Town & Country Fireplaces TC54.CE3 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Series c2 modular direct vent fireplace

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INSTALLER:
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CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING:
If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
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 fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
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 kit is used.
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room
220313-40
TC54.CE3
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL
TC54
SERIES C2
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE
TC54.CE3
SERIAL #
5056.42562

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  • Page 1 SERIAL # 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 TC54.CE3 a neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. INSTALLATION • If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department. AND OPERATING Installation and service must be performed by...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Replacement Parts – Maestro Control System ......32 Wiring Diagram ................33 Roof Termination Kit ..............34 Vent Pipe Dimensions ..............35 Vent Offset Chart ................35 Notes .................... 36 Notes .................... 37 Notes .................... 38 Safety Label Location ..............39 TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 3: Caution

    This appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 4: Important Note For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment, all venting instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at the completion of the installation. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 5: Fireplace Dimensions

    Vertical vent pipe ......1 3/4" in. (45 mm) Horizontal Vent pipe A 18" DEEP, 2" THICK, NON-COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH MUST (Top, sides and bottom) ....1 3/4" in. (45 mm) BE PLACED IN FRONT OF THE FULL WIDTH OF THE GLASS TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 6: Installation Requirements

    To ensure glass is properly latched, grasp the top left and right sides of the glass frame, under moderate pressure it should pull forward and return to original position evenly on both sides. 6. Reinstall Trim Kit if required. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 7: Locating The Fireplace

    The minimum clearances from the fireplace to combustible surfaces must be adhered to and are shown in Fig #2 and Fig #3. Fig. #7 EXAMPLES OF COMMON LOCATIONS SEE FIG #9 FOR DIMENSIONS TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 8: Framing And Finishing

    LATION, PLASTIC VAPOR BARRIER OR GAS PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL STUD FRAMING ALL OTHER FRAMING CAN BE DONE WITH 63 1/2" CONVENTIONAL LUMBER IT IS HIGHLY RECOMEND- ED THAT A FULL HEADER BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE METAL FRAMING KIT 63 7/8" TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 9 NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD STEEL STUDS NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAXIMUM FACING DEPTH Fig. #11 MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING DIMENSIONS 71 3/4 INCLUDING SHEET ROCK 24 3/8 72 1/8 35 1/4 101 3/4 NOTE: FIREPLACE SHOULD BE IN ITS FINAL LOCATION BEFORE FRAMING. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 10: Steel Stud Framing Kit

    • Lay out side studs (2) and center studs (4) on a large flat surface. (Fig #12) • Using the screws provided (1), attach the header stud (5) and the plate stud (6) to the center studs (4). TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 11 4. Secure to Existing Framing • Secure the frame assembly to existing framing through the stud header (5) and the base plates (10). 5. Install Non-combustible Board Fig. #15 • Use drywall screws (8) to install the non-combustible board (Fig #15). TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 12: Hearth Extension

    FRAMING must be able to move freely. No building EDGES material is permitted to protrude past the lintel bars attached to the fireplace GLASS under ANY circumstance. FRAME NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 13: Maestro Control

    Attach the electrical box for the supplied wall control to the framing in the desired location (up to 50 ft. away). (25 ft is supplied with fireplace. An additional 25 ft can be achieved by using the optional kit (Part # 5005.064) available from your distributor). A/C ADAPTERS TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 14: Standing Pilot Function

    (Fig #25) This should be depressed with a paperclip, pencil or other thin object. Once activated the pilot will run continuously. Please check with your local inspector to ensure that this is permitted in your area. LEARN BUTTON STANDING PILOT BUTTON TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 15 WILL NOT begin until the 10 second pre-purge delay is complete. • Upon receiving any ON command, the green LED will flash (0.5 seconds ON, 0.5 seconds OFF) for 10 seconds so the user will know that the fireplace is operating. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 16: Gas Supply

    Please refer to the Burner Installation Manual for gas pressure testing procedure. Correct gas pressure requirement: Natural Gas Propane Min. Pressure 5.0" WC 12.5" WC (For purpose of input adjustment) Max. Pressure 13.9" WC 13.9" WC Manifold Pressure Maximum 3.4" WC 11" WC Minimum 1.8" WC 5.5" WC TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 17: Horizontal Termination Venting

    *A minimum of 1 support every 4’ must be used.* Roof Termination Kit .......TCVT.RTA Wall Shield / Ceiling Firestop ....TCVT.THIMA Roof Flashing, Adjustable .......TCVT.811FLADJ Roof Flashing, Flat .........TCVT.811FLFLT Roof Flashing, Steep ......TCVT.811FLSTP ...............or any that fits 11" pipe TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 18: Roof Termination Venting Chart

    Only 45º elbows can be HEIGHT WITH PROPANE 20' used in this vent system. Maximum number of elbows is 2. MINIMUM TOTAL VENT HEIGHT WITH NATURAL GAS 10' 4' MAX. MINIMUM 5' OF VERTICAL PIPE REQUIRED BEFORE FIRST ELBOW. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 19 Rotate the 90° brackets to accom- modate roof pitch. Attach the brackets to the roof joists with nails or building screws. Tighten the band around the vent pipe and secure in place with screws. ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET (TCVT.93915) TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 20 (Fig #30) Seal screw heads and joint with caulking to prevent any moisture entering the venting system. Fig. #30 VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP (TCVT.9365) VENT PIPE MASTIC STORM COLLAR (TC42.90665) FLASHING NOTE: ADJUSTABLE FOR VARIOUS ROOF PITCHES, FROM FLAT ROOF TO 12/12 PITCH ROOF. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 21: Vent Terminal Clearance

    180° as shown in Fig. #32a. The parts required are included. NOTE: Bend tabs to 90° away from arc bend prior to installation to ease the process. Fig. #32a INSULATION COVER (2 PCS.) BEND TABS TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 22: Vent Restrictor Adjustment

    • Flame lacks movement. • Flame soots. 4" OPEN Restrictor position is too open if the flame has the following characteristics: • Flame height is low. • Flame has excessive movement. To adjust the restrictor: FULLY OPEN • Loosen the screw holding the restrictor. • Move the restrictor to its intended opening. • Re-tighten the screw. Fig. #34 OPENING VENT RESTRICTOR TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 23: Firebox Panels Installation

    The retainer slips between the lip of the firebox and the heat shield and is retained in some adjustment may be necessary. Adjust place by two screws (Fig. 35b & Fig. 35c). the angle of the bracket by hand to ensure a snug fit. 2. Install the Lower Rear Panel. Fig. #35c TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 24: Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions

    Attach the side rails. Even the ends up with the door frame. Attach the top and bottom rails and adjust so mitres are even at the corners. Top or bottom rail Place the magnetic Town & Country logo in the bottom right corner. Side rails TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 25: Lighting Instructions

    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. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 26: Maestro Control System

    6. Use the up and down arrows to set the “minute” value. Press OK and the “day” value will flash. HOLD A2 8. Use the up and down arrows to set the “day” value. HOLD A1 9. Press OK to end the initial set up. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 27: Maestro Control System - Operation

    3. Press the OK button and the timer is set and the control is in countdown timer mode. 4. To exit the timer mode press the Program, Manual or Thermostat buttons. Please note that the first press of the Manual button will turn the fireplace off. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 28 To switch out of program mode, simply press one of the manual, timer or thermostat mode buttons. Please note that if the manual button is pressed it will turn the fireplace off. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 29 5 seconds and then set itself to the temperature displayed. 5. The fireplace is now in thermostatic mode. To exit the thermostatic mode press the program, manual or timer buttons. Please note that the first press of the manual button will turn the fireplace off. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Viewing glass may be cleaned as necessary with fireplace glass cleaner. b) Exterior finish may be cleaned with mild soap and water. CAUTION: Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass or any other part of the fireplace. Do not clean glass when hot. TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 31: Replacement Parts

    SPRING LATCH ASSEMBLY(2) PANEL, LEFT SIDE CONTROL ASSEMBLY HOLDER PANEL, UPPER PANEL, RIGHT SIDE BRICK PANEL RETAINER (not shown) PANEL, LEFT BASE STEEL STUDS PANEL, RIGHT BASE NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD PANEL, LOWER BACK #2..FRAME & GLASS ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT GLASS (c/w gasket) TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts - Maestro Control System

    #3..UTILITY BOX ASSEMBLY KIT #8..TEST FITTING TC36ST TEST BULKHEAD UTILITY BOX TC36ST TEST BULKHEAD LOCK ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE WING NUT COVER PLATE 1m TC30 MINIMUM RATE SCREW, NG #4..WALL SWITCH ASSSEMBLY KIT BATTERY HOLDER WALL SWITCH COVER PLATE WALL SWITCH TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 33: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Fig. #53 TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 34: 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.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 35: Vent Pipe Dimensions

    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” BY 2 1/8" TO 6 3/4" 1 1/4” TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 36: Notes

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  • Page 39: Safety Label Location

    Fireplace Products Ltd. des dommages matériels ou des blessures. Voir la notice de l’utilisateur qui accompgne l’appareil. Pour de l’aide ou des renseignements supplémentaires, consultez un installateur, un technicien agréé ou le fournisseur de gaz. 120511 5050.720352 1-TC54C2 TC54.CE3 220313-40...
  • Page 40 Technical support: 1-250-748-1184 Web site: www.townandcountryfireplaces.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8 Printed in Canada...

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