Town & Country Fireplaces TCWS54D2 Installation 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 fire
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified 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 fire department.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
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
certified kit is used.
TCWS54D2
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room.
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MODEL: TCWS54
SERIES D2
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE
Table of Contents
DANGER
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
Removing LED light wire retaining clip .............................. 9
TCWS54D Minimum Combustible Framing Dimensions ........ 10
Non - combustible board area ......................................... 10
Steel Stud Framing Kit ............................................................ 11
Frame Assembly .............................................................. 12
Fixed Lintel .............................................................................. 13
Framing Kit Adjustment .................................................... 13
Fireplace Facing Allowance ........................................... 14
Electrical .................................................................................. 14
Installation ........................................................................ 14
Lintel knock outs .............................................................. 14
Wall Switch and Remote Control ............................................. 16
Linking the remote control unit to the wall switch............ 16
Wall Switch to IFC Communication Cable Continuity Check .. 16
Selecting Natural Vent and Power Vent Modes ....................... 17
Home Automation ................................................................... 18
Gas Supply .............................................................................. 19
Gas Pressure Check ................................................................ 19
Correct gas pressure requirement:................................... 19
Venting ..................................................................................... 20
Wall Termination Venting ......................................................... 20
Vent System Components ............................................... 20
Roof Termination Venting ........................................................ 21
Ceiling Opening: ............................................................... 21
Ceiling Firestop: ............................................................... 21
Vent Pipe: ......................................................................... 21
Roof Support Bracket: ..................................................... 21
Roof Termination Venting Chart ............................................... 22
Roof Vent Terminal: .......................................................... 23
Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances ........................................ 24
Vent Terminal Clearance .......................................................... 25
Roof Pitch Table ............................................................... 25
Vent Pipe Sealant .................................................................... 25
Vent Restrictor Adjustment ..................................................... 26
Roof Termination Kit ................................................................ 27
Vent Pipe Dimensions ............................................................. 28
Vent Offset Chart ..................................................................... 29
Firebox Panels Installation ...................................................... 30
Installing rebox panels into a “D” series replace. ......... 30
Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions ....................................... 31
Linking Remote Handset to the Fireplace ............................... 32
Step 1: Procedure for linking / pairing wall
switch to replace ................................................ 32
Step 2: Procedure for linking / pairing the wall
switch to remote handset ................................... 33
Maintenance ............................................................................ 34
Glass Panel ...................................................................... 34
Annual Inspection: ............................................................ 34
Periodically: ...................................................................... 34
TCWS.54D Replacement Parts ............................................... 35
Replacement Parts – Valve Control System ............................ 36
Wiring Diagram ........................................................................ 37
Quick Panel Removal for Valve Service .................................. 38
Rating Label ............................................................................ 39
Attention!
• Turn off the main gas supply for
the appliance during installation
or maintenance of the receiver/
module device.
• Turn off main gas supply for the
appliance prior to removing or
reinserting the batteries.
• In case of remote control malfunction, turn off the replace
using the “on/off” main switch
located on the wall.
• For installation/maintenance,
turn off the replace at the on/off
switch located on the wall and at
the replace power supply circuit
breaker.
!
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
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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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
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 hazardous.
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. 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 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
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
following 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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Figure 1: TCWS54 Dimensions.
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material
Fireplace Dimensions
COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND
FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS
MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE
FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISH MATERIAL
SEE FIG #11 & 13
A
TOP OF LINTEL BAR
FIREPLACE FRONT
D
E
F
B
C
Figure 2: TCWS54D Mantel clearances.
STEEL FRAMING
STANDOFFS
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”
** MANTEL DEPTH
D 12”
E 6 3/4”
F 1 1/2”
Minimum Clearances:
CEILING
24"
29 3/4"
*
**
12”
COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH
COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR
Figure 3: TCWS54D Minimum mantel clearances.
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ADJACENT WALL
OR MANTEL SUPPORT
4“
Side standoffs ...................................................... 0 in. (0 mm)
Back standoff ....................................................... 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)
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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
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 fireplace, 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 (Figure 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 (Figure 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 (Figure 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.
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.
Figure 4: Safety barrier screen.
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Figure 5: Accessing handle.
6
HANDLE
Figure 6: Handle.
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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 Figure 7. Do this once the replace is on site and in position.
TOP STANDOFFS
HANDLE
CONTROL
BOX
Figure 7: TCWS54D Stand offs.
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 9). Due to high temperatures, do not locate this replace in areas of high trafc or near furniture or draperies.
The minimum clearances from the fireplace to combustible surfaces must be adhered to and are shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3.
Figure 8: TCWS54D 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 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 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 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 top sections of the board be a single sheet of
calcium silicate board or its equivalent.
Taped and mudded joints may crack due
to the elevated temperatures.
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 13” on page
10 BEFORE PROCEEDING.
NOTE:
The chase must be properly
sealed at the ceiling level or
between floors in a multilevel installation.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. DO NOT INSTALL ANY
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING,
INSULATION, PLASTIC VAPOR BARRIER OR GAS
PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL STUD FRAMING
side of frame with
screw holes
Flat side
of frame
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.
STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT DIMENSIONS
(Supplied with fireplace)
ALL OTHER FRAMING CAN BE
DONE WITH CONVENTIONAL
74 3/4"
LUMBER
55 1/16"
Figure 9: TCWS54D with steel frame.
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Removing LED light wire retaining clip
NOTE: This fireplace ships with the light wiring secured in retaining clips. Remove light
wiring from the retaining clip before installing and walling up the fireplace.
Figure 10: Light wiring retaining clip.
Wire retaining clip
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TCWS54D Minimum Combustible Framing Dimensions
Non - combustible board area
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL MUST EXTEND
12" ABOVE, 9 5/8" TO
THE SIDES AND 12”
BELOW THE FRAMING
EDGES.
Figure 11: Non-combustible board within frame.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED
INSTALLATION DETAIL
12”
9 5/8”
12”
If nishing 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 nish 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)
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
This replace may be recessed up
to a maximum depth of 4 1/2”. This
recess must be constructed from
non- combustible material.
Finishing material must not protrude past framing anges under
ANY circumstance. The safety
screen and the window, with trim
tted, must be able to move freely.
Figure 12: TCWS54D Reccessed installation details.
74 3/4"
11 3/4"
FRAMING
LINTEL
RANGE
1/32"
to
3 3/16"
RANGE
23 11/16"
to
25 7/16"
RANGE
25 3/8”
to
26 7/8"
44 9/16"
81 11/16"
31 1/2"
81 11/16"
74 13/16"
115 9/16"
Figure 13: Non-combustible board
location.
55 1/4"
NOTE: FIREPLACE SHOULD BE IN ITS FINAL LOCATION BEFORE FRAMING
Figure 14: TCWS54D Minimum combustible framing.
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Steel Stud Framing Kit
4
BEND OUT FRAMING
TABS TO FRONT
2
66
2
SLOPED SIDE
DOWN
3
3
5
5
7
7
8
8
SCREW INTO
SIDE
8
Figure 15: TCWS54D Framing kit.
Item Description Qty.
1 SCREW, WAFER #8 x 1/2
(Not shown)
2 STUD, SIDES 55” L 2
3 STUD, OUTER SIDES 55” L 2
4 STUD, UPPER/LOWER
74 3/4” L
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FRONT VIEW (slightly angled)
Each Kit Contains:
Item Description Qty.
Pkg
40
2
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
11
1
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Frame Assembly
1. On a at surface, place 2 upper/lower studs (#4). One is to become the top-most horizontal stud and one is to
become the bottom-most horizontal stud. Stand all pieces up on their narrow ends throughout assembly.
2. Place 3 center studs (#6) perpendicular to, and below the above horizontal beam at the beams
3 middle-most securing points. Make sure that the lower pointed ends of the center studs are closest to you. Use
wafer screws (1) to join the top side of the vertical pieces to the horizontal piece.
3. Position Inner Cross Brace (#5) horizontally along the bottom ends of the 3 center studs (#6) and fasten with
wafer screws to the center-most 3 positions along the cross brace. Cross brace should be perpendicular with the
center studs and horizontal to the upper beam.
4. Position Side Studs (#2) at each end of the assembled frame so that the side studs are vertical and perpendicular
to the upper stud and inner cross brace. Use wafer screws to fasten the side studs to the assembled frame.
5. Position the Lower Cross Brace (#7) - screen tab slots side up - between the two side studs and about 12” from
the lower ends of the side studs. Attach each end of the lower cross brace to the side studs with wafer screws.
6. Place the lower horizontal beam at the bottom-most end of the frame. Attach the lower beam to the side studs
leaving the ends of the lower horizontal beam extending out past the side studs so that it positioned in line with
the upper horizontal beam.
7. Place and attach the two Outer Side studs at the ends of both the upper and lower beams and attach with wafer
screws.
8. Once the top side of the frame is complete, turn it over so that the wafer screws can be used to fasten the other
side of the frame.
9. Align the assembled frame to the unit framing plates (#8). Attach at the fastening points through the access holes
(Figure 16) in the outer side studs (#3).
NOTE: Sheet metal parts have sharp edges, use caution when handling.
Framing plates
located behind
support brackets
Access holes
Figure 16: Aligning steel frame to replace.
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