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INSTALLER:
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CONSUMER:
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WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fi re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
WARNING: Solid fuels should not be burned in
this appliance.
This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli-
ance is not convertible for use with other
gases, unless a certifi ed kit is used.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjusment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Read the installa-
tion, operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.
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090816-40
SERIAL #
WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
TC42 OUTDOOR GAS
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL TC42.OD
SERIES C
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
OUTDOOR FIREPLACE
TC42.CODE
5056.426OD

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  • Page 1 WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. TC42 OUTDOOR GAS • If you cannot reach your gas supplier call FIREPLACE INSTALLATION the fi re department. AND OPERATING...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Locating The Fireplace ............ 8 Vent Pipe Sealant ............26 Framing and Finishing ............. 9 Vent Restrictor Adjustment ........... 27 TC42 Steel Stud Framing Kit ......... 11 Firebox Panels Installation ..........28 Assembly Instructions ..........11 Lighting Instructions ............30 Adjustable Lintel ............
  • Page 3: Caution

    This appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • 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. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 5: This Fireplace Is Intended For Outdoor Use Only

    • A drip pan (not supplied with the unit) must be installed under the fireplace and be provided with a means of draining. • Care must be taken to select materials and building practices which will protect the enclo- sure and fireplace from exposure to moisture. TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 6: Fireplace Dimensions

    Mantel support ............4 in. (102 mm) Vertical vent pipe ..........1 3/4" in. (45 mm) UNIT MAY BE RECESSED UP TO 6” WITH Horizontal Vent pipe (Top, sides and bottom) 1 3/4" in. (45 mm) NON-COMBUSTIBLE MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL Figure 3: Clearances. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 7: Installation Requirements

    Figure 5: Door handle exposed. TIP: 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. TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 8: Top Standoffs

    The minimum clearances from the fireplace to combustible surfaces must be adhered to and are shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3. EXAMPLES OF COMMON LOCATIONS SEE FIG 1 FOR DIMENSIONS Figure 7: Common locations. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 9: Framing And Finishing

    PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL STUD FRAMING 56 1/4” ALL OTHER FRAMING CAN BE DONE WITH CONVENTIONAL LUMBER IT IS HIGHLY RECOMENDED THAT A FULL HEADER BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE METAL FRAMING KIT 53 3/4” Figure 8: Framing kit dimensions. TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 10 62" 21 1/4” 56 1/4” Including Sheetrock 3/4" 54" 12 5/8” 62" 26 1/8" 30" 56 1/4” 87 11/16” 3/4" 56 1/4” Note: Fireplace should be in its final location before framing. Figure 12: Minimum combustible framing dimensions. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 11: Tc42 Steel Stud Framing Kit

    TC42 Steel Stud Framing Kit Framing kit contents: Item Part # Description Qty. 5049.9912 SCREW, TEKS #8 x 1/2” 9093.03 STUD, SIDES, 53 3/4”L 9093.1 STUD, OUTER SIDES, 53 3/4”L 9935.000 STUD, CENTER, 14 15/16”L 9094 STUD, HEADER, 56 1/8”L 9934.000...
  • Page 12 Framing the stud header (5) and the stud brackets plates (7). 5. Install Non-combustible Board Access holes to mounting screws on top and sides Figure 16: Assembled frame. Figure 17: Installing non-combustible board over frame. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 13: Adjustable Lintel

    Decorative facing material by sliding in or out approximately 1”. trim 6. Tighten the securing bolts (Figure 20). 7. Re-attach the decorative window Figure 19: Decorative trim. trim. Securing bolt Figure 20: Lintel securing bolt. TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 14: Hearth Extension

    No building material is permit- ted to protrude past the lintel bars attached to the fireplace under ANY circumstance. ROCK FACE AREA 43 7/8” 37 3/4” MINIMUM MINIMUM Figure 22: Non-combustible recess allowances. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 15: Honeywell Control Valve Plumbing And Electrical

    34 for correct connections to the transformer. Transformer, Connect the gas supply to the gas inlet (Figure 26). electrical connections Figure 25: TC42 outdoor control with transformer. Inlet Figure 26: Gas inlet on gas valve. TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 16: Gas Supply

    PRESSURE MANIFOLD Min. Pressure 5.0" WC 12.5" WC PRESSURE (For purpose of input adjustment) Max. Pressure 13.9" WC 13.9" WC Manifold Pressure Maximum 3.8" WC 11" WC Minimum 2.1" WC 5.5" WC Figure 27: Gas pressure test points. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 17: Propane Conversion

    Ori ce Housing Figure 28: Propane valve conversion kit. Ori ce Compression tting Figure 29: Orifice inserted into housing. Ori ce Housing Figure 30: Orifice for propane Compression conversion. tting Figure 31: Completed pilot assembly. TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 18: Venting

    18 inches, increase vertical rise appropriately. The rise and run must be constrained to the boundaries of the chart shown in Figure 35. The horizontal run of vent must have a 1/4" rise for every 1 ft. of run towards the termination. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 19: Wall Thimble

    Wall/Offset Support ..........TCVT.811XOS Wall Termination Kit ............ TCVT.WTA 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 flashing that fits 11" pipe TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 20: Vent Pipe

    18” from the center of the ue outlet to the outside face of the outer wall. The height will need to be increased if a longer horizontal pipe is required. Figure 34: Wall vent terminal framing. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 21: Wall Termination Venting Chart

    90° can be used without reducing horizontal run. For each additional 90° elbow, or an equal combi- nation of elbows, reduce horizontal vent run by 2 feet. Ensure vent pipe is properly supported. Figure 35: TC42 outdoor run - rise chart. TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 22: Roof Termination Venting Chart

    90° can be used without reducing horizontal run. For each additional 90° elbow, or an equal combination of elbows, reduce horizontal vent run by 2 feet. Ensure vent pipe is properly supported. Figure 36: TC42 outdoor vertical rise - run chart. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 23: Ceiling Opening

    Avoid cutting rafters. Ceiling Firestop: Where a vent pipe passes through a floor or ceiling, a ceiling firestop must be Figure 37: TC42 outdoor Roof used to retain insulation and maintain proper clearances. opening frame.
  • Page 24: Roof Vent Terminal

    VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP (TCVT.9365) VENT PIPE MASTIC STORM COLLAR (TC42.90665) FLASHING NOTE: Adjustable for various roof pitches from at roof to 12 / 12 pitch roof. Figure 39: Roof vent terminal.
  • Page 25: Vent Terminal Clearance

    ** only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor* * as specified in CGA B149 Installation Codes, Note: local Codes or Regulation may require different clearances * for U.S.A. Installations follow the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 26: Vent Pipe Sealant

    VENT PIPE Figure 42: 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 firmly in place. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 27: Vent Restrictor Adjustment

    To adjust the restrictor: 18" • Loosen the screws holding the restrictor plates. • Move the restrictor plates to its intended opening. Figure 43: Restrictor rise and run chart. • Retighten the screws. OPENING CAUTION: The vent restrictor must be fully open when using the power vent VENT RESTRICTOR Figure 44: Vent restrictor. TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 28: Firebox Panels Installation

    1. Remove the Side Panel Retainer located on the underside of the firebox heat shield. The retainer slips between the lip of the firebox and the heat shield and is retained in place by two screws (Figure 46 and Figure 47) . 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 29 SET SHOWN) Figure 48: TC42 outdoor panel placement. 2. Install the Lower Rear Panel (Figure 48). 3. Install the right side panel by inserting the bottom of the panel in first and then angling it up into position. It may be necessary to push the firebox shield up to allow panel to move freely into place.
  • Page 30: Lighting Instructions

    Odour caused by the curing process may cause discomfort to some individuals. 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. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 31: 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. TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. #1 TC42 OUTDOOR BODY ASSM......TC42.CODE #4 PANEL SETS PARK AVE. BEIGE HERRINGBONE ....TCPN.42PAC2 #2 GLASS ASSM .......... GLAS.2086ASSY MT.VERNON RED HERRINGBONE ....TCPN.42VRC2 MANHATTAN BEIGE STACKED BRICK ..TCPN.42MNC2 #3 FRAMING KIT ..........
  • Page 33: Replacement Parts - Honeywell Control System

    CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET 1/2” BULKHEAD FITTING IGNITION MODULE 1/4” BULKHEAD FITTING ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER PRESSURE TEST ASSEMBLY TC36ST PRESSURE TEST PLATE CONTROL BOX KIT TC36ST LOCKING PLATE WING NUTS (2) TRANSFORMER BOX COVER PLATE TEST FITTING REMOTE RECEIVER (not shown) TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 34: Wiring Diagram

    IF EQUIPPED WITH LIGHTS 24VAC SWITCH (NOT SUPPLIED) TRANSFORMER BLACK LINE 115VAC WHITE NEUTRAL 60Hz SINGLE PHASE GREEN GROUND SWITCH (NOT SUPPLIED) BLACK LINE 115VAC WHITE NEUTRAL 60Hz SINGLE PHASE GREEN GROUND Figure 49: TC42C outdoor wiring diagram. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 35: Wall Shield Ceiling Firestop Thimble

    Figure 51: Wall termination kit. Figure 50: Ceiling firestop thimble. 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 52: Roof termination kit. TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 36: Vent Pipe Dimensions

    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" 13 1/8" 7/16" 10 5/16" TCVT.811XLB45 15 7/8" TCVT.811XLB90 Figure 53: Vent pipe dimensions. 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 37: Vent Offset Chart

    20" 20” 1 1/4” 1 1/4” 18 3/4” 12” PIPE 29” ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE 18” PIPE 35” SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 3" TO 9 1/2" 24” PIPE 41” 48” PIPE 65” Figure 54: Vent offsets. TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 38: Rating Label Location

    AVERTISSEMENT: Une installation, un réglage, une modifi cation, une réparation ou un entretien mal effectué peut causer 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. 290212 5050.7209 1-TC42OD-C 5056.426OD TC42.CODE_090816-40...
  • Page 39 TC42.CODE_090816-40 5056.426OD...
  • Page 40 © 2016 Copyright Pacific 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. www.townandcountryfireplaces.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8 Printed in Canada...

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