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Town & Country Fireplaces TC54 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Series c modular direct vent fireplace
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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
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable 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 fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
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
151009-36
TC54
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL
TC54
SERIES C
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE
TC54_C
5056.4256

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  • Page 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. TC54 WhAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS INSTALLATION • Do not try to light any appliance. AND OPERATING • Do not touch any electrical switch;...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Caution ................... 3 Safety ..................... 3 Massachusetts Rules and Regulations ........... 4 Fireplace Dimensions ..............5 Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material ....... 5 Installation Requirements ............... 6 Manufactured (Mobile) Home ............6 Window Frame Removal ..............6 Top Standoffs ..................

  • 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.

  • Page 4: Massachusetts Rules And Regulations

    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 Fig. #1 16 7/16” 15 3/4” 59 5/16" 59 5/16" 35 5/16" 35 5/16" 63 7/8” 31 1/4" 44 1/8” 48 1/8” 31 1/4" 53 9/16" 53 9/16" 53 9/16” 31 1/4” Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material Fig. #2 NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE.

  • 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.

  • Page 7: Top Standoffs

    Top Standoffs The top standoffs are shipped loose inside Fig. #6 TOP STANDOFFS the fireplace and must be installed on top of the fireplace as shown in Fig #6. Do this once the fireplace is on site and in position. 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 8: Framing And Finishing

    Framing and Finishing Note: The fireplace should be in place Chase Insulation: position. Secure the steel frame to the framing When installing this and venting installed before framing in or brackets on each side of the unit. Ensure that fireplace against a non-insulated exterior wall building an enclosure around the unit.
  • Page 9 Fig. #9 Fig. #9A NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD DETAIL IF THE BACKER BOARD IS NOT TO BE FINISHED WITH OTHER NON-COMBUS- TIBLE MATERIAL SUCH AS TILES, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TOP SECTIONS NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD OF BOARD SUPPLIED WITH FRAMING 18 3/4" 18 3/4 KIT BE REPLACED WITH A FULL SHEET OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD.

  • Page 10: Steel Stud Framing Kit

    Steel Stud Framing Kit TC54.FRKT Each Kit Contains: Item Part # Description Qty. 5048.401 SCREW, TEKS #8 x 1/2 8193 STUD, SIDES, 63 3/4”L 8192 STUD, OUTER SIDES, 63 3/4”L 8195 STUD, CENTER, 19 7/16”L 8194 STUD, HEADER, 63 1/2”L 8194.2...
  • Page 11 2. Attach Side Studs (Legs) Fig. #13 • Attach the outer side studs (3) to the top of the header stud (5). (Fig #13) • Fasten the outer side studs (3) at the bottom using the base plates (7). NAIL TABS 3. Attach the Assembled Frame to Fig. #14 the Unit •...

  • Page 12: Hearth Extension

    hearth Extension Fig. #16 WINDOW FRAME (See Caution) HEARTH EXTENSION WINDOW TRACK SUB-FLOOR * Caution: A minimum 2" thick non-combustible hearth extension extending 18" in front of this fireplace must be fitted if a combustible sub floor extends in front of the fireplace. To ensure that the hearth does not interfere with the window frame the fireplace must be raised to ensure that the hearth extension is no more than 1"...

  • Page 13: Maestro Control

    Maestro Control – Plumbing and Electrical ACCESS PANEL The gas control system is located on the right hand side of the firebox behind an access Fig. #17 panel and the decorative firebox panel (if installed). The fireplace is operated via a wall control and a hand held remote control unit.

  • Page 14: Standing Pilot Function

    8. Route the control cable as required to the wall control electrical box. Fig. #21 9. Attach the control cable to the wall control. (Fig #21) 10. Insert the 4 supplied “AA” batteries into the battery pack and connect to wall control. (Fig #22) 11.

  • Page 15: 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. This fireplace has two gas controls and gas lines must be run to both by the installer in order for the fireplace to operate correctly.

  • Page 16: Horizontal Termination Venting

    Fig 26. Fig. #26 Vent System Town & NOTE: Components Country Code A vertically vented TC54 12" Pipe Length ........TCVT.811X12 18" Pipe Length ........TCVT.811X18 cannot be power-vented. 24" Pipe Length ........TCVT.811X24 48" Pipe Length ........TCVT.811X48 12" Adjustable Pipe Length .....TCVT.811X12ADJ 45°...

  • Page 17: Roof Termination Venting Chart

    Roof Termination Venting Chart Fig. #27 Various combinations of vent runs may be used. Refer to Fig #27 for details. For optimum MAX. performance and flame appearance, keep the vent length to a minimum. Connections between each vent system component must be tightly joined, secured with sheet metal screws and sealed.
  • Page 18 Ceiling Opening: Fig. #28 Determine the exact position of the fireplace so that the vent pipe is centred (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 proceed- 14 1/2”...

  • Page 19: 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 (Fig #30) 2. Place the storm collar down over the vent pipe until it is level. Tighten storm collar for a snug fit.

  • Page 20: Vent Terminal Clearance

    Vent Terminal Clearance Minimum clearances to the vent terminal Fig. #31 must be maintained as shown in figure #31. VENT TERMINAL MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO ADJACENT STRUCTURES Measure clearances to the nearest edge of termination hood. NOTE: Vent terminal must not be recessed NOTE: LOCAL CODES OR REGULATIONS MAY REQUIRE DIFFERENT...

  • Page 21: Vent Restrictor Adjustment

    Vent Restrictor Adjustment The vent restrictor is located on the underside of the firebox top. The unit leaves the factory Fig. #33 with the vent restrictor wide open. The restrictor is built into the appliance for secondary air WALL AND ROOF flow adjustment.

  • Page 22: Firebox Panels Installation

    Firebox Panels Installation BEIGE hERRINGBONE ................TCPN.771 TUSCAN ....................... TCPN.772 hERITAGE RED ................... TCPN.773 BLACK PORCELAIN ................TCPN.774.C COFFEE BEAN BROWN PORCELAIN ........... TCPN.774CB.CB (See Porcelain panel instruction manual for specific instructions for these panels) A Firebox Panel Set must be installed for safe operation. Do not use the fireplace without panels.

  • Page 23: Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions

    Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions Place two smaller magnets on back of each side rail. Place two larger magnets on back of the top and bottom rails. Attach the side rails. Even the ends up with the door frame. Attach the top and bottom rails and adjust so mitres are even at the corners. Place TC magnetic logo in bottom right corner.

  • Page 24: Lighting Instructions

    Lighting Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING - Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions building. - Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's phone. exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

  • Page 25: Maestro Control System

    Maestro Control System Remote Control Initial Setup This fireplace is supplied with a wall control Fig. #37 Fig. #38 and hand held remote control. Please note only genuine Town & Country Fireplace wall controls and hand held remote controls can be used on this fireplace.

  • Page 26: Maestro Control System - Operation

    Childproof Lock Fig. #40 An additional feature of this remote control is the childproof lock. To activate this system press and hold the timer and thermostat buttons for approx. 5 seconds until the “lock” symbol appears on the remote display (Fig #40). The remote control hand set buttons are now locked and the lock symbol will reappear every time a button is pressed on the remote control until the timer and thermostat buttons are pressed and held again.
  • Page 27 Program Mode Fig. #42 Fig. #44 (To preset up to two on and off periods per day) The program mode has two settings for weekdays and two for weekends. The hand held remote comes with the following pre programmed settings: Weekday Program (Monday through Friday) Program one (P1) turns ON at 7:00am and...
  • Page 28 Thermostatic Mode Fig. #46 Fig. #48 THERMOSTATIC MODE THERMOSTATIC BUTTON (Only for use where permitted) BUTTON (Operates the fireplace within a set tem- perature range) The fireplace is shipped with thermostatic mode function deactivated. If this function is permitted for use in your area it can be activated by depressing the recessed button on the underside of the hand held remote.

  • Page 29: Appendix

    APPENDIX 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 30: Replacement Parts

    PART NO. TC54 BODY ASSM .........TC54.CE PANEL SETS HERRINGBONE ........TCPN.771 TUSCAN ..........TCPN.772 FRAME & GLASS ASSM .......TC54. 8120 HERITAGE RED ........TCPN.773 BLACK PORCELAIN ......TCPN.774.C FRAMIMG KIT ........TC54. FRKIT C B BROWN PORCELAIN ....TCPN.774CB.C MAESTRO CONTROL ASSEMBLY - See Page 31 KIT CONTENTS: #2..FRAME &...

  • Page 31: Replacement Parts - Maestro Control System

    Replacement Parts – Maestro Control System (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ..........PART NO. ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ..........PART NO. #1..CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT ....TCRP.9271A #5..COMMUNICATION CABLE KIT ..TCRP.5005.062 #2..BULKhEAD ASSEMBLY KIT ....TCRP.9284 #6..

  • Page 32: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Fig. #53 TC54_C 151009...

  • Page 33: Roof Termination Kit

    Roof Termination Kit TCVT.RTA Fig. #54 VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT.9365 STORM COLLAR TC42.90665 CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT.THIMA ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET TCVT.93915 TC54_C 151009...

  • Page 34: Vent Pipe Dimensions

    Vent Pipe Dimensions Fig.#55 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" TCV T.8 11X12AD J 11 1/8 " TCV T.8 11X _ _ 12 9/16"...

  • Page 35: Safety Label Location

    FOR USE WITH/ NATURAL GAS/ LP GAS/ EN CASE D’EMPLOI AVEC: DU GAZ NATUREL DU GAZ LP MODEL/ TC54 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. (1.25 kPa) (3.11 kPa) MODELE: (For the purpose of input adjustment / dans le but de régler l’alimenation)
  • Page 36 Technical support: 1-250-748-1184 Web site: www.townandcountryfireplaces.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8 Printed in Canada...

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