appliance 0 in 0 mm Adjacent side wall 4 in 102 mm Ceiling to appliance 24 in 610 mm Mantel to appliance See Figure 2 Maximum Mantel extension See Figure 2 ...

Page 6: ...he unit to cool before proceeding Caution The ceramic glass is very fragile and should be handled with care The window frame is held in place by two spring loaded latches 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 th...

Page 7: ...y to determine where the unit 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 9 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 combustib...

Page 8: ...p to the steel studs and the fireplace standoffs using conventional lumber Consult local building 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 below 12 above and 9 5 8 to the side of the framing edge bars Figure 11 Standard sheetrock dry wall may be used...

Page 9: ...ve light wiring from the retaining clip before installing and walling up the fireplace NOTE This fireplace ships with the light wiring secured in retaining clips Remove light wiring from the retaining clip before installing and walling up the fireplace Wire retaining clip 9 TCWS54_D 021216 40 Removing LED light wire retaining clip ...

Page 10: ...cracking 12 9 5 8 12 Figure 11 Non combustible board within frame NON COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED INSTALLATION DETAIL This fireplace may be recessed up to a maximum depth of 4 1 2 This recess must be constructed from non combustible material Finishing material must not pro trude past framing flanges under ANY circumstance The safety screen and the window with trim fitted must be able to move freely Figur...

Page 11: ...E Item Description Qty 1 SCREW WAFER 8 x 1 2 Not shown Pkg 40 2 STUD SIDES 55 L 2 3 STUD OUTER SIDES 55 L 2 4 STUD UPPER LOWER 74 3 4 L 2 4 4 2 2 6 6 3 Item Description Qty 5 INNER CROSS BRACE 56 5 8 L 1 6 STUD CENTER 25 L 3 7 LOWER CROSS BRACE 56 5 8 L 1 8 FRAMING PLATE 4 SLOPED SIDE DOWN 8 8 7 5 11 TCWS54_D 021216 40 Steel Stud Framing Kit ...

Page 12: ...me so that the side studs are vertical and perpendicular to the upper stud and inner cross brace Use wafer screws to fasten the side studs to the assembled frame 5 Position the Lower Cross Brace 7 screen tab slots side up between the two side studs and about 12 from the lower ends of the side studs Attach each end of the lower cross brace to the side studs with wafer screws 6 Place the lower horiz...

Page 13: ...e front of the facing material The thickness of the facing material wether 1 2 inch calcium silicate board or a rock facing must be taken into consideration before settling on a final position of the fireplace See Fireplace Facing Allowance on page 14 Framing Kit Adjustment Framing bracket Fixed lintel Figure 19 Fixed lintel and framing bracket Attach the Assembled Frame and fireplace to the combu...

Page 14: ...future optional TV KIT which will allow a television to be mounted above the fireplace while having the heat from the fireplace re directed to a vent which will be located above the TV This fireplace is designed to finish either flush with the facing material or can be installed with a 4 1 2 inch recess See Figure 12 TCWS54D Reccessed installation details on page 10 The fireplace can accommodate f...

Page 15: ...ied with fireplace 8 Route the wall switch control cable supplied as required to the wall switch Figure 28 9 Attach one end of the wall switch control cable to the wall control Figure 28 and the other end to the interface board Figure 26 10 Insert the 4 supplied AA batteries into the battery pack of the wall switch Figure 29 11 If not already installed install the burner using the instructions sup...

Page 16: ...E position in order to use the remote control unit TO FIREPLACE Wall Switch and Remote Control Figure 29 Wall switch battery side Wall Switch to IFC Communication Cable Continuity Check It is important that the continuity of the individual wires encased within the communication cable be checked before the cable is plugged into both the wall switch and the IFC Module This will ensure that the cable...

Page 17: ...ent system is present If the fireplace is vented with out the assistance of a power vent the switch must be set to NV If using a power vent PV must be selected Follow the instructions pro vided with the power vent kit for proper installa tion Figure 30 Vent mode selection switch Selecting Natural Vent and Power Vent Modes 17 TCWS54_D 021216 40 ...

Page 18: ... common to home automation systems Furthermore the flame and light level may be modu lated from high to low using the 0 10 volt analog output avail able on most home automation systems Figure 31 shows the wire designations required to connect the fireplace to a home automation system Home Automation NOTE When a signal has been supplied by the home automation system the fireplace control will repea...

Page 19: ...tream of the valve and inside the control compart ment to allow for repair or replacement of the gas valve NOTE A sediment trap as per national fuel gas code must be installed in the gas supply line no more than 6 feet from the gas control valve to minimize the possibility of any loose scale or dirt within the gas supply line from entering the control valve DO NOT HARD PIPE GAS LINE TO VALVE A met...

Page 20: ...sheet metal screws and sealed with provided high temperature self adhesive tape VENT SUPPORTS A minimum of 1 support every 4 must be used NOTE Optional Power Vents TCVT PVI 25 TCVT PV7 110 TCVT PVCV require different venting Please refer to Power Vent manuals CAUTION UNDER NO CONDITION SHOULD COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL BE CLOSER THAN 1 3 4 INCHES FROM THE TOP AND 1 3 4 INCHES FROM THE SIDES OF A HORIZON...

Page 21: ... prior to proceeding 2 Cut and frame a 14 1 2 opening in the floor ceiling or roof where the vent system will pass Size of the opening in the roof may need to be increased as the pitch of the roof increases Avoid cutting rafters Ceiling Firestop Where a vent pipe passes through a floor or ceiling a ceiling firestop TCVT THIMA must be used to retain insulation and maintain proper clearances From be...

Page 22: ...ws and sealed CAUTION Under no condition should combustible material be closer than 1 3 4 inches from any part of the vent pipe Only 45º elbows can be used in this vent system Maximum number of elbows is 2 Roof Termination Venting Chart This fireplace can be roof terminated using either the TCVT PVCV power vent kit or the TCVT RTA direct vent kit Please see the instructions supplied with the kit f...

Page 23: ...vent pipe until it is level Tighten storm collar for a snug fit Apply a thick horizontal ring of mastic around the pipe at top of the storm collar 3 Lower the roof vent terminal cap over the vent pipe and secure in place with screws provided Seal screw heads and joint with caulking to prevent any moisture entering the venting system VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP FLASHING STORM COLLAR MASTIC NOTE ADJUST...

Page 24: ...l air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 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 b...

Page 25: ...DES OR REGULATIONS MAY REQUIRE DIFFERENT CLEARANCES minimum ft m Flat to 6 12 1 00 0 30 Over 6 12 to 7 12 1 25 0 38 Over 7 12 to 8 12 1 50 0 46 Over 8 12 to 9 12 2 00 0 61 Over 9 12 to 10 12 2 50 0 76 Over 10 12 to 11 12 3 25 0 99 Over 11 12 to 12 12 4 00 1 22 Roof Pitch Table All outer joints of the vent pipe must be sealed with the approved High Temperature self adhesive alumin ium tape provided...

Page 26: ...osition Refer to the chart Figure 41 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 installation Restrictor position is too closed if the flame has the following characteristics Flame is excessively tall and lifting Flame lacks movement Flame soots Restrictor position is ...

Page 27: ...252155D VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT 9365 ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET TCVT 93915 STORM COLLAR TC42 90665 CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT THIMA Roof Termination Kit 16 1 2 9 Figure 43 Roof terminator kit 27 TCWS54_D 021216 40 ...

Page 28: ...5 7 8 7 16 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 44 Vent pipe dimensions 12 PIPE 10 1 4 18 PIPE 16 1 4 24 PIPE 22 1 4 48 PIPE 46 1 4 28 TCWS54_D 150817 40 Vent Pipe Dimensions ...

Page 29: ...NCREASE OFFSET BY 2 1 8 TO 6 3 4 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 ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 2 1 8 TO 6 3 4 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 12 PIPE 29 18 PIPE 35 24 PIPE 41 48 PIPE 65 ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSE...

Page 30: ...lot at the top of the side panel and slide the bottom into position NOTE Notch at bottom of side panel faces to front of unit 3 Repeat step 4 for the other side panel NOTE Install burner now 4 Place the front bottom panel Figure 48 on the front lip of the firebox wide flange facing the front Figure 49 Proceed to step 5 if you are installing a TCWS 54NG03 C2 Black Diamond burner with this unit 5 Pl...

Page 31: ...s on back of the top and bottom rails 3 Attach the side rails Even the ends up with the door frame 4 Attach the top and bottom rails and adjust so mitres are even at the corners 5 Place TC magnetic logo in bottom right corner LARGER MAGNETS TOP OR BOTTOM RAIL SIDE RAILS 31 TCWS54_D 021216 40 Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions ...

Page 32: ...ure for linking pairing wall switch to fireplace 1 Set the wall switch selector to the Remote setting 2 Press and hold Program button Figure 51 on the wall switch for up to 10 seconds Use a straight ened paper clip to access the button 3 The wall switch will beep 5 times Release the button following the beeps 4 The fireplace will beep 3 times repeated by another 3 beeps 5 The fireplace and wall sw...

Page 33: ...tch once Figure 51 2 You will hear 3 beeps from the wall switch 3 Press and release the on off button Figure 52 on the remote handset within 60 sec 4 The wall switch will beep 3 times 5 The remote handset is now linked paired to the wall switch and is ready to activate the fireplace ON OFF Figure 52 Remote handset 33 TCWS54_D 021216 40 ...

Page 34: ...icker bead of gasket faces the fireplace Re install glass retaining clips Annual Inspection a Remove glass panel and pebble assemblies Inspect pebble and burner assemblies for soot buildup If excessive buildup of soot is present have a qualified service person inspect and adjust unit for proper combustion Clean logs and burner with a brush or vacuum cleaner paying close attention to burner ports b...

Page 35: ...KIT TCWS 8265 A 6 ORIFICE 2pcs 5022 78 A 7 MAIN GAS SUPPLY TUBES 3pcs 5019 223 8 BURNER SUPPORT 9498 B 9 PILOT ASSEMBLY TCRP 5005025F 10 1 2 TEE 5019 013 NOT SHOWN KIT CONTENTS 1 TCWS BODY ASSEMBLY 1a SPRING LATCH ASSEMBLY 2 1b CONTROL BOX 1c LED LIGHT ASSEMBLY 4 PANEL SETS 4a PANEL FRONT BASE x2 4b PANEL LEFT SIDE 4c PANEL UPPER 4d PANEL REAR 4e PANEL RIGHT SIDE 2 GLASS ASSEMBLY c w gasket 3 FRAM...

Page 36: ...AD GASKET 2d 1 2 BULKHEAD FITTING 2e 1 4 BULKHEAD FITTING 2f ELEC BULKHEAD FITTING 3 CABLE COMMUNICATION KIT 4 TEST FITTING 5 WALL SWITCH ASSEMBLY KIT not shown 6 REMOTE TRANSMITTER not shown ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO 1 CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT TCCV 95755 B 2 BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY KIT TCRP 8133 3 COMMUNICATION CABLE KIT 5062 98 A 1 CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT 1a VALVE c w FITTINGS 1b 1 4 FLEX TUBE 1c 1 2 FLEX TUB...

Page 37: ...5056 4252155D 37 TCWS54_D 021216 40 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 38: ...not to scratch the back panel Figure 56 4 Once the right panel is tilted inwards it can be lifted clear of the burner tray and removed NOTE The right hand side rock cluster may need to be removed to prevent damage while working through the access hole Covering the sand with paper or cardboard will also minimize disturbance during the servicing process 5 The access panel is now visible Figure 57 6 ...

Page 39: ...eil et en lui faisant 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 detai...

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