Town & Country Fireplaces TCWS.54CODE 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.
TCWS54 OUTDOOR GAS
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
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.
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL
TCWS.54OD
SERIES C
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only
This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which has no odor.
using it in an enclosed space can kill
you.
Never use this appliance in an enclosed
space such as a camper, tent, car or
home.
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CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
SERIAL #
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualied installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
Table of Contents
DANGER
Caution ................................................................. 3
Safety ................................................................... 3
Important Note for the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: ...................... 4
This Fireplace Is
Intended For Outdoor Use Only! .......................... 5
Propane Conversion ............................................. 6
Fireplace Dimensions ........................................... 7
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material .... 7
Installation Requirements ..................................... 8
Window Frame Removal ...................................... 8
Standoffs .............................................................. 9
Locating The Fireplace ......................................... 9
Framing and Finishing ........................................ 10
Steel Stud Framing Kit ....................................... 12
Adjustable Lintel ................................................. 15
Honeywell Control Valve
Plumbing and Electrical ...................................... 16
Gas Supply ......................................................... 17
Venting ................................................................ 18
Roof Termination Venting Chart ......................... 18
Vent Terminal Clearance ..................................... 21
Vent Pipe Sealant ............................................... 22
Vent Restrictor Adjustment ................................ 23
Firebox Panels Installation ................................. 24
Lighting Instructions ........................................... 25
First Fire .............................................................. 25
Maintenance ....................................................... 26
TCWS.54CODE Replacement Parts .................. 27
Honeywell Control System
Replacement Parts ............................................. 28
Wiring Diagram ................................................... 29
Roof Termination Kit ......................................... 30
Vent Pipe Dimensions ....................................... 31
Vent Offset Chart ................................................ 32
Quick Panel Removal for Valve Service ............. 33
Rating Label Location ........................................ 34
Gas Pressure Check ........................................... 17
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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.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
COOLED.
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
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
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.
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® (NFI) as NFI
Gas Specialists
Safety
Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should be located out of trafc 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.
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
monoxide 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 detec-
tor 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 struc-
ture 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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This Fireplace Is Intended For Outdoor Use Only!
• The replace must be located inside of a weatherproof enclosure.
• Flashing must be installed around the replace opening in accordance
with local building codes in order to prevent moisture from entering the
enclosure.
• A drip pan (not supplied with the unit) must be installed under the
replace and be provided with a means of draining.
• Care must be taken to select materials and building practices which will
protect the enclosure and replace from exposure to moisture.
• Not for use with a power vent.
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Note: This replace comes with a
pre-installed Honeywell pilot. When
installing the burner assembly,
remove the pilot that came attached
to the burner and discard.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER PILOT
WITH YOUR OUTDOOR UNIT
OTHER THAN THE HONEYWELL
PILOT THAT CAME INSTALLED
IN THE FIREPLACE.
1. Remove the compression tting
from the bottom of the orice
housing and gently tap the pilot
in your hand. The natural gas
orice should fall out (Figure 1).
2. Insert the propane orice that
came in your instruction pack
as shown into the orice housing and reattach the pilot to the
compression ttng and pilot tube
(Figure 2) & (Figure 3).
3. Using the valve conversion kit
that came in the instruction pack,
convert the valve to propane following the instructions provided
with the kit (Figure 4).
Propane Conversion
ORIFICE
HOUSING
ORIFICE
COMPRESSION
FITTING
Figure 2: Orice insert.
ORIFICE
ORIFICE
HOUSING
Figure 1: PILOT.
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COMPRESSION
FITTING
Figure 3: ORIFICE.
Figure 4: Valve conversion kit.
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73 7/8”
Fireplace Dimensions
73 7/8”
11 1/2”
53 9/16”
Figure 5: TCWS.54 CODE dimensions.
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material
COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND
FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS
MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE
FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISH MATERIAL
SEE FIG #8 & 9
A
D
E
F
B
C
22 11/16”
28 5/8”
STEEL FRAMING
STANDOFFS
55”
17 3/4”
29 3/4”
53 9/16”
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL,
ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS PLUMBING IN THIS
AREA.
MANTEL CLEARANCE
CHART
* MANTEL CLEARANCE
A 9”
B 6”
C 3”
TOP OF LINTEL BAR
FIREPLACE FRONT
Figure 6: Mantel clearances.
CEILING
24"
*
6”
29 3/4"
COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH
UNIT MAY BE RECESSED UP TO 6” WITH
COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR
NONCOMBUSTIBLE MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL
Figure 7: Mantel.
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ADJACENT WALL
OR MANTEL SUPPORT
4“
** MANTEL DEPTH
D 12”
E 6 3/4”
F 1 1/2”
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 #6
**Maximum Mantel extension .. ..........See Figure #6
Mantel support ...................................................... 4 in. (102 mm)
Vertical vent pipe ..........................................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.
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 the TC Finishing Touch Trim Kit from the window frame. (If installed)
2. Using a screwdriver 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. Lift handle until latch hook disengages (Figure 8) & (Figure 9). Repeat for other side while
holding glass so it does not tip out.
3. 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.
4. Place the window frame in a safe place to avoid damage.
5. Re-assemble in reverse order. Latch handle should snap into place and be ush with window frame when engaged
correctly.
6. Reinstall Trim Kit if required.
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.
HANDLE
Figure 8: Accessing handle.
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Figure 9: Handle.
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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 (Figure 10). Do this once the replace is on site and in position.
TOP STANDOFFS
SIDE
STANDOFF
(THIS SIDE ONLY)
CONTROL
BOX
HANDLE
Figure 10: TCWS54CODE standoffs.
Locating The Fireplace
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 (Figure 11). Due to high temperatures, do not locate this replace in areas of
high trafc or near furniture or draperies.
The minimum clearances from the replace to combustible surfaces must be adhered to and are shown in (Figure 6) &
(Figure 7).
EXAMPLES OF COMMON LOCATIONS
SEE FIG #15 FOR DIMENSIONS
Figure 11: TCWS54CODE Possible locations.
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Framing and Finishing
Note: The fireplace 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 forward of the appliance.
*The finishing 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 11 - 13
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
12" below, 12” above and 9 5/8" to the
side of the framing edge bars (Figure 13).
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 (Figure 15) be followed
closely.
Fabricate and install appropriate ashing
to local building code.
Note: Installing unit without flashing
installed will void the warranty
Note: Provide proper drainage to divert
water underneath the unit
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 15) BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. DO NOT INSTALL ANY
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING,
INSULATION, PLASTIC VAPOR BARRIER OR GAS
PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL STUD FRAMING
STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT DIMENSIONS
(Supplied with fireplace)
ALL OTHER FRAMING CAN
BE DONE WITH
74”
CONVENTIONAL LUMBER
55”
Figure 12: TCWS54CODE with supplied steel frame.
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NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD DETAIL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
12”
IF FINISHING THE WALL ABOVE THE
UNIT WITH PAINT, THE FRAMING
KIT SHIPPED WITH THE UNIT SHOULD
BE DISCARDED.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE FULL
SHEETS OF CALCIUM SILICATE
BOARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT AND
FULL LENGTH METAL STUDS TO
FINISH AND FRAME AROUND THE
UNIT.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL MUST EXTEND
12" ABOVE, 9 5/8" TO THE
SIDES AND 12” BELOW THE
FRAMING EDGES.
9 5/8”
12”
Figure 13: TCWS54CODE Non-combustible board dimensions.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED
INSTALLATION DETAIL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
STEEL STUDS
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL
MAXIMUM FACING DEPTH
FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS
MOUNTING AND FINISHING
INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY.
NOTE: IT IS RECOMENDED TO PREDRIL MOUNTING HOLES IN THE
BOARD PRIOP TO SECURING TO THE
FRAMING. THIS WILL PREVENT THE
BOARD FROM CRAKING.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
Figure 14: Recessed installation detail.
MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE
FRAMING DIMENSIONS
INCLUDING SHEETROCK
11 5/16"
Fig. #13
NOTE: Fireplace should be in its final location before framing.
74 1/4"
22 1/16"
5/8"
Figure 16: Minimum combustible framing dimensions.
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33"
46 1/4"
80 5/8"
74 1/4"
114"
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Figure 15: Non combustible calcium
silicate board.
55 1/4"
74 1/4"
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