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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
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
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
TCWS38D2
TCWS38D2
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
MODEL:TCWS38
SERIES D2
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE
100001138-50
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- Page 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the TCWS38D2 gas supplier. INSTALLATION WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS MANUAL • Do not try to light any appliance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Caution
This appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 4: Important Note For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled 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. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 5: Fireplace Dimensions
21 5/8" Mantel support ......... 4 in. (102 mm) Vent pipe including Elbows ..1 3/4" in. (45 mm) UNIT MAY BE RECESSED UP TO 4 1/2” WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL Figure 3: TCWS38 Mantel clearances. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 6: Installation Requirements
Reinstall safety barrier screen. frame, under moderate pressure it should pull forward and return to original position evenly on both sides. SAFETY BARRIER SCREEN HANDLE Figure 4: Safety barrier screen. Figure 6: Handle. Figure 5: Accessing handle. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 7: 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 FIGURE 9 FOR FRAMING DIMENSIONS Figure 8: TCWS38D Possible locations. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 8: Framing And Finishing
CONVENTIONAL LUMBER WIRING, INSULATION, PLASTIC VAPOR IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT A FULL HEADER BE INSTALLED BARRIER OR GAS ABOVE THE FRAMING KIT PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL STUD FRAMING 45 1/8” Figure 9: TCWS38D with steel frame TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 9: Non - Combustible Board Area
24 3/8" 45 1/8" 101 13/16" FRAMING RANGE LINTEL 1/2" - 2 1/2" 61 5/8" 1/2" MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING DIMENSIONS NOTE: Fireplace should be in its final location before framing. Figure 13: TCWS38D Minimum combustible framing dimensions. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 10: Steel Stud Framing Kit
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” L LOWER CROSS BRACE 39 3/4” L STUD, UPPER/LOWER FRAMING PLATE 61 1/2” L TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... - Page 11 16 “ Figure 15: Framing plates Figure 16: Tabs Fireplace framing brackets Holes MUST face toward the rear of the fireplace Figure 17: Holes facing to the rear of the fireplace TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50...
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Page 12: Frame Assembly Instructions
8. Place and attach the two Outer Side studs (#3) - tab side out (Figure 14 and Figure 16). - at each end of both the top upper/lower stud and bottom upper/lower stud. 9. Finish the frame assembly by attaching the 2nd upper/lower stud (#4) at the bottom of, and perpendicular to the side studs. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 13: Fixed Lintel
Figure 19: Attaching metal tab to frame Fixed Lintel Framing Kit Adjustment The lintel on the TCWS38D2 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. -
Page 14: Fireplace Facing Allowance
DOOR fireplace is flush with the facing material. Facing material must not interfere Figure 23: Facing edge location. with the ability for the door or the screen to open. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 15: Hearth Extension
Hearth Extention Bottom of fireplace Figure 24: TCWS38D2 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
10. Turn on the gas supply and check that all connections are tight and leak free. 11. Turn on gas and electrical supplies. INSIDE ACCESS PANEL POWER VENT Figure 27: SWITCH Valve assembly componenets WALL SWITCH JUNCTION BOX MODULE GAS CONNECTOR CONNECTOR INTERFACE BOARD TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 17: Wall Switch And Remote Control
Important Note: When switching between PV and NV, the electrical power supply to the fireplace must be turned off and the backup batteries removed to properly re-set the module Figure 31: Vent mode selection switch. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 18: Home Automation
Figure 33: Home automation wiring. NOTE: Digital I/O must be connected to a dry contact relay. Analog flame and light input through 0 - 10 volt DC signal scaled as follows: Low = 1 volt High = 10 volts TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 19: Gas Supply / Connections
Natural Gas Propane PRESSURE Min. Pressure 5.0" WC 12.5" WC (For purpose of input adjustment) Max. Pressure 13.9" WC 13.9" WC Manifold Pressure Maximum 3.5" WC 10" WC Minimum 1.6" WC 6.4" WC Figure 34: Test ports. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 20: Venting
Figure 37 & Figure 38. The rise and run must be constrained to the boundaries of the chart shown in Figure 38. The horizontal run of vent must have a 1/4" rise for every 1 ft. of run towards the termination. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 21: Wall Thimble
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 TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 22: Vent Pipe
BEFORE THE FIRST ELBOW. * 84 1/2" * Minimum height from the floor to center of the 14 1/2” framed opening. The height will need to be increased with longer horizontal pipe. Figure 37: Wall vent terminal framing. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 23: Wall Termination Venting Chart
90° elbows or combination of other elbows equaling 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. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
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 TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 25: Roof Termination Venting
Rotate the 90° brackets to accommodate roof pitch. Attach the brackets to the roof joists with nails or build- ing screws. Tighten the band around the vent pipe and secure in place with screws. ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET Figure 40: Roof support bracket TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 26: Roof Vent Terminal
VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP (TCVT.9365) VENT PIPE MASTIC (UNDER COLLAR) STORM COLLAR (TC42.90665) FLASHING NOTE: ADJUSTABLE FOR VARIOUS ROOF PITCHES, FROM FLAT ROOF TO 12/12 PITCH ROOF. Figure 41: Roof vent terminal TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 27: Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances
** 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 Figure 42: Vent terminal minimum clearances. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 28: Vent Terminal Clearance
All outer joints of the vent pipe must be sealed with the approved "High Temperature" self-adhesive aluminum tape provided. Wrap the tape completely around the joint and press firmly in place. Inner pipe does not need to be sealed. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 29: Vent Restrictor Adjustment
Move the restrictor to its intended opening. • Re-tighten the screw. CAUTION: The vent restrictor must be fully open when using the TCVT.PVB1 power vent kit to vent this fireplace. VENT RESTRICTOR PLATES Figure 45: Vent restrictor. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 30: Wall Shield/Ceiling Firestop Thimble
Figure 47: Wall - Ceiling Figure 48: Wall termination kit thimble Roof Termination Kit 16 1/2" VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT.9365 9" STORM COLLAR TC42.90665 WALL SHIELD / CEILING ROOF SUPPORT FIRESTOP BRACKET TCVT.THIMA TCVT.93915 Figure 49: Roof termination kit. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 31: Vent Pipe Dimensions
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 50: Vent pipe dimensions. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 32: Vent Offset Chart
20” 1 1/4” 1 1/4” 18 3/4” 12" PIPE 29" ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION 18" PIPE 35" TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 24" PIPE 41" 3" TO 9 1/2" 48" PIPE 65" Figure 51: Vent offsets TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 33: Firebox Panels Installation
Figure 53: Vent restrictors moved to allow for position. back panel insertion. PANEL TAB SUPPORT PANEL TAB SUPPORT SIDE PANEL SIDE PANEL SUPPORT SUPPORT Figure 54: Rear panel - right side. Figure 55: Rear panel - left side. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... - Page 34 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. Figure 59: Front panel in place. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50...
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Page 35: Panels Removal For Valve Service
Figure 63: Removing side panel. Figure 64: Access panel. WARNING: The access panel including gasket must be reinstalled after conversion/ installation or servicing has been completed. Failure to do so will cause overheating and premature failure of the control system. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
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. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 37: Linking Remote Handset To The Fireplace
If there is cross communication with another nearby fireplace causing the other fireplace to activate instead of the intended fireplace, repeat above procedure to automatically switch to another one of three available channels. PROGRAM BUTTON Figure 66: Town and Country wall switch. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 38: Step 2: Procedure For Linking / Pairing The Wall Switch To Remote Handset
3. Press and release the on/off button (Figure 67) on the remote handset (within 60 sec.) 4. The wall switch will beep 3 times. 5. The remote handset is now linked/paired to the wall switch and is ready to activate the fireplace. Figure 67: Remote handset. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 39: 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. TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 40: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... -
Page 41: Rating Label
SEP OCT NOV DEC 2016 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. 280814 5056.42523D 1-TCWS38-D TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50... - Page 42 TCWS38D2 091418-44 100001138-50...
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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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