Town & Country Fireplaces TC30 SERIES C Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Series c modular direct vent fireplace

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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 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 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 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 certifi ed kit is
used.
220906-40
TC30
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL TC30
SERIES C
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE
TC30.CE
5056.429

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  • Page 1 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 vapors and liquids in the vicinity TC30 of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CAUTION ......................3 SAFETY ......................... 3 MASSACHUSETTS RULES AND REGULATIONS ..........4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................ 5 LOCATING THE FIREPLACE ................5 TOP STANDOFFS ....................5 MANTEL CLEARANCES ..................6 FRAMING AND FINISHING .................. 7 MAESTRO CONTROL SYSTEM ................9 HEARTH EXTENSION ..................
  • Page 3: Caution

    CAUTION SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Town Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should & Country fi replace without fi rst reading and understanding be located out of traffi c and away from furniture and this manual.
  • 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 fi...
  • 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 Fig 4. Do code (in Canada) or the current National Fuel Gas Code, this once the fi...
  • Page 6: Mantel Clearances

    Fig. # 2 COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS STEEL FRAMING MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA STANDOFFS NON-COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. FINISH MATERIAL DO NOT INSTALL ANY SEE FIG #7 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS PLUMBING IN THIS AREA.
  • Page 7: Framing And Finishing

    frame to the fi replace once the fi replace is in its fi nal position. FRAMING AND FINISHING Secure the steel frame to the framing brackets on each side of the unit. Ensure that the studs are set back far enough to Note: The fi...
  • Page 8 CONCRETE BOARD Fig. # 8 NON-COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED Fig. # 7 DETAIL INSTALLATION DETAIL CONCRETE BOARD NON-COMBUSTIBLE CONCRETE MASONRY TYPE BOARD MATERIAL STEEL STUDS Concrete board (or other non- combustible material) must extend 12" above and 5 7/8" to the sides of the framing edges.
  • Page 9: Maestro Control System

    MAESTRO CONTROL SYSTEM Fig. # 12 The gas control system is located on the right hand side of the fi rebox behind an access panel and the decorative brick panel. The fi replace is operated via a wall switch that can be located up to 25 ft away from the fi...
  • Page 10 Fig. # 15 Fig. # 17 Fig. # 18 Burner installation 1) Remove the burner from the packaging and secure it to the base of the fi replace with the 2 screws provided. (Fig 2) Connect the fl ex hoses from the pilot and the main burner supply to the bulkhead fi...
  • Page 11 7) Remove the two screws securing the manifold assembly 5) Thread the extension piece into the open test port. to the burner. (Fig 21) (Fig 20) 6) Attach a pressure gauge onto the hose barb on the now installed extension piece. Fig.
  • Page 12 Fig. # 24 Fig. # 28 Minimum rate screw 10) With a 7/16” wrench loosen the pilot head on the pilot assembly 13) Replace the minimum rate screw with the one provided by a half-turn (Fig 24) in the propane conversion kit supplied with this fi replace. Ensure that the screw is fully installed.
  • Page 13 21) Press the center button of the wall control. The fi replace 16) Sign and date the conversion label supplied and stick it will shut off. to valve body. 17) Loosely attach the access panel to the side of the fi rebox 22) Install the remaining screws in the access panel and with a few screws.
  • Page 14 Control System – Remote Control Initial Setup button is located on the lower left hand side of the wall switch. This should be depressed with a paperclip, pencil This fi replace is supplied with a wall control and hand held or other thin object.
  • Page 15 Initial Settings (time and temperature) Fig. # 39 1) Press and hold the A1 and A2 buttons at the same time until the temperature symbol fl ashes. (Fig 37) 2) Use the up and down arrows to set preferred temperature units.
  • Page 16 Weekday Program Fig. # 40 (Monday through Friday) Program one (P1) turns ON at 7:00am and turns OFF at 8:00am Program two (P2) turns ON at 5:00pm and turns OFF at 7:00pm Weekend Program (Saturday and Sunday) Program one (P1) turns ON at 9:00am and turns OFF at TIMER 10:00am Program two (P2) turns ON at 6:00pm and turns OFF at...
  • Page 17 fl ash. 6) Repeat the process to set the P2 weekday, P1 weekend and P2 weekend programs. 7) When the P2 OFF time is set and the OK button is pressed Fig. # 46 the display will stop fl ashing and the remote will be in program mode.
  • Page 18: Hearth Extension

    Fig. # 48 WINDOW FRAME HEARTH EXTENSION 1" While a hearth extension is not required for this fi replace, one is recommended for aesthetic reasons. The hearth extension should be noncombustible and must not be any more than 1" above the bottom of the fi replace. If thicker, fi...
  • Page 19 Fig. # 50 WALL THIMBLE AND VENT MUST NOT PROTRUDE BEYOND SIDING Wall Thimble: Where a vent pipe passes through a combustible wall, a wall thimble/shield must be used to retain insulation and maintain proper clearances. The wall thimble may be cut to length for various wall thicknesses up to 12"...
  • Page 20 Vent Pipe: Install the vent pipe through the wall thimble and attach to Wall Vent Terminal: the fl ue outlet collar on top of the fi replace. Secure all joints 1) Engage the 8" vent collar with the vent pipe and slide with screws and seal with the approved "High Temperature"...
  • Page 21: Wall Termination Venting Chart

    WALL TERMINATION VENTING CHART Fig. # 53 Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run Maximum 52 7/16" 1 x 12” 34 5/16" 1 x 24" 64 7/16” 1 x 24” 46 5/16" 1 x 24" + 1 x 12" 74 11/16”...
  • Page 22 ROOF TERMINATION Fig. # 54 VENTING CHART Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run Maximum 52 7/16" 1 x 12” 41" 1 x 24" 64 7/16” 1 x 24” 51 1/4" 1 x 24" + 1 x 12" 74 11/16” 1 x 24”...
  • Page 23: Roof Termination Venting

    Fig. # 56 ROOF TERMINATION VENTING Ceiling Opening: 14 1/2" 1) Determine the exact position of the fi replace so that the 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.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25: Vent Terminal Clearance

    VENT TERMINAL MINIMUM Fig. # 58a VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES TO ADJACENT CLEARANCE STRUCTURES Minimum clearances to the vent terminal must be maintained as shown in fi gure #58a & b. Measure clearances to the nearest edge of termination hood. NOTE: Vent terminal must not be re- cessed into a wall or siding.
  • Page 26: Vent Pipe Sealant

    VENT PIPE SEALANT Fig. #59 APPROVED "HIGH TEMP." SELF-ADHESIVE ALUMINUM TAPE VENT PIPE VENT PIPE SEALANT All outer joints of the vent pipe must be sealed with the ap- proved "High Temperature" self-adhesive aluminum tape provided. Wrap the tape completely around the joint and press fi...
  • Page 27: Vent Restrictor Adjustment

    VENT RESTRICTOR ADJUSTMENT Fig. # 61 WALL AND ROOF The vent restrictor is located on the underside of the fi rebox TERMINATION top. The unit leaves the factory with the vent restrictor wide RESTRICTOR open. The restrictor is built into the appliance for secondary POSITION air fl...
  • Page 28: Gas Supply

    Fig # 62 GAS SUPPLY Caution: The gas line should be installed by a qualifi ed service person in accordance with all building codes. This section is intended as a guide for qualifi ed technicians installing this appliance. Consult local and/or national building codes before proceeding.
  • Page 29: Firebox Panels Installation

    FIREBOX PANELS INSTALLATION Fig # 64 UPPER FIREBOX SHIELD (HERRINGBONE ....TCPN.767) (TUSCAN ......TCPN.768) (HERITAGE RED ....TCPN.769) A Firebox Panel Set has to be installed for safe operation. Do 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 30: First Fire

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING - Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions - 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 31: Maintenance

    APPENDIX A MAINTENANCE so that the thicker bead of gasket faces the fi replace. CAUTION: Annual Inspection: Turn off gas and electrical power supply (if applicable) and allow ample time for unit to cool before servicing a) Remove glass panel and log set. Inspect logs and burner appliance.
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. 1 ... FRAME AND GLASS ASSEMBLY ..TC30.9220 2 ... GLASS FRAME ......TC30.9220WLD 20 ..PANEL RHS, HERRINGBONE ... 5098.767.2 3 ... REPLACEMENT GLASS (c/w gasket) GLAS.2066 ....
  • Page 33: Replacement Parts - Maestro Concealed Valve

    REPLACEMENT PARTS - MAESTRO CONCEALED VALVE (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........PART NO. ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........PART NO. 1 ... CONTROL ASSEMBLY ......TCCV.9270 16 ..1/4" BULKHEAD FITTING ...... 5019,101 2 ... VALVE c/w FITTINGS ......TCCV.500501 17 ..
  • Page 34: Power Vent Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM Fig. # 69 TC30.CE 220906-40...
  • Page 35: Wall Termination Kit

    Fig. #71 Fig. # 70 WALL TERMINATION KIT WALL SHIELD/CEILING TCVT.WTA FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT.THIMA WALL TERMINAL TCVT.9360 WALLSHIELD/CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT.THIMA ROOF TERMINATION KIT Fig. # 72 TC36.RTA VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT.9365 STORM COLLAR TC42.90665 CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT.THIMA ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET TCVT.93915 220906-40...
  • Page 36: Vent Pipe Dimensions

    VENT PIPE DIMENSIONS Fig. # 73 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

    VENT OFFSET CHART Fig. # 74 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: Steel Stud Framing Kit

    STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT TC30.BFRKITA 1. Top Frame Assembly Each Kit Contains: • Lay out side studs (2) and center studs (4) on a large fl at surface. (Fig 75) • Using the screws provided (1), attach the header stud (5) and the plate stud (6) to the center studs (4).
  • Page 39: Safety Label Location

    Stud Header Fig. #77 Fig. #78 Framing Stud Plate Brackets Access holes to mounting screws VENTED GAS FIREPLACE - NOT FOR USE WITH SOLID FUEL FOYER AU GAZ À ÉVACUATION - NE PAS UTILISER AVEC DU COMBUSTIBLE SOLIDE This Appliance is Equipped For Use With / ANSI Z21.50b-2002 / CSA 2.22b-2002 Vented Gas Fireplaces CAN/CGA 2.17-M91 Gas-Fired Appliance For Use At High Altitudes.
  • Page 40 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8 Phone: 1-877-715-2664 Web site: www.townandcountryfi replaces.net Printed in Canada TC30.CE 220906-40...

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