Town & Country Fireplaces Installation Instructions Manual
Specifications and Main Features
Frequently Asked Questions
User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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 fi re or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury
or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must be performed by
a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
What To Do If You Smell Gas
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier call
the fi re department.
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket
permanently located, manufactured home (USA only)
or mobile home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases, unless a
certifi ed kit is used.
TCWS54ST
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL
This appliance is suitable for installation in a
bedroom or bed sitting room.
Visit www.townandcountryfi replaces.net for the most recent version of this manual
If converting to propane see “Propane Conversion” on page 26 before proceeding.
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the “Front” of the fireplace shall be the side which has
access to the electrical connection compartment cover, the connection to the gas valve and
the side which places the control compartment cover and the coaxial vent located on top of
the fireplace to your left.
!
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
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
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.
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.
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
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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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12 11/16"
Fireplace Dimensions
24 7/16"
11 3/4"
54 7/16"
69 9/16"
Figure 1: TCWS54D_ST Fireplace 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 #11& 12
A
D
E
B
F
C
STEEL FRAMING
41 1/4"
18 5/8"
11 9/16"
62 3/8"
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”
33 13/16"
5 11/16"
TOP OF LINTEL BAR
FIREPLACE FRONT
Figure 2: Clearances.
CEILING
24"
*
29 3/4"
COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR
UNIT MAY BE RECESSED UP TO 6” WITH
NONCOMBUSTIBLE MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL
6 ”
COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH
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 #2
Mantel support ......................................................4 in. (102 mm)
Vent pipe .......................................................1 3/4" in. (45 mm)
Figure 3: Minimum distances to combustibles.
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Installation Requirements
The Town & Country Fireplace installation and venting must conform to the local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
current CSA B149.1 installation code (in Canada) or the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (in the
USA). 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 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 (Figure 4).
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. Lift handle until latch hook disengages (Figure 6). Repeat for other side while
holding glass so it does not tip out.
4. Tilt the top of the window frame out to clear the top edge of the unit. Grasp the sides of the frame and lift up and out
to disengage from its bottom track.
5. Place the window frame in a safe place to avoid damage.
6. Re-assemble in reverse order. Latch handle should snap into place and be ush with window frame when engaged
correctly.
7. Reinstall Trim Kit if required.
8. Reinstall safety barrier screen.
TIP:
To ensure glass is properly latched, grasp the top left and
right sides of the glass frame, under moderate pressure it
should pull forward and return to original position evenly on
both sides.
SAFETY
BARRIER
SCREEN
Figure 4: Safety screen removal.
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Figure 5: Accessing handle.
6
Handle
Figure 6: Handle.
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Standoffs
The framing kit, once
assembled and
attached, act as
the top and side
standoffs
Figure 7: Assembled frame as 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 types of installations are possible, such as, a peninsula
wall, an island, and between two interior walls (Figure 8). 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: Location options.
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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.
When the appliance is installed directly
on carpeting, tile or other combustible
material, other than wood ooring, the
appliance shall be installed on a metal or
wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the appliance.
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
10 – 12 of this manual. Attach the steel frame
to the replace once the replace is in its
nal position. Secure the steel frame to the
framing brackets on each side of the unit.
Ensure that the studs are set back far enough
to allow for thickness of nishing surface.
The sides and top of the replace can
be framed in up to the steel studs 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” above and 5
9/16”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 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 11” on page
9 BEFORE PROCEEDING.
NOTE:
The chase must be properly
sealed at the ceiling level or
between floors in a multilevel
installation.
It is highly recommended
that a full header be
installed above the
framing kit.
Non-combustible
zone. Do not install
any combustible
material, electrical
wiring, insulation,
plastic vapor barrier
or gas plumbing
within the steel stud
framing.
NOTE: After frame is assembled, and before installing,
STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT DIMENSIONS
(Supplied with fireplace)
All other framing can be done
using convensional lumber
74 3/4”
Side of
frame with
screw holes
54 1/16”
Flat side
of frame
Figure 9: TCWS54DST Framing kit dimensions.
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NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD DETAIL
TE
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD ONLY IN
THESE AREAS
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
MUST EXTEND TO THE TOP EDGE
AND TO THE SIDE EDGE OF THE
FRAMING KIT.
Figure 10: Non-combustible board location.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
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.
CALCIUM SILICA
BOARD
STEEL STUDS
4 1/2
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL
MAXIMUM FACING DEPTH
Figure 12: Non - combustible recessed installation detail.
NOTE: Sheet metal parts have sharp edges, use caution when handling.
Frame Assembly - Note: 2 identical frames will be assembled. One for each side of the fireplace (See Figure 14)
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 stud at the beams
3 middle-most securing points. 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 beam 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 stud (4) at the bottom-most end of the frame. Attach the lower beam to the side
studs leaving the ends of the lower horizontal stud extending out past the side studs so that it positioned
in line with the upper horizontal stud.
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 brackets (8) (Figure 15). Secure the frame to the replace
using two framing bracket screws through the access holes in the outer side studs (3).
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Secure to Existing Framing
• Bend out the tabs 90 degrees before inserting the unit into its framed housing.
• Secure the frame assembly to the wood frame through the tabs (Figure 16).
Install Non-Combustible Board (not supplied)
• Use drywall screws to install the non-combustible board.
Figure 15: Framing bracket positioning.
Non-combustible
building material may not
extend past this point
Figure 16: Attach tab to wood framing.
Fixed Lintel
Area between lintel
and glass door frame
must remain free from
obstruction
Non-combustible
nish material
Figure 17: Adjustable lintel.
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Flanged edge
Hemmed edge
Screen
Figure 18: Optional lintel edge.
Figure 19: Safety barrier screen.
1. The xed lintel has two orientations, a anged edge and a hemmed edge (Figure 18). 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 lintel edge.
2. Remove the safety barrier screen (Figure 19) and remove the decorative window trim.
3. Loosen the securing bolts in the upper and lower corners on each side of the lintel (Figure 20) and
remove the lintel. Remove the two safety screen magnets and secure them on the opposite side of the
lintel (Figure 21).
4. Rotate the assembly to have the desired edge away from the replace.
5. Remount the lintel in the new position. Tighten the securing bolts.
6. Re-attach the window trim.
7. Reinstall safety barrier screen.
LINTELCLAMPING SCREW
Lintel securing bolt
Figure 20: Lintel adjustment bolt.
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Magnet screw
holes for use
with opposite
side of lintel
Figure 21: Magnet for safety screen.
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Magnet for
safety screen
Hearth Extension
6” Min.
11 9/16”
Figure 22: TCWS.54DST Hearth extension.
Caution:
While a hearth extension is not required and combustible ooring materials may be brought directly up to the
base of the replace, many materials (such as wood ooring) may not tolerate the radiant heat from this replace, resulting in discoloration, shrinking and cracking. There must be a minimum clearance of 6” between
the bottom of the glass door and the surface of a combustible hearth.
Caution: Any object higher than 11 9/16” will interfere with the window frame being able to open.
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