Town & Country Fireplaces TCWS54 SERIES D Bedienungsanleitung

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

Installation and service must be performed

by a qualied installer, service agency or the

gas supplier.

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 re department.

Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

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. MODEL

TCWS54

SERIES D

MODULAR DIRECT VENT

FIREPLACE

TCWS54

INSTALLATION

AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

230315-44 TCWS54_D 5056.42521D

SERIAL #

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

5056.42521D

Table of Contents

Caution ................................................................... 3

Safety ..................................................................... 3

Important Note for the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts:.........................4

Fireplace Dimensions ............................................. 5

Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material ....... 5

Installation Requirements .......................................6

Manufactured (Mobile) Home ................................. 6

Window Frame Removal......................................... 6

Top Standoffs..........................................................7

Locating The Fireplace ...........................................7

Framing and Finishing ............................................8

Steel Stud Framing Kit.......................................... 10

Adjustable Lintel ................................................... 12

Electrical............................................................... 14

Wall Switch and Remote Control .......................... 15

Selecting Natural Vent and Power Vent Modes..... 15

Home Automation ................................................. 16

Gas Supply ........................................................... 17

Gas Pressure Check............................................. 17

Venting.................................................................. 18

Wall Termination Venting ...................................... 18

Roof Termination Venting...................................... 18

Roof Termination Venting Chart............................ 19

Vent Terminal Clearance.......................................22

Vent Pipe Sealant ................................................. 23

Vent Restrictor Adjustment ...................................24

Roof Termination Kit .............................................25

Vent Pipe Dimensions .........................................26

Vent Offset Chart ..................................................27

Firebox Panels Installation.................................... 28

Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions..................... 29

Lighting Instructions .............................................30

First Fire................................................................31

Special Operator Note .......................................... 31

Remote Control Operation....................................31

Maintenance .........................................................37

TCWS.54D Replacement Parts ...........................38

Replacement Parts – Valve Control System .........39

Wiring Diagram..................................................... 40

Quick Panel Removal for Valve Service................41

Rating Label ......................................................... 42

TCWS54_D 230315-44

HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE

BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL

COOLED.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO

TOUCH GLASS.

DANGER

A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the

hot viewing glass is provided with the appliance and

shall be installed for the protection of children and

other at-risk individuals.

5056.42521D

FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Town & Country replace without rst

reading and understanding this manual. Any installation or operational deviation from the fol-

lowing instructions voids theTown & Country FireplacesTM Warranty and may prove hazardous.

This appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from gas supply piping

system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig

(3.5 kPa).

This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual

manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test

pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

Note: When lit for the rst time, the appliance will emit a slight odour for a couple of hours.

This is due to the curing of paints, sealants and lubricants used in the manufacturing process.

This condition is temporary. Open doors and windows to ventilate area. Smoke and fumes

caused by the curing process may cause discomfort to some individuals.

Do not use the replace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualied service

technician to inspect the replace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas

control which has been under water.

Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should be located out of traffic and away from

furniture and draperies.

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and

should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the

appliance. Toddlers, young children, and others may be susceptible to accidental contact

burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there are at-risk individuals in the house. To

restrict access to a replace or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers,

young children, and other at-risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.

Clothing or other ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.

Any grill, panel or door removed for servicing the unit must be replaced prior to operating.

Failure to do so may create a hazardous condition.

Installation and repair should be done by a qualied service person. The appliance should

be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More

frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,

etc.. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways

of the appliance be kept clean.

It is our policy that no responsibility is assumed by the Company or by any of its employees

or representatives for any damages caused by an inoperable, inadequate, or unsafe

condition which is the result, either directly or indirectly, of any improper operation or

installation procedures.

This appliance must not be connected to a chimney ue serving a separate solid fuel

burning appliance.

TCWS54_D 230315-44

Caution

Safety

We recommend that our gas hearth

products be installed and serviced

by professionals who are certied

in the United States by the National

Fireplace Institute®(NFI) as NFI Gas

Specialists

5056.42521D

Important Note for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

From Massachusetts Rules and Regulations 248 CMR 5.08:

(a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential

purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above

nished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satised.

1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fuelled equipment, the

installing plumber or gas tter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-up is installed on the oor level

where the gas equipment is to be installed, in addition, the installing plumber or gas tter shall observe that a battery operated or hard-wired carbon mon-

oxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure served by the side wall horizontal vented gas fuelled

equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of qualied licensed professionals for the installation of hard-wired

carbon monoxide detectors.

a. In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard-wired carbon monoxide

detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent oor level.

b. In the event that the requirements of this subdivision cannot be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have a period of thirty

(30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty (30) day period, a battery operated carbon monoxide detector

with an alarm shall be installed.

2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall

comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed as IAS certied.

3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identication plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet

above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fuelled heating appliance or equipment. The sign shall read, in

print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch in size, “GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS”.

4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment shall not approve the installation unless,

upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions of 248 CMR 5.089(2)(a) 1

through 4.

(b) EXEMPTIONS. The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.089(2)(a) 1 through 4.

1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by the

Board; and

2. Product Approved side wall horizontal vented gas fuelled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or structure

used in whole or in part for residential purposes.

(c) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS – GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall

horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the equipment, the instructions provided by the

manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include:

1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and

2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.

(d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS – GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of a Product Approved

side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the fuel gases, but identies “special venting systems”, the fol-

lowing requirements shall be satised by the manufacturer.

1. The referenced “special venting system” instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and

2. The “special venting systems” shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list and detailed

installation instructions.

(e)) 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.

TCWS54_D 230315-44

5056.42521D

29 3/4"

24"

4“

CEILING

ADJACENT WALL

OR MANTEL SUPPORT

6”

COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR

COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH

* MANTEL CLEARANCE

A 9”

B 6”

C 3”

** MANTEL DEPTH

D 12”

E 6 3/4”

F 1 1/2”

MANTEL CLEARANCE

CHART

UNIT MAY BE RECESSED UP TO 6” WITH

NONCOMBUSTIBLE MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL

Minimum Clearances:

Side standoffs.......................................................0 in. (0 mm)

Back standoffs ...................................................... 0 in. (0 mm)

Top standoffs ........................................................0 in. (0 mm)

Bottom of appliance..............................................0 in. (0 mm)

Adjacent side wall.................................................4 in. (102 mm)

Ceiling to appliance ............................................24 in. (610 mm)

*Mantel to appliance .................. ..........See Figure #2

**Maximum Mantel extension .. ..........See Figure #2

Mantel support...................................................... 4 in. (102 mm)

Vertical vent pipe ..........................................1 3/4" in. (45 mm)

Fig. #1

Fig. #2

MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE

FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

FINISH MATERIAL

SEE FIG #11 & 12

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE.

DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERI-

AL, ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS PLUMBING IN

THIS AREA.

COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND

FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS

STANDOFFS

STEEL FRAMING

FIREPLACE FRONT

TOP OF LINTEL BAR

Fig. #3

TCWS54_D 230315-44

Fireplace Dimensions

Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material

71 15/16"

55"

11 1/2"

18 5/8"

5 5/8"

35 3/4"

23 1/2"

25 5/16"

71 15/16"

5056.42521D

Fig. #4

TCWS54_D 230315-44

The Town & Country Fireplace installation and venting must conform to the current

CAN/CGA-B149 installation code (in Canada) or the current National Fuel Gas Code,

ANSI Z223.1 (in the USA), and approved per local codes. Only qualied (licensed or

trained) personnel should install this product.

In the state of Massachusetts, only a licensed Plumber and Gas Fitter may install

this product.

In some jurisdictions, the Town & Country Fireplace may be installed in Manufactured Homes

after the "rst sale". Consult local codes for approval. The replace must be fastened

in place.

Install in accordance with the current standard Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA Z240 MH (in

CANADA), and the Manufacturer's Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,

Part 3280 or the current Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installa-

tions, Sites and Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A (in the USA).

Warning: Turn off the 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 that are operated by a

one-piece latch handle.

1. Remove safety barrier screen (Fig #4) by prying the top portion of the screen toward

you , then lift the screen from its tabs (inset) located at the base of the window frame.

2. Remove the TC Finishing Touch Trim Kit from the window frame. (If installed)

3. Using a screwdriver (Fig #5) or other similar object, push against the notch in the top of

the latch and grab the bottom of the latch handle as it protrudes (Fig #6 ). Lift handle until

latch hook disengages. Repeat for other side while holding glass so it does not tip out.

4. Tilt the top of the window frame out to clear the top edge of the unit. Grasp

the sides of the frame and lift up and out to disengage from its bottom track.

5. Place the window frame in a safe place to avoid damage.

6. Re-assemble in reverse order. Latch handle should snap into place and be ush with

window frame when engaged correctly.

7. Reinstall Trim Kit if required.

8. Reinstall safety barrier screen.

TIP:

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.

Installation Requirements

Manufactured (Mobile) Home

Window Frame Removal

LATCH HANDLE

Fig. #4

Fig. #5

Fig. #6

Fig. #7

SAFETY

BARRIER

SCREEN

5056.42521D

Top standoffs

The standoffs are shipped loose

inside the replace and must be

installed on the top and the side of

the replace as shown in Fig.#8.

Do this once the replace is on

site and in position.

In planning the installation for the replace, it is necessary to determine where the unit is to

be installed, location of vent system and where gas supply piping may be plumbed. Various

installations are possible, such as, into an existing wall, a corner, a built-in wall or a wall

projection (Fig. #9). Due to high temperatures, do not locate this replace in areas of high

traffic or near furniture or draperies.

The minimum clearances from the replace to combustible surfaces must be adhered

to and are shown in Fig. #2 and Fig. #3.

EXAMPLES OF COMMON LOCATIONS

SEE FIG #13 FOR DIMENSIONS

HANDLE

Fig. #8

Fig. #9

TCWS54_D 230315-44

Locating The Fireplace

Top Standoffs

74 3/4"

55 1/16"

NOTE: After frame is assembled, make

sure to have the side of the frame

without the screw holes facing toward

the inside of the room.

of frame

side of frame with

screw holes

5056.42521D

Note: The replace should be in place

and venting installed before framing in

or building an enclosure around the unit.

TheTown & Country replace must be framed

in as described below or totally enclosed with

non-combustible material, such as

facing brick.

Determine the total thickness of facing

material to be used. A thickness of 3/4" will

allow the nishing surface to be ush with

the front of the unit. If preferred, additional

masonry type non-combustible material can

be installed above and to the sides up to 6

inches forward of the appliance.

*The nishing material must not interfere

with glass frame access.*

A Steel Stud Framing Kit is supplied with the

replace and must be used unless the

replace is totally enclosed with

non-combustible material. Assemble the

framing kit as per the instructions on pages

10 – 12 of this manual.Attach the steel frame

to the replace once the replace is in its nal

position.Secure the steel frame to the framing

brackets on each side of the unit.Ensure that

the studs are set back far enough to allow for

thickness of nishing surface.

The sides, back and top of the replace can

be framed in up to the steel studs and the

replace standoffs using conventional

lumber. Consult local building codes for

specic requirements.

Due to high temperatures, non-combustible

backer board, such as cement board or its

equivalent, must be used to sheet in the front

of the replace, extending 12" below, 12”

above and 9 5/8" to the side of the framing

edge bars.(Fig.#11) Standard sheetrock (dry

wall) may be used beyond this.

If the backer board is not to be nished with

other non-combustible material such as tiles,

it is recommended that the instructions in

Fig.#11a be followed closely.

Chase Insulation: When installing this

replace against a non-insulated exterior

wall or chase, it is recommended that the

outer walls be insulated to the same degree

as other exterior walls.Do not place replace

directly against the insulation. Cover the

insulation and plastic vapour barrier with a

solid surface, such as dry wall (sheetrock).

Consult local codes. Do not insulate or use

plastic vapour barrier within the framing kit.

CAUTION: SEE FIGURE #11a BEFORE

PROCEEDING.

ALL OTHER FRAMING CAN

BE DONE WITH

CONVENTIONAL LUMBER

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. DO NOT INSTALL ANY

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING, INSU-

LATION, PLASTIC VAPOR BARRIER OR GAS PLUMBING

WITHIN THE STEEL STUD FRAMING

STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT DIMENSIONS

(Supplied with replace)

NOTE:

The chase must be properly

sealed at the ceiling level or

between oors in a multilevel

installation.

Fig. #10

TCWS54_D 230315-44

Framing and Finishing

5056.42521D

12”

5 1/2”

12”

4 1/2”

MAXIMUM FACING DEPTH

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

BOARD

IF FINISHING THE WALL ABOVE THE UNIT

WITH PAINT, THE FRAMING KIT SHIPPED

WITH THE UNIT SHOULD BE DISCARDED.

USE FULL SHEETS OF CALCIUM

SILICATE BOARD OR EQUIVALENT

AND FULL LENGTH METAL STUDS TO

FINISH AND FRAME AROUND THE UNIT.

CALCIUM SILICATE BOARD ISA HIGH GRADE

MATERIAL WITH CEMENT, QUARTZ AND

NATURAL MINERALS AS THE MAIN RAW

MATERIALS. (NOTE: CALCIUM SILICATE IS

1/2” THICK)

CAUTION: CALCIUM SILICATE BOARD CAN

BE DAMAGED IF DROPPED OR STRUCK.

HANDLE WITH CARE. INSPECT BOARD

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND DO NOT USE

IF CRACKED.

NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED TO PRE-DRILL

MOUNTING HOLES IN THE BOARD PRIOR

TO SECURING TO THE FRAMING.THIS WILL

PREVENT THE BOARD FROM CRACKING.

31 1/2"

44 9/16"

74 13/16"

81 11/16"

115 9/16"

55 1/4"

74 13/16"

MINIMUM COMBUSIBLE

FRAMING DIMENSIONS

NOTE: FIREPLACE SHOULD BE INITS FINAL LOCATION BEFORE FRAMING

RANGE

23 11/16"

25 7/16"

RANGE

25 3/8”

26 7/8"

RANGE

1/32"

3 3/16"

11 3/4"

FRAMING

LINTEL

74 3/4"

NON-COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED

INSTALLATION DETAIL

NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD DETAIL

Fig. #11a

Fig. #11

Fig. #12

Fig. #13

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIAL MUST EXTEND

12" ABOVE, 9 5/8" TO THE

SIDES AND 12” BELOW THE

FRAMING EDGES.

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

BOARD

STEEL STUDS

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

BOARD

TCWS54_D 230315-44

5056.42521D

Each Kit Contains:

FRONT VIEW (slightly angled)

BEND OUT FRAMING

TABS TO FRONT

SCREW INTO

SIDE

Item Description Qty.

1 SCREW, WAFER #8 x 1/2

(Not shown)

Pkg

2 STUD, SIDES 55” L 2

3 STUD, OUTER SIDES 55” L 2

4 STUD, UPPER/LOWER

74 3/4” L

Item Description Qty.

5 INNER CROSS BRACE

56 5/8 L

6 STUD, CENTER 25” L 3

7 LOWER CROSS BRACE

56 5/8 L

8 FRAMING PLATE 4

SLOPED

SIDE

DOWN

TCWS.54FRKIT

Fig. #14

TCWS54_D 230315-44

Steel Stud Framing Kit

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