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Town & Country Fireplaces TC36 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT:
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO
REMAIN WITH THE
HOMEOWNER
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING:
If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fi re or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
-- Do not store or use gasoline or other
fl ammable vapours 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 fi re department.
--Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an
aftermarket permanently located, manu-
factured 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 certifi ed kit is
used.
270904-40
DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
TC36_B
MODEL
TC36
SERIES B
5056.42712

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  • Page 1 This appliance may be installed in an MODEL aftermarket permanently located, manu- factured home (USA only) or mobile home, TC36 where not prohibited by local codes. SERIES B DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CAUTION ......................3 SAFETY ........................ 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............... 5 TOP STANDOFFS ....................5 LOCATING THE FIREPLACE ................5 FRAMING AND FINISHING .................. 6 HEARTH EXTENSION ..................8 CONTROL BOX ....................8 CONTROL BOX RELOCATION ................10 VENTING ......................11 WALL TERMINATION VENTING ................

  • Page 3: Caution

    CAUTION SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Town Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should and Country fi replace without fi rst reading and understanding be located out of traffi c and away from furniture and this manual.
  • Page 4 Fig. # 2 COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS STEEL FRAMING MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE STANDOFFS FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA NONCOMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL SEE FIG #7 TOP OF LINTEL BAR FIREPLACE FRONT MANTEL CLEARANCE CHART MANTEL MANTEL REF. REF. CLEARANCE DEPTH 9"...

  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOP STANDOFFS The Town & Country Fireplace installation and venting The top standoffs are shipped loose inside the fi replace and must conform to the current CAN/CGA-B149 installation must be installed on top of the fi replace as shown in fi g. #4. code (in Canada) or the current National Fuel Gas Code, Do this once the fi replace is on site and in position.

  • Page 6: Framing And Finishing

    FRAMING AND FINISHING bar. Additional steel support studs can be added above the header up to the ceiling. Note: The fi replace must be in place and venting installed The sides, back and top of the fi replace can be framed in before framing in or building an enclosure around the up to the standoffs using conventional 2 x 4 lumber.
  • Page 7 OPTIONAL STEEL STUD FRAM- Fig. # 9 NON-COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED Fig. # 8 ING KIT DIMENSIONS INSTALLATION DETAIL (TC36.BFRKITA) NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONCRETE MASONRY TYPE BOARD MATERIAL STEEL STUDS 6" Fig. # 10 MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING DIMENSIONS 48" Including Sheetrock 11 1/8" 23 3/8"...

  • Page 8: Hearth Extension

    CONTROL BOX Fig. # 11 MANUAL MILLIVOLT VALVE CONTROL The gas control system is housed in a control box remote of PILOT DOOR AND the fi replace. Flexible conduits attach the control box to the FLAME BATTERY SPARK FRAME fi replace and house all the plumbing and wiring to the burner. INDICATOR IGNITER This unique design allows the control box to be mounted in...
  • Page 9 CONTROL BOX LOCATION AND Fig. # 13 FRAMING DETAIL 4 1/4" CAUTION: 12" - A 2 foot service access clearance is recom- mended in front of the control box. - If recessed into a masonry wall, allow for control door and frame removal. 9 3/8"...

  • Page 10: Control Box Relocation

    CONTROL BOX RELOCATION Fig. # 15 1) Remove glass, logs; grate assembly and fi rebox panels if installed. 2) Disconnect fl ex gas line from the manifold assembly. 3) Remove 2 screws holding pilot bracket to burner pan. 4) Remove 2 screws holding pilot assembly to pilot bracket.

  • Page 11: Venting

    7) Remove casing inlet cover and fi rebox inlet cover. (Retain VENTING gaskets and screws for reuse). Reinstall both covers on the opposite side of the unit. Before installing venting for this unit, the installer should read these instructions to insure that the proper vent confi guration 8) Reinstall control assembly into opposite side of unit.

  • Page 12: Wall Termination Venting

    WALL TERMINATION VENTING Wall thimble: Where a vent pipe passes through a combustible wall, a wall Exterior wall opening: thimble/shield must be used to retain insulation and maintain Determine the exact position of the fi replace so that the vent proper clearances.
  • Page 13 TCVT.9360 24" VENT PIPE TCVT.811X24 INSULATED COLLAR SHIELD TC36.9709 12" VENT PIPE TCVT.811X12 Minimum distance from the fl oor to center of the opening with a maximum horizontal run of 18" using TC Vent. May need to be increased with a longer horizontal run and/or different brands of vent pipe.
  • Page 14 WALL TERMINATION Fig. # 24 VENTING CHART Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run Maximum 68 1/2” 24” 18" 74 1/2” 30” 76" 80 1/2” 36” 11' 2 1/8" 86 1/2” 42” 92 1/2” 48” 20’ 10 1/4” For other rise/run combinations see chart below 24"...
  • Page 15 ROOF TERMINATION Fig. # 25 VENTING CHART Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run Maximum 68 1/2” 24” 26 5/16" 74 1/2” 30” 84 7/8" 80 1/2” 36” 11' 11 7/16" 86 1/2” 42” 16' 10" 92 1/2” 48” 20’...

  • Page 16: Roof Termination Venting

    ROOF TERMINATION VENTING Fig. # 27 Ceiling opening: 1) Determine the exact position of the fi replace so that the 13" vent pipe is centered (if possible) between two building framing members. Lay out the vent system path, minimiz- ing the number of elbows and length of vent. Consult your local building codes prior to proceeding.
  • Page 17 Roof vent terminal: 1) Place the roof fl ashing over top of the vent pipe and nail securely to the roof using roofi ng nails, top and sides UNDER shingles, lower end OVER shingles to provide a watershed. Make weather tight by sealing with a roofi ng compound (see Fig.

  • Page 18: Vent Terminal Clearance

    VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCE Minimum clearances to the vent terminal must be maintained as shown in fi gure #29. Measure clearances to the nearest edge of termination hood. NOTE: Vent terminal must not be recessed into a wall or siding. NOTE: LOCAL CODES OR REGULATIONS MAY REQUIRE DIFFERENT CLEARANCES.

  • Page 19: Vent Pipe Sealant

    VENT PIPE SEALANT Fig. #30 APPROVED "HIGH TEMP." SELF-ADHESIVE ALUMINUM TAPE VENT PIPE Fig. #30b VENT PIPE SEALANT INSULATION BEND All outer joints of the vent pipe must be sealed with the ap- TABS proved "High Temp." self-adhesive aluminum tape provided. Wrap the tape completely around the joint and press fi rmly in place.

  • Page 20: Vent Restrictor Adjustment

    VENT RESTRICTOR ADJUSTMENT Fig. # 32 The vent restrictor is located on the underside of the fi rebox top. The unit leaves the factory with the vent restrictor wide open. The restrictor is built into the appliance for secondary WALL AND ROOF MAX.

  • Page 21: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY Caution: The gas line should be installed by a qualifi ed service person in accordance with all building codes. This Recommended Thermostat Wire Size section is intended as a guide for qualifi ed technicians installing this appliance. Consult local and/or national Wire Size Max.

  • Page 22: Window Frame Removal

    WINDOW FRAME REMOVAL Fig # 35 Warning: Turn off the fi replace, and allow ample time for the unit to cool before proceeding. Caution: The ceramic glass is very fragile, and should be handled with care. The window frame is held in place by two spring-loaded latches and are operated by a removable handle.

  • Page 23: Brick Panels Installation

    BRICK PANELS INSTALLATION Fig. #37 The Brick Panels have to be installed for safe operation. Do ADJUSTABLE "V" BRACKET not use the fi replace without panels. Unpack and inspect all panels. The panels need to be installed before the logs are in place.

  • Page 24: Ember Material

    Ember Material Placement Fig. # 39 GRATE GLOWING EMBERS EMBER MATERIAL Fig. # 40 A large bag of ember material is shipped with the fi replace and needs to be installed to ensure optimum performance Step 1 and fl ame appearance. Rear Log Placement Pull apart the material into ember size pieces (approximately 1”...
  • Page 25 Fig. #42 Fig. #41 Step 4 Step 3 Middle Log Placement Right Log Placement Step 5 Bottom Left Log Placement Note: Improper placement of logs may cause sooting on in- ternal parts and glass. The logs may need to be repositioned slightly to avoid excessive fl ame impingement.

  • Page 26: Lighting Instructions - Millivolt Valve

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS - Millivolt Valve FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING building. - Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour's phone. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions Follow the gas supplier's instructions. exactly, a fi re or explosion may result causing - If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi...

  • Page 27: Lighting Instructions - Electronic Valve

    1) HI-LO Flame Adjustment: Electronic Valve: Push the "Burner" switch to the "Off" posi- The HI-LO burner control knob can be rotated in both direc- tion. Turn off all electric power to the appliance and remove tions, providing infi nite control of gas fl ow rate to the burner backup batteries if service is to be performed or for extended and therefore greater comfort control.

  • Page 28: Flame Adjustment

    FLAME ADJUSTMENT Fig. # 45 The primary air adjustment is pre-set at the factory on all models. The air shutter on the burner tube controls the primary combus- tion air to the gas burner. Some adjustment may be necessary to obtain desired fl ame and to eliminate carbon deposits.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    APPENDIX A Annual Inspection: MAINTENANCE a) Remove glass panel and log set. Inspect logs and burner Caution: Turn off gas and electrical power supply (if appli- assembly for soot buildup. If excessive buildup of soot is cable) and allow ample time for unit to cool before servicing present, have a qualifi ed service person inspect and adjust unit appliance.

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    ....PANEL, LEFT SIDE, TUSCAN .... 5098.7473 ....GLASS GASKET KIT ......... 2087.1 19..PANEL, LEFT BASE, BRICK ....5098.755 ....FRAME & GLASS ASSEM..TC36.9120ASSY ....PANEL, LEFT BASE, TUSCAN ... 5098.7466 4.... BURNER TRAY SHIELD INSULATION ..9789.5 20..

  • Page 31: Replacement Parts-Millivolt Control Assembly

    REPLACEMENT PARTS-MILLIVOLT CONTROL ASSEMBLY (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........PART NO. ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........PART NO. 1.... KNOB, EXT, ON/OFF 1-1/2 ....5007.315 2.... KNOB, EXT, HI/LO 1-1/2 ......5007.316 20..LOWER CONTROL PANEL ASSEM. .. TC42.9071 3....

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts - Electronic Control Assembly

    REPLACEMENT PARTS - ELECTRONIC CONTROL ASSEMBLY ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........PART NO. ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........PART NO. 1.... ELECTRONIC, VALVE, NG ...... 5030.01 2.... ELECTRONIC, IGNITION MODULE ..5030.02 10..LOWER CNTRL PNL ASSY ELEC ..TC42.90712 3.... ELECTRONIC, BATTERY HOLDER ..5030.03 11..

  • Page 33: Electronic Valve Wiring Diagram

    ELECTRONIC VALVE WIRING DIAGRAM Fig. # 52 Ignition Pilot Module Assembly Note: Wire Tags Black (S) are bracketed [through Gas line conduit] Electrode Flame Sensor Black (I) [through independent conduit] Battery Pilot Black Holder Gas Line Burner Switch Gas Valve Battery Relay Wire...

  • Page 34: Wall Termination Kit

    Fig. # 53 WALL TERMINATION KIT TCVT.WTA WALL TERMINAL TCVT.9360 WALLSHIELD/CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT.THIMA WALL SHIELD/CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE Fig. # 54 TCVT.THIMA TC36_B 270904-40...

  • Page 35: Roof Termination Kit

    Fig. # 55 ROOF TERMINATION KIT TC36.VTKVERA VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT.9365 STORM COLLAR TC42.90665 CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT.THIMA ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET TCVT.93915 270904-40 TC36_B...

  • Page 36: Vent Pipe Dimensions

    Fig. # 56 VENT PIPE DIMENSIONS 11" 12" Pipe ..... 10 1/4" 18" Pipe ..... 16 1/4" 24" Pipe ..... 22 1/4" 10 15/16" 48" Pipe ..... 46 1/4" 9 1/2" TCVT.811X12ADJ 11 1/8" TCVT.811X _ _ 13 13/16" 12 9/16" 8 5/16"...

  • Page 37: Vent Offset Chart

    Fig. # 57 VENT OFFSET CHART 12" Pipe..18 5/8"..18" 18" Pipe..22 7/8"..22 3/8" 10 7/8" 24" Pipe..27 1/8"..26 1/2" 48" Pipe..44 1/16"..43 1/2" Adding an adjustable section 1 1/4” to pipe will increase offset by 11 3/8" 2 1/8" to 6 3/4" 1 1/4”...

  • Page 38: Various Gas Supply Connections

    VARIOUS GAS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS Note: Consult local codes before proceeding. Fig. # 47 FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR WITH SHUTOFF VALVE Fig. # 49 GASTITE FLEX LINE WITH REDUCING COUPLING Fig. # 48 BLACK IRON PIPE WITH UNION Fig. # 50 COPPER LINE WITH FLARE FITTING TC36_B 270904-40...

  • Page 39: Safety Label Location

    (TC36.RHKA), Trousse de conversion (TC36.LPKTB); Blower electrical rating: 115v, 60hz, 0.5 A / Normes electriques du ventilateur: 115v, 60hz, 0.5 A This appliance equipped for altitudes 0 - 4500 ft. (0 - 1372 m) / Cet unité est conçu pour des altitudes variant entre 0 - 4500 pieds (0 - 1372 m). In Canada, also certified for installation in a bedroom or a bedsitting room / Aussi certifié...
  • Page 40 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8 Phone: 1-888-223-0088 Web site: www.townandcountryfi replaces.net Printed in Canada...

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