Town & Country Fireplaces D2 Series 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 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
vapours 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.
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091418-44
INSTALLATION MANUAL
TC42D2
TC42D2
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
MODEL TC42
SERIES D2
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE
100000364-50
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- Page 1 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Caution ..................3 Wall Termination Venting ............19 Safety ..................3 Wall Termination Venting Chart ..........22 Roof Termination Venting Chart ..........23 Important Note for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ..4 Fireplace Dimensions ..............5 Ceiling Opening: ............... 24 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 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 Figure 1: TC42D Overall dimensions. 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 PLUMBING IN THIS AREA. STANDOFFS MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL IN THIS Mantel Clearance Chart AREA... -
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: Top Standoffs
Top Standoffs The top standoffs are shipped loose inside the fireplace and must be installed on top of the fireplace (Figure 7). Do this once the fireplace is on site and in position. TOP STANDOFFS Figure 7: TC42D Standoffs. Locating The Fireplace In planning the installation for the fireplace, it is necessary to determine where the unit is to be installed, loca- tion of vent system and where gas supply piping may be plumbed. -
Page 8: Framing And Finishing
Framing and Finishing Note: The fireplace should be in place steel frame to the framing brackets on board or its equivalent. Taped and and venting installed before framing each side of the unit. Ensure that the mudded joints may crack due to the in or building an enclosure around the studs are set back far enough to allow elevated temperatures. -
Page 9: Tc42D Minimum Combustible Framing Dimensions
TC42D Minimum Combustible Framing Dimensions 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 board or equivalent and NON-COMBUSTIBLE full length metal studs to finish and frame BOARD 12”... -
Page 10: Tc42 Steel Stud Framing Kit
TC42 Steel Stud Framing Kit Figure 14: TC42D2 Steel frame parts. Each Kit Contains: ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. SCREW, TEKS #8 X 1/2 STUD, HEADER HORIZONTAL (NOT SHOWN) 58 1/4” L SIDE STUD, VERTICAL INNER STUD PLATE, HORIZONTAL 53 3/4”... -
Page 11: Steel Frame Assembly Instructions
Steel frame assembly instructions 1. Top Frame Assembly Lay out the horizontal header stud (5) on SIDE OF FRAME a large flat surface. (Position all pieces WITH SCREW on their narrow edges as shown in the HOLES illustration- (Figure 14). Position the two 15 1/2”... -
Page 12: Fixed Lintel
Fixed Lintel Framing Kit Adjustment The lintel on the TC42D2 is in a fixed posi- tion on the fireplace and there is no adjust- ment to move the lintel toward you or away from you once the fireplace has been located in its final position. -
Page 13: Fireplace Facing Allowance
Fireplace Facing Allowance This fireplace is designed to finish either flush with the facing material NON-COMBUSTIBLE or can be installed with a 4 1/2 inch NON-COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL recess, see “Figure 10: TC 42D Non BUILDING MATERIAL MAY NOT combustible board dimensions.” on EXTEND PAST THIS POINT page 9. -
Page 14: Electrical
Electrical 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 switch and a hand held remote control unit. FIREBOX ACCESS PANEL The wall switch is connected to the fireplace by a 40 ft. -
Page 15: Wall Switch And Remote Control
Wall Switch and Remote Control Figure 26: Wall switch - interface side. Figure 25: Wall switch - battery side. Instructions for linking the wall switch to the remote control handset Figure 24: Town and can be found page 34 of this manual and in the User manual that Country wall switch. -
Page 16: Selecting Natural Vent And Power Vent Modes
Selecting Natural Vent and Power Vent Modes The NV / PV (Natural Vent / Power Vent) switch (Figure 27) on the interface board (Figure 22) is set accord- ing to which type of evacuating vent system is present. If the fireplace is vented without the assistance of a power vent, the switch must be set to “NV”. -
Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20. - Page 20 Figure 31: Wall vent terminal. TRIM TO LENGTH 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 21 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"...
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Page 22: Wall Termination Venting Chart
Wall Termination Venting Chart Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run Max. 74 1/4” 1-24” 18" 1-12" 78 1/2” 1-12” 1-18" 75 3/4" 1-48" 1-12" 84 1/2” 1-24" 1-12” 11' 2" 2-48" 1-24" 3-48" 1-24" 90 1/2” 1-24” 1-18" 15' 10 1/2"... -
Page 23: Roof Termination Venting Chart
Roof Termination Venting Chart Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run Maximum 74 1/4” 1-24” 29" 1-12" 78 1/2” 1-12” 1-18" 77 1/4" 1-48" 1-12" 84 1/2” 1-24" 1-12” 11' 1 1/2" 2-48" 1-24" 3-48" 1-24" 90 1/2” 1-24" 1-18" 15' 10"... -
Page 24: 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 25: 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 38). 2. Place the storm collar down over the vent pipe until it is level. Tighten storm collar for a snug fit. Apply a thick horizontal ring of mastic around the pipe at top of the storm collar (Figure 38). -
Page 26: Vent Terminal Clearance
Vent Terminal Clearance Minimum clearances to the vent terminal must be maintained as shown in (Figure 39). Measure clearances to the nearest VENT TERMINAL MINIMUM edge of termination hood. CLEARANCES TO ADJACENT STRUCTURES NOTE: Vent terminal must not be recessed NOTE: LOCAL CODES OR REGULATIONS MAY REQUIRE 36”... -
Page 27: Vent Pipe Sealant
Vent Pipe Sealant APPROVED “HIGH TEMP.” SELF-ADHESIVE TAPE VENT PIPE Figure 41: TC42D 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. TC42D2 091418-44 100000364-50... -
Page 28: 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 WALL AND ROOF airflow for optimum flame appearance and performance for a wide variety of TERMINATION... -
Page 29: Wall Shield Ceiling Firestop Thimble
Wall Shield Ceiling Wall Termination Kit Firestop Thimble WALL TERMINAL 16 1/2" TCVT.9360 16 1/2" WALL SHIELD/ CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE WALL SHIELD / CEILING TCVT.THIMA 9 5/8" FIRESTOP TCVT.THIMA - OPTIONAL Figure 44: Ceiling firestop thimble. Figure 45: Wall termination kit. Roof Termination Kit 16 1/2"... -
Page 30: 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 31: 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 1 1/4” SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 2 1/8"... -
Page 32: Firebox Panels Installation
Firebox Panels Installation Item Part Number PARK AVE. HERRINGBONE ............22200050 TC42 PANEL SETS MOUNT VERNON RED BRICK ........... 22200049 MANHATTAN BEIGE STACKED BRICK ........22200047 BLACK PORCELAIN ..............22200044 COFFEE BEAN BROWN PORCELAIN ........22200042 TITANIUM ................... 22200045 COPPER ..................22200043 (See Porcelain panel instruction manual for specific instructions for these panels) Before proceeding see burner instructions. -
Page 33: Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions
2. Install the Lower Rear Panel. 3. Install the Right Side Panel by inserting the bottom of the panel REAR UPPER 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 34: 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 35 Step 2: Procedure for linking / pairing the wall switch to remote handset 1. Press and release Program button on the wall switch once (Figure 54). 2. You will hear 3 beeps from the wall switch. 3. Press and release the on/off button (Figure 55) on the remote handset (within 60 sec.) 4.
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Page 36: 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 qualified service person. Glass Panel: Warning: Do not operate fireplace with glass panel removed, cracked or broken. -
Page 37: Annual Inspection
Annual Inspection: 1. Remove glass panel and inspect the decorative burner media (such as logs, pebbles, glass etc) for soot build up. If excessive build up of soot is present, have a qualified service person inspect and adjust the unit for proper combustion. Clean the decorative media and use a brush or vac- uum cleaner to clean the burner, paying close attention to the burner ports. -
Page 38: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram Figure 57: TC42D Wiring diagram. 100000364-50 TC42D2 091418-44... -
Page 39: Tc42D Replacement Parts
TC42D Replacement Parts (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. #4 PANEL SETS TC42 BODY ASSY.........TC42.D PARK AVE. HERRINGBONE ......... 22200050 MOUNT VERNON RED BRICK ......22200049 GLASS ASSY......GLAS.2086ASSY MANHATTAN BEIGE STACKED BRICK .... -
Page 40: Replacement Parts - Control System
Replacement Parts – Control System (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT ..TCCV.95755-30 TEST FITTING ........5019.104-00 BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY KIT ..TCRP.8133-30 WALL SWITCH ASSEMBLY KIT ....80000498 COMMUNICATION CABLE KIT ... 5062.98-00 REMOTE TRANSMITTER ......80000519 KIT CONTENTS: CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT... -
Page 41: Rating Label
Rating Label VENTED GAS FIREPLACE - NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL FOYER AU GAZ À ÉVACUATION - NE PAS UTILISER AVEC DU COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE This Appliance is Equipped For Use With / ANSI Z21.50-2014 / CSA 2.22-2014 Vented Gas Fireplaces CAN/CGA 2.17-M91 Gas-Fired Appliance For Use At High Altitudes. - Page 42 100000364-50 TC42D2 091418-44...
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