Town & Country Fireplaces TC36.CE3 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Series c modular direct vent

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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 re
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
a neighbour's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
the re department.
Installation and service must be performed by
a quali ed installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
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 certi ed kit is used.
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room.
250313-48
TC36.CE3 & TC36.CARE3
INSTALLATION AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL:
TC36 & TC36AR
SERIES C
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE
TC36.CE3 &TC36.CARE2
SERIAL #
5056.427CE

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Do not store or use gasoline or other SERIAL # ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS TC36.CE3 & TC36.CARE3 INSTALLATION AND a neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS supplier’s instructions.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maestro Control System ............... 33 Remote Control Initial Setup ............33 Maestro Control System - Operation ..........34 Maintenance ................. 37 TC36.CE3 Replacement Parts ............. 38 TC36.CARE3 Replacement Parts ..........39 Replacement Parts – Maestro Control System ......40 Wiring Diagram ................41 Wall Termination Kit ..............
  • Page 3: Caution

    This appliance must not be connected to a chimney ue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 4: 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. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 5: Fireplace Dimensions

    Mantel support ............4 in. (102 mm) Vertical vent pipe ..........1 3/4" in. (45 mm) UNIT MAY BE RECESSED UP TO 6” WITH Horizontal Vent pipe (Top, sides and bottom) 1 3/4" in. (45 mm) NON-CUMBUSTIBLE MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 6: 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. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 7: Locating The Fireplace

    The minimum clearances from the 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 TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 8: Framing And Finishing

    LATION, PLASTIC VAPOR BARRIER OR GAS PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL STUD FRAMING ALL OTHER FRAMING CAN BE DONE WITH CONVENTIONAL LUMBER ” IT IS HIGHLY RECOMEND- ED THAT A FULL HEADER BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE METAL FRAMING KIT 48 1/8” TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 9 MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING DIMENSIONS 56 9/16” 20 13/16” Including Sheetrock 50 1/4” 12 11/16” 56 9/16” 23 3/8” 48 1/4” 29 3/8” 50 1/4” 79 15/16” 3/4” 50 1/4” NOTE: FIREPLACE SHOULD BE IN ITS FINAL LOCATION BEFORE FRAMING. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 10: Tc36 Steel Stud Framing Kit

    Fig. #12 Lay out side studs (2) and center studs (4) on a large at surface. (Fig #12) Using the screws provided (1), attach the header stud (5) and the plate stud (6) to the center studs (4). TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 11 Secure the frame assembly to existing Brackets framing through the stud header (5) and the stud plates (7). Access holes to mounting screws Fig. #15 5. Install Non-combustible Board Use drywall screws to install the non-combustible board (Fig #15). TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 12: Tc36 Arched Steel Stud Framing Kit

    Lay out side studs (2) and center studs (4) on a large at surface. (Fig #19) Using the screws provided (1), attach the header stud (5) and the plate stud (6) to the center studs (4). Attachment point Attach together Attachment point TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 13 Secure the frame assembly to existing Brackets framing through the stud header (5) and the stud plates (7). Access holes to mounting screws Fig. #22 5. Install Non-combustible Board Use drywall screws to install the non-combustible board (Fig #22). TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 14: Adjustable Lintel

    5. The lintel assembly can then be adjusted to align ush with your facing material by sliding in or out approximately 1” . 6. Tighten the securing bolts. (Fig.#23). Re-attach the window trim. TRIM Fig. #18 SECURING BOLT TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 15: Hearth Extension

    FRAMING with trim tted, must be able to move EDGES freely. No building material is permitted to protrude past the framing edges GLASS attached to the replace under ANY FRAME circumstance. NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 16: Maestro Control

    Attach the electrical box for the supplied wall control to the framing in the desired location (up to 50 ft. away). (25 ft is supplied with replace. An additional 25 ft can be achieved by using the optional kit (Part # 5005.064) available from your distributor). TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 17: Standing Pilot Function

    (Fig #33) This should be depressed with a paperclip, pencil or other thin object. Once activated the pilot will run continuously. Please check with your local inspector to ensure that this is permitted in your area. LEARN BUTTON STANDING PILOT BUTTON TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 18 WILL NOT begin until the 10 second pre-purge delay is complete. Upon receiving any ON command, the green LED will ash (0.5 seconds ON, 0.5 seconds OFF) for 10 seconds so the user will know that the replace is operating. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 19: Gas Supply

    Please refer to the Burner Installation Manual for gas pressure testing procedure. Correct gas pressure requirement: 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 3.8" WC 11" WC Minimum 2.1" WC 5.5" WC TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 20: Venting

    The rise and run must be constrained to the boundaries of the chart shown in Fig. #35. The horizontal run of vent must have a 1/4" rise for every 1 ft. of run towards the termination. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 21 Wall/Offset Support ..........TCVT.811XOS Wall Termination Kit ..........TCVT.WTA Roof Termination Kit ..........TCVT.RTA Wall Shield/Ceiling Firestop ........TCVT.THIMA Roof Flashing, Adjustable ........TCVT.811FLADJ Roof Flashing, Flat ..........TCVT.811FLFLT Roof Flashing, Steep ..........TCVT.811FLSTP or any ashing that ts 11" pipe TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 22: Wall Vent Terminal

    * Minimum height from the oor to center of the opening with a maximum horizontal run of 18" from the center of the ue outlet to the outside face of the outer wall. The height will need to be increased if a longer horizontal pipe is required. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 23: Wall Termination Venting Chart

    * 68 1/2” combination of other elbows equalling 90° can be used without reducing horizontal run. For each additional 90° elbow, or an equal combination of elbows, reduce horizontal vent run by 2 feet. Ensure vent pipe is properly supported. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 24: Roof Termination Venting Chart

    A total of 4 - 90° elbows or combination of other elbows equalling 90° can be used without reducing horizontal run. For each additional 90° elbow, or an equal combination of elbows, reduce horizontal vent run by 2 feet. Ensure vent pipe is properly supported. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 25 Rotate the 90° brackets to accom- modate 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. ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET (TCVT.93915) TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 26: Roof Vent Terminal

    (Fig #43). Seal screw heads and joints with caulking to prevent any moisture entering the venting system. Fig. #43 VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP (TCVT.9365) VENT PIPE MASTIC STORM COLLAR (TC42.90665) FLASHING NOTE: ADJUSTABLE FOR VARIOUS ROOF PITCHES, FROM FLAT ROOF TO 12/12 PITCH ROOF. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 27: Vent Terminal Clearance

    ** only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the oor* * as speci ed in CGA B149 Installation Codes, Note: local Codes or Regulation may require different clearances * for U.S.A. Installations follow the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 28: Vent Pipe Sealant

    180° as shown in Fig. #60. The parts required are included. *NOTE: bending tabs to 90° away from arc bend prior to installation eases the process. Fig. #48 INSULATION COVER (2 pcs.) BEND TABS TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 29: Vent Restrictor Adjustment

    Restrictor position is too closed if the ame has the following characteristics: 2" OPEN Restrictor position is too open if the ame has the following characteristics: 3" OPEN To adjust the restrictor: FULLY OPEN 18" Fig. #43a OPENING VENT RESTRICTOR TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 30: Firebox Panels Installation

    The retainer slips between the lip of the rebox and the heat shield and is retained in a snug t. place by two screws (Fig. 51 & Fig. 52). 2. Install the Lower Rear Panel. Fig. #52 SCREWS TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 31: Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions

    2. Place two larger magnets on back of the top and bottom rails. 3. Attach the side rails. Even the ends up with the door frame. 4. Attach the top and bottom rails and adjust so mitres are even at the corners. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 32: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    It is normal for 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. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 33: Maestro Control System

    4. Use the up and down arrows to set the “hour” value. 5. Press OK and the “minute” value will ash. 6. Use the up and down arrows to set the “minute” value. HOUR: Press OK and the “day” value will ash. HOLD A2 HOLD A1 TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 34: 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 buttons. Please note that the rst press of the Manual button will turn the replace off. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 35 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 replace off. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 36 5 seconds and then set itself to the temperature displayed. 5. The replace is now in thermostatic mode. To exit the thermostatic mode press the program, manual or timer buttons. Please note that the rst press of the manual button will turn the replace off. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Viewing glass may be cleaned as necessary with replace glass cleaner. b) Exterior nish may be cleaned with mild soap and water. CAUTION: Do not use abrasive cleaners on glass or any other part of the replace. Do not clean glass when hot. TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 38: Tc36.Ce3 Replacement Parts

    TC36.CE3 Replacement Parts (WHEN ORDERING, INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. PANEL SETS TC36 BODY ASSM......TC36.CE PARK AVE. BEIGE HERRINGBONE ....TCPN.36PAC MT.VERNON RED HERRINGBONE ....TCPN.36VRC GLASS ASSM........GLAS.2087ASSY MANHATTAN BEIGE STACKED BRICK ....TCPN.36MNC BLACK PORCELAIN .........TCPN.757031.C...
  • Page 39: Tc36.Care3 Replacement Parts

    FIREBOX SHIELD (c/w insulation) STEEL STUDS FLUE DAMPER FIREBOX REAR SHIELD SPRING LATCH ASSEMBLY(2) #4..PANEL SETS CONTROL ASSEMBLY HOLDER PANEL, LEFT SIDE BRICK PANEL RETAINER (not shown) PANEL, UPPER PANEL, RIGHT SIDE PANEL, LEFT BASE PANEL, RIGHT BASE PANEL, LOWER BACK TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 40: Replacement Parts - Maestro Control System

    WING NUTS (2) 1m TC30 MINIMUM RATE SCREW, NG #4..WALL SWITCH ASSSEMBLY KIT INLET PLATE BATTERY HOLDER INLET PLATE GASKET WALL SWITCH COVER PLATE ELEC BULKHEAD GASKET WALL SWITCH 1/2" BULKHEAD FITTING 1/4" BULKHEAD FITTING ELEC BULKHEAD FITTING TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 41: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Fig. #69 TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 42: Wall Termination Kit

    16 1/2" TERMINAL TCVT.9360 16 1/2" WALLSHIELD/CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT.THIMA 9 5/8" Roof Termination Kit TCVT.RTA Fig. #72 16 1/2" VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT.9365 9" STORM COLLAR TC42.90665 WALL SHIELD / CEILING FIRESTOP ROOF SUPPORT TCVT.THIMA BRACKET TCVT.93915 TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 43: Vent Pipe Dimensions

    18" PIPE ..16 1/4" 24" PIPE ..22 1/4" 48" PIPE ..46 1/4" 10 15/16" 9 1/2" TCVT.811X12ADJ 11 1/8" TCVT.811X _ _ 13 13/16" 12 9/16" 8 5/16" 1 5/16" 13 1/8" 7/16" 10 5/16" TCVT.811XLB45 15 7/8" TCVT.811XLB90 TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 44: Vent Offset Chart

    BY 2 1/8" TO 6 3/4" 1 1/4” 20” 20" 1 1/4“ 1 1/4” 18 3/4" 12" PIPE 29" ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION 18" PIPE 35" TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET 24" PIPE 41" BY 3" TO 9 1/2" 48" PIPE 65" TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 45: Light Replacement

    Use latex gloves or paper towel to remove bulb and replace. 5. Replace cover and secure with screw previously removed. Fig. #76 GREEN GREEN TERMINAL TERMINAL BLOCK BLOCK (FLOOR LIGHTS) (UPPER LIGHTS) GLASS COVER GROUND GROUND WALL WALL SWITCH SWITCH TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 46 Notes TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 47: Safety Label Location

    AVERTISSEMENT: Une installation, un réglage, une modi cation, une réparation ou un entretien mal effectué peut causer 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. 291012 5050.7205.CE3 1-TC36-C TC36.CE3 250313-48...
  • Page 48 Technical support: 1-250-748-1184 Web site: www.townandcountry replaces.net 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6V8 Printed in Canada...

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