Town & Country Fireplaces TCW120 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
IMPORTANT:
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO
REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY NOTICE
If this replace is not properly installed, a
house re may result. For your safety, follow
the installation instructions. Contact local
building or re officials about restrictions
and installation inspection requirements in
your area.
SERIAL #
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
TESTED and LISTED to CAN/ULC
S610-M87 AND UL 127
Phase 2 Quali ed, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency wood-burning replace
program.
230414-32 T120.BODYA 5055.120
MODEL: TCW120
ZERO CLEARANCE WOOD
FIREPLACE
NOTE:
WE STRONGLY
RECOMMEND THAT
SMOKE DETECTORS BE
INSTALLED.
If smoke detectors have been previously installed, you may notice that
they are operating more frequently.
This may be due to curing of stove
paint or fumes caused by accidentally
leaving the re door open. Do not
disconnect the detectors. If necessary, relocate them to reduce their
sensitivity.
SAFETY NOTICE:
If this replace is not
properly installed, a
house re may result.
For your safety, follow the installation
instructions. Contact
local building or re
officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in your area.
Please read this entire manual before
you install and use your new room
heater. Failure to follow instructions
may result in property damage, bodily
injury, or even death.
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
How to Test Your Wood .......................................................................... 4
Lighting for the First Time ...................................................................... 4
Lighting a Fire ........................................................................................ 4
Normal Operation .................................................................................. 4
Controlling Your Fire ............................................................................... 5
Over Firing ............................................................................................. 5
More Wood, More Heat .......................................................................... 5
Proper Draft ........................................................................................... 5
Ash Removal ......................................................................................... 5
Disposal of Ashes .................................................................................. 5
Maintenance ................................................................................. 6
Glass Cleaning ...................................................................................... 6
Maintenance Checks ................................................................... 7
Heat Shield Installation ............................................................... 8
Aluker Panel Installation ............................................................. 9
Fireplace Installation ................................................................. 12
Crate Removal ......................................................................................12
Locating The TCW120 Fireplace ..........................................................12
Framing Kit ...........................................................................................12
Clearances ...........................................................................................12
Procedure .............................................................................................13
Minimum Framing Dimensions................................................. 14
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles .................................... 15
Door Opening ............................................................................. 15
Dimensions ................................................................................ 17
Chimney Installation ................................................................. 17
Listed Chimney and Chimney Connector .............................................17
Chase Enclosure. ..................................................................................17
Offsets ........................................................................................ 19
Combustion Air .......................................................................... 20
Floor Protector ........................................................................... 21
Safety Strip .......................................................................................... 21
Remote Heat Duct Installation .................................................. 23
Electrical Wiring ................................................................................... 24
Operating Instructions ......................................................................... 24
Appendix A ................................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 25
Understanding & Operating Your Town & Country Fireplace ................ 26
Replacement Parts .............................................................................. 27
Label Location ..................................................................................... 31
Label .................................................................................................... 31
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Safety
CreosoteFormation and Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic
vapours, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool
chimney ue of a slow burning re. As a result, creosote
residue accumulates on the ue lining. When ignited, this
creosote makes an extremely hot re. The chimney connector
and chimney should be inspected periodically (at least once
every two months) during the heating season to determine if
creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated
(3 mm. or more), it should be removed to reduce the risk of
a chimney re.
1. Highest smoke densities occur when a large amount of
wood is added to a bed of hot coals. The heated wood
generates smoke, but without ample air, the smoke cannot burn. Smoke-free, clean burning requires small fuel
loads, two or three logs at a time or 1/4 to 1/2 of fuel load.
Wood coals create very little creosote-producing smoke.
2. The cooler the surface over which the wood smoke is passing, the more creosote will be condensed. Wet or green
wood contributes signi cantly to creosote formation as the
excess moisture that is boiled off cools the re, making
it difficult for the tars and gases to ignite, thus creating
dense smoke and poor combustion. This moisture-laden
smoke cools the chimney, compounding the problem by
offering the smoke the ideal place to condense.
In summary, a certain amount of creosote is inevitable
and must be lived with. Regular inspection and cleaning is
the solution. The use of dry, seasoned wood and ample
combustion air will help to minimize the buildup.
Chimney Fires
In the event of a Chimney Fire
1. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone's safety. Have
a well understood plan of action for evacuation. Have a
place outside where everyone is to meet.
2. Open the door of the replace slowly and throw approximately 8oz. of water onto the hot coals of the re then close
the door.(NOTE: This may damage the Aluker panels.)
3. Call local re department. Have a re extinguisher handy.
Contact your local municipal or provincial re authority for
further information on how to handle a chimney re. It is
most important that you have a clearly understood plan
on how to handle a chimney re.
4. After the chimney re is out, the chimney must be cleaned
and checked for stress and cracks before starting another
re. Also check combustibles around the chimney and
the roof.
- The services of a competent or certi ed installer, (certi ed
by the Wood Energy Technical Training program (WETT) - in
Canada, Hearth Education Foundation (HEARTH) - in U.S.A.,)
are strongly recommended.
Avoiding a Chimney Fire
There are two ways to avoid chimney res:
1. Do not let creosote build up to a point where a chimney
re is possible.
2. Do not have res in the heater that may ignite chimney
res. These are very hot res, such as when burning
household trash, cardboard, Christmas tree limbs, or
even excessive fuels loads of ordinary fuel wood.
The result of excessive creosote buildup is a chimney re.
Chimney res are dangerous. Temperatures inside the chimney can exceed 2000° F/1093˚C. This causes much higher
than normal temperatures on its exterior surfaces. Thus
ignition of nearby or touching combustible material is more
likely during a chimney re. Proper clearances are critical
during such a re.
Chimney res are easy to detect; they usually involve one or
more of the following:
-Flames and sparks shooting out of the top of the chimney
-A roaring sound
-Vibration of the chimney
CAUTION: DOOR HANDLE CAN GET HOT. USE
CAUTION WHEN OPENING DOOR TO RELOAD.
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Operation
CAUTION: HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP
CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT WILL CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
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 WARRANTY.
CAUTION: Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuel,
kerosene, charcoal lighter uid or similar liquids to start or
"freshen up" a re in this heater. Keep all such liquids well
away from the heater while it is in use.
DO NOT BURN :
-Saltwater Driftwood * -Treated wood
-Wet or green wood -Coal charcoal
-Garbage/Plastic * -Solvents
-Trash -Gasloline
-Rubber -Industrial Solvents
-Flammable Liquids -Naptha
-Household Garbage -Leaves
-Material treated with petroleum products(particleboard,
railraod ties and pressure treated wood)
-Paper Products -Cardboard
-Painted Wood -Processed Logs.
-Any substance that emits dense smoke or an obnoxious
odor
* These materials contain chlorides which will rapidly
destroy metal surfaces and void warranty.
Your TOWN & COUNTRY replace is designed for maximum
overall efficiency at a moderate ring rate. Over ring is hazardous and a waste of fuel. Too slow a burn contributes to
creosote buildup and lowers combustion efficiency.
Wood Selection
Lighting for the First Time
Curing of the Paint Finish/Insulation
To achieve the best nish, the paint on your replace must be
baked on. Burn only half the normal wood load when burning
your replace for the rst 2-3 times. It is very important that
the room be well ventilated. Open all windows and doors.
Smoke and fumes caused by the curing process may cause
discomfort to some individuals.
Lighting a Fire
WARNING: Never use chemicals or any other volatile
liquid to start a re.
1. Place crumpled newspaper in the centre of the heater
and crisscross with several pieces of dry kindling. Add a
few small pieces of dry wood on top.
2. Ignite the paper and close the door. (Depending on length
of chimney installation, you may need to leave door open
approximately 1/2"(13mm) until kindling is fully ignited.)
DO NOT LEAVE FiIREPLACE UNATTENDED WHILE
DOOR IS OPEN.
3. After the re has established itself, open the door and add
a few small logs. Close door.
4. Begin normal operation after a good coal base exists and
wood has charred.
Normal Operation
1. When refuelling, open the door slowly, this will prevent
back puffing.
2. Use wood of different shape, diameter and length (up to
40"(1.02m)). Try to place the logs so that the air can ow
between them. Always use dry wood.
3. Do not load fuel to a height or in such a manner that would
be hazardous when opening the door.
This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Do not burn
processed logs. Higher efficiency and lower emissions generally result when burning air-dried seasoned hardwoods, as
compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods.
WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP LOADING DOOR
CLOSED WHEN BURNING.
THIS HEATER IS NOT DESIGNED FOR OPEN
DOOR BURNING. IF UNIT IS OPERATED WITH
Wood should be properly air dried (seasoned) for six months
or more. Wet or undried wood will cause the re to smoulder
and produce large amounts of creosote. Wet wood also produces very little heat and tends to go out often.
Do not burn anything but wood. Other fuels, eg. charcoal,
can produce large amounts of carbon monoxide, a tasteless,
odourless gas that can kill. Under no circumstances should
you attempt to barbecue in this heater.
How to Test Your Wood
Add a large piece of wood to the replace when it has a good
large bed of coals. It is dry if it is burning on more than one
side within one minute. It is damp if it turns black and lights
within three minutes. If it sizzles, hisses and blackens without
igniting in ve minutes it is soaked and should not be burnt.
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THE DOOR OPEN, SMOKE AND FLAME MAY
BE DRAWN OUT OF THE FIREPLACE OPENING.
THIS MAY CAUSE HEALTH OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
WARNING: No alteration or modi cation of the combustion air assembly is permitted. Any tampering will void
warranty and could be very hazardous.
WARNING: Only use the optional Town & Country
grate(Part #T120.7985).Do not use any other grates or
andirons to elevate the fuel. Burn directly on the Aluker/
Refractory panels. Replace broken or missing Aluker/
Refractory panels. Failure to do so may create a hazardous condition.
WARNING: Never extinguish the re with water as this
could damage the Aluker panels.
Controlling Your Fire
Ash Removal
The TCW120 replace is designed to provide warm radiant
heat. Even though it does not come with an air control, you
will nd that you can control the heat output of the re by
varying the size and placement of the logs.
RECOMMENDATIONS: For a cooler re, load 2 to 3 small
logs (3"(76mm) diameter, approx. 20"(508mm) length) lying
down directly on the Aluker panels or on the grate (if installed).
For a warmer re, load 2 to 3 medium logs (5"(127mm) diameter, 20"(508mm) length) or 1 to 2 large logs (6"(150mm)
diameter, approx. 20"(508mm) length) lying down directly on
the Aluker panels or on the grate (if installed).
Although the rebox is large, you will nd that it is unnecessary to load a lot of wood to get a lot of heat. Be careful not to
overload your replace, you will risk over ring your replace
and overheating the room in which the replace is located.
Allow the logs to burn down to coals before loading more wood.
DO NOT OVER FIRE THIS HEATER: ATTEMPTS TO
ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES THAT EXCEED HEATER
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE HEATER AND CHIMNEY AND MAY VOID
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY.
Over Firing
Over ring can be caused by operating the unit with the door
open, damage to door gaskets allowing excess air to enter the
rebox, the use of kiln dried lumber, mill ends or paper waste.
Caution: Ashes are to be removed only when the heater is
cold. Whenever ashes get approimately 2"(51mm) deep in
your rebox, and when re has burned down and cooled,
remove the ashes.
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight tting
lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed outside
on a non-combustible oor or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending nal disposal. If the ashes
are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed,
they should be retained in closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled. Other waste should not be placed
in this container.
More Wood, More Heat
Seasoned wood has approximately 7500 BTU's per pound.
If you put 10lbs/4.5Kg of wood in your replace for an eight
hour burn the wood will be producing 9375 BTU's per hour
average. (7500 BTU x 10lbs/4.5Kg./8hrs.=9375 BTU's per
hr.) If you put 20lbs/9.07Kg of wood in your replace for
eight hour burn you will get 18,750 BTU's per hr. (7500 BTU
x 20lbs/9.07Kg./8hr.=18,750 BTU's per hr.). This is only an
example and is based on 100% efficiency. In reality, your
replace should perform above the 80% range.
Proper Draft
1. Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up
through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney
depends on the length of the chimney, local geography,
nearby obstructions and other factors.
2. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in
the appliance. An uncontrollable burn or a glowing red
replace part or chimney indicates excessive draft.
3. Inadequate draft may cause back puffing into the room
and plugging of the chimney. Smoke leaking into the room
through appliance and chimney connector joints indicates
inadequate draft.
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Maintenance
1. Burn only, dry and well seasoned cord wood. The
denser or heavier the wood when dry, the greater its heat
value. This is why hardwoods are generally preferred.
Green or wet wood should not be used, it will reduce
heat output, as well as, contribute signi cantly to creosote
buildup.
WARNING: NEVER USE CHEMICALS OR ANY OTHER
VOLATILE LIQUID TO START A FIRE. DO NOT BURN
GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS
GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, OR ENGINE OIL. WE STRONGLY
RECOMMEND THAT SMOKE DETECTORS BE
INSTALLED.
2. Remove ashes frequently. Embers can roll out the door
and create a re hazard.
3. The area where boost combustion air enters the rebox
must be kept clear of excessive ash buildup which will block
air ow. This area is at the bottom-front of the rebox.
4. Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burning and ring
technique. Check daily for creosote buildup until experience shows how often you need to clean to be safe.
WARNING: ONLY USE MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
SUPPLIED OR SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER WHEN
DOING MAINTENANCE OR REPLACEMENTS. DO NOT
USE A FIREPLACE INSERT OR OTHER PRODUCTS NOT
SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS FIREPLACE.
6. DOOR GASKETS - The gasket used by Paci c Energy
requires only light pressure to seal. This will prolong seal
life. It is important that the door seal be maintained in
good condition. Periodically inspect seals and replace
if necessary with part# T120.DGKIT obtained from your
dealer.
7. DOOR GLASS - Replacement glass can be obtained
from your dealer. Use 18"(457mm) x 45 1/2"(1.2m) x 5
mm ceramic glass only(PART #5034.MC120).
WARNING: DO NOT SUBSTITUTE GLASS WITH ANY
OTHER TYPE OTHER THAN CERAMIC GLASS.
WARNING: DO NOT SLAM LOADING DOOR OR
OTHERWISE IMPACT GLASS. WHEN CLOSING DOOR,
MAKE SURE THAT NO LOGS PROTRUDE TO IMPACT
THE GLASS.
IF THE GLASS GETS CRACKED OR
BROKEN, IT MUST BE REPLACED BEFORE USING
THE FIREPLACE.
Replace retainers and screws.
CAUTION:
- DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN, TIGHTEN SCREWS HAND
TIGHT
- DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT
- DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON GLASS
8. Do not store wood within heater installation clearances, or
within the space required for fuel loading and ash removal.
Keep the area around the heater clean and free of loose
combustibles, furniture, newspapers, etc.
9. Be aware that the hotter the re, the less creosote is
deposited. Weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild
weather, even though monthly cleaning is usually enough
in the coldest months when burning rates are higher.
10. Instruct all members of your family on the safe operation
of the heater. Ensure they have enough knowledge of the
entire system if they are expected to operate it. Stress the
section on chimney res and the importance of following
the steps outlined "In Case of Chimney Fire".
11. Inspect and clean your chimney system at the beginning
of the burning season before your rst re and at least
every two months during the burning season. Inspect
the interior and exterior of the pipe for defects and/or
damage. Remove and inspect the rain cap. Refer to the
chimney system manufacturer's installation instructions
for the procedure to remove and or replace any necessary
components to the chimney system.
12. Maintain a distance of 60"(1.5m) to all combustible materials in the room.
(see Floor Protector section on page 19 for Floor Protec-
tion dimensions)
Glass Cleaning
If glass becomes darkened through slow burning or poor
wood, it can readily be cleaned with replace glass cleaner
when the replace is cold. Never scrape with an object that
might scratch the glass. The type and amount of deposit on
the glass is a good indication of the ue pipe and chimney
buildup. A light brown dusty deposit that is easily wiped off
usually indicates good combustion and dry, well-seasoned
wood and therefore relatively clean pipes and chimney. On the
other hand, a black greasy deposit that is difficult to remove is
a result of wet and green wood and too slow a burning rate.
This heavy deposit is building up as quickly in the chimney.
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 WARRANTY.
To remove broken glass,remove the screws that hold the
retainers and remove the retainers, noting position for reassembly. Remove all particles of glass . Be careful as they
are very sharp. Install new glass complete with gasket.
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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.
When Cleaning the
Chimney System:
- Top heat shield
- Aluker support brackets
Blowers:(only with remote heat kit)
- The blowers should be cleaned out annually by using a vacumn to remove any dust and debris. The
blower is accessed through the grill at the end of each remote heat kit duct.
- Please contact your Dealer if you experience any of the damage listed above. Continuing to operate
your replace with broken parts may accelerate damage to other parts and may void your warranty
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Heat Shield Installation
1. Unwrap the heat shield and align with the support brackets
as shown in Fig. #1.
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. Fig. #2.
FIG. #1
FIG. #2
3. Pull the heat shield towards the front of the unit and engage
the slots in the heat shield over the support hooks in the
upper inside of the rebox front as shown in Fig. #3.
4. Try to move heat shield back towards the rear of the unit
to be sure that it has fully engaged on the support hooks.
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FIG. #3
Aluker Panel Installation
This package contains 11 Aluker Panels.
1) With the 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. #4. Also, be sure the Secondary Air Bracket is resting above and against the
back of panel #10 and is not jammed beneath it or at an angle. Fig #5.
9
10
11
5
FIG. #4
6
1
3
ALUKER SUPPORT
BRACKETS
8
7
2
FIG. #5
4
SECONDARY AIR
BRACKET
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1
4
1
Place panel 1 into the bottom of the unit, tuck under the
front lip rst then lay at and slide over to your left.
2
2
4
Tuck the front edge of the panel in behind the top shield, lift
the panel and swing into place against the rebox. Lower
gently onto the bottom right panel.
5
5
Place panel 2 into the bottom of the unit, tuck under the
front lip rst then lay at and slide over to your right.
3
3
Place panel 3 into the center of the unit, tuck under the
front lip rst then lay at and gently place between the left
and right bottom panels. Ensure the bigger/thicker part is
facing to the back on the unit.
Tuck the front edge of the panel in behind the top shield, lift
the panel and swing into place against the rebox. Lower
gently onto the bottom left panel..
6
6
Place panel 6 onto the back ledge of the bottom left panel
and slide over to your left in behind the left side panel.
Move panel 5 back until the panels meet.
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