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Installers Information

Removing the Burner Control / Valve assembly

1.  Remove burner / igniter assy as described  

on page 12. 

2.  Remove the burner cover plate. 

3.  Remove two 5/32 inch Allen screws. 

Figure 19:  Spark igniter not fully seated  
 

over compression ring.

Figure 20:  Spark igniter fully seated  
 

over compression ring.

Figure 21:  Removing burner cover  
 

plate.

Figure 22:  Releasing gas valve assy  
 

from main body.

Figure 23:  Disonnecting 24VDC to  
 

gas valve assy.

Figure 24:  Gas flow on-off valve.

Figure 25:  Removing gas line.

4.  Disconnect 24VDC molex connector to 

the gas valve assy. 

5.  Turn gas flow valve off. 

6.  Disconnect the gas line to the gas valve 

assy.

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TCHF.22BODYA_ 211215-32

  TCHF.22STBODYA

5055.64-A

Summary of Contents for TCHF.22BODYA

Page 1: ...tions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammable vapors 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 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plat...

Page 2: ...ng Options 12 Gas Connection 14 Gas Supply 14 Gas Pressure Testing Procedure 14 Gas Pressure Check 15 Burner and Igniter 15 Accessing replacing the orifice 15 Removing the Burner Control Valve assembly 16 Electrical Connection 18 Heli Fire electrical connection 18 Power vent electrical connection 18 Wall Switch 19 Electrical Diagram 20 Venting Requirements 21 Exterior wall opening 21 Vent Stand Of...

Page 3: ... 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 risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the applia...

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: ...le Units fit within a 2 x 6 stud wall Two sided unit has outdoor flashing option Heli Fire multi orientational helical flame fire feature Heli Fire Specifications Your zero clearance Heli Fire fire feature has been professionally installed by Dealer name _____________________________________________ Phone Number ___________________________________________ If you discover any problems with your Hel...

Page 6: ... 32 TCHF 22STBODYA 5055 64 A Fire feature Dimensions 14 1 2 90 5 1 2 60 1 8 62 1 4 Top down view Front view Side view 5 1 2 60 1 8 62 1 4 Side view 8 7 8 8 Top down view 8 8 7 8 One sided version Two sided version Figure 2 Heli Fire dimensions ...

Page 7: ...eli Fire door comes with a silicone seal and metal frame pre assembled for easy mounting To replace a damaged door 1 Remove the decorative trim from its magnetic holder 2 Remove all 18 bolts from the door frame using the provided 5 32 Allen key Be aware that the last bolt to come out will allow the door frame to fall and keeping control of the door frame is crucial at this point 3 Remove broken gl...

Page 8: ...s normal for fireplaces fabricated of steel to give off some expansion and or contraction noises during the start up or cool down cycle Similar noises are heard from your furnace heat exchanger or cook stove oven In planning for the installation of the Heli Fire 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...

Page 9: ... the Heli Fire cannot be installed flat in a floor or ceiling The following should be considered before deciding on a final position Flame length may vary by up to 30 due to vent length and orientation Vent exhaust pipe and air intake pipe routing Power vent terminal location Figure 4 Orientation options 9 5055 64 A TCHF 22BODYA_ 211215 32 TCHF 22STBODYA Heli Fire Orientation ...

Page 10: ...ng materials are not such an issue as it would be if a traditional fireplace were being installed For this reason combustible materials can be installed up to and flush with the decorative trim Only a total thickness of 1 2 inch facing material may be used If preferred 1 2 inch drywall can be used when using the flashing option Figure 10 NOTE The chase must be properly sealed at the ceiling level ...

Page 11: ...the sides of the Heli Fire except over the venting If insulating around venting non combustible rockwall insulation must be used Cover the insulation and plastic vapour bar rier with a solid surface such as dry wall sheet rock Consult local building codes Figure 5 Helifire Framing 8 0 TCVT 814038A 2x TCVT 814038A FLEX VENTING FLEX VENTING INTAKE EXHAUST 2 X 6 STUD If insulating this area non combu...

Page 12: ...lating this area non combustible rockwall must be used Figure 7 Horizontal framing option with vent through floor The Heli Fire may be framed in either horizontally or vertically Heli Fire Orientation on page 9 for special note Figure 8 Through floor 9 foot ceiling framing option with flame traveling downward Figure 9 Through floor 9 foot ceiling framing option with flame traveling upward Exhaust ...

Page 13: ...ion Outdoor flashing House wrap Tape 7 16 Maximum Combustible or non combustible facing material Exterior side Interior side 16 3 8 10 3 8 63 3 4 3 3 1 1 2 Front 3 3 69 3 4 Figure 10 Outdoor flashing Figure 11 Heli Fire cross section view 13 5055 64 A TCHF 22BODYA_ 211215 32 TCHF 22STBODYA ...

Page 14: ...sembly is moved in toward the fire box section of the body An attached flexible hose allows the gas assembly to remain connected to the gas supply Refer to instructions in Removing the Burner Control Valve assembly on page 16 2 Locate the inlet and manifold test points on the Gas valve Figure 13 After locating manifold test port loosen and remove the screw within the port using a 3 16 Allen wrench...

Page 15: ...Fire lit The burner igniter assembly consists of four main components the valve fitting the 2 20 mm orifice the outer burner tube with its sintered bronze insert and the spark igniter collar The valve fitting and the orifice both have compression rings which keep the orifice and spark igniter collar in place while in an upside down position Accessing replacing the orifice 1 Remove the spark ignite...

Page 16: ...on ring Figure 20 Spark igniter fully seated over compression ring Figure 21 Removing burner cover plate Figure 22 Releasing gas valve assy from main body Figure 23 Disonnecting 24VDC to gas valve assy Figure 24 Gas flow on off valve Figure 25 Removing gas line 4 Disconnect 24VDC molex connector to the gas valve assy 5 Turn gas flow valve off 6 Disconnect the gas line to the gas valve assy 16 TCHF...

Page 17: ...T GAS TEST POINT MANIFOLD GAS TEST POINT VENTING ADJUSTMENT MAIN UNIT SWITCH VACUUM SWITCH GAS CONNECTION TRANSFORMER Figure 26 Removing gas valve assy Figure 27 Gas valve assy Figure 28 Gas valve assy detail 17 5055 64 A TCHF 22BODYA_ 211215 32 TCHF 22STBODYA ...

Page 18: ...s inside the electrical connections compartment as shown in Fig Connect the ground wire to the green wire inside the compart ment Figure 29 Connect the Town and Country On Off wall switch supplied to the two brown wires Heli Fire electrical connection Power vent electrical connection Connect the black wire from the power vent to the grey wire inside the electrical connection compartment Connect th...

Page 19: ... The Heli Fire is controlled by a stan dard wall switch which should be installed by an electrician While the wall switch is included with the Heli Fire the wiring for the wall switch is not included In Canada a thermostat can be used for installations in a bed room or a bed sitting room 19 5055 64 A TCHF 22BODYA_ 211215 32 TCHF 22STBODYA ...

Page 20: ...ER 3 24 VAC 2 GND BURNER 1 GND MV 24 VAC MODULE SENSE ELECTRODE W H I T E GAS VALVE GND VACUUM SWITCH 115 VAC 60 Hz Single phase ON OFF WALL SWITCH SUPPLIED BROWN BROWN BROWN B L A C K B L U E G R E E N O R A N G E GREEN GREEN GREEN W H I T E B L A C K B R O W N GREY WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK BLACK P U R P L E P U R P L E Figure 33 Heli Fire wiring diagram revised 20 TCHF 22BODYA_ 211215 32 TCHF 22S...

Page 21: ...ter accumulations Use only pipe supplied with the power vent kits and extension kits Flexible aluminum venting Combution air Inlet surface mount power vent flush mount power vent Maximum flue outlet pipe length is 50 feet and the maximum combustion air inlet pipe is 50 feet Minimum venting length is 1 5 to the power vent Direction of air flow Direction of air flow stud vent supports Flat roof conf...

Page 22: ... the flexible venting material as it passes through the studs Vent stand offs Figure 35 Figure 36 are used to maintain a 1 4 inch space between combustible surfaces Figure 37 and the flexible venting material The flexible venting material may come into direct contact with non combustible material such as rockwall or cement board Installers Information Vent Stand Offs STAND OFFS 1 4 GAP 22 TCHF 22B...

Page 23: ...just the airflow 1 With the Heli Fire lit observe the length of the flame If flame is too short allow more airflow to enter the venting by loosening the adjust ment screw at the front of the intake venting and move the screw down wards in its slot before tightening the screw up This will open the restrictor Conversely if the Heli Fire has difficulty lighting or staying lit because of a short venti...

Page 24: ...li Fire For a description of how the air intake restrictor plate works Combustion Air Intake Restrictor on page 23 7 12 1 1 2 maximum facing thickness 9 5 8 12 1 2 7 3 8 15 2 Figure 44 Flush mount power vent dimensions Cut and frame a 12 5 16 by 12 5 16 opening 19 1 8 20 1 4 17 5 8 16 1 2 9 1 2 1 1 2 Maximum Roof Siding Material Outlet Blower Motor Wiring instructions on page 18 Installers Informa...

Page 25: ...d of the Heli Fire body 4 FLEXIBLE VENTING 4 HOSE CLAMP 4 1 2 Stud Supports Stud supports for 2x6 studs are used to guide the flexible venting from the fire feature venting collar to the power venting exhaust Use stud supports to maintain the structural integrity of the supports and to keep the venting from unnecessary movement These supports can also be used to guide the venting through a floor o...

Page 26: ...o ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 feet 60 cm from the edge of the terminal E 0 inches 0 cm min Clearance to unventilated soffit F 6 inches 15 cm min Clearance to outside corner G 6 inches 15 cm min Clearance to inside corner H 3 feet 90 cm min Not to be installed above a meter regulator assembly within 3 feet 90 cm horizontally from the center line of...

Page 27: ...on a Remove glass panel and inspect the Burner and Igniter 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 b Check that the venting pipe and venting terminal are open and free from blockage or debris If the venting is disassembled for cleaning it must be properly assembled and re sealed Refer to VENTING se...

Page 28: ...eplaceable Parts Body TCHF 22BODYA See through body TCHF 22STBODYA Heli Fire flashing kit TCHF 22FLA Flush mount power vent kit TCVT PVFMA Surface mount power vent kit TCVT PVSMA Vent extension kit TCVT PVEXTA Stud bulkhead kit 8 pce TCVT 814038A Control assy TCRP 814005A Burner assy TCRP 501164A Door assy TCRP 814012A Door trim assy TCRP 814013A Vent stand offs 20 pce TCRP 5094079A 28 TCHF 22BODY...

Page 29: ...hildren clothing furniture gasoline and other liquids having flammable vapours away Keep burner and control compartments clean See installation and operating instructions accompanying the appliance L appareil est chaud lorsqu il fonctionne Ne pas toucher l appareil Risque de brûlures graves Serveiller les enfants Garder les vêntements le meubles l essence ou autres liquides produisant des vapeurs ...

Page 30: ...ated to make it able to fit the dimensions of the Heli Fire This representation is for reference only It is located behind the door frame decorative covering Installers Information Rating label 30 TCHF 22BODYA_ 211215 32 TCHF 22STBODYA 5055 64 A ...

Page 31: ...Installers Information 31 5055 64 A TCHF 22BODYA_ 211215 32 TCHF 22STBODYA ...

Page 32: ...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 net 2975 Allenby Rd Duncan BC V9L 6V8 ...

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