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T&C TC42 B Series 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 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
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.
230905-36
DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
TC42_B2
MODEL TC42
SERIES B
MODULAR
5056.426

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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 of this or any other appliance.

  • 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 ..................10 VENTING ......................10 WALL TERMINATION VENTING ............... 10 ROOF 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 STEEL FRAMING STANDOFFS STANDOFFS MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA N O N - C O M B U S T I B L E ZONE. DO NOT INSTALL N O N C O M B U S T I B L E A N Y C O M B U S T I B L E FINISH MATERIAL...

  • 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 code (in Canada) or the current National Fuel Gas Code, Fig.

  • Page 6: Framing And Finishing

    FRAMING AND FINISHING the framing brackets on each side of the unit. Ensure that the studs are set back far enough to allow for thickness of fi nishing surface. Note: The fi replace must be in place and venting installed before framing in or building an enclosure around the The sides, back and top of the fi replace can be framed in unit.
  • Page 7 Fig. # 7 CONCRETE BOARD NON-COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED DETAIL INSTALLATION DETAIL Fig. # 8 CONCRETE CONCRETE NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD BOARD M A S O N R Y T Y P E MATERIAL STEEL STUDS 6" Concrete board (or other non-combustible material) must extend 12" above and 5" to the sides of the framing edges.

  • Page 8: Control Box

    CONTROL BOX INLET BOX Fig. # 11 The gas control system is housed in a control box remote of the fi replace. Flexible conduits attach the control box to the fi replace and house all the plumbing and wiring to the burner. This unique design allows the control box to be mounted in a variety of positions on the right or left side of the fi replace.
  • Page 9 CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY Fig. # 12 LOCATION AND FRAMING DETAIL 4 1/4" CAUTION: - A 2 foot service access clearance is recom- mended in front of the control box. 12" - If recessed into a masonry wall, allow for control door and frame removal. - If fl ush mounted on a masonry wall, allow for conduit to exit out the bottom of control box.

  • Page 10: Hearth Extension

    VENTING WALL TERMINATION VENTING Before installing venting for this unit, the installer should read Exterior wall opening: these instructions to insure that the proper vent confi guration Determine the exact position of the fi replace so that the vent has been selected. pipe is centred (if possible) between two building framing Use only Town and Country Termination kits #: members.
  • Page 11 Fig. # 14 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 12 Vent pipe: Wall vent terminal: Install vent pipe through the wall thimble and attach to fl ue 1) Engage the 8" vent collar with the vent pipe and slide outlet collar on top of the fi replace. Secure all joints with terminal into place.

  • Page 13: 12" Pipe Length

    WALL TERMINATION Fig. # 17 VENTING CHART Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run Maximum 74 1/4” 24” 18" 80 1/4” 30” 76" 86 1/4” 36” 11' 2 1/8" 92 1/4” 42” 16' 1/8" 98 1/4” 48” 20’ 10 1/4” For other rise/run combinations see chart below Minimum NOTE: The vent must not exceed a total length of 68 feet.

  • Page 14: Roof Termination Kit

    ROOF TERMINATION Fig. # 18 VENTING CHART Pipe length Minimum rise Pipe length Maximum run Maximum 74 1/4” 24” 18" 80 1/4” 30” 78 1/8" 86 1/4” 36” 11' 6 1/4" 92 1/4” 42” 16' 6 1/2" 98 1/4” 48” 21’...

  • Page 15: Roof Termination Venting

    ROOF TERMINATION VENTING Fig. # 20 Ceiling and Roof opening: 1) Determine the exact position of the fi replace so that the 14 1/2" 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 16 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 roofi ng compound (see Fig.

  • Page 17: Vent Terminal Clearance

    VENT TERMINAL Fig. # 22a VENT TERMINAL MINIMUM CLEARANCE CLEARANCES TO ADJACENT STRUCTURES Minimum clearances to the vent terminal must be maintained as shown in fi gure #22. Measure clearances to the nearest 36" edge of termination hood. (91.5 cm) 24"...

  • Page 18: Vent Pipe Sealant

    VENT PIPE SEALANT (supplied with the appliance) All outer joints of the vent pipe must be sealed with the ap- proved "High Temp." self-adhesive aluminum tape provided. Wrap the tape completely around the joint and press fi rmly in place. Fig.

  • Page 19: Vent Restrictor Adjustment

    VENT RESTRICTOR ADJUSTMENT WALL AND ROOF Fig. # 25 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 air fl ow adjustment.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Window Frame Removal

    WINDOW FRAME REMOVAL Fig # 28 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 22: Brick Panels Installation

    BRICK PANELS INSTALLATION (HERRINGBONE ....TCPN.547) Fig. # 30 ADJUSTABLE "V" BRACKET (TUSCAN ......TCPN.548) (HERITAGE RED ....TCPN.552) For porcelain panel kit (TCPN.549) installation see instruc- tions provided with panel kit. A Firebox Panel Set has to be installed for safe operation. Do not use the fi replace without panels Unpack and inspect all panels.

  • Page 23: First Fire

    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 24: 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 25: Maintenance

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

  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. 1.... GLASS FRAME ........TC42.9020 ....PANEL, LT BASE, HERITAGE RED ..5098.552.5 2.... REPLACEMENT GLASS (c/w gasket) . GLAS.2086 11..PANEL, LWR BACK, HERRINGBONE ..5098.5462 ....

  • Page 27: 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 20..LOWER CONTROL PANEL ASSEM. .. TC42.9071 2.... KNOB, EXT, HI/LO 1-1/2 ......5007.316 21..

  • Page 28: Replacement Parts - Electronic Control Assembly

    REPLACEMENT PARTS - ELECTRONIC CONTROL ASSEMBLY ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........PART NO. ITEM ..DESCRIPTION ........PART NO. 10..LOWER CNTRL PNL ASSY ELEC ..TC42.90712 1.... ELECTRONIC, VALVE, NG ...... 5030.01 11..RECEPTACLE BOX ASSEMBLY ..TC42.9079 2.... ELECTRONIC, IGNITION MODULE ..5030.02 12..

  • Page 29: Electronic Valve Wiring Diagram

    ELECTRONIC VALVE WIRING DIAGRAM Fig. # 37 Ignition Pilot Module Note: Wire tags Assembly Black (S) are bracketed [through Gas line conduit] Electrode Flame B l a c k Sensor [through independent conduit] Battery Black Pilot Holder Gas Line Burner Switch Gas Valve Battery...

  • Page 30: Wall Termination Kit

    Fig. # 38 WALL TERMINATION KIT TCVT.WTA 16 1/2" WALL TERMINAL TCVT.9360 WALLSHIELD/CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT.THIMA 16 1/2" 9 5/8" Fig. # 39 WALL SHIELD/CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT.THIMA page 30 TC42_B2 230905-36...

  • Page 31: Roof Termination Kit

    Fig. # 40 ROOF TERMINATION KIT TCVT.RTA VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT.9365 16 1/2" 9" STORM COLLAR TC42.90665 CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT.THIMA ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET TCVT.93915 230905-36 TC42_B2 page 31...

  • Page 32: Vent Pipe Dimensions

    Fig. # 41 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 33: Vent Offset Chart

    Fig. # 42 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 sec- tion to pipe will increase 1 1/4”...

  • Page 34: Various Gas Supply Connections

    VARIOUS GAS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS Note: Consult local codes before proceeding. Fig. # 45 Fig. # 43 GASTITE FLEX LINE WITH REDUCING COUPLING FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR WITH SHUTOFF VALVE Fig. # 46 COPPER LINE WITH FLARE FITTING Fig. # 44 BLACK IRON PIPE WITH UNION * USA ONLY Copper piping may only be used in compliance with local...

  • Page 35: Safety Label Location

    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. Cet Appareil est Équipé...
  • Page 36 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, B.C. V9L 4T8 Phone: 1-888-223-0088 Web site: www.townandcountryfi replaces.net Printed in Canada...

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