Contents Safety .................... 3 Creosote Formation and Need for Removal .......... 3 Chimney Fires ..................3 Avoiding a Chimney Fire ................ 3 In the event of a Chimney Fire ............... 3 Operation ..................4 NOTE: Wood Selection..................4 How to Test Your Wood ................4 WE STRONGLY Lighting for the First Time ..............
Safety Avoiding a Chimney Fire There are two ways to avoid chimney fi res: Creosote Formation and Need for 1. Do not let creosote build up to a point where a chimney Removal fi re is possible. When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other 2.
WHEN OPENING DOOR TO RELOAD. should not be burnt. Operation Lighting for the First Time Curing of the Paint Finish/Insulation CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP To achieve the best fi nish, the paint on your fi replace CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE must be baked on.
INTERVALS TO MAINTAIN A COMFORTABLE HEAT paper waste or overloading the fi rebox with wood. OUTPUT. Proper Draft WARNING: No alteration or modifi cation of the combustion air assembly is permitted. Any tampering will void warranty and could be very hazardous. 1.
Maintenance WARNING: OVER FIRING THE APPLIANCE WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. FAILURE TO RECTIFY AN OVER FIRING CONDITION CAN BE HAZARDOUS AND MAY VOID THE MANUFACTURER'S 1. Burn only, dry and well seasoned cord wood. The WARRANTY. denser or heavier the wood when dry, the greater its heat value.
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, placement. - Door Gasket - sagging, placement, damage. Monthly - Back side of airwash chamber.
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 #9, #10 & 11, secure with the Aluker support brackets as shown in Fig.
Aluker Panel Installation Sequence: Tuck the front edge of the panel in behind the top shield, lift Place panel 1 into the bottom of the unit, tuck under the the panel and swing into place against the fi rebox. Lower front lip fi rst then lay fl at and slide over to your left.
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Place panel 10 onto the upper ledge of the rear right panel Place panel 7 onto the back ledge of the bottom right panel and slide over to your left and under the secondary air and slide over to your right in behind the right side panel. bracket.
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 fi replace to be installed in a makeshift or "temporary" manner. It may be fi red only after the following installation conditions have been met.
Procedure FIG. #3 Note: See "Combustion Air" section on page 19. 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 FIREPLACE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO CAN/ ULC-S629 OR UL 103HT STANDARDS FOR 650C FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS.
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles 36" FIG. #7 " 914mm 64mm 4" 32" 102mm 813mm 45" 1.14m " 337mm " 140mm 4" 102mm Fireplace Clearances and Dimensions Distance of combustible material from side, back standoffs and framing kit. Minimum distance of adjacent wall to side of fireplace door. 24”...
Chimney Installation Listed Chimney and Chimney Connector 7. Install the roof support then assemble fl ashing and storm collar and be sure to maintain the vapour barrier THE FIREPLACE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A at this point. (Seal securely.) FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEY CONFORMING TO CAN/ ULC-S629 AND UL 103HT STANDARDS FOR 650C 8.
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FIG. #8 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.
Offsets The chimney for the T120 can be installed with a maximum FIG. #9 of four 45° elbows(in Canada) or four 30° elbows(in U.S.A.) as shown in Fig. #9. Installation: 1. Install the fi rst elbow; turn it in the required direction. It is required to secure connections with three (3) #8 x ½"...
Combustion Air FIG. #10 Intake or combustion air can be supplied to the fi replace in one of two ways. Consult your local building code or CAN/CSA-B365, Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment before proceeding. 1. Outside air supply - Outside air may be brought in and connected to the six inch adapater underneath the unit.
Ember Protector Safety Strip The fl oor between the fi replace and the hearth extension/ ember protection must be protected with a 2"(51mm) deep The stove may be installed on a combustible fl oor provided safety metal strip(not provided) equal to the width of the ember protection made from a non-combustible material unit.
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Facing Cement Board Installation The front facing area of the T120 must be fi nished with FIG. #15 steel stud framing and with non-combustible cement board as shown in Fig.#15 and #16 prior to applying any fi nishing material. The cement board can be attached to the framing and to the front of the unit.
3. Locate the Remote Blower Assembly in the desired wall or ceiling location, maximum 20ft.(6m) away from the FIG. #19 unit, and secure to the framing. Fig. #19 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 4. The edge of the outlet grill must be a minimum 12” from the fl oor, any adjacent wall and from the ceiling.
Changing Door Confi guration FIG. #21 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: NOTE: The door on the T120 is heavy and should be installed or removed by two people.
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FIG. #24 4. Attach the door catches"C" to the left side of the unit and the right non-adjustable bottom hinge "B" onto the bot- tom right side of the unit. (opposite hinge brackets can be found in the hardware pack.) HINGE "A"...
Appendix A Troubleshooting Problem Cause Cure Glass is Dirty 1. Wood is wet - Use dry wood 2. Draft too low - Chimney plugged or restricted, inspect and clean - Provide outside air for combustion - Improper chimney height and / or diameter 3.
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 fi replace will give you years of 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.
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.
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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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