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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 fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
-- 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
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.
110903-40
located,
AND OPERATING
TC36_A1
MODEL
TC36
SERIES A
DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
5056.4271.B

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  • Page 1 This appliance may be installed in an MODEL aftermarket permanently located, TC36 manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes. SERIES A 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 CONTROL BOX ....................8 HEARTH EXTENSION ..................8 VENTING ......................10 WALL TERMINATION VENTING ............... 10 ROOF TERMINATION VENTING ...............

  • Page 3: Caution

    CAUTION SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Town and Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should be Country fireplace without first reading and understanding this located out of traffic and away from furniture and draper- manual.
  • Page 4 Fig. # 2 Fig. # 3 VERTICAL PIPE CLEARANCES HORIZONTAL PIPE CLEARANCES 2" VENT PIPE 8" CEILING FIRESTOP COMBUSTIBLE COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING FRAMING VENT INSULATION VENT PIPE VENT INSULATION Fig. # 4 Minimum Clearances to Combustibles: Side standoffs ..... 0 in. (0 mm) Back standoffs ....

  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOP STANDOFFS The Town & Country Fireplace installation and venting The top standoffs are shipped flat to the top of the unit and must conform to the current CAN/CGA-B149 installation must be bent upright into position. Do this once the fireplace code (in Canada) or the current National Fuel Gas Code, is on site and in position.

  • Page 6: Framing And Finishing

    FRAMING AND FINISHING with screws. Frame in a steel header directly above the lintel bar. Additional steel support studs can be added above the header up to the ceiling. Note: The fireplace must be in place and venting installed before framing in or building an enclosure around the The sides, back and top of the fireplace can be framed in up unit.
  • Page 7 OPTIONAL STEEL STUD FRAM- Fig. # 8b NON-COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED Fig. # 8a ING KIT DIMENSIONS INSTALLATION DETAIL (TC36.FRKITA) NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONCRETE MASONRY TYPE BOARD MATERIAL STEEL STUDS 6" MINIMUM FRAMING DIMENSIONS Fig. # 8c 48" 11 1/8" 22 3/8" 72" 3/4"...

  • Page 8: Control Box

    CONTROL BOX Fig. # 9 MANUAL MILLIVOLT VALVE CONTROL The gas control valve and battery spark igniter box are housed PILOT DOOR AND in a control box remote of the fireplace. Flexible conduits BATTERY SPARK FLAME FRAME attach the control box to the fireplace and house all the IGNITER INDICATOR plumbing and wiring to the burner.
  • Page 9 CONTROL BOX LOCATION AND Fig. # 9b 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: Venting

    Ceiling Firestop ......TC36.VCFSA ..---- ... ---- ....---- ....---- ..... ---- Vent Pipe Insulation Kit ....TC36.VINSKA ..---- ... ---- ....---- ....---- ..... ---- Vent Adapter Kit ......TC36.VADPTKA ..(Required for other than TC Vent)
  • Page 11 Fig. # 12 TRIM LENGTH TO WALL THICKNESS PLUS 1/2" HORIZONTAL TERMINAL ADAPTER Where a vent is to be terminated horizontally on an exterior wall, a Horizontal Terminal Adapter must be used. The Adapter converts the vent system from co-linear to co-axial, as well, retains insulation away from the pipe and maintains proper clearances.
  • Page 12 Air intake pipe: Wall vent terminal: Attach a 5" flexible and/or rigid aluminum air intake pipe, pre- 1) Apply a bead of sealant to the inside of the vent pipe and cut to 6" shorter than the vent pipe, to the air inlet collar at the to the terminal sleeves.
  • Page 13 Fig. # 14 14 1/2" FRAMED OPENING HORIZONTAL TERMINAL ADAPTER HORIZONTAL VENT PIPE TERMINAL INSULATION RETAINER BANDS 60" AIR INTAKE PIPE * Minimum distance from the floor to center of the opening with a maximum horizontal run of 2' using TC Vent. May need to be increased with a longer horizontal run and/or different brands of vent pipe.
  • Page 14 Fig. # 15 WALL TERMINATION VENTING CHART MAX. NOTE: The vent must not exceed a total length of 48 feet. Any com- bination of rise and run may be used but must be constrained to the boundaries of this chart. A total of 3 90°...
  • Page 15 Fig. # 16 ROOF TERMINATION MAX. VENTING CHART NOTE: The vent must not exceed a total length of 48 feet. Any com- bination of rise and run may be used but must be constrained to the boundaries of this chart. A total of 4 90°...

  • Page 16: Roof Termination Venting

    ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET Slip the roof support bracket down over the vent pipe. Rotate (TC36.9168) the 90° brackets to accommodate roof pitch. Attach the brackets to the roof joists with nails or building screws. Tighten the band around the vent pipe and secure in place with screws.
  • Page 17 (see Fig. #20). Seal screw heads and joint with caulking to prevent any moisture entering the venting system. Fig. # 20 VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP (TC36.9172) SUPPORT SLEEVE (TC36.9171) VENT PIPE STORM COLLAR MASTIC (TC42.90665)

  • Page 18: Vent Terminal Clearance

    VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCE Minimum clearances to the vent terminal must be maintained as shown in figures #21. 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 RE- QUIRE DIFFERENT CLEARANCES.

  • Page 19: Vent Pipe Sealant

    VENT PIPE SEALANT (supplied with the appliance) All joints in the vent and air intake pipe must be sealed. Use Mil Pack Black sealant provided to seal the joint between the first section of vent pipe and the top of the fireplace and any other joint below the first Ceiling Firestop or the Horizontal Terminal Adapter.

  • Page 20: Vent Restrictor Adjustment

    VENT RESTRICTOR ADJUSTMENT Fig. # 25 The vent restrictor is located on the underside of the firebox top. The unit leaves the factory with the vent restrictor wide WALL AND ROOF open. The restrictor is built into the appliance for secondary air MAX.

  • Page 21: Gas Supply

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

  • Page 22: Window Frame Removal

    WINDOW FRAME REMOVAL Fig # 28 Warning: Turn off the fireplace, 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. # 31 The Brick Panels have to be installed for safe operation. Do ADJUSTABLE "V" BRACKET not use the fireplace without panels. Unpack and inspect all panels. The panels need to be installed before the logs are in place.

  • Page 24: Ember Material

    Fig. # 32 Ember Material Placement GRATE GLOWING EMBERS EMBER MATERIAL Fig. # 33 A large bag of ember material is shipped with the fireplace and needs to be installed to ensure optimum performance and Step 1 flame appearance. Rear Log Placement Pull apart the material into ember size pieces (approximately 1”...

  • Page 25: Right Log Placement

    Fig. # 34 Fig. # 36 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 internal parts and glass. The logs may need to be repositioned slightly to avoid excessive flame impingement.

  • Page 26: Lighting Instructions - Millivolt Valve

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS - Millivolt Valve 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 27: Lighting Instructions - Electronic Valve

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

  • Page 28: Flame Adjustment

    FLAME ADJUSTMENT Fig. # 38 Natural Gas model only. There is no primary air adjustment on Propane models. The air shutter on the burner tube controls the primary combustion air to the gas burner. Some adjustment may be necessary to obtain desired flame and to eliminate carbon deposits.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    APPENDIX A MAINTENANCE Caution: Turn off gas and electrical power supply (if applica- Annual Inspection: ble) and allow ample time for unit to cool before servicing appliance. It is recommended that the fireplace and its a) Remove glass panel and log set. Inspect logs and burner venting should be inspected at least once a year by a qualified assembly for soot buildup.

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    15 ..REPLACEMENT ANDIRON ..TC36.503590881 ..... GLASS GASKET KIT ......... 2087.1 16 ..FIREBOX HEAT SHIELD ......9104.01 ..... FRAME & GLASS ASSEM..TC36.9120ASSY 17 ..BRICK PANEL RETAINER ....1908.603 4 ... CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLY ..TC42.9074 18 ..

  • 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 19 ..CONDUIT 1 1/4IN ASSEMBLY ..TC42.5033502 2 ... KNOB, EXT, HI/LO 1-1/2 ....... 5007.316 20 ..

  • 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 ...

  • Page 33: Electronic Valve Wiring Diagram

    ELECTRONIC VALVE WIRING DIAGRAM Fig. # 44 1 BLACK - TP 2 ORANGE - TH/TP 3 GREEN - TH 4 SPARE 5 BROWN - SWITCH 6 BROWN - SWITCH 7 RED - BATTERY 8 BLACK - BATTERY 110903-40 TC36_A1...

  • Page 34: Horizontal Termination Kit

    Fig. # 45 HORIZONTAL TERMINATION KIT TC36.VTHZA 18" SIDING SHIELD 9160.5 HORIZONTAL TERMINAL ADAPTER TC36.9130 18" HORIZONTAL TERMINAL TC36.9160 11 3/8" INSULATION RETAINER BAND (5PC) 9179 VENT PIPE / ELBOW INSULATION 9178 VENT ADAPTER KIT Fig. # 46 TC36.VADPTKA (Required For Other Than TC Vent) VENT ADAPTER RING (TC36.9175)

  • Page 35: Vertical Termination Kit

    Fig. # 47 VERTICAL TERMINATION KIT TC36.VTKVERA 16 1/2" VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TC36.9172 12 1/8" ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET STORM COLLAR TC36.9168 TC42.90665 Ø11" CEILING FIRESTOP TC36.9167 29 1/2" Min./ INSULATION 47" Max. RETAINER BAND (5PC) 9179 VERTICAL TERMINAL TELESCOPIC SUP- PORT SLEEVE ASSEM- TC36.9171...

  • Page 36: Various Gas Supply Connections

    VARIOUS GAS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS Note: Consult local codes before proceeding. Fig. # 48 FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR WITH SHUTOFF VALVE Fig. # 50 GASTITE FLEX LINE WITH REDUCING COUPLING Fig. # 49 BLACK IRON PIPE WITH UNION Fig. # 51 COPPER LINE WITH FLARE FITTING TC36_A1 110903-40...
  • Page 37 - notes - 110903-40 TC36_A1...
  • Page 38 - notes - TC36_A1 110903-40...

  • Page 39: Safety Label Location

    FABRIQUE AU CANADA Optional components: Remote Heat Kit, Propane Conversion Kit (TC36.LPKTA) / Éléments facultatifs: Kit à Distance de la Chaleur Trousse de conversion (TC36.LPKTA); 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.
  • Page 40 PO Box 1060, Duncan, B.C. V9L 3Y2 Phone: 1-888-223-0088 Web site: www.townandcountryfireplaces.net Printed in Canada...

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