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Fig. #28

84 1/2”

NOTE:  The vent must not exceed a total length of 68 feet.  Any 
combination of rise and run may be used but must be constrained 
to the boundaries of this chart.  A total of 4 90° elbows or combina-
tion of other elbows equalling 90° can be used without reducing 
horizontal run. For each additional 90° elbow, or an equal com-
bination of elbows, reduce horizontal vent run by 2 feet. Ensure 
vent pipe is properly supported.

48" Pipe 
length 
minimum 
before fi rst 
elbow.

Wall Termination Venting  Chart

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TCWS.38CE3 011012-44

Summary of Contents for TCWS.38CE2

Page 1: ...he fire department Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Thisappliancemaybeinstalledin anaftermarket permanently located manufactured home USA only or mobile home where not prohibited by local codes Thisapplianceisonlyforusewiththetypeofgas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases un...

Page 2: ...oof Termination Venting Chart 21 Vent Terminal Clearance 24 Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances 24 Vent Pipe Sealant 25 Vent Restrictor Adjustment 26 Firebox Panels Installation 27 Quick Panel Removal for Valve Service 28 Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions 29 Lighting Instructions 30 First Fire 30 Maestro Control System 31 Remote Control Initial Setup 31 Maestro Control System Operation 32 Mainten...

Page 3: ... 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 the fireplace or stove install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers young children and o...

Page 4: ...ne 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 ...

Page 5: ... 0 in 0 mm Adjacent side wall 4 in 102 mm Ceiling to appliance 24 in 610 mm Mantel to appliance See Figure 2 Maximum Mantel extension See Figure 2 Mantel support 4 in 102 mm Vent pipe including Elbows 1 3 4 in 45 mm Fig 1 Fig 2 MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL SEE FIG 8 9 NON COMBUSTIBLE ZONE DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATE RIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING...

Page 6: ... 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 the TC Finishing Touch 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...

Page 7: ...ing may be plumbed Various installations are possible such as into an existing wall a corner a built in wall or a wall projection Fig 7 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 2 and Fig 3 EXAMPLES OF COMMON LOCATIONS SEE FIG...

Page 8: ...tional 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 ofthefireplace Fig 9a Standardsheetrock dry wall may be used beyond this If the backer board is not to be finished with other non combustible material such as tiles it is recommended that the instruction...

Page 9: ...IUM SILICATE BOARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT AND FULL LENGTH METAL STUDS TO FINISH AND FRAME AROUND THE UNIT FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS MOUNTING AND FINISHING IN STRUCTIONS CLOSELY Fig 9 Fig 10 Fig 11 NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MUST EXTEND 11 7 8 ABOVE AND 10 1 8 TO THE SIDES OF THE FRAMING EDGES NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD IN THESE AREAS NOTE FIREPLACE SHOULD BE IN ITS FINAL LOCATION BEFORE FRAMING STEEL STUDS NON...

Page 10: ...2 8393 4 STUD SIDES 45 L 2 3 8393 2 STUD OUTER SIDES 45 L 2 4 8393 STUD UPPER LOWER 61 1 2 L 2 5 8393 6 INNER CROSS BRACE 39 3 4 L 1 6 8393 8 STUD CENTER 23 1 4 L 2 7 8393 9 LOWER CROSS BRACE 39 3 4 L 1 8 5049 993 SCREW DRYWALL 1 1 4 Pkg 30 TCWS 38FRKIT 10 TCWS 38CE3 011012 44 Steel Stud Framing Kit ...

Page 11: ...ace up Attach 5 to 6 and 2 Attach 7 to 2 using one screw through the top and one screw through the side at each end Place the one remaining piece of 4 at the bottom of the framing kit in the same manner as the top screw them together and attach to the inner steel studs Turn the framing kit over and secure all studs from the back 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 FRONT VIEW BEND OUT FRAMING TABS TO FRONT Fig 14 ...

Page 12: ...tible board Fig 15 Fig 13 Fig 14 Fig 15 This fireplace may be recessed up to a maximum depth of 6 this recess must be constructed from non combustible material The space between the outside lintels and the firebox must be completely free of any debris and the window with trim fitted must be able to move freely No building material is permitted to protrude past the lintel bars attached to the firep...

Page 13: ...V AC electrical supply to the outlet installed inside the control box The supply should be wired to the latest version of National codes CSA C22 1 ANSI NFPA 70 and or local codes Fig 17 5 Plug the A C adaptor into the outlet Fig 17 6 Attach the electrical box for the supplied wall control to the framing in the desired location up to 50 ft away 25 ft is supplied with fireplace An additional 25 ft c...

Page 14: ...he pressure gauge and the extension test fitting and thread the plug into the pressure test port Thread seal ant is required on the threads Refer to Burner installation manual 19 Turn the fireplace on Standing Pilot Function Only for use where permitted The control system on this fireplace is set to operate as electronic ignition If required the system can be converted to a standing pilot by depre...

Page 15: ...abled and the LED will not flash to indicate low battery The battery backup must be removed when using a power vent The Standing Pilot feature will be de activated feature not available when Power Vent Pre Purge Mode is active Upon receiving any ON command the powerventoutputwillcloseimmediately buttheignitioncyclewillNOTbeginfor10 seconds pre purge This means that themoduleWILLNOTemitasparkand WI...

Page 16: ...valve Check local codes for additional requirements 1 Connect the gas supply to the valve Fig 23a 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 contact with water WARNING The access ...

Page 17: ... Fig 28 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 Termination Kit TCVT RTA Roof Termination Kit Vent system components approved for use with th...

Page 18: ...1 2 opening Properly adjusted the thimble should be flush with the outer wall surface TRIM TO LENGTH Fig 25 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...

Page 19: ...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 33 34 Fig 27 HORIZONTAL TERMINAL TCVT 9360 14 1 2 FRAMED OPENING WALL SHIELD THIMBLE TCVT THIMA ELBOW TCVT 811XLB90 MINIMUM 48 ...

Page 20: ... this chart A total of 4 90 elbows or combina tion of other elbows equalling 90 can be used without reducing horizontal run For each additional 90 elbow or an equal com bination of elbows reduce horizontal vent run by 2 feet Ensure vent pipe is properly supported 48 Pipe length minimum before first elbow Wall Termination Venting Chart 20 TCWS 38CE3 011012 44 ...

Page 21: ...rained to the boundaries of this chart A total of 4 90 elbows or combina tion of other elbows equalling 90 can be used without reducing horizontal run For each additional 90 elbow or an equal com bination of elbows reduce horizontal vent run by 2 feet Ensure vent pipe is properly supported 48 Pipe length minimum before first elbow 21 TCWS 38CE3 011012 44 ...

Page 22: ... 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 Continue adding vent pipe...

Page 23: ...r a snug fit Apply a thick horizontal ring of mastic around the pipe at top of the storm collar Fig 32 3 Lower the roof vent terminal cap over the vent pipe and secure in place with screws provided Fig 32 Seal screw heads and joint with caulking to prevent any moisture entering the venting system Fig 32 VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT 9365 FLASHING STORM COLLAR TC42 90665 MASTIC UNDER COLLAR NOTE AD...

Page 24: ...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 Regulation may ...

Page 25: ... High Temperature self adhesive aluminium tape provided Wrap the tape completely around the joint and press firmly in place Inner pipe does not need to be sealed APPROVED HIGH TEMP SELF ADHESIVE TAPE SUPPLIED VENT PIPE Fig 35 25 TCWS 38CE3 011012 44 Vent Pipe Sealant ...

Page 26: ...configuration of your installation 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 exc...

Page 27: ...he firebox Posi tion the top of the panel against the side of the unit Fig 39 4 Reinstall left side retainer NOTE Notch at bottom of side panel faces to front of unit NOTE Install burner now 5 Install the Right side panel in the same manners as the Left side being sure to tuck the lighting wires into the space in the rear corner 6 Reinstall the Right side panel retainer Fig 42 7 Place the front pa...

Page 28: ...t hand side rock cluster may need to be removed to prevent damage while working through the access hole Covering the sand with paper or cardboard will also minimize disturbance during the servicing proccess 5 The access panel is now visible Fig 44 and can be removed as described on Pg 13 6 Reassemble in reverse order WARNING The access panel including gasket must be reinstalled after conversion in...

Page 29: ...ottom rails 3 Attach the side rails Even the ends up with the door frame 4 Attach the top and bottom rails and adjust so mitres are even at the corners 5 Place TC magnetic logo in bottom right corner Larger Magnets Top or bottom rail Side rails 29 TCWS 38CE3 011012 44 Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions ...

Page 30: ... temporary Open doors and windows to ventilate area Odour caused by the curing process may cause discomfort to some individuals It is 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 found with your furnace heat exchanger or cook stove oven 30 TCWS 38CE3 011012 44 Lighting Instructions First Fir...

Page 31: ...emote Fig 46 The fireplace will then turn on 4 Turn off the fireplace by pressing the center button again The handset is now synchronized with the fireplace Initial Settings Time and temperature 1 Press and hold the A1 and A2 buttons at the same time until the temperature symbol flashes Fig 47 2 Use the up and down arrows to set pre ferred temperature units F or C 3 Press OK and the hour value wil...

Page 32: ...e center button on the remote control can be used to turn the fireplace ON and OFF With the fireplace off press the center button to turn it on The MAN and flame icons will be displayed on the screen A second push will turn it off The MAN and flame icons will disappear from the screen When the fireplace is on the up and down buttons located above and below the center but ton are used to modulate t...

Page 33: ...eekday ON time Fig 53 2 Use the up and down buttons to change the time to the desired ON time 3 BypressingtheOKbutton theP1weekday OFF time will flash Fig 53 4 Use the up and down buttons to set the desired OFF time 5 Press the OK button and the P2 weekday ON time will flash 6 Repeat the process to set the P2 weekday P1 weekend and P2 weekend programs 7 When the P2 OFF time is set and the OK butto...

Page 34: ... and hold the thermostat button on the lower right hand side of the hand held remote for 5 seconds Fig 56 The temperature icon on the display will flash Fig 57 3 While the temperature icon is flashing use the up and down arrows to set the temperature to the desired setting 4 Once the desired setting is reached press the OK button If the OK button is not pressed the icon will continue to flash for ...

Page 35: ... faces the fireplace Re install glass retaining clips Annual Inspection a Remove glass panel and burner assemblies Inspect for soot buildup If excessive buildup of soot is present have a qualified service person inspect and adjust unit for proper combustion Clean burner assembly with a brush or vacuum cleaner paying close at tention to burner ports b Check the pilot system for proper flame size an...

Page 36: ... KIT TCWS 8330 6 ORIFICE 2pcs 5022 3 7 MAIN GAS SUPPLY TUBES 3pcs 5019 223 8 BURNER SUPPORT 9498 9 PILOT ASSEMBLY TCRP 5005025F 10 1 2 TEE 5019 013 NOT SHOWN KIT CONTENTS 1 TCWS BODY ASSEMBLY 1a SPRING LATCH ASSEMBLY 2 1b CONTROL BOX REMOVABLE LATCH HANDLE not shown 2 FRAME GLASS ASSEMBLY 2a REPLACEMENT GLASS c w gasket 3 FRAMING KIT 3a STEEL STUDS 4 PANEL SETS 4a PANEL FRONT BASE 4b PANEL LEFT SI...

Page 37: ...G HARNESS 1g IGNITION SENSOR WIRES 1h PRESSURE TEST ASSEMBLY 1i AC ADAPTOR 1j TC36ST PLATE A 1k TC36ST PLATE B 1l WING NUTS 2 1m MINIMUM RATE SCREW NG 2a INLET PLATE TCWS 38 2b INLET PLATE GASKET 2c ELEC BULKHEAD GASKET 2d 1 2 BULKHEAD FITTING 2e 1 4 BULKHEAD FITTING 2f ELEC BULKHEAD FITTING 2 BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY KIT 2a INLET PLATE 2b INLET PLATE GASKET 2c ELEC BULKHEAD GASKET 2d 1 2 BULKHEAD FITTIN...

Page 38: ...rol compartment Lamp Installation Replacement 1 Unscrew lamp cover from lamp holder Fig 59 2 Remove lamp from packaging using a cloth or paper towel Fig 60 3 Insert Lamp into holder Fig 60 4 Replace lamp cover to lamp holder Two lamps are supplied with this fireplace When they need to be replaced they must be replaced with a 25W 120Volt T4 Halogen lamp G9 Base These are available at most hardware ...

Page 39: ...e White 1 4 Male Connector 1 4 Male Connector 1 4 Male Connector 1 4 Male Connector 1 4 Female Connector 1 4 Female Connector 1 4 Female Connector 1 4 Female Connector Wiring the Optional Power Vent Kit provided by Town Country Communication wires Main Pilot Low pressure side Orange Orange Pressure switch wire Supplied Power Vent switch wire Supplied Black Black STANDARD AWG 14 2 WIRE OR EQUIVALEN...

Page 40: ...ET TCVT 93915 STORM COLLAR TC42 90665 WALL SHIELD CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT THIMA Fig 64 WALL TERMINAL TCVT 9360 WALLSHIELD CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT THIMA Fig 62 Fig 63 Wall Termination Kit TCVT THIMA Wall Shield Ceiling Firestop Thimble TCVT RTA Roof Termination Kit 40 TCWS 38CE3 011012 44 ...

Page 41: ...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 65 41 TCWS 38CE3 011012 44 Vent Pipe Dimensions ...

Page 42: ...2 3 8 24 PIPE 27 1 8 26 1 2 48 PIPE 44 1 16 43 1 2 Fig 66 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 42 TCWS 38CE3 011012 44 Vent Offset Chart ...

Page 43: ...0 po 0 mm Sidewall to Appliance Du mur latéral a l appareil 4 in 4 po 102 mm Mantel to Appliance Du manteau al appareil 9 in 9 po 229 mm Maximum Mantel Extension Allongement maximum du manteau 12 in 12 po 305 mm See Installation Manual for more detail Voyez des Directive de l Installation pour plus détaux Mantel Supports Supports du manteau 2 in 2 po 51 mm Vent Pipe Déchargez le Tuyau 1 75 in 1 75...

Page 44: ...Technical support 1 250 748 1184 Web site www townandcountryfireplaces net 2975 Allenby Rd Duncan BC V9L 6V8 Printed in Canada ...

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