WARNING:
If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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.
Tested by:
908-788a01/09/06
FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD. 6988 Venture St., Delta, BC Canada, V4G 1H4
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
WATERFORD
TARA Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
To the New Owner:
Congratulations! You are the owner of a state-of-the-art Waterford Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
by Waterford Irish Stoves. The Waterford Gas Series of hand crafted appliances has been designed
to provide you with all the warmth and charm of a woodstove, at the flick of a switch. The TARA has been
approved by Warnock Hersey for both safety and efficiency. As it also bears our own mark, it promises
to provide you with economy, comfort and security for many trouble free years to follow. Please take a
moment now to acquaint yourself with these instructions and the many features of your TARA Direct Vent
Freestanding Gas Stove.
Tara Dimensions
Minor imperfections such as blisters, seeds or thin flaws
visible in this product are not defects. These are inherent in
the hand-crafted enamel process and cannot be avoided, and
they substantiate that this is genuine porcelain enamel.
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Waterford TARA T25 Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
Waterford TARA T25 Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
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SAFETY LABEL
This is a copy of the label that accompanies
each TARA Direct Vent Freestanding Gas
Stove. We have printed a copy of the contents
Copy of Safety Label for TARA T25 Gas Stove
here for your review. The safety label is located
on the inside of the drop down pedestal door.
NOTE: Waterford units are constantly being
improved. Check the label on the unit and if
there is a difference, the label on the unit is the
correct one.
For the State of Massachusetts, installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gasfitter licensed in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
For the State of Massachusetts, flexible connectors shall not exceed 36 inches in length.
For the State of Massachusetts, the appliances individual manual shut-off must be a t-handle type valve.
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Waterford TARA T25 Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
The TARA Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
must be installed in accordance with these
instructions. Carefully read all the instructions
in this manual first. Consult the building authority having jurisdiction to determine the need for
a permit prior to starting the installation.
Note: Failure to follow the instructions
could cause a malfunction of the
heater which could result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Failure to follow
these instructions may also void
your fire insurance and/or warranty.
Note: These instructions take prece-
dence over Simpson Dura-Vent
instructions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Fuels: The TARA is factory equipped for
use with natural gas. A Propane
Conversion Kit (#290-969) is available to convert the TARA for use with
liquefied petroleum gases (propane).
Electrical: 120V A.C. system.
Circulation Fan: Variable speed, 125/75
The efficiency rating of the appliance is a
product thermal efficiency rating determined
under continuous operating conditions and
was determined independent of any installed
system.
INFORMATION FOR
MOBILE/
MANUFACTURED
HOMES AFTER
FIRST SALE
This Waterford product has been tested and
listed by Warnock Hersey as a Direct Vent Wall
Furnace to the following standards: UL 307B1995, CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 and ANSI Z21.88b2003/CSA 2.33b-2003.
This Direct Vent System Appliance must be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard,
Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or the current Standard
of Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home
Installations, Sites, and Communities ANSI/NFPA
501A, and with CAN/CSA Z240-MH Mobile
Home Standard in Canada.
This appliance installation must comply with the
manufacturer's installation instructions and local
codes, if any. In the absence of local codes
follow the current National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 and the current National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA 70 in the U.S.A., and the
current CAN/CGA B149 Gas Installation Code
and the current Canadian Electrical Code CSA
C22.1 in Canada.
This Waterford Mobile/Manufactured
Home Listed appliance comes factory
equipped with a means to secure the
unit.
This Waterford Mobile/Manufactured
Home listed appliance comes equipped
with a dedicated #8 ground lug to which
an 18 gauge copper wire from the steel
chassis ground must be attached.
This appliance may only be installed in
an aftermarket permanently located,
manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only to be used 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.
BEFORE YOU START
Safe installation and operation of this appliance
requires common sense, however, we are
required by the Canadian Safety Standards and
ANSI Standards to make you aware of the
following:
INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS
SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON. THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE INSTALLED,
REPAIRED, INSPECTED BEFORE
USE AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY
A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
MORE FREQUENT CLEANING MAY
BE REQUIRED DUE TO EXCESSIVE
LINT FROM CARPETING, ETC. IT IS
IMPERATIVE THAT THE CONTROL
COMPARTMENT, BURNERS AND
CIRCULATING AIR PASSAGEWAYS
OF THE APPLIANCE BE KEPT
CLEAN.
DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES,
THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE LOCATED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND
AWAY FROM FURNITURE AND
DRAPERIES.
WARNING: FAILURE TO INSTALL
THIS APPLIANCE CORRECTLY
WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND
MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS HOUSE
FIRE.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD
BE ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS
OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES, ESPECIALLY THE FIREPLACE GLASS, 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 FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE
PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
1) Provide adequate clearances for servicing,
proper operation and around the air openings into the combustion chamber.
2) The appliance must be installed on a flat,
solid, continuous surface (e.g. wood, metal,
concrete). This may be the floor, or it can be
raised up on a platform to enhance its visual
impact. The appliance may be installed on
carpeting, tile, wood flooring or other combustible material. The TARA Direct Vent
Freestanding Gas Stove can be installed in
a wide variety of ways and will fit nearly any
room layout. It may be installed in a recessed
position, framed out into the room, or across
a corner.
3) The TARA Direct Vent Freestanding Gas
Stove is approved for alcove installations,
which meet the clearances listed on page 6.
This unit is approved for manufactured home
installations, see page 6 and pages 9 to 17
for the required vent arrangements. If installed into a manufactured home the unit
must be bolted down to the floor.
4) This appliance is Listed for bedroom installations when used with a Listed Millivolt
Waterford TARA T25 Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
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INSTALLATION
Thermostat. Some areas may have further
requirements, check local codes before
installation.
5) This appliance is Listed for Alcove installations, maintain minimum Alcove clearances
as follows, minimum width of 33-1/2"
(851mm), a maximum depth of 24" (610mm),
and minimum ceiling height of 41-1/2"
(1054mm).
6) We recommend that you plan your installation on paper using exact measurements
for clearances and floor protection before
actually installing this appliance. Have a
qualified building inspector review your
plans before installation.
MANUFACTURED
MOBILE HOME
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
1) Ensure that structural members are not cut
or weakened during installation.
2) Ensure proper grounding using the #8
ground lug provided.
3) Appliance must be anchored to the floor
with the supplied anchoring methods.
specified vent and termination cap to the
outside of the building envelope. Never vent
to another room or inside a building. Make
sure that the vent is fitted as per the instructions starting on page 9.
6) Inspect the venting system annually for
blockage and any signs of deterioration.
7) Venting terminals shall not be recessed into
a wall or siding.
8) Any safety glass removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
9) To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who
is unfamiliar with the operation to use the
fireplace.
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
1) Check Clearances to Combustibles (page
6), location of unit (page 7) and venting
requirements (pages 9-20).
2) a) Carefully unpack the unit from the pack-
aging.
ments, pages 9 to 20. Minimum Horizontal
Vent Kit, page 11, Vertical Termination CoLinear Flex System, page 13, DV Stove
Horizontal Vent Kit (page 14), and the DuraVent Termination Kits, page 15. Converting
a Class-A Metal Chimney or Masonry Chimney to a Direct Vent System, page 21.
5) Make gas connections, page 24. Test the
pilot. Must be as per diagram, page 26.
6) Test Gas Pressure, page 24.
7) Install logs where indicated on page 27.
8) Install Optional Side Shelves, page 27.
9) Install optional Remote Control, or Wall Ther-
mostat, pages 27 and 28.
10)Final check, page 28.
Before leaving this unit with the customer, the
installer must ensure that the appliance is firing
correctly and operation fully explained to
customer.
This includes:
1) Clocking the appliance to ensure the cor-
rect firing rate (rate noted on label), first
burning the appliance for 15 minutes.
2) If required, adjusting the primary air to
ensure that the flame does not carbon. First
allow the unit to burn for 15-20 min. to
stabilize.
GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
1) The appliance installation must conform
with local Canadian Electrical Code.
2) The appliance when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes with
the current National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical
Code.
3) The appliance should be inspected for
shipping damage before use and serviced
annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be re-
quired due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. It is imperative that
control compartments, and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept
clean and free from excessive lint from
carpeting.
4) See general construction and assembly
instructions. The appliance and vent should
be enclosed when installed in or passing
through a living area, where children may
come in contact with it.
5) This appliance must be connected to the
EXTREME CARE NEEDS TO BE
TAKEN WHEN HANDLING PORCELAIN ENAMEL PARTS OR
CERAMIC LOGS TO AVOID
DAMAGE. DAMAGE TO THESE
PARTS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
b) Use a 7/16" wrench to remove the two
lag bolts used to secure the stove to the
pallet.
c) Locate the 4 leg levelling bolts supplied
with the stove. Fit these bolts to the
underside of the legs as shown. These
levelling bolts can be used to level the
stove on an uneven surface.
3) Install Optional Fan, see page 7.
4) Install venting: Check all venting require-
CAUTION: Any alteration to the product
that causes sooting or carboning that
results in damage is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and is not a warranty issue.
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
The clearances listed are MINIMUM distances.
Measure the clearance to both the appliance
and the chimney connector. The farthest
distance is correct if the two clearances
do not coincide.
For example, if the appliance is set as indicated
in one of the figures but the connector is too
close, move the stove until the correct clearance to the connector is obtained.
This appliance may be installed only with the
clearances as shown in the situations pictured. Do not combine clearances from
one type of installation with another in
order to achieve closer clearances.
This unit can be installed on a solid combustible
surface like a wood floor. This unit can also be
installed directly on carpeting or vinyl.
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Waterford TARA T25 Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
INSTALLATION
Use the minimum clearances shown in the
diagrams below:
TARA Clearances
Side Wall to Unit*A 6" / 150 mm
Back Wall to UnitB 3" / 75 mm
Unit Corner to WallC 2" / 50 mm
Unit to Alcove Ceiling13" / 330 mm
Max. Alcove Depth24" / 610 mm
*If installing the side shelves, which are 6"
wide, additional space is required.
Minimum ceiling height is 47"/1294mm from
floor.
A) Cross Corner
B)Room Divider
C)Island
D)Flat on Wall
E)Flat on Wall Corner
F)Flush with Wall/Alcove
OPTIONAL FAN
INSTALLATION
for units starting with serial #
11106 to 13347 / 217000001 to present.
Fan Kit Contains:
Qty. Description
1 Fan Assembly c/w green wire attached
1 Thermodisc
1 power cord
2 2-1/4" x 20 hex nut
3) Remove the Top Control Panel Assembly by
removing the three screws.
Top Control Panel Assembly
4) Remove the nylon hole plug from the control
panel.
5) Install the fan speed controller onto the
control panel and secure with nut and
washer. Connect the red and black wires
from the wire harness to speed controller.
NOTE: Speed control wires must be in the
down position when control panel is in
place.
Fan Speed
Controller
LOCATING YOUR
GAS STOVE
When selecting a location for your stove,
ensure that the clearances listed above are met
as well as ensuring that there is adequate
accessibility for servicing and proper operation.
1) Remove the thermodisc from the bracket on
the fan assembly, do not disconnect the
wires.
Thermodisc
2) Remove the rear access panel on the back
of the stove by removing the 6 screws.
Take care not to cut wires when lowering
the panel.
Rear Access Panel
secured with 6 screws
(3 on each side)
6) Push black knob onto speed control.
7) Re-attach control panel with 3 screws,
reversing step 2.
8) Mount the blower assembly in position under the base of the stove and secure with
the 2 supplied bolts (2-1/4" #20 hex head)
For Vent Termination requirements, see page
10.
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INSTALLATION
9) Connect the red wire from the thermodisc to the red wire of
the speed control wire harness.
10)Connect the live black wire from power cord to the black wire
of the speed control wire harness.
NOTE: Pull excess wire next to fan to avoid excessive heat
from the firebox.
11)Slide the thermodisc into the bracket clip on the underside of the
firebox.
12)Ensure all wires are pulled away from firebox to avoid excessive
heat and secure with stick-on wire clip.
13)Re-attach rear access panel with 6 screws, reversing step 7.
NOTE: When power cord is plugged in, speed control is in the
ON position and stove is burning, allow 10 - 15 minutes for
the thermodisc (temperature switch) to activate and turn on
the Fan automatically.
This appliance is equipped with a three pronged (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from
this plug.
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WARNING: Electrical Grounding Instructions
Waterford TARA T25 Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
INSTALLATION
VENTING
INTRODUCTION
The following vent systems in combination with
the Tara Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove,
have been tested and listed as direct vent
heater systems by Warnock Hersey:
1) The Minimum Horizontal Termination with
the DV Stove Horizontal Riser Vent Kit
(Part# 640-944)
2) Vertical Termination using Co-Linear Flex
System
3) The DV Stove Horizontal Vent Kit
4) The Simpson Dura-Vent Direct Vent System Model DV-GS venting systems
The Tara uses the "balanced flue" technology
Co-Axial system. The inner liner vents products
of combustion to the outside while the outer
pipe draws outside combustion air into the
combustion chamber thereby eliminating the
need to use heated room air for combustion and
losing warm room air up the chimney.
Note: These flue pipes must not be con-
nected to any other appliance.
The gas appliance and vent system must be
vented directly to the outside of the building, and
never be attached to a chimney serving a
separate solid fuel or gas burning appliance.
Each direct vent gas appliance must use it's
own separate vent system. Common vent systems are prohibited.
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
These venting systems are engineered products that have been designed and tested for
use with the Tara. The warranty will be voided
and serious fire, health or other safety hazards may result from any of the following
actions:
1) Installation of any damaged Direct Vent
component
2) Unauthorized modification of the Direct
Vent System
3) Installation of any component part not manufactured or approved by Simpson DuraVent or Fireplace Products International
Ltd.
4) Installation other than as instructed by
Simpson Dura-Vent and Fireplace Products International Ltd.
Warning: Always maintain required
clearances (air spaces) to nearby
combustibles to prevent a fire hazard. Do not fill air spaces with insulation.
Be sure to check the vent termination clearance requirements from decks, windows,
soffits, gas regulators, air supply inlets and
public walkways as specified in the Exterior
Vent Terminal Locations on page 9 and in your
local building codes.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS FOR
THE INSTALLER
1) Wear gloves and safety glasses for pro-
tection.
2) Exercise extreme caution when using ladders or on roof tops.
3) Be aware of electrical wiring locations in
walls and ceilings.
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION AIR
The combustion air from this appliance is drawn
from outside the building through the outer flue.
Extra provision for combustion air inside
the room is not required.
IMPORTANT
Read all instructions carefully before starting
the installation. Failure to follow these instructions may create a fire or other safety hazard,
and will void the warranty. Be sure to check the
venting and clearance to combustible requirements. Consult your local building codes
before beginning installation.
The location of the termination cap must conform to the requirements in the Exterior Vent
Terminal Locations diagram on page 10.
Waterford TARA T25 Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
The gas appliance and vent system must
be vented directly to the outside of the
building, and never be attached to a chimney serving a separate solid fuel or gasburning appliance. Each direct vent gas
appliance must use it's own separate vent
system. Common vent systems are prohibited.
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INSTALLATION
EXTERIOR VENT TERMINAL LOCATIONS
the centerline of the regulator.
any other appliance *(12"/30cm) #(9"/23cm)
H= Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly within (3'/90cm) horizontally from
J= Clearance to service regulator vent outlet *(min. 36"/90cm)
K= Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to
*(min. 84"/2.1m)
#3' (91cm) above if within 10' (3m) horizontally.
L= Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet *(min. 72"/1.8m)
M= **Clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved driveway located on public property
N= Clearance under veranda, porch, deck, or balcony *(min. 12"/30cm)***
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distance of (24"/60cm) from the centerline of the terminal (min. 18"/46cm) check with
B= Clearance to window or door that may be opened *(12"/30cm) #(9"/23cm)
C= Clearance to permanently closed window *(min. 12"/30cm)
D= Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal
E= Clearance to unventilated soffit (min. 12"/30cm)
F= Clearance to outside corner: with AstroCap Termination Cap (min. 6"/15cm), with
G= Clearance to inside corner: with AstroCap Termination Cap (min. 6"/15cm), with Dura-
Waterford TARA T25 Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
Note: * As specified in CGA B149 Installation Code. Note: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.
**A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.
***Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.
#In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.
INSTALLATION
RESIDENTIAL AND MANUFACTURED HOMES / MOBILE HOMES
MINIUMUM HORIZONTAL TERMINA TION INSTALLATIONS
Planning Your venting Installation
See page 9 for Exterior Vent Termination
requirements. The T25 is approved for a
minimum horizontal termination with the Regency Riser Vent Kit. See the diagram for minimum
and maximum pipe lengths.
When planning your installation, it will be necessary to select the proper length of vent pipe
for your particular requirements. Determine the
minimum clearance to combustibles from the
rear of the unit to the wall. It is also important to
note the wall thickness. Before cutting the vent
hole through the wall ensure that ALL vent and
termination clearances (see page 10) will be
met.
The venting arrangements shown on the diagram, have a minimum of 75% (flue loss)
efficiency with Fan Off, as required for manufactured homes. (Actual efficiency may be as
high as 85%.)
*If this is an outside corner, the minimum distance between the vent and the outside corner
is 6" (15cm). See "F" on the diagram on page 10.
You will require the following components with your new Regency Rear Vent Direct Vent
Freestanding Gas Stove. Please review your product to make sure you have everything you need.
In the event that you are missing any part, contact your dealer.
Decorative brass or chrome trim kits are available from Simpson
Dura-Vent for their wall thimbles, as well as a square
wall thimble cover.
NOTE: Ensure compliance with the outside vent
terminal location before cutting hole as both
dimensions must be met.
Note: These are the minimum pieces re-
quired. Other parts may be required
for your particular installation.
Minimum components for a Horizontal Installation:
640-944Horizontal Termination Kit which includes:
1 946-2016-5/8" Dia. x 18" Black Pipe
1 946-2074" Dia. x 18" Aluminum Vent
1 946-202Wall Penetration Heat Shield (Wall Thimble) (2 pcs)
1 640-530Riser Vent Terminal
1 640-545Decorative Wall Trim (Black)
1 948-128Tube Mill-Pac