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Town & Country Fireplaces TC36ST Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Modular direct vent see-thru fireplace
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IMPORTANT:
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO
REMAIN WITH THE
HOMEOWNER
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
-- Do not store or use gasoline or other
fl ammable 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 fi re department.
--Installation
and service must be
performed by a qualifi ed 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 certifi ed kit is
used.
220705-36
SEE-THRU FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
TC36ST_B2
MODEL TC36ST
SERIES B
MODULAR
DIRECT VENT
5056.42801

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  • Page 1 This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, MODEL TC36ST manufactured home (USA only) or mobile SERIES B home, where not prohibited by local codes. MODULAR...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CAUTION ......................3 SAFETY ........................ 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..............5 TOP STANDOFFS ....................5 LOCATING THE FIREPLACE ................5 FRAMING AND FINISHING ................. 6 CONTROL BOX ATTACHMENT ................8 CONTROL BOX FRAMING .................. 8 ELECTRICAL WIRING ..................10 HEARTH EXTENSION ..................10 VENTING ......................

  • Page 3: Caution

    CAUTION SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Town Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should and Country fi replace without fi rst reading and understanding be located out of traffi c and away from furniture and this manual.
  • Page 4 Fig. # 2 COMBUSTABLE FRAMING AND FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS STEEL FRAMING MAY USE COMBUSTABLE STANDOFFS FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. NONCOMBUSTABLE FIN- DO NOT INSTALL ANY ISH MATERIAL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, SEE FIG #7 ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS PLUMBING IN THIS AREA.

  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOP STANDOFFS The Town & Country Fireplace installation and venting must The top standoffs are shipped loose inside the fi replace and conform to the current CAN/CGA-B149 installation code (in must be installed on top of the fi replace as shown in Fig. # 4. Canada) or the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (in the USA), and approved per local codes.

  • Page 6: Framing And Finishing

    FRAMING AND FINISHING the studs are set back far enough to allow for thickness of fi nishing surface. Note: The fi replace should be in place and venting in- The sides and top of the fi replace can be framed in up to the stalled before framing in or building an enclosure around steel studs and the fi replace standoffs using conventional lum- the unit.
  • Page 7 Fig. # 7 CONCRETE BOARD Fig. # 8 NON-COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED DETAIL INSTALLATION DETAIL CONCRETE CONCRETE NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD BOARD MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL STEEL STUDS 6" Concrete board (or other non-combusti- ble material) must extend 12" above and 5 3/4" to the sides of the framing edges. MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING DIMENSIONS Fig.

  • Page 8: Control Box Attachment

    CONTROL BOX ATTACHMENT Fig. # 10 CONTROL BOX ATTACHMENT Note: If unit is equipped with electronic ignition refer to ELECTRICAL WIRING section for additional requirements. Pg 10. Inlet box The control box is shipped loose and needs to be re- attached to the unit fi rst.
  • Page 9 CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY Fig. # 12 LOCATION AND FRAMING DETAIL 4 1/4" CAUTION: - A 2 foot service access clearance is recom- mended in front of the control box. 12" - If recessed into a masonry wall, allow for control door and frame removal. - If fl...

  • Page 10: Electrical Wiring

    Fig. # 13 WINDOW FRAME HEARTH EXTENSION While a hearth extension is not required for this fi replace, one is recommended for 1" aesthetic reasons. The hearth extension should be noncombustible and must not be any more than 1" above the bottom of the fi replace.

  • Page 11: Venting

    VENTING WALL TERMINATION VENTING Before installing venting for this unit, the installer should read Exterior wall opening: these instructions to insure that the proper vent confi guration Determine the exact position of the fi replace so that the vent has been selected. pipe is centred (if possible) between two building framing Use only Town and Country Termination kits #: members.
  • Page 12 Vent pipe: Wall vent terminal: Install vent pipe through the wall thimble and attach to fl ue 1) Engage the 8" vent collar with the vent pipe and slide outlet collar on top of the fi replace. Secure all joints with terminal into place.
  • Page 13 WALL TERMINATION Fig. # 18 VENTING CHART Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run Maximum 61” 12” 32 1/2" 67" 18" 68 3/4" 73" 24" 8' 9" 79” 30” 11' 9 3/8" 85” 36” 14' 9 5/8" 91” 42” 17' 9 7/8"...
  • Page 14 ROOF TERMINATION Fig. # 19 VENTING CHART Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run Maximum 61” 12” 40 3/4" 67" 18" 77" 73" 24" 9' 5 3/8" 79” 30” 12' 5 5/8" 85” 36” 15' 6" 91” 42” 18' 6 1/4" 97”...

  • Page 15: Roof Termination Venting

    ROOF TERMINATION VENTING Fig. # 21 Ceiling and Roof opening: 1) Determine the exact position of the fi replace so that the 14 1/2" vent pipe is centered (if possible) between two building framing members. Lay out the vent system path, minimiz- ing the number of elbows and length of vent.
  • Page 16 Roof vent terminal: 1) 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 roofi ng compound (see Fig.

  • Page 17: Vent Terminal Clearance

    VENT TERMINAL MINIMUM VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCE Fig. # 22a CLEARANCES TO ADJACENT Minimum clearances to the vent terminal STRUCTURES must be maintained as shown in fi gure #23. Measure clearances to the nearest edge of termination hood. 36" (91.5 cm) 24"...

  • Page 18: Vent Pipe Sealant

    VENT PIPE SEALANT (Supplied with the appliance) All outer joints of the vent pipe must be sealed with the ap- proved "High Temp." self-adhesive aluminum tape provided. Wrap the tape completely around the joint and press fi rmly in place. Fig.

  • Page 19: Vent Restrictor Adjustment

    VENT RESTRICTOR ADJUSTMENT WALL AND ROOF Fig. # 26 The vent restrictor is located on the underside of the fi rebox TERMINATION top. The unit leaves the factory with the vent restrictor wide RESTRICTOR open. The restrictor is built into the appliance for secondary air fl ow adjustment.

  • Page 20: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY Caution: The gas line should be installed by a qualifi ed Recommended Thermostat Wire Size service person in accordance with all building codes. This section is intended as a guide for qualifi ed technicians Wire Size Max. Length installing this appliance.

  • Page 21: Window Frame Removal

    WINDOW FRAME REMOVAL Warning: Turn off the fi replace, and allow ample time for the 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 and are operated by a removable handle.

  • Page 22: Firebox Panels Installation

    FIREBOX PANELS INSTALLATION (HERRINGBONE .....TCPN.757241) (TUSCAN ......TCPN.757151) (HERITAGE RED ....TCPN.759) For porcelain panel kit (TCPN.757253) installation see instruc- tions provided with panel kit. The Brick Panels are packaged in a box separate of the unit. Unpack and inspect all panels. The panels need to be installed before the logs are in place.

  • Page 23: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS - Millivolt Valve FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING -Do not use any phone in your building. - Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's phone. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions Follow the gas supplier's instructions. exactly, a fi...

  • Page 24: Lighting Instructions - Electronic Valve

    1) HI-LO Flame Adjustment: Electronic Valve: Push the "Burner" switch to the "Off" posi- The HI-LO burner control knob can be rotated in both direc- tion. Turn off all electric power to the appliance and remove tions, providing infi nite control of gas fl ow rate to the burner backup batteries if service is to be performed or for extended and therefore greater comfort control.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Annual Inspection: Caution: Turn off gas and electrical power supply (if appli- a) Remove glass panel and log set. Inspect logs and burner cable) and allow ample time for unit to cool before servicing assembly for soot buildup. If excessive buildup of soot is pres- appliance.

  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. 1.... GLASS FRAME ........TC36.9120 9.... PANEL, RIGHT BASE, BRICK .....5098.75724 2.... REPLACEMENT GLASS (c/w gasket) . GLAS.2087 ....PANEL, RIGHT BASE, TUSCAN ..5098.75715 ....

  • Page 27: Replacement Parts-Millivolt Control Assembly

    REPLACEMENT PARTS-MILLIVOLT CONTROL ASSEMBLY (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........PART NO. ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........PART NO. 1.... KNOB, EXT, ON/OFF 1-1/2 ....5007.315 2.... KNOB, EXT, HI/LO 1-1/2 ......5007.316 20..LOWER CONTROL PANEL ASSEM. .. TC42.9071 3....

  • Page 28: Replacement Parts - Electronic Control Assembly

    REPLACEMENT PARTS - ELECTRONIC CONTROL ASSEMBLY ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........PART NO. ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........PART NO. 10..LOWER CNTRL PNL ASSY ELEC ..TC42.90712 1.... ELECTRONIC, VALVE, NG ...... 5030.01 11..RECEPTACLE BOX ASSEMBLY ..TC42.9079 2.... ELECTRONIC, IGNITION MODULE ..5030.02 12..

  • Page 29: Electronic Valve Wiring Diagram

    ELECTRONIC VALVE WIRING DIAGRAM Fig. # 37 Ignition Pilot Module Assembly Note: Wire Tags Black (S) are bracketed [through Gas line conduit] Electrode Flame Sensor Black (I) [through independent conduit] Battery Pilot Black Holder Gas Line Burner Switch Gas Valve Battery Relay Wire...

  • Page 30: Wall Termination Kit

    Fig. # 38 WALL TERMINATION KIT TCVT.WTA 16 1/2" WALL TERMINAL TCVT.9360 WALLSHIELD/CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT.THIMA 16 1/2" 9 5/8" Fig. # 39 WALL SHIELD/CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT.THIMA page 30 TC36ST_B2 220705-36...

  • Page 31: Roof Termination Kit

    Fig. # 40 ROOF TERMINATION KIT TCVT.RTA VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT.9365 16 1/2" 9" STORM COLLAR TC42.90665 CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT.THIMA ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET TCVT.93915 220705-36 TC36ST_B2 page 31...

  • Page 32: Vent Pipe Dimensions

    Fig. # 41 VENT PIPE DIMENSIONS 11" 12" Pipe ..... 10 1/4" 18" Pipe ..... 16 1/4" 24" Pipe ..... 22 1/4" 10 15/16" 48" Pipe ..... 46 1/4" 9 1/2" TCVT.811X12ADJ 11 1/8" TCVT.811X _ _ 13 13/16" 12 9/16" 8 5/16"...

  • Page 33: Vent Offset Chart

    Fig. # 42 VENT OFFSET CHART 12" Pipe..18 5/8"..18" 18" Pipe..22 7/8"..22 3/8" 10 7/8" 24" Pipe..27 1/8"..26 1/2" 48" Pipe..44 1/16"..43 1/2" Adding an adjustable section 1 1/4” to pipe will increase offset by 11 3/8" 2 1/8" to 6 3/4" 1 1/4”...

  • Page 34: Various Gas Supply Connections

    VARIOUS GAS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS Note: Consult local codes before proceeding. Fig. # 45 GASTITE FLEX LINE WITH Fig. # 43 REDUCING COUPLING FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR WITH SHUTOFF VALVE Fig. # 46 COPPER LINE WITH FLARE FITTING Fig. # 44 BLACK IRON PIPE WITH UNION * USA ONLY Copper piping may only be used in compliance with local...

  • Page 35: Safety Label Location

    12.5 in/wc / 12.5 po/c.e. MODEL/ (1.25 kPa) (3.11 kPa) (For the purpose of input adjustment / dans le but de régler l’alimenation) TC36ST Maximum supply pressure / Pression maximum d’alimentation: 13.9 in/wc / 13.9 po/c.e. 13.9 in/wc / 13.9 po/c.e. MODELE: (3.45 kPa)
  • Page 36 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, B.C. V9L 6V8 Phone: 1-888-223-0088 Web site: www.townandcountryfi replaces.net Printed in Canada...

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