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091418-44                                                                                              TC42D2                                                                                            100000364-50

MODEL  TC42
SERIES D2 
MODULAR DIRECT VENT  
FIREPLACE

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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 
vapours 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.

This appliance is suitable for installation in a 
bedroom or bed sitting room.

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

TC42D2
INSTALLATION 
MANUAL

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for D2 Series

Page 1: ...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 Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanentlylocated manufacturedhome USAonly or mobile home where not prohibited by local codes Thi...

Page 2: ... on off main switch located on the wall For installation maintenance turn off the fireplace at the on off switch located on the wall and at the fireplace power supply circuit breaker Wall Termination Venting 19 Wall Termination Venting Chart 22 Roof Termination Venting Chart 23 Ceiling Opening 24 Ceiling Firestop 24 Vent Pipe Installation 24 Roof Support Bracket 24 Roof Vent Terminal 25 Vent Termi...

Page 3: ...or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance Toddlers young chil dren 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 fireplace or stove install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers young children and other at ...

Page 4: ...ith 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 insp...

Page 5: ...RT CEILING UNIT MAY BE RECESSED UP TO 4 1 2 WITH NON COMBUSTIBLE MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL Figure 3 TC 42D Ver 2 Mantle MANTEL CLEARANCE A 9 B 6 C 3 MANTEL DEPTH D 12 E 6 3 4 F 1 1 2 Mantel Clearance Chart MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL SEE FIG 14 15 NON COMBUSTIBLE ZONE DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS PLUMBING IN THIS ...

Page 6: ...es 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 a...

Page 7: ...s to be installed loca tion 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 8 Due to high temperatures do not locate this fireplace in areas of high traffic or near furniture or draperies The minimum clearances from the fireplace to combustible surfaces must be adhered to...

Page 8: ...e place is in its final 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 finishing surface The sides back and top of the fire place can be framed in up to the steel studs and the fireplace standoffs using conventional lumber Consult local building codes for specific requirements Due to high temp...

Page 9: ...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 installa tion 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 Recessed Installation Non...

Page 10: ... 1 2 NOT SHOWN PKG 40 2 SIDE STUD VERTICAL INNER 53 3 4 L 2 3 SIDE STUD VERTICAL OUTER 53 3 4 L 2 4 CENTER STUD VERTICAL SHORT 2 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 5 STUD HEADER HORIZONTAL 58 1 4 L 1 6 STUD PLATE HORIZONTAL 1 7 BASE PLATE 2 8 FRAMING PLATE 4 10 TC42D2 091418 44 100000364 50 TC42 Steel Stud Framing Kit ...

Page 11: ...ws provided 2 Attach Side Studs Legs Lay the inner vertical side studs 2 so that it s top end aligns with the 2nd set of screw holes of the header stud 5 The side stud should attach to and be per pendicular to the 41 1 4 stud plate 6 Fasten with the screws provided Fasten the vertical outer side studs 3 to the ends of the horizontal header stud 5 Position the base plate 7 at the bottom of the inne...

Page 12: ...replace The Framing Kit allows for a 2 1 4 inch adjustment along the Framing Brackets Use this range to help determine the front of the facing material The thickness of the facing material wether 1 2 inch calcium silicate board or a rock facing must be taken into consideration before settling on a final position of the fireplace See Fireplace Facing Allowance on page 13 Fixed Lintel Framing Bracke...

Page 13: ... not interfere with the ability for the door or the screen to open Caution While a hearth extension is not required and combustible flooring materials may be brought directly up to the fireplace many materials such as wood flooring may not tolerate the radiant heat from this fireplace resulting in discoloration shrinking and cracking For this reason we suggest a non com bustible hearth that is no ...

Page 14: ...V AC electrical supply to the wires installed inside the junction box Figure 22 The fireplace is rated at 110 volts 60Hz 0 25A The optional power vent kit is rated at 115 volts 60Hz 1 8A The electrical wires can be accessed from both inside and outside the junction box by removing one of the two small access panels Figure 22 or Figure 22 5 Attach the wall switch to the framing in the desired locat...

Page 15: ...ace Figure 26 Wall Switch to IFC Communication Cable Continuity Check It is important that the continuity of the individual wires encased within the communication cable be checked before the cable is plugged into both the wall switch and the IFC Module This will ensure that the cable is in good condition before the cable is walled in or otherwise covered up Provided that no staples screws or nails...

Page 16: ... must be set to NV If using a power vent PV must be selected Follow the instruc tions provided with the power vent kit for proper installation Important Note When switching between PV and NV the electrical power supply to the fireplace must be turned off and the backup batteries removed to properly re set the module 16 TC42D2 091418 44 100000364 50 Selecting Natural Vent and Power Vent Modes Figur...

Page 17: ...ight on off function with the use of a dry contact relay common to home automation systems Furthermore the flame and light level may be modulated from high to low using the 0 10 volt analog output available on most home automation systems Figure 29 shows the wire designations required to connect the fireplace to a home automation system Home Automation Note Leave the wall switch on the Remote sett...

Page 18: ...l building codes This section is intended as a guide for qualified technicians installing this appliance Consult local and or national building codes before proceeding Gas supply line access holes are located at the top and left sides of the Control Box Gas valve inlet accepts a 3 8 N P T fitting Correct gas line diameter must be used to assure proper operation and pressure NOTE A sediment trap as...

Page 19: ... boundaries of the chart shown in Figure 34 The horizontal run of vent must have a rise for every 1 ft of run towards the termination Exterior wall opening 19 100000364 50 TC42D2 091418 44 Venting Wall Termination Venting Before installing venting for this unit the installer should read these instructions to insure that the proper vent configuration has been selected Use only Town and Country Term...

Page 20: ...imble should be flush with the outer wall surface TRIM TO LENGTH Vent System Components Town Country 12 Pipe Length TCVT 811X12 18 Pipe Length TCVT 811X18 24 Pipe Length TCVT 811X24 48 Pipe Length TCVT 811X48 12 Adjustable Pipe Length TCVT 811X12ADJ 45 Elbow TCVT 811XLB45 90 Elbow TCVT 811XLB90 Wall Offset Support TCVT 811XOS Wall Termination Kit TCVT WTA Roof Termination Kit TCVT RTA Wall Shield ...

Page 21: ...ace Secure all joints with screws and seal with approved High Temp self adhesive aluminum tape provided Adjust the fireplace position so that the vent pipe does not protrude beyond the outer wall The vent connector on the termination will accommodate walls up to 12 thick Wall vent terminal 1 Engage the terminal with the vent pipe and slide terminal into place Ensure that both inner and outer pipes...

Page 22: ...ent run by 2 feet Ensure vent pipe is properly supported 74 1 4 Figure 34 TC42D Horizontal run rise chart All dimensions are approximate Both rise and run may vary with different combinations of pipe 24 PIPE LENGTH MINIMUM A Minimum rise B Pipe length C Maximum run D Pipe length Max 74 1 4 1 24 18 1 12 78 1 2 1 12 1 18 75 3 4 1 48 1 12 84 1 2 1 24 1 12 11 2 2 48 1 24 90 1 2 1 24 1 18 15 10 1 2 3 4...

Page 23: ...ch additional 90 elbow or an equal combination of elbows reduce horizontal vent run by 2 feet Ensure vent pipe is properly supported All dimensions are approximate Both rise and run may vary with different combinations of pipe 24 PIPE LENGTH MINIMUM A Minimum rise B Pipe length C Maximum run D Pipe length Maximum 74 1 4 1 24 29 1 12 78 1 2 1 12 1 18 77 1 4 1 48 1 12 84 1 2 1 24 1 12 11 1 1 2 2 48 ...

Page 24: ...install a storm collar on top of the shield This will prevent loose insulation from falling into the area between the vent pipe and the shield Vent Pipe Installation 1 Install the first section of vent pipe into the collar on top of the fire place Secure in place with screws and seal with approved High Temperature self adhesive alu minium tape provided 2 Continue adding vent pipe lengths up and th...

Page 25: ...vel Tighten storm collar for a snug fit Apply a thick horizontal ring of mastic around the pipe at top of the storm collar Figure 38 3 Lower the roof vent terminal cap over the vent pipe and secure in place with screws provided Figure 38 Seal screw heads and joints with caulking to prevent any moisture entering the venting system Figure 38 Roof vent terminal VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT 9365 FLAS...

Page 26: ...ly above a side walk 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 2 sides beneath the floor as specified in CGA B149 Installation Codes Note local Codes or Regulation may require different clearances for U S A Installations follow the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI...

Page 27: ...ent pipe must be sealed with the approved High Temperature self adhesive aluminium tape provided Wrap the tape completely around the joint and press firmly in place APPROVED HIGH TEMP SELF ADHESIVE TAPE VENT PIPE 27 100000364 50 TC42D2 091418 44 Vent Pipe Sealant ...

Page 28: ...flame appearance and performance for a wide variety of vent configurations Setting Determine the vent height Determine the vent horizontal length From the chart determine the restrictor position Refer to the chart Figure 42 for the correct position of restrictor for the vent configuration of your installation Restrictor positions are based upon lab tests The ideal position may vary slightly with i...

Page 29: ...Figure 46 Roof termination kit VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT 9365 ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET TCVT 93915 STORM COLLAR TC42 90665 WALL SHIELD CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT THIMA WALL TERMINAL TCVT 9360 WALL SHIELD CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT THIMA 29 100000364 50 TC42D2 091418 44 Roof Termination Kit Wall Termination Kit Wall Shield Ceiling Firestop Thimble ...

Page 30: ... 5 16 8 5 16 13 13 16 12 9 16 13 1 8 11 1 8 TCVT 811X12ADJ TCVT 811XLB45 TCVT 811XLB90 TCVT 811X _ _ Figure 47 Vent pipe dimensions 12 PIPE 10 1 4 18 PIPE 16 1 4 24 PIPE 22 1 4 48 PIPE 46 1 4 30 TC42D2 091418 44 100000364 50 Vent Pipe Dimensions ...

Page 31: ... SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 2 1 8 TO 6 3 4 ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 3 TO 9 1 2 A B 12 PIPE 29 18 PIPE 35 24 PIPE 41 48 PIPE 65 A B C 12 PIPE 13 7 16 23 1 4 18 PIPE 17 9 16 27 5 8 24 PIPE 21 7 8 31 3 4 48 PIPE 38 3 4 44 7 8 A B C 12 PIPE 18 5 8 18 18 PIPE 22 7 8 22 3 8 24 PIPE 27 1 8 26 1 2 48 PIPE 44 1 16 43 1 2 31 100000364 50 TC42D2 091418 44 Vent...

Page 32: ...ove the Side Panel Retainer located on the underside of the firebox heat shield The retainer slips between the lip of the firebox and the heat shield and is retained in place by two screws Figure 50 Figure 51 Item Part Number PARK AVE HERRINGBONE 22200050 MOUNT VERNON RED BRICK 22200049 MANHATTAN BEIGE STACKED BRICK 22200047 BLACK PORCELAIN 22200044 COFFEE BEAN BROWN PORCELAIN 22200042 TITANIUM 22...

Page 33: ... PANEL LEFT FRONT PANEL RIGHT FRONT PANEL Figure 52 TC42D Panel placement Figure 53 TC42D trim kit 2 Install the Lower Rear Panel 3 Install the Right Side Panel by inserting the bottom of the panel in first and then angling it up into position It may be necessary to push the firebox shield up to allow panel to move freely into place 4 Install the Rear Upper Panel 5 Install the Left Side Panel by i...

Page 34: ...ng pairing wall switch to fireplace 1 Set the wall switch selector to the Remote setting 2 Press and hold Program button Figure 54 on the wall switch for up to 10 seconds Use a straight ened paper clip to access the button 3 The wall switch will beep 5 times Release the button following the beeps 4 The fireplace will beep 3 times repeated by another 3 beeps 5 The fireplace and wall switch are now ...

Page 35: ...re 54 2 You will hear 3 beeps from the wall switch 3 Press and release the on off button Figure 55 on the remote handset within 60 sec 4 The wall switch will beep 3 times 5 The remote handset is now linked paired to the wall switch and is ready to activate the fireplace ON OFF Figure 55 Remote handset 35 100000364 50 TC42D2 091418 44 ...

Page 36: ... that may cause it to break If the glass becomes cracked or broken it must be replaced before using the fireplace Replacement glass can be obtained from your nearest Town Country Fireplaces dealer The size required is 42 x 36 x 5mm Use ceramic glass only Do not substitute with any other type To remove broken glass remove window frame as noted in Window Frame Removal section Unclip the Glass Retain...

Page 37: ...free from blockage or debris If the venting is disassembled for cleaning it must be properly assembled and re sealed Refer to See Vent Pipe Sealant on page 27 for proper procedure 4 Check glass panel gasket replace if necessary It is important that the glass seal be maintained in good condition 5 Check and replace batteries as needed Note The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combust...

Page 38: ...38 TC42D2 091418 44 100000364 50 Wiring Diagram Figure 57 TC42D Wiring diagram ...

Page 39: ... GLASS ASSEMBLY 2a REPLACEMENT GLASS c w gasket 3 FRAMING KIT 3a STEEL STUDS 3b NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD 4 PANEL SETS 4a PANEL LEFT SIDE 4b PANEL UPPER 4c PANEL RIGHT SIDE 4d PANEL LEFT BASE 4e PANEL RIGHT BASE 4f PANEL LOWER BACK 4 PANEL SETS PARK AVE HERRINGBONE 22200050 MOUNT VERNON RED BRICK 22200049 MANHATTAN BEIGE STACKED BRICK 22200047 BLACK PORCELAIN 22200044 COFFEE BEAN BROWN PORCELAIN 22200...

Page 40: ...ALL SWITCH ASSEMBLY KIT not shown 6 REMOTE TRANSMITTER not shown WHEN ORDERING INCLUDE PART NUMBER WITH DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO 1 CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT TCCV 95755 30 2 BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY KIT TCRP 8133 30 3 COMMUNICATION CABLE KIT 5062 98 00 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO 1 CONTROL ASSEMBLY KIT 1a VALVE c w FITTINGS 1b 1 4 FLEX TUBE 1c 1 2 FLEX TUBE 1d CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET 1e IGNITION MODU...

Page 41: ...MINIMALES AVEC LES COMBUSTIBLE Left and Right side are determined when facing the front of the appliance Les côtés droit et gauche se déterminent en se mettant devant l appareil et en lui faisant face Top Back and Side Standoffs Sommet Arrière et Côté Butée 0 in 0 po 0 mm Sidewall to Appliance Du mur latéral a l appareil 4 in 4 po 102 mm Ceiling to Appliance Plafond a l appareil 24 in 24 po 610 mm...

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Page 44: ...ion adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Printed in Canada For technical support please contact your retailer Web site www townandcountryfireplaces com 2975 Allenby Rd Duncan BC V9L 6V8 ...

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