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Town & Country Fireplaces TCWS38 Installation Manual

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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 after market
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.
Visit www.townandcountryfireplaces.com for the most recent version of this manual
140817-44
INSTALLATION MANUAL
TCWS38D
TCWS38
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
MODEL:TCWS38
SERIES D
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE
5056.42523D2

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  • Page 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation and service must be performed TCWS38 by a quali ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier. INSTALLATION WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS MANUAL • Do not try to light any appliance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Caution ..................3 Wall Termination Venting Chart ..........23 Safety ..................3 Roof Termination Venting Chart ..........24 Important Note for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ..4 Roof Termination Venting ............25 Fireplace Dimensions ..............5 Ceiling Opening ..............25 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 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: Fireplace Dimensions

    3” ** MANTEL DEPTH Top of lintel bar 12” 6 3/4” 1 1/2” Figure 2: TCWS38 Mantel clearances. Minimum Clearances: Side standoffs ........0 in. (0 mm) Back standoffs ......... 0 in. (0 mm) C E I L I N G Top standoffs ........

  • Page 6: 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 7: Standoffs

    Standoffs The standoffs are shipped loose inside the fireplace and must be installed on the top and the side of the fireplace as shown in Figure 7. Do this once the fireplace is on site and in position. TOP STANDOFFS HANDLE CONTROL Figure 7: TCWS38D Stand offs...

  • Page 8: Framing And Finishing

    Framing and Finishing Note: The fireplace should be in place to the framing brackets on each side of fireplace against a non-insulated exterior and venting installed before framing the unit. Ensure that the studs are set wall or chase, it is recommended that the in or building an enclosure around the back far enough to allow for thickness of outer walls be insulated to same degree as...

  • Page 9: Non - Combustible Board Area

    Calcium silicate board Non - combustible board area NON-COMBUSTIBLE If fi nishing the wall above the unit with paint, BOARD IN THESE the framing kit shipped with the unit should AREAS be discarded. Use full sheets of calcium silicate board or equivalent and full length metal studs to fi nish and frame around the unit.

  • Page 10: Steel Stud Framing Kit

    Steel Stud Framing Kit Figure 14: TCWS.38D2 Framing kit parts Framing Kit Contains: Item Description Qty. Item Description Qty. SCREW, WAFER #8 x 1/2 INNER CROSS BRACE (Not shown) 39 3/4” L STUD, SIDES 45” L STUD, CENTER 23 1/4” L STUD, OUTER SIDES 45”...
  • Page 11 These 2 holes MUST face toward the rear of the replace Bend tabs out 90° for securing frame to combustible wall. 16 “ Figure 15: Framing plates Figure 16: Tabs Fireplace framing brackets Holes MUST face toward the rear of the replace Figure 17: Holes facing to the rear of the fireplace TCWS38Dver2_140817-44...

  • Page 12: Frame Assembly Instructions

    NOTE: Sheet metal parts have sharp edges, use caution when handling. Frame Assembly Special note prior to frame assembly. The parts of this frame are designed so that once the frame is assembled and attached to the fireplace, the face of the frame will be free of all screw heads protruding outward which would interfere with the facing material being applied to the frame.

  • Page 13: Fixed Lintel

    Attach the Assembled Frame and fireplace to the combustible framing. Bend out the tabs 90 degrees before inserting the unit into its framed housing “Bend tab out 90 degrees” (Figure 18). Attach the assembled framing kit to the Fireplace. Secure the frame assembly to the wood frame through the tabs (Figure 19). Install Non-Combustible Board Use drywall screws, #8, to install the non-combustible board.

  • Page 14: Fireplace Facing Allowance

    Range 1 7/8” Figure 22: Knock outs for future TV Kit feature. Figure 21: Framing bracket. Lintel knock outs There are six knock outs on top of the lintel. These knock outs should remain in place and not knocked out during installation. The knock outs are for a future optional “TV KIT”...

  • Page 15: Hearth Extension

    Hearth Extension Lintel Maximum heigth of 1” above bottom of replace Hearth Extention Bottom of replace Figure 24: TCWS38D2 Hearth extension. Caution: While a hearth extension is not required and combustible fl ooring materials may be brought directly up to the fi replace, many materials (such as wood fl ooring) may not tolerate the radiant heat from this fi replace, resulting in discoloration, shrinking and cracking.

  • Page 16: Electrical

    Electrical FIREBOX ACCESS PANEL The gas control system is located on the right hand side of the firebox behind an access panel and the decorative firebox panel (if installed). The fireplace is operated via a wall control and a hand held remote control unit. Note: Installation must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or gas supplier.

  • Page 17: Wall Switch And Remote Control

    Wall Switch and Remote Control TO FIREPLACE Figure 30: Wall switch - battery side. Figure 29: Wall switch - interface side Figure 28: Town & Country wall switch If the wall switch is being connected to a Home Automation system, two cables will be used; the top cable will go from the wall switch to the fireplace and the bottom cable will go from, the wall switch to the Home Automation system Figure 32 .

  • Page 18: 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 TO FIREPLACE systems. Furthermore, the flame and light level may be modu- lated from high to low using the 0 - 10 volt analog output available on most home automation systems.

  • Page 19: Gas Supply / Connections

    Gas Supply / Connections CAUTION: The gas line should be installed by a qualifi ed service person in accordance with all building codes. This section is intended as a guide for qualifi ed technicians installing this appliance. Consult local and / or national building codes before proceeding.

  • Page 20: 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 in “Vent System Components”...

  • Page 21: Wall Thimble

    TRIM TO LENGTH Figure 36: Thimble. WALL THIMBLE AND VENT MUST NOT PROTRUDE BEYOND SIDING Figure 35: Wall vent terminal 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.

  • Page 22: 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 venting so that the vent pipe does not protrude beyond the outer wall. Wall vent terminal: Engage the terminal with the vent pipe and slide terminal into place.

  • Page 23: Wall Termination Venting Chart

    Wall Termination Venting Chart ** All dimensions are approximate. Both rise and run may vary with different combinations of pipe. 84 1/2” NOTE: The vent must not exceed a total length of 68 feet. Any combination of rise and run may be used but must be constrained to the boundaries of this chart.

  • Page 24: Roof Termination Venting Chart

    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 38: TCWS38 Vertical Run - Rise chart TCWS38Dver2_140817-44 5056.42523D2...

  • Page 25: Roof Termination Venting

    Roof Termination Venting Ceiling Opening: 1. Determine the exact position of the fireplace so that the vent pipe 14 1/2” is centered (if possible) between two building framing members. Lay out the vent system path, minimizing the number of elbows and length of vent.

  • Page 26: Roof Vent Terminal

    Roof Vent Terminal: Place the roof flashing over top of the vent pipe and seal it to the roof using the methods and materials appro- priate for the type of roof on the building. Shingle roof example shown (Figure 41). Place the storm collar down over the vent pipe until it is level.

  • Page 27: Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances

    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 *12 inches (30 cm) min. Clearances above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony *12 inches (30 cm) min. Clearance to window or door that may be opened 12 inches (30 cm) min.

  • Page 28: Vent Terminal Clearance

    Vent Terminal Clearance Minimum clearances to the vent terminal must be maintained as shown in Figure 42 & Figure 43. Measure clearances to the nearest edge of termination hood. NOTE: Vent terminal must not be recessed NOTE: LOCAL CODES OR REGULATIONS MAY REQUIRE DIFFERENT CLEARANCES. VENT TERMINAL MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO ADJACENT STRUCTURES Roof Pitch Table...

  • Page 29: 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 WALL AND ROOF built into the appliance for secondary air flow adjustment. Adjustment TERMINATION enables tuning the airflow for optimum flame appearance and RESTRICTOR POSITION...

  • Page 30: Wall Shield/Ceiling Firestop Thimble

    Wall Shield/ Wall Termination Kit Ceiling Firestop Thimble TCVT.THIMA WALL TERMINAL 16 1/2" TCVT.9360 16 1/2" WALL SHIELD / CEILING FIRESTOP WALLSHIELD/CEILING TCVT.THIMA - OPTIONAL FIRESTOP THIMBLE 9 5/8" TCVT.THIMA Figure 47: Wall - Ceiling Figure 48: Wall termination kit thimble Roof Termination Kit 16 1/2"...

  • Page 31: 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"...

  • Page 32: Vent Offset Chart

    Vent Offset Chart 12" PIPE 18 5/8" 18" 10 7/8” 18" PIPE 22 7/8" 22 3/8" 24" PIPE 27 1/8" 26 1/2" 48" PIPE 44 1/16" 43 1/2" 1 1/4” 11 3/8” ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 1 1/4”...

  • Page 33: Firebox Panels Installation

    Firebox Panels Installation 1. Remove the side panel retainers located on the underside of the firebox heat shield. The retainers are each held in place by one screw (Figure 57). 2. Before inserting the back panel into the firebox, move the restrictor plates out (Figure 52) so that the top part of the panel will be able to clear the tabs when being tilted into place.
  • Page 34 SIDE PANEL RETAINER CLIP SIDE PANEL SUPPORT AND HORIZONTAL SUPPORT Figure 56: Right side panel. Figure 57: Retainer clip holding up the right side panel. Figure 58: Burner tray installed and secured. WIDE EDGE TO CENTER OF FIREPLACE Figure 60: Front panel - side view. Note: Front panel rests on top of the horizontal support but is not fastened with screws.

  • Page 35: Panels Removal For Valve Service

    Panels Removal for Valve Service 1. Remove front panel base (Figure 61). Also remove rear panel base if Black Diamond Burner is fitted. 2. Remove media (sand or glass) completely and remove the fastened burner tray (Figure 58). 3. Remove the right side panel retaining clip (Figure 62) and remove the side panel (Figure 63). 4.

  • Page 36: 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 miters are even at the corners. Place TC magnetic logo in bottom right corner. Larger Magnets Top or bottom rail Side rails Figure 65: TCWS38 Decorative trim. TCWS38Dver2_140817-44 5056.42523D2...

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 66). 2. You will hear 3 beeps from the wall switch. 3. Press and release the on/off button (Figure 67) on the remote handset (within 60 sec.) 4.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    Maintenance CAUTION: Turn off gas and electrical power supply (if applicable) and allow ample time for PILOT 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 qualified service PILOT FLAME FLAME SENSOR person.

  • Page 40: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram TCWS38Dver2_140817-44 5056.42523D2...

  • Page 41: Rating Label

    FOR USE WITH/ NATURAL GAS/ LP GAS/ EN CASE D’EMPLOI AVEC: DU GAZ NATUREL DU GAZ LP MODEL/ TCWS38 Minimum supply pressure / Pression minimum d’alimentation: 5.0 in/wc / 5.0 po/c.e. 12.5 in/wc / 12.5 po/c.e. MODELE: (1.25 kPa) (3.11 kPa) (For the purpose of input adjustment / dans le but de régler l’alimenation)
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  • 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.com 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8 Printed in Canada...

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