Town & Country Fireplaces TC54 SERIES DMODULAR Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
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
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualied installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Donottrytolightanyappliance.
• Donottouchanyelectricalswitch.
•Donotuseanyphoneinyourbuilding.
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfrom
a neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• Ifyoucannotreachyourgassuppliercall
the re department.
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
SERIAL #
TC54
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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
certied kit is used.
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room.
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TC54_D
MODEL
TC54
SERIES D
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE
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Table of Contents
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
Hearth Extension .................................................. 13
Electrical ............................................................... 14
Wall Switch and Remote Control .......................... 15
Selecting Natural Vent & Power Vent Modes ........ 15
Home Automation ................................................. 16
Gas Supply ........................................................... 17
Gas Pressure Check ............................................. 17
Horizontal Termination Venting ............................ 18
Vertical Termination Venting ................................. 18
Roof Termination Venting Chart ............................ 19
Vent Terminal Clearance .......................................22
Vent Restrictor Adjustment ...................................23
Roof Termination Kit ...........................................24
Vent Pipe Dimensions .........................................25
Vent Offset Chart ..................................................25
Firebox Panels Installation .................................... 26
Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions ..................... 27
Lighting Instructions .............................................28
First Fire ................................................................ 29
Special Operator Note ..........................................29
Remote Control Operation .................................... 29
Maintenance .........................................................35
Replacement Parts ...............................................36
Replacement Parts – Control System ................... 37
Wiring Diagram ..................................................... 38
Rating Label .........................................................39
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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.
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HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
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Caution
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
following instructions voids the Town & Country Fireplaces
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 qualied service
technician to inspect the replace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
TM
Warranty and may prove
Safety
We recommend that our gas hearth
products be installed and serviced
by professionals who are certied
in the United States by the National
Fireplace Institute
Specialists
®
(NFI) as NFI Gas
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 qualied 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.
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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 satised.
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 qualied 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 certied.
3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identication 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 identies “special venting systems”, the fol-
lowing requirements shall be satised 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.
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Fireplace Dimensions
Fig. #1
62 9/16"
35 5/8"
63 7/8"
3 5/8"
34 1/8"
44 1/2"
54 5/16"
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material
Fig. #2
COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND
FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS
MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE
FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISH MATERIAL
SEE FIG #11 & 12
A
B
TOP OF LINTEL BAR
STEEL FRAMING
STANDOFFS
D
E
F
C
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS PLUMBING IN
THIS AREA.
48 1/8" 44 1/2"
34 13/16"
MANTEL CLEARANCE
CHART
* MANTEL CLEARANCE
A 17”
B 15”
C 12”
** MANTEL DEPTH
FIREPLACE FRONT
Fig. #3
CEILING
24”
*
43 5/8”
A 18" DEEP, 2" THICK, NON-COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH MUST
BE PLACED IN FRONT OF THE FULL WIDTH OF THE GLASS
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**
ADJACENT WALL
OR MANTEL SUPPORT
4”
NOTE:
To ensure that the
hearth does not
interfere with the
window frame, the
replace must be
raised.
Refer to
‘Hearth Extension’
section for details.
5
D 12”
E 6”
F 1”
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 Fig.#2
**Maximum Mantel extension ..... See Fig.#2
Mantel support ....................................... 4 in. (102 mm)
Vertical vent pipe ...........................1 3/4" in. (45 mm)
Horizontal Vent pipe
(Top, sides and bottom) ..................1 3/4" in. (45 mm)
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Installation Requirements
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 qualied (licensed or
trained) personnel should install this product.
In the state of Massachusetts, only a licensed Plumber and Gas Fitter may install
this product.
Manufactured (Mobile) Home
Fig. #5
Fig. #6
SAFETY BARRIER
SCREEN
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
Installations, Sites and Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A (in the USA).
Window Frame Removal
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.
LATCH HANDLE
Fig. #7
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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.
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Top Standoffs
The top standoffs are shipped loose inside
the replace and must be installed on top
of the replace as shown in Fig #8. Do this
once the replace is on site and in position.
Locating The Fireplace
Fig. #8
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.
Fig. #9
EXAMPLES OF COMMON LOCATIONS
SEE FIG #13 FOR DIMENSIONS
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Framing and Finishing
Note: The replace should be in place
and venting installed before framing in
or building an enclosure around the unit.
The Town & 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 proud of the appliance.
The nishing material must not interfere
with glass frame access or movement.
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
& 11 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
specic 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 18 3/4" above
and 5 " to the side of the framing edge bars.
(Fig #11) Standard sheet rock (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 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 (sheet rock). Consult local
codes. Do not insulate or use plastic vapour
barrier within the framing kit.
CAUTION: SEE FIGURE #11a BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
NOTE:
The chase must be properly
sealed at the ceiling level or
between oors in a multilevel
installation.
Fig. #10
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. DO NOT
INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING, INSULATION,
PLASTIC VAPOR BARRIER OR GAS
PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL STUD
FRAMING
63 5/8"
STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT DIMENSIONS
(Supplied with replace)
ALL OTHER FRAMING CAN
BE DONE WITH
CONVENTIONAL LUMBER
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMENDED THAT A FULL HEADER
BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE
METAL FRAMING KIT
63 7/8"
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Fig. #11
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NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD DETAIL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD
18 3/4
18 3/4"
Fig. #11a
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 IS A HIGH GRADE
MATERIAL WITH CEMENT, QUARTZ AND
NATURAL MINERALS AS THE MAIN RAW
MATERIALS. (NOTE: CALCIUM SILICATE IS
1/2” THICK)
NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD (OR
OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL) MUST EXTEND 18 3/4"
ABOVE AND 5" TO THE SIDES OF
THE FRAMING EDGES.
Fig. #12
NON-COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED
INSTALLATION DETAIL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
STEEL STUDS
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
MAXIMUM FACING DEPTH
5 7/8
4 1/2
5"
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.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
Fig. #13
63 5/8"
14 5/8"
FRAMING
LINTEL
RANGE
1/32"
to
3 1/2"
RANGE
32 13/16"
to
34 9/16"
RANGE
34 13/16"
to
36 5/16"
MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING DIMENSIONS
NOTE: FIREPLACE SHOULD BE IN ITS FINAL LOCATION BEFORE FRAMING.
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81 1/8"
1/2"
9
81 1/8"
26 5/8"
63 5/8"
114 11/16"
63 7/8"
63 5/8"
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Steel Stud Framing Kit
5
4
8
6
2
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Each Kit Contains:
Item Description Qty.
1 SCREW, TEKS #8 x 1/2
(Not shown)
2 STUD, INNER SIDES
63 3/4”L
3 STUD, OUTER SIDES
63 3/4”L
4 CENTER STUD, VERTICAL
SHORT 19 7/16”L
Pkg
40
Item Description Qty.
5 STUD, HEADER HORIZONTAL
58 1/4" L
2
2
3
6 STUD PLATE, HORIZONTAL 1
7 BASE PLATE 5 15/16” L 2
8 FRAMING PLATE 4
1
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1. Top Frame Assembly
4. Secure to Existing Framing
5. Install Non-combustible Board
• Lay out the horizontal header
stud (5) on a large flat surface.
(Position all pieces on their narrow edges
as shown in the illustration-Fig #14).
• Position the three short , vertical
center studs (4) perpendicular to the
horizontal header stud, and align with
the coresponding sets of screw holes.
Fasten with the screws (1) provided.
• Position the shorter horizontal plate stud
(6) at the bottom end and perpendicular
to the vertical center studs (4). Align the
bottom ends of the vertical center studs
to the coresponding sets of screw holes
and fasten with the screws provided.
2. Attach Side Studs (Legs)
• Lay the inner vertical side stud (2) so
that it’s top end aligns with the 2nd set of
screw holes of the horizontal header stud
(5). The side stud should attach to, and
be perpendicular to the short plate stud
end (6). Fasten with the screws provided.
• Secure the frame assembly to existing
framing through the header stud (5) and
the base plates (7).
Fig. #15
• Use drywall screws to install the
concrete board (Fig #16).
• Fasten the vertical outer side studs
(3) to the ends of the header stud (5).
• Position the base plate (7) at the bottom
of the inner and outer side stud legs and
fasten with the screws provided.
• Turn the assembled frame over
and install screws to the remaining
fastening points.
3. Attach the Assembled Frame to
the Unit
• Aligntheassembledframetotheunit
framing brackets (Fig #15). Align the
framing plates (8) to the fastening points
through the access holes in the outer side
studs (3).
side of frame with
screw holes
Fig. #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.
at side
of frame
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Adjustable Lintel
1. The adjustable lintel assembly has
two orientations for desired nishing.
A anged edge and a hemmed edge.
The lintel comes factory installed with
the ange edge out. If the desired edge
is different from the factory setting,
use the following steps to change the
screen.
2. Remove saftey barrier screen.
3. Remove the window trim (Fig.#17).
4. Loosen the securing bolts in the upper
and lower corners on each side of the
lintel and remove the lintel. Rotate the
assembly to have the desired edge away
from the replace(Fig .#18).
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.#18).
7. Re-attach the window trim.
Fig. #17
1 in.
Max 4 1/2
8. Reinstall safety barrier screen.
SAFETY BARRIER
SCREEN
Fig. #18
WINDOW TRIM
FLANGED EDGE HEMMED EDGE
3/8 SECURING BOLT
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