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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.
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211215-32
HELI-FIRE
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: TCHF.22BODYA / TCHF.22STBODYA
POWER VENTED / DIRECT VENT
FIRE FEATURE - SERIES: A
NATURAL GAS ONLY
HELI-FIRE
5055.64-A
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- Page 1 This appliance is suitable for installation in a bedroom or bed sitting room. MODEL: TCHF.22BODYA / TCHF.22STBODYA POWER VENTED / DIRECT VENT FIRE FEATURE - SERIES: A NATURAL GAS ONLY Visit www.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Caution ................3 Burner and Igniter ............15 Safety ................3 Accessing / replacing the ori ce ......15 Removing the Burner Control / Valve assembly ..16 Owners Information Electrical Connection ............ 18 Heli-Fire electrical connection ......... 18 Important Note for the Power vent electrical connection ...... -
Page 3: Caution
Owners Information Owners Information Caution 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 pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). -
Page 4: Important Note For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Owners Information 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: Congratulations On Your Purchase Of A Town & Country Heli-Fire Feature
Owners Information Congratulations on your purchase of a Town & Country Heli-Fire Feature Your zero-clearance Heli-Fire re feature has been professionally installed by: Dealer name: _____________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________________ If you discover any problems with your Heli-Fire re feature contact your dealer immediately to have the unit repaired. -
Page 6: Fire Feature Dimensions
Owners Information Fire feature Dimensions One sided version Two sided version 8” Top down view Top down view 8 7/8” 8” 8 7/8” Side view Front view Side view 90” 60 1/8” 62 1/4” 60 1/8” 62 1/4” 5 1/2” 14 1/2”... -
Page 7: Installation Requirements
Owners Information Installation Requirements The Heli-Fire installation and venting must conform to the current CAN/CGA-B149 installation code (in Canada) or the current National Fuel Gs Code, ANSI Z223.1 (in the USA), and approved per local codes. Only quali ed (licensed or trained) personnel should install this product. In the state of Massachusetts, only a licensed Plumber and Gas Fitter may install this product. -
Page 8: First Fire
Owners Information First Fire When lit for the rst time, the re feature may 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 9: Heli-Fire Orientation
Owners Information Heli-Fire Orientation The Heli-Fire is unique in that it can be oriented in any position but must be mounted so that the glass door is in a vertical plane. The exception being that the Heli-Fire cannot be installed at in a oor or ceiling. -
Page 10: Installers Information
Installers Information Installers Information Framing and Finishing Note: The Heli-Fire should be in place and venting installed before framing in or building an enclosure around the unit. Because of the relatively low temperatures radiating from the Heli-Fire, clearances from combustible framing and facing materials are not such an issue as it would be if a traditional replace were being installed. -
Page 11: When Using Outdoor Ashing
Installers Information The sides and top of the re fea- ture are framed in up to the studs using conventional lumber. Consult local building codes for speci c requirements. Chase Insulation: When install- ing the Heli-Fire against a non- insulated exterior wall or chase, it is permissible to insulate any gap between the Heli-Fire and the NAILING FLANGE... -
Page 12: Framing Options
Installers Information Framing Options The Heli-Fire may be framed in either horizontally or vertically. “Heli-Fire Orientation” on page 9 for special note. Exhaust vent pipe requires a minimum 1/4 inch clearance to combustible materials. If insulating this area, non-combustible rockwall must be used. Exhaust Intake Figure 7: Horizontal framing option with vent through oor. - Page 13 Installers Information 16 3/8” 10 3/8” 1 1/2” 3” 3” 3” Front House wrap 63 3/4” 69 3/4” Tape Outdoor ashing 3” Figure 10: Outdoor flashing. Interior 1/2" Maximum 14 1/2" side Insulation 2" 1 1/2" 7/16" Maximum 1 1/4" 1/4"...
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Page 14: Gas Connection
Installers Information Gas Connection INLET MANIFOLD CONNECTION TEST TEST PORT PORT GAS ON/OFF VALVE CONNECTION Figure 12: Gas on-off valve. Figure 13: Gas valve assy. Gas Supply Servicing of the Heli-Fire can be performed from the side of the unit by removing the access panel from the unit. Caution: The gas line should be installed by a quali ed service person in accordance with all building codes. -
Page 15: Gas Pressure Check
Installers Information Gas Pressure Check Note: To test the gas pressure, turn off the gas supply before removing the plug from the supply pres- sure test port or manifold pressure test port. Verify gas pressures with the Heli-Fire lit. Gas pressure requirements Heli-Fire Input Pressure Natural Gas... -
Page 16: Removing The Burner Control / Valve Assembly
Installers Information Figure 19: Spark igniter not fully seated Figure 20: Spark igniter fully seated over compression ring. over compression ring. Removing the Burner Control / Valve assembly Figure 21: Removing burner cover Figure 22: Releasing gas valve assy plate. from main body. - Page 17 Installers Information Figure 26: Removing gas valve assy. Figure 27: Gas valve assy. VENTING ADJUSTMENT CONTROL MODULE MANIFOLD GAS TEST INLET GAS TEST POINT POINT GAS CONNECTION MAIN UNIT SWITCH TRANSFORMER MOLEX CONNECTOR VACUUM SWITCH Figure 28: Gas valve assy detail. TCHF.22BODYA_ 211215-32 5055.64-A TCHF.22STBODYA...
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Page 18: Electrical Connection
Installers Information Electrical Connection Heli-Fire electrical connection The Heli-Fire requires unswitched electrical power supply. The re feature including its power vent BLACK are rated at 115 Volts, 60 Hz, 2.48 BROWN amps. GROUND GREY WHITE • Connect electrical power supply to the black and white wires inside the electrical connections compartment as shown in Fig. -
Page 19: Wall Switch
Installers Information Wall Switch The Heli-Fire is controlled by a stan- dard wall switch which should be installed by an electrician. While the wall switch is included with the Heli-Fire, the wiring for the wall switch is not included . In Canada, a thermostat can be used for installations in a bed room or a bed sitting room. -
Page 20: Electrical Diagram
Installers Information Electrical Diagram MODULE GREEN 1 GND (MV / 24 VAC) GREEN 2 GND (BURNER) GREEN 3 24 VAC 4 (POWER VENT) BLOWER BLACK 5 120 VAC (LINE) BLACK 6 MV 7 ALARM (NOT USED) 8 (ON / OFF SWITCH) T-STAT 9 APS (VACUUM SWITCH) 10 SENSE (NOT USED) 11 SPARK / SENSE... -
Page 21: Venting Requirements
Installers Information Venting Requirements Exterior wall opening: Determine the exact position of the Heli-Fire so that the venting pipe is centered between two building framing members. Consult your local building codes prior to proceeding. IMPORTANT: When locating the opening, it should be noted that venting terminal clearances must be maintained. -
Page 22: Vent Stand-Offs
Installers Information Vent Stand-Offs A 1/4 inch space is required between the exible venting material and any combustible surface. Stud supports are used to support both studs and the exible venting material as it passes through the studs. Vent stand-offs (Figure 35 & Figure 36) are used to maintain a 1/4 inch space between combustible surfaces (Figure 37) and the exible venting material. -
Page 23: Surface Mount Power Vent
Installers Information Surface Mount Power Vent RESTRICTOR FLAP ADJUSTMENT SCREW RAISE SCREW TO LOWER THE RESTRICTOR FLAP Figure 38: Heli-Fire inlet vent box. Combustion Air Intake Restrictor The air intake restrictor regulates the incoming air ow in order to achieve the desired ame appearance. The desired ame appearance is one in which the ame extends to ll the length of the rebox (approx. -
Page 24: Surface Mount Power Vent (Vertical Or Horizontal Termination)
Installers Information Surface Mount Power Vent (Vertical or horizontal termination). Use the Surface mount power vent 17 5/8” 16 1/2” unit (Figure 40) if the power vent is to Outlet be located on the roof of a structure (Figure 34). The Surface mount power vent unit can also be used on a wall. -
Page 25: Stud Supports
Installers Information Stud Supports STUD BRACKETS Stud supports for 2x6 studs are used to guide the exible venting from the re feature venting collar to the power 4 1/2” venting exhaust. Use stud supports to maintain the structural integrity of the supports and to keep the venting from unnecessary movement. -
Page 26: Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances
Installers Information Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances FIXED CLOSED OPEN- FIXED ABLE CLOSED OPEN- ABLE AREA WHERE TERMINAL GAS METER VENT TERMINAL AIR SUPPLY INLET IS NOT PERMITTED Figure 49: Vent terminal minimum clearances. A= See bottom of page Clearances above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony. (See “Power Venting Clearances” for ush mount rule. B= *12 inches (30 cm) min. -
Page 27: Maintenance
Installers Information 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 re feature and its venting be inspected at least once a year by a quali ed service person. -
Page 28: Replaceable Parts
Installers Information Replaceable Parts Body ............TCHF.22BODYA See through body ........TCHF.22STBODYA Heli-Fire ashing kit ........TCHF.22FLA Flush mount power vent kit ......TCVT.PVFMA Surface mount power vent kit ..... TCVT.PVSMA Vent extension kit ........TCVT.PVEXTA Stud bulkhead kit (8 pce) ......TCVT.814038A Control assy ..........TCRP.814005A... -
Page 29: Lighting Instructions
Installers Information Lighting Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor. -
Page 30: Rating Label
Installers Information Rating label The rating label for the Heli-Fire is elongated to make it able to t the dimensions of the Heli-Fire. This representation is for reference only. It is located behind the door frame decorative covering. TCHF.22BODYA_ 211215-32 5055.64-A TCHF.22STBODYA... - Page 31 Installers Information TCHF.22BODYA_ 211215-32 5055.64-A TCHF.22STBODYA...
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