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Town & Country Fireplaces TC54 Installation And Operating Insctructions

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IMPORTANT:
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN
WITH THE HOMEOWNER
WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fi re or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi 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
fi re department.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl 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 certifi ed kit is used.
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room
TC54_C 271006-36
TC54
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL
TC54
SERIES C
MODULAR
DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE
5056.4256

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  • Page 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier. TC54 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS INSTALLATION • Do not try to light any appliance. AND OPERATING •...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Caution ................... 3 Safety ..................... 3 Fireplace Dimensions ..............4 Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material ....... 5 Installation Requirements ............... 6 Manufactured (Mobile) Home ............6 Window Frame Removal ..............6 Top Standoffs .................. 7 Locating The Fireplace ..............7 Framing and Finishing ..............

  • Page 3: Caution

    Caution FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Town & Country fi replace without fi rst reading and understanding this manual. Any installation or operational deviation from the following instructions voids the Town & Country Fireplaces Warranty and may prove hazardous.

  • Page 4: Fireplace Dimensions

    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 fi nished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfi ed.

  • Page 5: Minimum Clearances To Combustible Material

    Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material Fig. #2 NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND STEEL FRAMING DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERI- FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS AL, ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS PLUMBING IN STANDOFFS THIS AREA. MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA MANTEL CLEARANCE CHART NON-COMBUSTIBLE...

  • 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 qualifi ed (licensed or trained) personnel should install this product.

  • Page 7: Top Standoffs

    Top Standoffs The top standoffs are shipped loose inside Fig. #6 TOP STANDOFFS the fi replace and must be installed on top of the fi replace as shown in Fig 6. Do this once the fi replace is on site and in position. Locating The Fireplace In planning the installation for the fi 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 fi replace should be in place steel frame to the framing brackets on each Chase Insulation: When installing this and venting installed before framing in or side of the unit. Ensure that the studs are fi replace against a non-insulated exterior wall building an enclosure around the unit.
  • Page 9 Fig. #9 CONCRETE BOARD DETAIL CONCRETE BOARD 18 3/4 CONCRETE BOARD (OR 5 7/8 OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL) MUST EXTEND 18 3/4" ABOVE AND 5" TO THE SIDES OF THE FRAM- ING EDGES. Fig. #10 NON-COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED INSTALLATION DETAIL CONCRETE BOARD STEEL STUDS NON-COMBUSTIBLE MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL...

  • Page 10: Steel Stud Framing Kit

    Steel Stud Framing Kit TC54.FRKT Each Kit Contains: Item Part # Description Qty. 5048.401 SCREW, TEKS #8 x 1/2 8193 STUD, SIDES, 63 3/4”L 8192 STUD, OUTER SIDES, 63 3/4”L 8195 STUD, CENTER, 19 7/16”L 8194 STUD, HEADER, 63 1/2”L 8194.2...
  • Page 11 2. Attach Side Studs (Legs) Fig. #13 • Attach the outer side studs (3) to the top of the header stud (5). (Fig 13) • Fasten the outer side studs (3) at the bottom using the base plates (7). 3. Attach the Assembled Frame to Fig.

  • Page 12: Hearth Extension

    Hearth Extension Fig. #16 WINDOW FRAME (See Caution) HEARTH EXTENSION WINDOW TRACK SUB-FLOOR * Caution: A minimum 2" thick non-combustible hearth extension extending 18" in front of this fi replace must be fi tted if a combustible sub fl oor extends in front of the fi replace. To ensure that the hearth does not interfere with the window frame the fi replace must be raised to ensure that the hearth extension is no more than 1"...

  • Page 13: Maestro Control

    Maestro Control – Plumbing and Electrical ACCESS PANEL The gas control system is located on the right hand side of the fi rebox behind an access Fig. #17 panel and the decorative fi rebox panel (if installed). The fi replace is operated via a wall switch that can be located up to 25 ft.

  • Page 14: Standing Pilot Function

    9. Route the control cable as required to the wall control electrical box. Fig. #21 10. Attach the control cable to the wall control. (Fig 21) 11. Insert the 4 supplied “AA” batteries into the battery pack and connect to wall control. (Fig 12.

  • Page 15: Gas Supply

    Gas Supply Caution: The gas line should be installed by a qualifi ed service person in accordance with all building codes. This section is intended as a guide for qualifi ed technicians installing this appliance. Consult local and / or national building codes before proceeding. This fi replace has two gas controls and gas lines must be run to both by the installer in order for the fi replace to operate correctly.

  • Page 16: Vertical Termination Venting

    Fig 26. Fig. #26 Vent System Town & NOTE: Components Country Code A vertically vented TC54 12" Pipe Length ........TCVT.811X12 18" Pipe Length ........TCVT.811X18 cannot be power-vented. 24" Pipe Length ........TCVT.811X24 48" Pipe Length ........TCVT.811X48 18" Adjustable Pipe Length .....TCVT.811X12ADJ 45°...

  • Page 17: Roof Termination Venting Chart

    Roof Termination Venting Chart Fig. #27 Various combinations of vent runs may be used. Refer to Fig for details. For optimum performance and fl ame appearance, keep MAX. the vent length to a minimum and limit the number of elbows. Connections between each vent system component must be tightly joined, secured with sheet metal screws and sealed.
  • Page 18 Ceiling Opening: Fig. #28 Determine the exact position of the fi replace so that the vent pipe is centred (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 proceed- ing.
  • Page 19 Roof Vent Terminal: Place the roof fl ashing over top of the vent pipe and nail securely to the roof using roofi ng nails, top and sides UNDER shingles, lower end OVER shingles to provide a watershed. Make weather tight by sealing with a roofi ng compound. (Fig 36) Place the storm collar down over the vent pipe until it is level.

  • Page 20: Vent Terminal Clearance

    Vent Terminal Clearance Minimum clearances to the vent terminal Fig. #31 must be maintained as shown in fi gure #31. VENT TERMINAL MINIMUM CLEARANCES Measure clearances to the nearest edge of TO ADJACENT STRUCTURES termination hood. NOTE: Vent terminal must not be recessed NOTE: LOCAL CODES OR REGULATIONS MAY REQUIRE DIFFERENT...

  • Page 21: Vent Restrictor Adjustment

    Vent Restrictor Adjustment The vent restrictor is located on the underside of the fi rebox top. The unit leaves the factory Fig. #33 with the vent restrictor wide open. The restrictor is built into the appliance for secondary air WALL AND ROOF fl ow adjustment.

  • Page 22: Firebox Panels Installation

    Firebox Panels Installation BEIGE HERRINGBONE ....TCPN.771 TUSCAN ......... TCPN.772 HERITAGE RED ......TCPN.773 BLACK PORCELAIN .....TCPN.774 (See Black Porcelain panel instruction manual for specifi c instructions for these panels) A Firebox Panel Set must be installed for safe operation. Do not use the fi replace without panels.

  • Page 23: Lighting Instructions

    Lighting Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING - Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions building. - Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's phone. exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

  • Page 24: Maestro Control System

    Maestro Control System Remote Control Initial Setup This fi replace is supplied with a wall control Fig. #37 Fig. #38 and hand held remote control. Please note only genuine Town & Country Fireplace wall controls and hand held remote controls can be used on this fi replace.

  • Page 25: Maestro Control System - Operation

    Childproof Lock Fig. #40 An additional feature of this remote control is the childproof lock. To activate this system press and hold the timer and thermostat buttons for approx. 5 seconds until the “lock” symbol appears on the remote display. (Fig 40) The remote control hand set buttons are now locked and the lock symbol will reappear every time a button is pressed on the remote control until the timer and thermostat buttons are pressed and held again.
  • Page 26 Program Mode Fig. #42 Fig. #44 (To preset up to two on and off periods per day) The program mode has two settings for weekdays and two for weekends. The hand held remote comes with the following pre programmed settings: Weekday Program (Monday through Friday) Program one (P1) turns ON at 7:00am and...
  • Page 27 Thermostatic Mode Fig. #46 Fig. #48 THERMOSTATIC MODE THERMOSTATIC BUTTON (Only for use where permitted) BUTTON (Operates the fi replace within a set tem- perature range) The fi replace is shipped with thermostatic mode function deactivated. If this function is permitted for use in your area it can be activated by depressing the recessed button on the underside of the hand held remote.

  • Page 28: Appendix

    APPENDIX 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 fi replace and its venting should be inspected at least once a year by a qualifi ed service person. Glass Panel: Warning: Do not operate fi replace with glass panel removed, cracked or broken.

  • Page 29: Replacement Parts

    ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. TC54 BODY ASSEM .......TC54.CE PANEL SETS HERRINGBONE ........TCPN.771 FRAME & GLASS ASSEM .....TC54. 8120 TUSCAN ..........TCPN.772 HERITAGE RED ........TCPN.773 FRAMIMG KIT ........TC54. FRKIT MAESTRO CONTROL ASSEMBLY - See Page 30 #2..FRAME & GLASS ASSEMBLY KIT CONTENTS:...

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts - Maestro Control System

    Replacement Parts – Maestro Control System (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ..........PART NO. ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........... PART NO. #1..CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT ....TCRP.9271A #5..COMMUNICATION CABLE KIT ..TCRP.5005.062 #2..BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY KIT ....TCRP.9284 #6..

  • Page 31: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Fig. #53 TC54_C 271006...

  • Page 32: Roof Termination Kit

    Roof Termination Kit TCVT.RTA Fig. #54 VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT.9365 STORM COLLAR TC42.90665 CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT.THIMA ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET TCVT.93915 TC54_C 271006...

  • Page 33: Vent Pipe Dimensions

    Vent Pipe Dimensions Fig. 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.8 11X12ADJ 11 1/8" TCVT.8 11X _ _ 12 9/16" 13 1/8" TCVT.8 11XLB45 TC54_C 271006...

  • Page 34: Vent Offset Chart

    Vent Offset Chart Fig. #56 12" PIPE 13 7/16" 23 1/4" 18" PIPE 17 9/16" 27 5/8" 24" PIPE 21 7/8" 31 3/4" 16 1/16” 48" PIPE 38 3/4" 44 7/8" ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION 1 1/4” TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET 6 1/8”...

  • Page 35: Safety Label Location

    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. TC54 (1.25 kPa) (3.11 kPa) (For the purpose of input adjustment / dans le but de régler l’alimenation) MODELE: Maximum supply pressure / Pression maximum d’alimentation:...
  • Page 36 Technical support: 1-877-715-2664 Web site: www.townandcountryfi replaces.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8 Printed in Canada...

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