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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 fi re or
explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi 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 fi re department.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
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 certifi ed kit is used.
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room.
080713-68
TCWS.54CSTE
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL
TCWS54CSTE
SERIES C
POWER VENTED
SEE THRU FIREPLACE
TCWS.54CSTE
SERIAL #
5056.425218

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  • Page 1 • Do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. TCWS.54CSTE • If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fi re department. INSTALLATION Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Vent Pipe Sealant ................. 34 Optional Tranquility Burner ............35 Propane Conversion ..............41 Optional Black Diamond Burner ........... 44 Gas Pressure Check ..............48 Burner Flame Adjustment ............. 49 Firebox Panels Installation ............50 Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions ..........51 TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Maestro Control System Remote Control Initial Setup ....53 Maestro Control System - Operation ..........54 Maintenance ................. 57 Replacement Parts - TCWS.54CSTE ........... 58 Replacement Parts - Tranquility Burner ........59 Replacement Parts - Twilight Diamond Burner ......60 Replacement Parts - TCVT.PVC ...........

  • Page 4: Caution

    This appliance must not be connected to a chimney fl ue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 5: Important Note For The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled 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. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 6: Fireplace Dimensions

    S T I B L E H C O M B U Mantel support ............4 in. (102 mm) Vent pipe ............1 3/4" in. (45 mm) UNIT MAY BE RECESSED UP TO 6” WITH NONCOMBUSTIBLE MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 7: Installation Requirements

    To ensure glass is properly latched, grasp the top left and right sides of the glass frame, under moderate pressure it should pull forward and return to original position evenly on both sides. 6. Reinstall Trim Kit if required. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 8: Standoffs

    The minimum clearances from the fi replace to combustible surfaces must be adhered to and are shown in Fig. #2 and Fig. #3. Fig. #7 EXAMPLES OF COMMON LOCATIONS SEE FIG #11 FOR DIMENSIONS TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 9: Framing And Finishing

    WIRING, INSULATION, PLASTIC VAPOR BAR- RIER OR GAS PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL ALL OTHER FRAMING CAN 74 5/8” STUD FRAMING BE DONE WITH CONVENTIONAL LUMBER IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT A FULL HEADER BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE FRAMING KIT 54 1/16” TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION DETAIL BOARD NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD STEEL STUDS NON-COMBUSTIBLE MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL MAXIMUM FACING DEPTH Fig. #11 MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING DIMENSIONS 74 7/8" INCLUDING SHEETROCK 54 5/16" 20" 74 7/8" NOTE: FIREPLACE SHOULD BE IN ITS FINAL LOCATION BEFORE FRAMING. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 11: Steel Stud Framing Kit

    SCREW, WAFER #8 x 1/2 8493.4 STUD, SIDES 54” L 8493.2 STUD, OUTER SIDES 54” L 8493 STUD, UPPER/LOWER 38 1/16” L 8493.6 INNER CROSS BRACE 56 7/8” L 8493.8 STUD, CENTER 24” L 8293.9 LOWER CROSS BRACE 56 7/8” L TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 12 • Turn the framing kit over and secure all studs from the back. Fig. #12 FRONT VIEW SCREW THROUGH 3 LAYERS BEND OUT FRAMING TABS TO FRONT LONG EDGE UP WIDE FACE FORWARD SLOTS UP SCREW INTO SIDE TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 13 FRAMING must be able to move freely. No build- EDGES ing material is permitted to protrude GLASS past the lintel bars attached to the fi re- FRAME place under ANY circumstance. NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 14: Adjustable Lintel

    6. Slide the lintel in or out to desired position within the maximum adjustable range. Tighten the lintel clamping screws and the LINTEL bottom lintel screws. (Fig.#18). CLAMPING SCREW Re-attach the window trim. Fig. #19 FRONT BOTTOM CENTER LINTEL SCREW BOTTOM LINTEL SCREW TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 15: Maestro Control

    (up to 50 ft. away). (25 ft. is supplied with fi replace. An additional 25 ft. can be achieved by using the optional kit (Part # 5005.064) available from your Fig. #19 dealer). GAS CONNECTION A/C ADAPTER TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 16 Thread sealant is required on the threads. (Refer to Burner installation section in this manual) 21. Turn the fi replace on and verify that the connections are tight. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 17 WILL NOT begin until the 10 second pre-purge delay is complete. • Upon receiving any ON command, the green LED will fl ash (0.5 seconds ON, 0.5 seconds OFF) for 10 seconds so the user will know that the fi replace is operating. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 18: Gas Supply

    Natural Gas Propane 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 11" WC 61,000 (17.8kw) Minimum 2.1" WC 5.5" WC 39,000 (11.5kw) 115VAC 60Hz 8.5A TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 19: Venting

    VENT SUPPORTS: A minimum of 1 support every 4’ must be used. CAUTION: UNDER NO CONDITION SHOULD COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL BE CLOSER THAN 1 3/4 INCHES FROM ANY PART OF THE VENTING PIPE. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 20: Tcvt.pvoc Power Vent Installation

    3 ft below the unit. Ensure vent pipe is properly supported. 66’ MAX. VERTICAL Maximum Combined vertical & horizontal venting - 110 ft plus six 90-degree elbows. 3 ft. below unit (Max) to center of vent pipe TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 21: Venting Length

    Venting Length Venting Length TCWS.54CSTE POWER VENT 0 - 6’ 6’- 25’ 25’-110’ TCVT.PVC1 TCVT.PVC2 TCVT.PVC3 TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 22: Minimum Vent Length Chart

    Pipe Length TCWS54 CSTE 49” 0” 3 feet 61” 12” 2 feet 73” 24” 1 foot This power vent kit is used with MODEL:TCWS.54CSTE Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances Fig. #3 INSIDE CORNER DETAIL FIXED CLOSED FIXED OPEN- CLOSED ABLE OPEN-...

  • Page 23: Horizontal (Side Wall) Venting

    Silicone joint after installation. See Fig. #30 and 31. must be fully open. 5. For wall thicknesses 7 1/2” or less, install the inner wall plate supplied over the terminal as shown in Fig. #6 and secure to the framing. See Fig. #7. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 24 ON ALL FOUR SIDES 14 5/8” NOTCH AT THE TOP Fig. #6 TERMINAL SECURING FLANGE Fig. #30 SILICONE AFTER INSTALLATION WALL FINISH NO DEEPER THAN 1 1/4” EXHAUST ADJUSTABLE FROM FLUSH TO SURFACE. MOUNT IN 1 1/2” IN- CREMENTS TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 25 1/2” UP TO MAX. 16 1/2” INNER WALL PLATE WALL SLEEVE WALL PIPE COVER ASSEMBLY ATTACH SCREWS FROM THE INSIDE WALL SLEEVE ASSEMBLY Fig. #31 Fig. #11 SILICONE GAP ON ALL SIDES WALL PIPE COVER AFTER INSTALLATION NOTCH AT TOP TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 26: Control System Connection

    4. Connect a 110 V. AC electrical supply to the outlet installed inside the control box (Fig. #13). HOT WIRE FROM BLOWER Fig. #13 SUPPLIED WIRES TO CONNECT TO BLACK WIRE ON MODULE HOT WIRE FROM 120V SUPPLY TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 27: Fan Wiring

    Place the end cover back onto the upper tabs and secure in place with 2 screws on top and 2 on bottom. Fig. #23 SCREWS Fig. #26 GROUND SCREW CONNECTOR BLOCK DECORATIVE COVER Fig. #24 Fig. #27 GROUND SCREW MAIN POWER CONNECTIONS SCREWS TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 28: Terminal Dimensions

    7 7/8” withstand temperatures of at least 250 degrees fahrenheit or 120 degrees Celcius. Ensure the your paint is compatible with Thurmalox 230 Series paint. 9 11/16” 16 3/4” TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 29: Venting Components

    Cathedral ceiling support box (blk) TM-OS Offset Support 1605500 Firestop spacer TM-SR Roof Support 1605460B Wall thimble (blk) TM-WS Adjustable Wall Support 1605430 Wall support band TM-5WT Insulated Wall Thimble TM-5TR Trim Ring, Black TM-5AS Attic Radiation Shield / Firestop TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 30: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram NOTE THIS WIRING DIAGRAM IS FOR TCVT.PVC AND TCVT.PVCV POWER VENT MODELS TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 31: Tcvt.pvob2 Power Vent Installation

    Secure Vent direct vent pipe, Selkirk Direct-temp vent pipe or ICC Excel Direct vent pipe with a 5” inner pipe and an 8” outer pipe. For part numbers see the table of venting components on page 29 of this manual. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 32: Vertical(Through Roof) Installation

    9. Apply a bead of silicone on the bottom fl ange of the power vent terminal. 10. Slide the vent through the drip shield and at the same time thread the electrical lead through the hole in the bottom of the terminal. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 33: Vertical (Through Roof) Venting

    Junction Box Cover Part C Drip Shield 14-2 Wire w/ Ground #8 x 1-1/2" S.S. (8 REQUIRED) Part B Vertical Standoff SILICONE ALL Part A CONNECTING FACES Flashing 18.000 11.000 18.000 11.000 Site Fabricated Chase Final Installation Height: 21" TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 34: Vent Pipe Sealant

    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 fi rmly in place. Inner pipe does not need to be sealed. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 35: Optional Tranquility Burner

    Optional Tranquility Burner Contents of Package: 3.4 LBS SAND HARDWARE PACK PILOT ROCK BURNER ASSEMBLIES BURNER TRAY ASSEMBLY PEBBLE SETS SECONDARY FLOOR HALVES WITHOUT LIGHTS TRAY LEGS TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 36 ATTACH CENTER TRAY LEG AND SECONDARY FLOOR TOGETHER ROUTE PILOT UP THROUGH HERE Fig #57 Attach pilot to center tray leg. (Fig. #57) TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 37 Replace the panel retainer clips (Fig. #59 & #60). NOTE: PROCEED TO AND FOLLOW IN- Fig #60 STRUCTIONS IN “GAS PRESSURE CHECK” SECTION ON PAGE 48 BEFORE INSTALLING BURNER TRAY AND MEDIA. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 38 8 screws. Secure tray around pilot fi rst then the other 6 screws. SECURE PILOT HERE FIRST Fig #62 Place sand into the burner tray and brush smooth. Use caution not to get sand near the burner ports (Fig. #62). TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 39 (Fig. #64 to 72). Fig #69 Fig #65 Fig #66 Fig #70 TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 40 Fig #75 PORCELAIN STRIPS 13. Install porcelain cover strips that are Fig #77 supplied with the panel set(narrow edge should face the center of the fi replace (Fig. #76 &77). NARROW EDGE TO CENTER OF FIREPLACE TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 41: Propane Conversion

    (Fig. #82) Fig #82 The installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the converted appliance is checked as specifi ed in the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the kit. PILOT HEAD TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 42 Fig #87 10. Replace the minimum rate screw with the one provided in the propane conversion kit supplied with this fi replace. Ensure that the screw is fully seated (Fig. #87). TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 43 15. Re-attach the access panel to the fl oor of the fi rebox with the screws previously removed completed. Failure to then replace the secondary fl oor and install or reinstall the burners, burner tray and do so will overheat and media. cause premature failure of the control system. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 44: Optional Black Diamond Burner

    Operating Instructions for proper gas supply, safety requirements and operating instructions. TCWS.54NG03C2 BLACK DIAMOND BURNER KIT INSTRUCTIONS PART# TCWS.54NG03C2 For Model: TCWS54 Series: C2 020611-12 5056.42521032 TCWS.54NG03C2 HARDWARE PACK BURNER ASSEMBLIES BURNER TRAY ASSEMBLY SECONDARY FLOOR HALVES WITH LIGHTS TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 45 13/64 (0.2)” open for CAUTION: The burners should be tightly butted up against each other at the center to ensure correct operation. SCREW 6. Attach the pilot to the burner support leg as shown in Fig. #93. Fig #93 TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 46 Two screws per side. (Fig. #96) SCREWS 10. Secure the mesh to the burners with screws provided by screwing through mesh to each small fl ange on the burners, 8 per burner(Fig. #96). SCREWS TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 47 12. Spread the glass media evenly over the entire mesh tray, leaving the small protrusion above the pilot clear of glass. PORCELAIN STRIPS Fig #98 NARROW EDGE TO CENTER OF FIREPLACE. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 48: Gas Pressure Check

    Natural Gas Propane 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 11" WC 61,000 (17.8kw) Minimum 2.1" WC 5.5" WC 39,000 (11.5kw) 115VAC 60Hz 8.5A TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 49: Burner Flame Adjustment

    The shutter may also be opened to lessen the fl ame height. Fig #101 NOTE: Proper air shutter setting is required. The fl ame should be just orange and “lazy” . It should NEVER be set to create sooting on internal parts and window glass. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 50: Firebox Panels Installation

    NOTE: Install burner now. RETAINING CLIP NOTE: The Porcelain strips, that came with your panel set, have a short fl ange on one long edge. This short fl ange should face in towards the burners and media. Fig. #105 PORCELAIN STRIPS TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 51: 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 mitres are even at the corners. Place TC magnetic logo in bottom right corner. Larger Magnets Top or bottom rail Side rails TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 52: Lighting Instructions

    It is normal for fi replaces fabricated of steel to give off some expansion and/or contraction noises during the start up or cool down cycle. Similar noises are found with your furnace heat exchanger or cook stove oven. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 53: Maestro Control System Remote Control Initial Setup

    6. Use the up and down arrows to set the “minute” value. HOUR: MIN. Press OK and the “day” value will fl ash. 8. Use the up and down arrows to set the HOLD A2 “day” value 9. Press OK to end initial set up. HOLD A1 TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 54: Maestro Control System - Operation

    3. Press the OK button and the timer is set and the control is in countdown timer mode. 4. To exit the timer mode press the Program, Manual or Thermostat button. Please note that the fi rst press of the Manual button will turn the fi replace off. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 55 To switch out of program mode, simply press one of the manual, timer or thermostat mode buttons. Please note that if the manual button is pressed it will turn the fi replace off. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
  • Page 56 5. The fi replace is now in thermostatic mode. To exit the thermostatic mode press the program, manual or timer buttons. Please note that the fi rst press of the manual button will turn the fi replace off. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Viewing glass may be cleaned as necessary with fi replace glass cleaner. b) Exterior fi nish may be cleaned with mild soap and water. CAUTION: Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass or any other part of the fi replace. Do not clean glass when hot. TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 58: Replacement Parts - Tcws.54Cste

    Replacement Parts - TCWS.54CSTE (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. TCWS BODY ASSEMBLY ......TCWS.54CSTE FINISHING TOUCH TRIM KIT..TCRP.54WSTRIMKIT GLASS ASSEMBLY (c/w gasket) ..GLAS.2062ASSY ORIFICE (2pcs) ........5021.332A FRAMING KIT........TCWS.54STFRKIT MAIN GAS SUPPLY TUBE (1pcs) ..5019.223 PANEL SETS BLACK PORCELAIN ......TCPN.54STBK...

  • Page 59: Replacement Parts - Tranquility Burner

    (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ..........PART NO. #1..TRANQUILITY BURNER KIT..TCWS.54NGST04C #2..PEBBLE ASSEMBLY(5 boxes)..5096.921 #3..SAND (Two Bags) ......TC42.SAND34 #4..PILOT ROCK, BLACK........8421-A ....PILOT ROCK, GREY ........8422-A NOT SHOWN KIT CONTENTS: TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 60: Replacement Parts - Twilight Diamond Burner

    Replacement Parts - Twilight Diamond (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ............PART NO. #1..Twilight DIAMOND BURNER ..TCWS.54NGST03C #2..GLASS MEDIA (3 required) ....TCRP.501201 #3..LIGHT BULB ..........5033.713 NOT SHOWN KIT CONTENTS: TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 61: Replacement Parts - Tcvt.pvc

    FLUSH MOUNT POWER VENT ASSY. 7895 BLOWER GRILL 7895.5 GRILL COVER 8020.5 INNER WALL PLATE 5068.8065 1/4” LDF PAPER GASKET TCVT.7893 TCVT.FMPV OUTER CASING ASSEMBLY TCVT.502464 BLOWER, POWERVENT TCVT.80285WLD WALL SLEEVE ASSEMBLY 8029 WALL PIPE COVER * NOT SHOWN TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 62: Replacement Parts - Tcvt.pvcv

    ONLY ITEMS WITH PART NUMBERS SHOWN ARE SOLD SEPARATELY 13 7/ 13 7/ / / 6 6 3 3 7 7 1 1 /16” 6” 3 3/ 3 3/ 3 3 / / / 8” /8” ” ” ” 8 8 8 8 8 TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 63: Replacement Parts - Maestro Control System

    #3..UTILITY BOX ASSEMBLY KIT WS54ST PLATE (A) UTILITY BOX #8..TEST FITTING WS54ST PLATE (B ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE WING NUT (1) COVER PLATE 1m MINIMUM RATE SCREW, NG #4..WALL SWITCH ASSEMBLY KIT BATTERY HOLDER WALL SWITCH COVER PLATE WALL SWITCH TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 64: Light Wiring Diagrams

    Light Wiring Diagrams Fig. #121 UPPER LIGHTS MEDIA TRAY LIGHTS (Optional) GREEN GREEN TERMINAL TERMINAL BLOCK BLOCK (FLOOR LIGHTS) (UPPER LIGHTS) GROUND GROUND WALL WALL SWITCH SWITCH TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...

  • Page 65: Safety Label Location

    Fireplace Products Ltd. 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. 080713 5050.72036.CE3 1-TCWS54ST TCWS.54CSTE 080713-68...
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  • Page 68 Technical support: 1-250-748-1184 Web site: www.townandcountryfi replaces.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8 Printed in Canada...

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