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61114-40                                                                                                   TC36.CODE                                                                                         5055.3601-A

MODEL:
TC36.OD
SERIES C
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE

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.

DANGER: If you smell gas:

1.  Shut off gas to the 
appliance

2. Extinguish any open fl ame.

3.  If odor continues, keep away from the ap-
pliance and immediately call your gas supplier 
or fi re department.

WARNING: Do not store or use gasoline or other 
fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of 
this or any other appliance.

An LP-cylinder not conected for use shall not  
be stored 

WARNING: Improper installation, adjusment, 
alteration, service or maintenance can cause 
injury or property damage. Read the installa-
tion, operating and maintenance instructions 
thoroughly before installing or servicing this 
equipment.

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

Installation and service must be performed 
by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the 
gas supplier.

 TC36 OUTDOOR GAS 
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 
AND OPERATING 
INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

This appliance can produce carbon mon-
oxide which has no odor.

using it in an enclosed space can kill 
you.

Never use this appliance in an enclosed 
space such as a camper, tent, car or 
home.

Summary of Contents for TC36.OD

Page 1: ...onected for use shall not be stored WARNING Improper installation adjusment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Read the installa tion operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference Installation and service must be perfor...

Page 2: ...heck 17 Venting 18 Wall Termination Venting 18 Wall Termination Venting Chart 21 Roof Termination Venting Chart 22 Vent Terminal Clearance 25 Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances 25 Vent Pipe Sealant 26 Insulated Collar Shield Included 26 Vent Restrictor Adjustment 27 Firebox Panels Installation 28 Lighting Instructions 30 First Fire 30 Maintenance 31 TC36 CE3 Replacement Parts 32 Replacement Parts Ho...

Page 3: ... the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the appliance Clothing or other flammable 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 haz...

Page 4: ...y 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 sign...

Page 5: ...ure from entering the enclosure A drip pan not supplied with the unit must be installed under the fireplace and be provided with a means of draining Care must be taken to select materials and building practices which will protect the enclosure and fireplace from exposure to moisture Not for use with a power vent This Fireplace Is Intended For Outdoor Use Only 5 TC36 COD 102513 40 ...

Page 6: ...using and gently tap the pilot in your hand The natural gas orifice should fall out Fig 1 2 Insert the propane orifice that came in your instruction pack as shown into the orifice housing and reattach the pilot to the compression fittng and pilot tube Fig 2 3 3 Using the valve conversion kit that came in the instruction pack convert the valve to propane following the instructions provided with the...

Page 7: ...ntel support 4 in 102 mm Vertical vent pipe 1 3 4 in 45 mm Horizontal Vent pipe Top sides and bottom 1 3 4 in 45 mm Fig 5 Fig 6 Fig 7 MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL SEE FIG 7 NON COMBUSTIBLE ZONE DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERI AL ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS PLUMBING IN THIS AREA COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS STANDOFFS STEE...

Page 8: ...ch Trim Kit from the window frame If installed 2 Using a screwdriver or other similar object push against the notch in the top of the latch and grab the bottom of the latch handle as it protrudes Lift handle until latch hook disengages Repeat for other side while holding glass so it does not tip out 3 Tilt the top of the window frame out to clear the top edge of the unit Grasp the sides of the fra...

Page 9: ... 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 Fig 11 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 and are shown in Fig 6 and Fig 7 Fig 10 TOP STANDOFFS...

Page 10: ...nventional lumber Consult local building codes for specific 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 fireplace extending 12 above and 5 9 16 to the side of the framing edge bars Fig 13 Standard sheet rock dry wall may be used beyond this If the backer board is not to be finished with other no...

Page 11: ...TISRECOMENDEDTOPRE DRIL MOUNTING HOLES IN THE BOARD PRIOP TO SECURING TO THEFRAMING THISWILLPREVENT THE BOARD FROM CRAKING NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD DETAIL Fig 13 Fig 14 Fig 15 NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MUST EXTEND 12 ABOVE AND 5 9 16 TO THE SIDES OF THE FRAMING EDGES MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING DIMENSIONS NOTE FIREPLACE SHOULD BE IN ITS FINAL LOCATION BEFORE FRAMING NON COMBUSTI...

Page 12: ...16 L 2 5 9193 501 STUD HEADER 49 7 8 L 1 6 9393 001 STUD PLATE 41 1 4 L 1 7 9194 5 BASE PLATE 5 15 16 L 2 1 Top Frame Assembly Lay out side studs 2 and center studs 4 on a large flat surface Fig 16 Using the screws provided 1 attach the header stud 5 and the plate stud 6 to the center studs 4 TC36 BFRKITA Fig 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 TC36 CODE 102513 40 TC36 Steel Stud Framing Kit ...

Page 13: ...e Assembled Frame to the Unit Align the assembled frame to the unit framing brackets Fig 18 Attach at the fastening points through the access holes in the outer side studs 3 4 Secure to Existing Framing Secure the frame assembly to existing framing through the stud header 5 and the stud plates 7 5 Install Non combustible Board Use drywall screws to install the non combustible board Fig 19 Fig 17 F...

Page 14: ...frame Fig 21 3 Loosen the securing bolts in the upper and lower corners on each side of the lintel and remove the lintel Rotate the assembly to have the desired edge away from the fireplace Fig 22 4 The lintel assembly has a maximum range ofadjustabilityof1 toaccommodatevarying facing material thicknesses The maximum depth is 6 Fig 24 5 The lintel assembly can then be adjusted to align flush with ...

Page 15: ... must be raised accordingly Caution Hearth extensions thicker than 1 will interfere with the window frame when opening Fig 23 15 TC36 COD 102513 40 Hearth Extension NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL Fig 24 FRAMING EDGES GLASS FRAME This fireplace may be recessed up to a maximum depth of 6 this recess must be constructed from non com bustible material The space between the outside framing edge and th...

Page 16: ...right hand side of the firebox Fig 25 4 Remove the cover from the electrical box Fig 26 5 Run two 110 V AC switched electrical supplies to the control box and connect to the terminal block installed inside the control box Fig 27 The fireplace operates on 24V AC supplied by a transformer rated at 110 volts 60Hz See wiring diagram on page 34 for correct connections on terminal block 6 Connect the ga...

Page 17: ... for repair or replacement of the gas valve Check local codes for additional requirements 1 Connect the gas supply to the valve Fig 28 2 Turn on the gas supply and check that all connections are tight and leak free WARNING Use EXTREME CAUTION when using soap and water to do a leak test on the valve fittings There are electronics around and below the valve that can will be damaged if they come in c...

Page 18: ...propriately The rise and run must be constrained to the boundaries of the chart shown in Fig 34 The horizontal run of vent must have a 1 4 rise for every 1 ft of run towards the termination 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 Termination kits TCVT WTA Wall Termi...

Page 19: ... 1 2 opening Properly adjusted the thimble should be flush with the outer wall surface TRIM TO LENGTH Fig 31 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 WT...

Page 20: ...re fully engaged and then attach the terminal to the outside wall The vent terminal must not be recessed into the exterior wall or siding 2 Caulk in place to prevent any moisture entering the building NOTE MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO THE VENT TERMINAL MUST BE MAINTAINED see Fig 40 41 Fig 33 HORIZONTAL TERMINAL TCVT 9360 14 1 2 FRAMED OPENING WALL SHIELD THIMBLE TCVT THIMA ELBOW TCVT 811XLB90 24 VENT PIP...

Page 21: ...f elbows reduce horizontal vent run by 2 feet Ensure vent pipe is properly supported 68 1 2 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 68 1 2 1 24 20 1 2 1 12 72 3 4 1 12 1 18 75 3 4 1 48 1 12 78 3 4 1 24 1 12 11 2 2 48 1 24 84 3 4 1 24 1 18 15 10 1 2 3 48 1 24 1 1...

Page 22: ...l 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 68 1 2 1 24 29 1 12 72 3 4 1 12 1 18 75 1 4 1 48 1 12 78 3 4 1 24 1 12 11 1 1 2 2 48 1 24 84 3 4 ...

Page 23: ...nally after the vent pipe is in place 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 1 Install the first section of vent pipe into the collar on top of the fireplace Secure in place with screws and seal with ap proved HighTemperature self adhesive aluminium tape provided 2 Continueaddingventpi...

Page 24: ...lar for a snug fit Apply a thick horizontal ring of mastic around the pipe at top of the storm collar Fig 38 3 Lower the roof vent terminal cap over the vent pipe and secure in place with screws provided Fig 38 Seal screw heads and joints with caulking to prevent any moisture entering the venting system VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT 9365 FLASHING STORM COLLAR TC42 90665 MASTIC NOTE ADJUSTABLE FOR ...

Page 25: ...rty M 30 inches 76 cm min Clearance under veranda porch deck or balcony a vent shall not terminate directly 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 Regulatio...

Page 26: ...nd cover Pt TC36 9709 included must be installed around the vent pipe flush with the top of the unit and secured by fitting tabs through slots and bending over tabs 180 as shown in Fig 43 The parts required are included NOTE bending tabs to 90 away from arc bend prior to installation eases the process INSULATION COVER 2 pcs BEND TABS APPROVED HIGH TEMP SELF ADHESIVE TAPE VENT PIPE 26 TC36 CODE 102...

Page 27: ... Restrictor positions are based upon lab tests The ideal position may vary slightly with installation Restrictor position is too closed if the flame has the following characteristics Flame is excessively tall and lifting Flame lacks movement Flame soots Restrictor position is too open if the flame has the following characteristics Flame height is low Flame has excessive movement To adjust the rest...

Page 28: ...d before the logs are in place Caution The Firebox Panels are very fragile and should be handled with care 1 Remove 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 Fig 46 Fig 47 2 Install the Lower Rear Panel See Porcelain panel instruction manual for specific in...

Page 29: ... into place 4 Install the Rear Upper Panel 5 Install the Left Side Panel by inserting the bottom of the panel in first and then angling it up into position 6 Re install the Side Panel Retainers 7 Install the Left and Right Front Panels LEFT SIDE PANEL REAR UPPER PANEL FRONT LEFT PANEL RIGHT SIDE PANEL FRONT RIGHT PANEL REAR LOWER PANEL HERRINGBONE PANEL SET SHOWN 29 TC36 COD 102513 40 Fig 48 ...

Page 30: ... use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance to replace any part of the control system any gas control which has been under water 310106 5051 173 5 TC30 Hot while in operation Do not touch Severe burns may result Keep children clothing furniture gasoline and other liquids having flammable vapours away Keep burner and ...

Page 31: ...glass retaining clips Annual Inspection a Remove glass panel and inspect the decorative burner media such as logs pebbles glass etc for soot build up If excessive build up of soot is present have a qualified service person inspect and adjust the unit for proper combustion Clean the decorative media and use a brush or vacuum cleaner to clean the burner paying close attention to the burner ports b C...

Page 32: ...TA ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO 4 PANEL SETS PARK AVE BEIGE HERRINGBONE TCPN 36PAC MT VERNON RED HERRINGBONE TCPN 36VRC MANHATTAN BEIGE STACKED BRICK TCPN 36MNC BLACK PORCELAIN TCPN 757031 C CB BROWN PORCELAIN TCPN 757031CB C COPPER PORCELAIN TCPN 757031CU C TITANIUM PORCELAIN TCPN 757031TI C 3 FRAMIMG KIT 3a STEEL STUDS 4 PANEL SETS 4a PANEL LEFT SIDE 4b PANEL UPPER 4c PANEL RIGHT SIDE 4d PANEL LEFT ...

Page 33: ...UBE 1c 1 2 FLEX TUBE 1d CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET 1e IGNITION MODULE 1f ELECTRICAL TERMINAL BLOCK 1g ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER 1h PRESSURE TEST ASSEMBLY 1j TC36ST PRESSURE TEST PLATE 1k TC36ST LOCKING PLATE 1l WING NUTS 2 1m TRANSFORMER BOX COVER PLATE REMOTE RECEIVER not shown 2 BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY KIT 2a INLET PLATE 2b INLET PLATE GASKET 2c ELEC BULKHEAD GASKET 2d 1 2 BULKHEAD FITTING 2e 1 4 BULKHEAD ...

Page 34: ...Fig 50 Wiring Diagram 34 TC36 CODE 102513 40 ...

Page 35: ...35 TC36 COD 102513 40 ...

Page 36: ...KET TCVT 93915 STORM COLLAR TC42 90665 WALL SHIELD CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT THIMA Fig 55 WALL TERMINAL TCVT 9360 WALLSHIELD CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT THIMA Fig 53 Fig 54 36 TC36 CODE 102513 40 Wall Termination Kit TCVT THIMA Wall Shield Ceiling Firestop Thimble TCVT RTA Roof Termination Kit ...

Page 37: ... 16 15 7 8 7 16 1 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 _ _ 12 PIPE 10 1 4 18 PIPE 16 1 4 24 PIPE 22 1 4 48 PIPE 46 1 4 Fig 56 37 TC36 COD 102513 40 Vent Pipe Dimensions ...

Page 38: ...2 3 8 24 PIPE 27 1 8 26 1 2 48 PIPE 44 1 16 43 1 2 Fig 57 ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 2 1 8 TO 6 3 4 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 12 PIPE 29 18 PIPE 35 24 PIPE 41 48 PIPE 65 ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 3 TO 9 1 2 38 TC36 CODE 102513 40 Vent Offset Chart ...

Page 39: ...l Location NOTE The Safety Label is located on a plate found in a slot between the left hand side lintel and the left hand side window frame This plate is attached to the lintel with a cable 39 TC36 COD 102513 40 ...

Page 40: ...Printed in Canada Technical support 1 250 748 1184 Web site www townandcountryfireplaces net 2975 Allenby Rd Duncan BC V9L 6V8 ...

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