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Town & Country Fireplaces TCW120 Operating Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT:
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO
REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

SAFETY NOTICE

If this fi replace is not properly installed, a
house fi re may result. For your safety, follow
the installation instructions. Contact local
building or fi re officials about restrictions
and installation inspection requirements in
your area.
TESTED and LISTED to CAN/ULC
S610-M87 AND UL 127
Phase 2 Qualifi ed, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency wood-burning fi replace
program.
251013-28
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: TCW120
ZERO CLEARANCE WOOD
FIREPLACE
T120.BODYA
SERIAL #
5055.120

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  • Page 1: Safety Notice

    TESTED and LISTED to CAN/ULC S610-M87 AND UL 127 Phase 2 Qualifi ed, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wood-burning fi replace program. MODEL: TCW120 ZERO CLEARANCE WOOD FIREPLACE 251013-28 T120.BODYA 5055.120...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety .................... 3 CreosoteFormation and Need for Removal ........... 3 Chimney Fires ..................3 In the event of a Chimney Fire ............... 3 Avoiding a Chimney Fire ................ 3 Operation ..................4 Wood Selection..................4 NOTE: How to Test Your Wood ................4 Lighting for the First Time ..............

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety In the event of a Chimney Fire CreosoteFormation and Need for Removal 1. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone's safety. Have When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic a well understood plan of action for evacuation. Have a vapours, which combine with expelled moisture to form creo- place outside where everyone is to meet.

  • Page 4: Operation

    Operation CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP Lighting for the First Time CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT WILL CAUSE SKIN BURNS. Curing of the Paint Finish/Insulation To achieve the best fi nish, the paint on your fi replace must be WARNING: OVER FIRING THE APPLIANCE WILL baked on.

  • Page 5: Controlling Your Fire

    Controlling Your Fire Ash Removal The T120 fi replace is designed to provide warm radiant heat. Caution: Ashes are to be removed only when the heater is Even though it does not come with an air control, you will fi nd cold.

  • Page 6: Maintenance

    Maintenance Replace retainers and screws. 1. Burn only, dry and well seasoned cord wood. The denser or heavier the wood when dry, the greater its heat CAUTION: value. This is why hardwoods are generally preferred. - DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN, TIGHTEN SCREWS HAND Green or wet wood should not be used, it will reduce TIGHT heat output, as well as, contribute signifi cantly to creosote...

  • Page 7: Maintenance Checks

    Maintenance Checks Check the following parts for damage such as cracks, excessive corrosion, burned out sections and excessive warping: (See website for descriptions and more detail) Weekly: - Aluker Panels- Visual, for cracking. - Door Gasket - sagging, placement, damage. Monthly - Back side of airwash chamber.

  • Page 8: Aluker Panel Installation

    Aluker Panel Installation This package contains 11 Aluker Panels. 1) With the fi replace in the upright position, install panels in the order shown from 1 to 11. 2) When installing panel #10 & 11, secure with the Aluker support brackets as shown in Fig.
  • Page 9 Tuck the front edge of the panel in behind the top Place panel 1 into the bottom of the unit, tuck under shield, lift the panel and swing into place against the the front lip fi rst then lay fl at and slide over to your fi...
  • Page 10 Place panel 10 onto the upper ledge of the rear right Place panel 7 onto the back ledge of the bottom right panel and slide over to your left and under the sec- panel and slide over to your right in behind the right ondary air bracket.

  • Page 11: Crate Removal

    Fireplace Installation Crate Removal 1) Carefully remove wood top and supports. 2) Remove the screws securing the fi replace to the pallet(4). 3) Remove from pallet bottom. Warning: Under no circumstances is this heater to be installed in a makeshift or "temporary" manner. It may be fi red only after the following installation conditions have been met.

  • Page 12: Dimensions

    FIG. #3 MAINTAIN CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AS SPECIFIED IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. THE SPACE HEATER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A FAC- TORY-BUILT CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO CAN/ULC-S629 OR UL 103HT STANDARDS FOR 650C FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS.

  • Page 13: Minimum Framing Dimensions

    Minimum Framing Dimensions FIG. #5 NOTE: THE FRAMING DIMENSIONS AROUND THE FIREPLACE INCLUDE THE INNER DRYWALL 24" BOARD. 72" 81" 32" 4" 81" " 72" " 88" 72" T120.BODYA 251013-28...

  • Page 14: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles

    Minimum Clearances to Combustibles FIG. #7 Door Opening FIG. #8 The door on the T120 comes factory set to open to the left but may be changed if desired. To change the door opening direction follow these instructions: 1. Open the door and remove the lintel by removing the 10 screws.
  • Page 15 FIG. #10 3. Remove the bottom hinge "B" and the door catches "C" by removing the screws securing them to the fi rebox.Fig. DOOR CATCHES "C" HINGE "B" FIG. #11 4. Attach the door catches"C" to the left side of the unit and the top hinge "A"...

  • Page 16: Chase Enclosure

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF ALL CHIMNEY COMPONENTS. MAINTAIN CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AS SPECIFIED IN THE CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. walls be insulated, vapor sealed and sheathed with a fi re rated gypsum board. We strongly recommend this procedure USE APPROPRIATE SUPPORTS, CAPS, FLASHING AND for all installations to prevent cold drafts from originating in SHIELDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHIMNEY MANU- the fi replace enclosure.
  • Page 17 FIG. #14 The chimney may incorporate Spark arrestor an offset. To do this safely, all rain cap sections of listed connector, offset elbows and chimney section must be screwed Chimney must extend a together by at least three minimum of 3' above roof. sheet metal screws per joint.

  • Page 18: Offsets

    Offsets required to use three (3) #8 x ½" (12 mm) metal screws FIG. #15 at every connection of the chimney. If the offset length is made of two (2) chimney lengths or more, many chimney manufacturer's may require that you use an offset or roof support halfway up the offset.

  • Page 19: Floor Protector

    with a 6" x 6" (152 mm x 152 mm), 20GA wire mesh minimum, rodent screen and staple/nail in place. FIG. #16 Provide water protection as required. Attach 6" venting (not supplied) to adapter. WARNING: This hole must get its air from the outdoors and be fi nished with an approved vent cap.
  • Page 20 The fl oor between the fi replace and the hearth extension/ Duct Installation ember protection must be protected with a 2" deep safety metal strip(not provided) equal to the width of the unit. CONTENTS: One half of the metal strip must be under the fi replace front 1 - REMOTE HEAT FLAP BOX and the other half must extend onto the fl oor and under the 1 - JUNCTION BOX...
  • Page 21 The cement board can be attached to the framing and to the front of the unit. Use the manufacturer's suggested fasteners to attach the FIG. #21 cement board and install as recommended. Tape and mud the joints as per the board manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Page 22 1 - 14" X 6" OUTLET GRILL 1 - 8" X 8" INLET GRILL 1 - 6" ROUND TO 6" SQUARE INLET BOOT FIG. #23 12” min 1 - 5ft LONG, 6" DIAMETER TYPE "B" FLEX VENT 1 - INSTRUCTIONS PACK WITH SCREWS FIG.

  • Page 23: Electrical Wiring

    the blower and the fi replace. Fasten in place with screws FIG. #25 and seal with aluminium foil tape. BLOWER ASSEMBLY 6. Provide a 6" hole or opening of equal area for a make-up air inlet in a desired location in the chase wall. Fig. #22 (must be one inlet for each remote heat duct installed) 7.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting Problem Cause Cure Glass is Dirty 1. Wood is wet - Use dry wood 2. Draft too low - Improper chimney height and / or diameter - Chimney plugged or restricted, inspect and clean - Provide outside air for combustion 3.

  • Page 25: Understanding & Operating Your Town & Country Fireplace

    Understanding & Operating Your Town & Country Fireplace The Town & Country line of fi replaces is a culmination of years of research and development. Designed to be efficient, clean-burning and user-friendly, this heater will give you years of warm service. However, a knowledgeable operator is still the most important factor for maximum performance and part of this is understanding the basic functions of this design.

  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. 1.... Aluker panels (set) ......T120.ALUKER 2.... Airwash defl ector Assembly....TWRP.7915 3.... Ash Guard Assembly......TWRP.7916 4.... Lintel Assembly ........TWRP.7917 5.... Door Gasket ........TWRP.DGKIT 6.... Replacement Glass ....TWRP.5034MC120 7.... Door Assembly ......TWRP.5036MC120 8....
  • Page 27 T120.BODYA 251013-28...
  • Page 28 T120.BODYA 251013-28...
  • Page 29 T120.BODYA 251013-28...
  • Page 30 T120.BODYA 251013-28...

  • Page 31: Label Location

    Label Location FOYER PRÉFABRIQUÉ HOMOLOGUÉ / CERTIFIÉ POUR UTILISATION AU CANADA ET AUX É.-U.TESTÉ SELON ULC S610-M87 ET UL 127-2011. ETL#4001507 TCW120 SERIES/SÉRIE: MODEL/ MODÈLE: The rating label is located beneath the • INSTALL AND USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THE fi rebox on the casing fl oor and can be APPLIANCE.
  • Page 32 PACIFIC ENERGY FIREPLACE PRODUCTS LTD. 2975 Allenby Rd., Duncan, B.C. V9L 6V8 Phone: 250-748-1184 Web site: http://www.townandcountryfi replaces.net Printed in Canada...

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