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Town & Country Fireplaces TCW120 Installation And 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.
230414-32
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 230414-32 T120.BODYA 5055.120...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If neces- Aluker Panel Installation ............. 9 sary, relocate them to reduce their Fireplace Installation ..............12 sensitivity. Crate Removal ..................12 Locating The TCW120 Fireplace ............12 SAFETY NOTICE: Framing Kit ...................12 If this fi replace is not Clearances ...................12 Procedure .....................13 properly installed, a Minimum Framing Dimensions..........

  • 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 TCW120 fi replace is designed to provide warm radiant Caution: Ashes are to be removed only when the heater is heat. Even though it does not come with an air control, you cold. Whenever ashes get approimately 2"(51mm) deep in...

  • 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: Heat Shield Installation

    Heat Shield Installation 1. Unwrap the heat shield and align with the support brackets as shown in Fig. #1. FIG. #1 FIG. #2 2. Raise the heat shield up so the support brackets pass through the holes in the heat shield and engage the heat shield on the shelf in the support bracket.

  • Page 9: 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 10 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. gently onto the bottom right panel.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Fireplace Installation

    The TCW120 fi replace may be installed directly on the fl oor or on a raised base. A minimum of 84"/2.1m measured from the base of the appliance to the ceiling in front of the unit is required and 88"/2.2m to the top of the chase enclosure...

  • Page 13: Procedure

    Procedure FIG. #6 Note: See "Combustion Air" section on page 20. 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 14: Minimum Framing Dimensions

    Minimum Framing Dimensions FIG. #8 NOTE: THE FRAMING DIMENSIONS AROUND THE FIREPLACE INCLUDE 24" THE INNER DRYWALL 610mm BOARD. 72" 1.83m 81" 2.06m 32" 813mm 4" 102mm 81" " 2.06m 72" 1.15m 1.83m " 2.91m 88" 2.24m 72" 1.83m T120.BODYA 230414-32...

  • Page 15: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles

    102mm Door Opening FIG. #10 The door on the TCW120 comes factory set to open to the left but may be changed if desired. To change the door opening direction follow these instructions: CAUTION: DO NOT CHANGE LATCH WHILE DOOR IS STILL HOT.
  • Page 16 FIG. #12 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. #13 4. Attach the door catches"C" , rotating top to bottom, to the left side of the unit and the top hinge "A"...

  • Page 17: Dimensions

    Do not fi ll the space with insulation or any other combustible material. 5. Install chimney supports as required. The TCW120 is rated to handle up to 180lbs(82kgs) of unsupported chimney. 6. Install radiation shields, fi restops and all pieces necessary to prevent contact with combustible materials whenever passing through fl oors, ceilings or attic spaces.
  • Page 18 FIG. #17 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'(914mm) sheet metal screws per joint.

  • Page 19: Offsets

    Offsets The chimney for the TCW120 can be installed with a maximum FIG. #18 of four 45° elbows(in Canada) and four 30° elbows(in U.S.A.) as shown in Fig. #18. 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"...

  • Page 20: Combustion Air

    Combustion Air FIG. #19 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 Appli- ances and Equipment before proceeding. 1. Outside air supply - Outside air may be brought in and connected to the six inch adapater underneath the unit.

  • Page 21: Floor Protector

    Floor 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 fi replace may be installed on a combustible fl oor provided safety metal strip(not provided) equal to the width of the unit. non-combustible ember protection, such as tile, metal, brick, etc., is used in front of the unit as per Fig.
  • Page 22 Facing Cement Board Installation The front facing area of the TCW120 must be fi nished with FIG. #24 steel stud framing and with non-combustible cement board as shown in Fig.#24 and #25 prior to applying any fi nishing material. The cement board can be attached to the framing and to the front of the unit.

  • Page 23: Remote Heat Duct Installation

    Remote Heat Duct Installation FIG. #26 12” min CONTENTS: FIG. #27 1 - REMOTE HEAT FLAP BOX 1 - JUNCTION BOX 1 - RHEOSTAT KIT 1 - OUTLET BLOWER ASSEMBLY Heat Duct 1 - HEAT DUCT ADAPTER Adapters 1 - 14"(356mm) X 6"(150mm) OUTLET GRILL 1 - 8"(203mm) X 8"(203mm) INLET GRILL 1 - 6"(150mm) ROUND TO 6"(150mm) SQUARE INLET BOOT 1 - 5ft(1.5m) LONG, 6"(150mm) DIAMETER TYPE "B"...

  • Page 24: Electrical Wiring

    3. Locate the Remote Blower Assembly in the desired wall FIG. #28 or ceiling location, maximum 20ft.(6.1m) away from the unit, and secure to the framing. Fig. #28 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 4. The edge of the outlet grill must be a minimum 12”(305mm) from the fl oor, any adjacent wall and from the ceiling.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28 T120.BODYA 230414-32...
  • Page 29 T120.BODYA 230414-32...
  • Page 30 T120.BODYA 230414-32...

  • 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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