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INSTALLATION MANUAL
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 fire or
explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified 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 fire department.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
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
certified kit is used.
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room.
Visit www.townandcountry.net for the most recent version of this manual
100817-44
TC36D2 & TC36D2 ARCH
INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODEL: TC36 & TC36ARCH
SERIES D - Version 2
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE
TC36_D & TC36_DAR. ver 2
5056.427D2
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- Page 1 If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. TC36D2 & TC36D2 ARCH FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation and service must be performed INSTALLATION MANUAL by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Caution ..................3 Wall Termination Venting Chart ..........24 Safety ..................3 Roof Termination Venting Chart ..........25 Important Note for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ..4 Ceiling Opening: ............... 26 Fireplace Dimensions ..............5 Ceiling Firestop: ............... 26 Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material ...... -
Page 3: Caution
Caution FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Town & Country fireplace without first reading and understanding this manual. Any installation or operational deviation from the following instructions voids the Town & Country Fireplaces Warranty and may prove hazardous. 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). -
Page 4: Important Note For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Important Note for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts From Massachusetts Rules and Regulations 248 CMR 5.08: For all s ide 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 finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied. -
Page 5: Fireplace Dimensions
Fireplace Dimensions 3 5/8" 47 3/8" 26 1/16" 47 3/4" 36 1/8" 32 1/2" 32 1/2" 24 5/8" 38 1/2" 26 7/16" 38 1/2" Figure 1: TC 36D Fireplace dimensions. 47 3/8" 3 5/8" 26 1/16" 47 7/8" 36 1/8" 24 5/8"... -
Page 6: Minimum Clearances To Combustible Material
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND STEEL FRAMING DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS STANDOFFS PLUMBING IN THIS AREA. MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL IN THIS Mantel Clearance Chart AREA NON-COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL... -
Page 7: 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 qualified (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: Top Standoffs
Top Standoffs The top standoffs are shipped loose inside the fireplace and must be installed on top of the fireplace (Figure 8). Do this once the fireplace is in position. TOP STANDOFFS Figure 8: TC 36D Standoffs. Locating The Fireplace In planning the installation for the fireplace, 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 9: Framing And Finishing
Framing and Finishing Note: The fireplace should be in place the steel frame to the fireplace once the calcium silicate board or its equivalent. and venting installed before framing fireplace is in its final position. Secure the Taped and mudded joints may crack due in or building an enclosure around the steel frame to the framing brackets on to the elevated temperatures. -
Page 10: Tc 36D Minimum
TC 36D Minimum Combustible Framing Dimensions 62 5/8" 20 7/8" 29 1/2" 50 1/4" 12 3/8" RANGE 23 7/8" 61 1/16" 26 1/2" 48 1/8" 25 7/8" 50 1/4" 86 5/16" RANGE FRAMING 1/2" - 2 1/2" LINTEL 50 1/4" NOTE: FIREPLACE SHOULD BE IN ITS FINAL LOCATION BEFORE FRAMING Figure 11: TC 36D Minimum combustible framing dimensions. - Page 11 Non-combustible board detail If finishing the wall above the unit with paint, the framing kit shipped with the unit should be discarded. Use full sheets of calcium silicate NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD board or equivalent and full length 12” metal studs to finish and frame around the unit.
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Page 12: Tc36 Steel Stud Framing Kits (Regular And Arched)
TC36 Steel Stud Framing Kits (regular and arched) SIDE OF FRAME WITH SCREW HOLES REAR FLAT SIDE OF FRAME FRONT ATTACHMENT POINTS ATTACHMENT POINTS NOTE: AFTER FRAME IS ASSEMBLED, MAKE SURE TO HAVE THE SIDE OF THE FRAME WITHOUT THE SCREW HOLES FACING TOWARD THE INSIDE OF THE ROOM. - Page 13 Top Frame Assembly Lay out the inner (2) and outer (3) vertical side studs, and vertical center studs (4) on a large flat surface. Using the screws provided, attach the upper header stud (5) and the stud plate (6) to the vertical center studs (4) (Figure 17 or Figure 18).
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Page 14: Fixed Lintel
Fixed Lintel Framing Kit Adjustment The lintel on the TC36D2 is in a fixed position on the fireplace and there is no adjustment to move the lintel toward you or away from you once the fireplace has been located in its final position. Instead,... -
Page 15: Hearth Extension
Hearth Extention Bottom of replace Figure 27: TC36D2 Hearth extension. Caution: While a hearth extension is not required and combustible flooring materials may be brought directly up to the fireplace, many materials (such as wood flooring) may not tolerate the radiant heat from this fireplace, resulting in discoloration, shrinking and cracking. -
Page 16: Electrical
Electrical The gas control system is located on the right hand side of the firebox Firebox access behind an access panel and the decorative firebox panel (if installed). The panel fireplace is operated via a wall switch and a hand held remote control unit. The wall switch is connected to the fireplace by a 40 ft. -
Page 17: Wall Switch And Remote Control
Wall Switch and Remote Control Figure 33: Wall switch - interface side. Figure 32: Wall switch battery side. Instructions for linking the wall switch to the remote control handset Figure 31: Town & Country can be found in the User manual that came with this Fireplace. wall switch. -
Page 18: Selecting Natural Vent And Power Vent Modes
Selecting Natural Vent and Power Vent Modes The PV / NV (Power Vent / Natural Vent) switch (Figure 34) on the interface board (Figure 30) is set according to which type of evacuating vent system is present. If the fireplace is vented without the assistance of a power vent, the switch should be set to “NV”. -
Page 19: Home Automation
Home Automation The home automation feature supplied with this fireplace is capable of controlling the flame and light on/off function with the use of a dry contact relay common to home automation systems. Furthermore, the flame and light level may be modulated from high to low using the 0 - 10 volt analog output available on most home automation systems. -
Page 20: Gas Supply
Gas Supply Caution: The gas line should be installed by a qualified service person in accordance with all building codes. This section is intended as a guide for qualified technicians installing this appliance. Consult local and / or national building codes before proceeding. •... -
Page 21: Venting
Venting Before installing venting for this unit, the installer should read these instructions to insure that the proper vent configuration has been selected. Use only Town and Country Termination kits #: TCVT.WTA - Wall Termination Kit TCVT.RTA - Roof Termination Kit Vent system components approved for use with the Town and Country Fireplace are shown on page 22. -
Page 22: Wall Thimble
TRIM TO LENGTH Figure 38: Wall Vent Terminal. WALL THIMBLE AND VENT MUST NOT PROTRUDE BEYOND SIDING Wall thimble: Where a vent pipe passes through a combustible wall, a wall thimble/shield must be used to retain insulation and maintain proper clearances. The wall thimble may be cut to length for various wall thicknesses up to 12"... -
Page 23: Vent Pipe
Vent pipe: Install vent pipe through the wall thimble and attach to flue outlet collar on top of the fireplace. Secure all joints with screws and seal with approved "High Temp." self-adhesive aluminum tape provided. Adjust the fireplace position so that the vent pipe does not protrude beyond the outer wall. The vent connector on the termination will accommodate walls up to 12"... -
Page 24: Wall Termination Venting Chart
Wall Termination Venting Chart Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run Max. 68 1/2” 1-24” 20 1/2" 1-12" 72 3/4” 1-12” 1-18" 75 3/4" 1-48" 1-12" 78 3/4” 1-24" 1-12” 11' 2" 2-48" 1-24" 3-48" 1-24" 84 3/4” 1-24” 1-18" 15' 10 1/2"... -
Page 25: Roof Termination Venting Chart
Roof Termination Venting Chart Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run Maximum 68 1/2” 1-24” 29" 1-12" 72 3/4” 1-12” 1-18" 75 1/4" 1-48" 1-12" 78 3/4” 1-24" 1-12” 11' 1 1/2" 2-48" 1-24" 3-48" 1-24" 84 3/4” 1-24" 1-18" 15' 10"... -
Page 26: Ceiling Opening
Ceiling Opening: 1. Determine the exact position of the fireplace so that the vent pipe is cen- 14 1/2" tered (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 proceeding. -
Page 27: Roof Vent Terminal
Roof Vent Terminal: 1. Place the roof flashing over the vent pipe, secure and seal it to the roof using the methods and materials appropriate for the type of roof on the building. Shingle roof example shown (Figure 45). 2. Place the storm collar down over the vent pipe until it is level. Tighten storm collar for a snug fit. -
Page 28: Vent Terminal Clearance
Vent Terminal Clearance Minimum clearances to the vent terminal must be maintained VENT TERMINAL MINIMUM CLEARANCES as shown in Figure 46. Measure clearances to the nearest TO ADJACENT STRUCTURES edge of termination hood. NOTE: Vent terminal must not be recessed 36”... -
Page 29: Vent Pipe Sealant
Vent Pipe Sealant APPROVED “HIGH TEMP.” SELF-ADHESIVE TAPE VENT PIPE Figure 48: TC36D 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. Insulated Collar Shield (Included) After sealing the vent pipe an insulation and cover (Pt# TC36.9709 included) must be installed around the vent pipe, flush with the top of the unit and secured by fitting tabs through slots and bending over tabs 180°... -
Page 30: Vent Restrictor Adjustment
Vent Restrictor Adjustment The vent restrictor is located on the underside of the firebox top. The unit leaves the factory with the vent restrictor open. The restrictor is built into the appliance for secondary air flow adjustment. Adjustment enables tuning the airflow for optimum flame appearance and performance for a wide variety of vent configurations. -
Page 31: Wall Shield/Ceiling Firestop Thimble
Wall Shield/ Wall Termination Kit Ceiling Firestop Thimble WALL TERMINAL 16 1/2" TCVT.9360 16 1/2" WALL SHIELD / CEILING FIRESTOP WALLSHIELD/CEILING TCVT.THIMA - OPTIONAL FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT.THIMA Figure 52: Ceiling fire-stop thimble. Figure 53: Wall termination kit. Roof Termination Kit 16 1/2”... -
Page 32: Vent Pipe Dimensions
Vent Pipe Dimensions 11" 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.811X12ADJ 11 1/8" TCVT.811X _ _ 13 13/16" 12 9/16" 8 5/16" 1 5/16" 13 1/8" 7/16"... -
Page 33: Vent Offset Chart
Vent Offset Chart 10 7/8” 12" PIPE 18 5/8" 18" 18" PIPE 22 7/8" 22 3/8" 24" PIPE 27 1/8" 26 1/2" 1 1/4” 48" PIPE 44 1/16" 43 1/2" 11 3/8” 1 1/4” ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 2 1/8"... -
Page 34: Firebox Panels Installation
Firebox Panels Installation TC36 & TC36 Arch Panel Sets TC36 & TC36 ARCH PANELS PARK AVE. HERRINGBONE 2 ........TCPN.36PAC(TC36) ................... TCPN.36ARPAC(TC36 ARCH) MOUNT VERNON RED BRICK 2 ....... TCPN.36VRC(TC36) ................... TCPN.36ARVRC(TC36 ARCH) MANHATTAN STACKED BRICK 2 ......TCPN.36MNC(TC36) ................... TCPN.36ARMNC(TC36 ARCH) BLACK PORCELAIN .......... -
Page 35: Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions
3. Apply gas connection before installing panels. 4. 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 REAR UPPER panel panel to move freely into place. -
Page 36: Linking Remote Handset To The Fireplace
Linking Remote Handset to the Fireplace Town & Country Fireplaces can be operated remotely by using the remote handset that came with the fire- place, and by using a BlueTooth enabled apple mobile device and the “TC Fire” app which can be down- ®... -
Page 37: Step 2: Procedure For Linking / Pairing The Wall Switch To Remote Handset
Step 2: Procedure for linking / pairing the wall switch to remote handset 1. Press and release Program button on the wall switch once (Figure 62). 2. You will hear 3 beeps from the wall switch. 3. Press and release the on/off button (Figure 63) on the remote handset (within 60 sec.) 4. -
Page 38: Maintenance
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 fireplace and its venting should be inspected at least once a year by a quali- fied service person. -
Page 39: Tc36 D Replacement Parts
TC36 D Replacement Parts (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. #1 TC36 BODY ASSY ...........TC36.D #4 PANEL SETS PARK AVE. BEIGE HERRINGBONE ..... TCPN.36PAC2 #2 GLASS ASSY ........... GLAS.2087ASSY MT.VERNON RED BRICK 2 ......TCPN.36VRC2 MANHATTAN STACKED BRICK ....TCPN.36MNC2 #3 FRAMING KIT .......... -
Page 40: Tc36.Dar Replacement Parts
TC36.DAR Replacement Parts (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. PANEL SETS TC36 ARCH BODY ASSY......TC36.DAR PARK AVE. HERRINGBONE 2 ....TCPN.36ARPAC2 GLASS ASSY........GLAS.2088ASSY MT.VERNON RED BRICK 2 .......TCPN.36ARVRC2 MANHATTAN STACKED BRICK 2 ....TCPN.36ARMNC2 FRAMING KIT........ -
Page 41: Replacement Parts - Valve Control System
Replacement Parts – Valve Control System (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT ....TCCV.95755-B #4 TEST FITTING ..........5019.104 BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY KIT .......TCRP.8133 #5 WALL SWITCH ASSSEMBLY KIT ....TCCV.WSB COMMUNICATION CABLE KIT ....5062.98-A #6 REMOTE TRANSMITTER ......TCRP.500307 Figure 67: TC D Control assembly. -
Page 42: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram Figure 68: TC 36D Wiring diagram. 5056.427D2 TC36_D & TC36_DAR.ver2_100817-44... -
Page 43: Rating Label
Rating Label NOTE: The Rating Label is located on a plate found in a slot between the left hand side lintel and the left hand side window frame. This plate is attached to the lintel with a cable. VENTED GAS FIREPLACE - NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL FOYER AU GAZ À... - Page 44 © 2017 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. Web site: www.townandcountryfireplaces.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8 Printed in Canada...
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