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Town & Country Fireplaces TC42 Installation And Operator's Manual

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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING:
If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a re or
explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must be performed
by a quali ed installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do 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 re department.
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
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
certi ed kit is used.
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room.
Be sure to visit www. townandcountry replaces.net for the most up-to-date version of this manual
301015-48
SERIAL #
TC42
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL TC42
SERIES D
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE
TC42D
5056.426D

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  • Page 1 This appliance is suitable for installation in a bedroom or bed sitting room. MODEL TC42 SERIES D MODULAR DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE Be sure to visit www. townandcountry replaces.net for the most up-to-date version of this manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TC 42D Minimum Combustible Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions ......32 Framing Dimensions ............. 9 Lighting Instructions ........... 33 TC42 Steel Stud Framing Kit ........10 First Fire ..............34 Adjustable Lintel ............12 Special Operator Note ..........34 Hearth Extension ............13 Remote Control Operation .........

  • Page 3: Caution

    Caution FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Town & Country re- place without rst reading and understanding this manual. Any installation or operational deviation from the following instructions voids the Town & Country FireplacesTM Warranty and may prove hazardous. This appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pres- sures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

  • Page 4: Important Note For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    Important Note for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: From Massachusetts Rules and Regulations 248 CMR 5.08: For all side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above nished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satis ed.

  • Page 5: Fireplace Dimensions

    Fireplace Dimensions 29 9/16" 53 15/16" 42 3/16" 38 1/2" 16 3/4" 51 1/16" 44 7/16" 29 3/16" 53 1/16" 48" Figure 1: TC42D Overall dimensions. Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND STEEL FRAMING DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS STANDOFFS...

  • Page 6: Installation Requirements

    Installation Requirements The Town & Country Fireplace installation and venting must conform to the current CAN/CGA-B149 installation code (in Canada) or the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (in the USA), and approved per local codes. Only quali ed (licensed or trained) personnel should install this product.

  • Page 7: Top Standoffs

    Top Standoffs The top standoffs are shipped loose inside the replace and must be installed on top of the replace (Figure 7). Do this once the replace is on site and in position. TOP STANDOFFS Figure 7: TC42D Standoffs. Locating The Fireplace In planning the installation for the replace, it is necessary to determine where the unit is to be installed, location of vent system and where gas supply piping may be plumbed.

  • Page 8: Framing And Finishing

    Framing and Finishing Note: The replace should be in place steel frame to the framing brackets on Taped and mudded joints may crack due and venting installed before framing in or each side of the unit. Ensure that the studs to the elevated temperatures.

  • Page 9: Tc 42D Minimum Combustible Framing Dimensions

    TC 42D Minimum Combustible Framing Dimensions If nishing the wall above the unit with NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD DETAIL paint, the framing kit shipped with the unit should be discarded. Use full sheets of calcium silicate board or equivalent and full length metal studs to nish and frame NON-COMBUSTIBLE around the unit.

  • Page 10: Tc42 Steel Stud Framing Kit

    TC42 Steel Stud Framing Kit Figure 14: TC42D Steel frame parts. Each Kit Contains: ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. SCREW, TEKS #8 X 1/2 STUD, HEADER HORIZONTAL (NOT SHOWN) 58 1/4” L SIDE STUD, VERTICAL INNER STUD PLATE, HORIZONTAL 53 3/4”...
  • Page 11 NOTE: AFTER FRAME IS ASSEMBLED, MAKE SURE TO HAVE THE SIDE OF THE FRAME Use drywall screws to install the concrete WITHOUT THE SCREW HOLES FACING board. TOWARD THE INSIDE OF THE ROOM. Figure 16: New TC42 updated body with cement board. TC42D 301015-48 5056.426D...

  • Page 12: Adjustable Lintel

    Adjustable Lintel 1. The adjustable lintel assembly has two orientations for desired nishing. A anged edge and a hemmed edge. The lintel comes factory installed with the ange edge out. If the desired edge is different from the factory setting, use the following steps to change the Lintel edge.

  • Page 13: Hearth Extension

    This replace may be recessed up to a maximum depth of 4½” from the screen, this recess must be con- NON-COMBUSTIBLE structed from non- combustible mate- BUILDING MATERIAL MAY NOT EXTEND PAST THIS POINT rial. The space between the outside Area between lintel and lintels and the rebox must be glass door frame must...

  • Page 14: Electrical

    Electrical The gas control system is located on the right hand side of the rebox behind an access panel and the decorative rebox panel (if installed). The replace is FIREBOX ACCESS PANEL operated via a wall switch and a hand held remote control unit. The wall switch is connected to the replace by a 40 ft.

  • Page 15: Wall Switch And Remote Control

    Wall Switch and Remote Control TO FIREPLACE Figure 26: Wall switch - battery side. Figure 25: Wall switch - interface side. Figure 24: Town and 4. Press the ON/OFF button of the Country wall switch. remote unit. Once the wall unit 2.

  • Page 16: Home Automation

    Home Automation The home automation feature supplied with this replace is capable of controlling the ame and light on/off function with the use of a dry contact relay common to home automation systems. Furthermore, the ame and light level may be modulated from high to low using the 0 - 10 volt analog output available on most home automation systems.

  • Page 17: Gas Supply

    Gas Supply Caution: The gas line should be installed by a quali ed service person in accordance with all building codes. This section is intended as a guide for quali ed technicians installing this appliance. Consult local and / or national building codes before proceeding. •...

  • Page 18: Venting

    Venting Before installing venting for this unit, the installer should read these instructions to insure that the proper vent con guration has been selected. Use only Town and Country Termination kits #: TCVT.WTA - Wall Termination Kit TCVT.RTA - Roof Termination Kit Vent system components approved for use with the Town and Country Fireplace are shown on page 21.

  • Page 19: 5056.426D

    Figure 31: Wall vent terminal. TRIM TO LENGTH WALL THIMBLE AND VENT MUST NOT PROTRUDE BEYOND SIDING Wall thimble: Where a vent pipe passes through a combustible wall, a wall thimble/shield must be used to retain insulation and maintain proper clearances. The wall thimble may be cut to length for various wall thicknesses up to 12"...

  • Page 20: 5056.426D

    Vent pipe: Install vent pipe through the wall thimble and attach to ue outlet collar on top of the replace. Secure all joints with screws and seal with approved "High Temp." self-adhesive aluminum tape provided. Adjust the replace position so that the vent pipe does not protrude beyond the outer wall. The vent connector on the termination will accomodate walls up to 12"...

  • Page 21: Wall Termination Venting Chart

    Wall Termination Venting Chart Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run 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" 3-48" 1-24" 90 1/2” 1-24” 1-18" 15' 10 1/2"...

  • Page 22: Roof Termination Venting Chart

    Roof Termination Venting Chart Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run 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" 2-48" 1-24" 3-48" 1-24" 90 1/2” 1-24" 1-18" 15' 10"...
  • Page 23 Ceiling Opening: 1. Determine the exact position of the replace so that the vent pipe is cen- 14 1/2" tered (if possible) between two building framing members. Lay out the vent system path, minimizing the number of elbows and length of vent. Consult your local building codes prior to proceeding.
  • Page 24 Note: Adjustable for various roof pitches, from flat roof to 12/12 pitch roof. VENT PIPE MASTIC STORM COLLAR (TC42.90665) FLASHING Figure 38: Roof vent terminal. NOTE: ADJUSTABLE FOR VARIOUS ROOF PITCHES, FROM FLAT ROOF TO 12/12 PITCH ROOF. 5056.426D TC42D 301015-48...

  • Page 25: Vent Terminal Clearance

    Vent Terminal Clearance Minimum clearances to the vent terminal must be maintained as shown in (Figure 39). Measure clearances to the nearest VENT TERMINAL MINIMUM edge of termination hood. CLEARANCES TO ADJACENT STRUCTURES NOTE: Vent terminal must not be recessed NOTE: LOCAL CODES OR REGULATIONS MAY REQUIRE 36”...

  • Page 26: Vent Pipe Sealant

    Vent Pipe Sealant APPROVED “HIGH TEMP.” SELF-ADHESIVE TAPE VENT PIPE Figure 41: TC42D Sealing vent joints. All outer joints of the vent pipe must be sealed with the approved "High Temperature" self-adhesive aluminium tape provided. Wrap the tape completely around the joint and press rmly in place. 5056.426D TC42D 301015-48...

  • Page 27: Vent Restrictor Adjustment

    Vent Restrictor Adjustment The vent restrictor is located on the underside of the rebox top. The unit leaves the factory with the vent restrictor open. The restrictor is built into the appliance for secondary air ow adjustment. Adjustment enables tuning the WALL AND ROOF air ow for optimum ame appearance and performance for a wide variety of TERMINATION...

  • Page 28: Wall Shield/Ceiling Firestop Thimble

    Figure 44: Ceiling restop thimble. Figure 45: Wall termination kit. Roof Termination Kit 16 1/2" VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT.9365 9" STORM COLLAR TC42.90665 ROOF SUPPORT WALL SHIELD / CEILING BRACKET FIRESTOP TCVT.93915 TCVT.THIMA Figure 46: Roof termination kit. 5056.426D TC42D 301015-48...

  • Page 29: Vent Pipe Dimensions

    Vent Pipe Dimensions 11" 12" PIPE ..10 1/4" 18" PIPE ..16 1/4" 24" PIPE ..22 1/4" 48" PIPE ..46 1/4" 10 15/16" 9 1/2" TCVT.811X12ADJ 11 1/8" TCVT.811X _ _ 13 13/16" 12 9/16" 8 5/16" 1 5/16"...

  • Page 30: Vent Offset Chart

    Vent Offset Chart 12" PIPE 18 5/8" 18" 10 7/8” 18" PIPE 22 7/8" 22 3/8" 24" PIPE 27 1/8" 26 1/2" 48" PIPE 44 1/16" 43 1/2" 1 1/4” 11 3/8” ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE 1 1/4” SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 2 1/8"...

  • Page 31: Firebox Panels Installation

    Firebox Panels Installation TC42 PANEL SETS 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 COPPER .....................TCPN.549CU MILAN 2 ..................TCPN.42MILC2 (See Porcelain panel instruction manual for speci c instructions for these pan- els) Before proceeding see burner instructions.

  • Page 32: Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions

    2. Install the Lower Rear Panel. 3. Install the Right Side Panel by inserting the bottom of the panel in rst and then angling it up into REAR UPPER PANEL position. It may be necessary to push the rebox shield up to allow panel to move freely into place.

  • Page 33: Lighting Instructions

    Lighting Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: - Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's phone. Follow If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a the gas supplier's instructions. fire or explosion may result causing property damage, - If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

  • Page 34: First Fire

    First Fire When lit for the rst time, the replace will emit a slight odor for a couple of hours. This is due to the curing of paints, sealants and lubricants used in the manufacturing process. This condition is temporary. Open doors and windows to ventilate area.
  • Page 35 Figure 55: Pro ame 2 LCD screen details. NOTICE: The thermostat function is disabled by default. Thermostat function is not permisable in the USA but is permisable in Canada. Instructions for enabling the thermostat function in Canada, See “Instructions for enabling the Thermostat function for Canadian users” on page 38.

  • Page 36: Operating Procedure

    Fireplace Description The Pro ame2 Remote Control Fireplace consists of three elements: Pro ame2 Remote Control Transmitter. Pro ame Integrated Fireplace Control (IFC Module) board and a wiring harness to connect the IFC to the gas valve and stepper motor (Figure 23 on page 14). Wall mounted Remote Control Receiver (Figure 56).
  • Page 37 PROGRAM BUTTON Figure 56: Wall switch interface side. Figure 59: Pro ame 2 remote battery compartment. Figure 58: Town and Country wall switch. Figure 57: Wall switch battery side. Using the Remote Control Transmitter Temperature indication Display With the remote control transmitter in the “OFF” position, press the thermostat and mode keys at the same time.

  • Page 38: Instructions For Enabling The Thermostat Function For Canadian Users

    Remote Flame Control The Pro ame2 has six (6) ame levels. With the replace turned on, and the ame level at maximum height, press the down arrow key once (Figure 62) to reduce the ame height by one step until the ame is turned off.
  • Page 39 Remote dimmer control (Light) The auxiliary function controls the AUX power outlet by the dimmable light control. To activate this function use the Mode Key (Figure 54) to index to the light bulb icon (Figure 66). The intensity of the output can be adjusted through six (6) levels.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Maintenance CAUTION: Turn off gas and electrical power supply (if applicable) and allow ample time for unit to cool before servicing appliance. It is recommended that the replace and its venting should be inspected at least once a year by a quali ed service person. Glass Panel: PILOT Warning: Do not operate fireplace with glass panel removed, cracked or...

  • Page 41: Tc42D Replacement Parts

    (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. TC42 BODY ASSM........TC42.D #4 PANEL SETS PARK AVE. BEIGE HERRINGBONE ..TCPN.42PAC2 MT.VERNON RED HERRINGBONE ..TCPN.42VRC2 GLASS ASSM......GLAS.2086ASSY MANHATTAN BEIGE STACKED BRICK ...TCPN.42MNC2 BLACK PORCELAIN ........TCPN.549.C FRAMING KIT .......TC42.9093-A...

  • Page 42: Replacement Parts - Control System

    Replacement Parts – Control System (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT ....TCCV.95755-B TEST FITTING ..........5019.104 BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY KIT ....TCRP.8133 WALL SWITCH ASSSEMBLY KIT ....TCRP.WSA COMMUNICATION CABLE KIT .....5062.98-A REMOTE TRANSMITTER ....TCRP.500307 KIT CONTENTS: CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT...

  • Page 43: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Figure 73: TC42D Wiring diagram. 5056.426D TC42D 301015-48...

  • Page 44: Rating Label

    DU GAZ NATUREL DU GAZ LP MODEL/ Minimum supply pressure / Pression minimum d’alimentation: 5.0 in/wc / 5.0 po/c.e. 12.5 in/wc / 12.5 po/c.e. TC42 MODELE: (1.25 kPa) (3.11 kPa) (For the purpose of input adjustment / dans le but de régler l’alimenation) Maximum supply pressure / Pression maximum d’alimentation:...
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  • Page 48 © 2015 Copyright Paci c Energy Fireplace Products LTD Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. For technical support, please contact your retailer Web site: www.townandcountry replaces.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8 Printed in Canada...

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