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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 
vapors 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.

MODEL

TCWS.54CE3

SERIES C

MODULAR DIRECT VENT

TCWS.54CE3
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

270313-44 

 

 

 

                  

TCWS.54CE3 

 

 

                                  5056.425215

SERIAL #

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

Summary of Contents for TCWS.54CE3

Page 1: ...ll the 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 gase...

Page 2: ... 17 Venting 18 Wall Termination Venting 18 Roof Termination Venting Chart 19 Vent Terminal Clearance 22 Vent Pipe Sealant 23 Vent Restrictor Adjustment 24 Firebox Panels Installation 25 Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions 26 Lighting Instructions 27 First Fire 27 Maestro Control System 28 Remote Control Initial Setup 28 Maestro Control System Operation 29 Maintenance 32 TCWS 54CE3 Replacement Pa...

Page 3: ... located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Children and adults should be alerted to 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 doo...

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: ...m 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 Vertical vent pipe 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 OR GAS PLUMBING ...

Page 6: ...all Trim Kit if required TIP To ensure glass is properly latched grasp the top left and right sides of the glass frame under moderate pressure it should pull forward and return to original position evenly on both sides Fig 5a The Town Country Fireplace installation and venting must conform to the current CAN CGA B149 installation code in Canada or the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 in ...

Page 7: ...ion 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 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...

Page 8: ...onventional 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 below 12 above and 9 5 8 to the side of the framing edge bars Fig 9 Standard sheetrock dry wall may be used beyond this If the backer board is not to be finished with o...

Page 9: ...ERS MOUNTING AND FINISHING IN STRUCTIONS CLOSELY NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD NON COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED INSTALLATION DETAIL NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD DETAIL MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING DIMENSIONS Fig 9a Fig 9 Fig 10 Fig 11 NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MUST EXTEND 12 ABOVE 9 5 8 TO THE SIDES AND 12 BELOW THE FRAMING EDGES NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD NOTE FIREPLACE SHOULD BE IN ITS FINAL LOCATION BEFORE FRAMING STEEL STU...

Page 10: ...0 2 8293 4 STUD SIDES 55 L 2 3 8293 2 STUD OUTER SIDES 55 L 2 4 8293 STUD UPPER LOWER 75 1 4 L 2 5 8293 6 INNER CROSS BRACE 56 5 8 L 1 6 8293 8 STUD CENTER 25 L 3 7 8293 9 LOWER CROSS BRACE 56 5 8 L 1 8 5049 993 SCREW DRYWALL 1 1 4 Pkg 30 TCWS 54FRKIT 10 TCWS 54CE3 2 0313 44 Steel Stud Framing Kit ...

Page 11: ... 6 and 2 Attach 7 to 2 using 1 screw through the top and 1 screw through the side at each end Attach 3 1 on each side with bend out tabs to the front Place 2 remaining pieces of 4 together 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 6 7 FRONT VIE...

Page 12: ...nder ANY circumstance Fig 15 FRAMING EDGES GLASS FRAME NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL 2 Attach the Assembled Frame to the Unit Align the assembled frame to the unit framing brackets Fig 13 Attach at the fasteningpointsthroughtheaccess holes in the outer side studs 3 3 Secure to Existing Framing Bend out the tabs 90 degrees before inserting the unit into its framed housing Fig 14 Secure the frame ...

Page 13: ...uring 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 23 4 The lintel assembly has a maximum range ofadjustabilityof1 toaccommodatevarying facing material thicknesses The maximum depth is 6 Fig 25 5 The lintel assembly can then be adjusted to align flush with your facing material by slidi...

Page 14: ...p tab 5 Connect an unswitched 110V 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 23A The electrical wires can be accessed from both inside and outside the control box by removing one of the two small access panels Fig 23B The wires from inside the outlet box are co...

Page 15: ...e fireplace will shut off 20 Installtheremainingscrewsintheaccess panel and tighten 21 Remove the pressure gauge and the extension test fitting and thread the pressure test port plug into the pressure test port Thread sealant is required on the threads Refer to Burner installation manual 22 Turn the fireplace on and verify that the connections are tight Standing Pilot Function Only for use where p...

Page 16: ...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 17: ... proper operation and pressure The fireplace has an input rate of 54 900 BTU HR on both Natural Gas and Propane NOTE A sediment trap as per national fuel gas code must be installed in the gas supply line no more than 6 feet from the gas control valve to minimize the possibility of any loose scale or dirt within the gas supply line from entering the control valve DO NOT HARD PIPE GAS LINE TO VALVE ...

Page 18: ...ig 31 NOTE Optional Power Vents TCVT PVB2 TVCT PVC1 TCVTPVC2 and TCVT PVC3 require different venting Please refer to Power Vent manuals Various combinations of vent runs may be used Refer to Fig 31 for details For optimum performance and flame appearance keep the vent length to a minimum and limit the number ofelbows Connectionsbetweeneachventsystemcomponentmustbetightlyjoined secured with sheet m...

Page 19: ...aminimumandlimitthenumber of elbows Connections between each vent system component must be tightly joined secured with sheet metal screws and sealed CAUTION Under no condition should combustible material be closer than 1 3 4 inches from any part of the vent pipe Only 45º elbows can be used in this vent system Maximum number of elbows is 2 Fig 31 19 TCWS 54CE3 270313 44 Roof Termination Venting Cha...

Page 20: ... 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 Continueaddingventpipelengthsup...

Page 21: ...llar for a snug fit Apply a thick horizontal ring of mastic around the pipe at top of the storm collar Fig 34 3 Lower the roof vent terminal cap over the vent pipe and secure in place with screws provided Fig 34 Seal screw heads and joint with caulking to prevent any moisture entering the venting system Fig 34 VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT 9365 FLASHING STORM COLLAR TC42 90665 MASTIC NOTE ADJUSTAB...

Page 22: ...lashing Steep TCVT 811FLSTP or any flashing that fits 11 pipe VENT TERMINAL MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO ADJACENT STRUCTURES Fig 35 Fig 37 Minimumclearancestotheventterminalmustbemaintainedasshownin figure 35 Measure clearances to the nearest edge of termination hood NOTE Vent terminal must not be recessed NOTE LOCAL CODES OR REGULATIONS MAY REQUIRE DIFFERENT CLEARANCES Terminal to Sloped Roof Pitch Tabl...

Page 23: ... 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 38 23 TCWS 54CE3 270313 44 Vent Pipe Sealant ...

Page 24: ...ation 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 excessive m...

Page 25: ...sert the left side panel into the firebox Position the top of the panel against the side of the unit inserting the top panel tab into the slot at the top of the side panel and slide the bottom into position Fig 44 NOTE Notch at bottom of side panel faces to front of unit 5 Repeat step 4 for the other side panel NOTE Install burner now 6 Place the front panel on the front lip of the firebox wide fl...

Page 26: ...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 26 TCWS 54CE3 2 0313 44 Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions ...

Page 27: ...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 c...

Page 28: ...n 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 48 2 Use the up and down arrows to set pre ferred temperature units F or C 3 Press OK and the hour value will start to flash 4 Use the up and down arrows to set the hour value 5 Press OK and the minute value will...

Page 29: ...er 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 the fla...

Page 30: ...eekday ON time Fig 54 2 Use the up and down buttons to change the time to the desired ON time 3 BypressingtheOKbutton theP1weekday OFF time will flash Fig 54 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 31: ...hold the thermostat button on the lower right hand side of the hand held remote for 5 seconds Fig 57 The temperature icon on the display will flash Fig 58 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 5 sec...

Page 32: ...eplace Re install glass retaining clips Annual Inspection a Remove glass panel and pebble assemblies Inspect pebble and burner assemblies for soot buildup If excessive buildup of soot is present have a qualified service person inspect and adjust unit for proper combustion Clean logs and burner with a brush or vacuum cleaner paying close attention to burner ports b Check the pilot system for proper...

Page 33: ... 2pcs 5022 87 7 MAIN GAS SUPPLY TUBES 3pcs 5019 223 8 BURNER SUPPORT 9498 9 PILOT ASSEMBLY TCRP 5005025G 10 1 2 TEE 5019 013 NOT SHOWN KIT CONTENTS 1 TCWS BODY ASSEMBLY 1a SPRING LATCH ASSEMBLY 2 1b CONTROL BOX 2 GLASS ASSEMBLY c w gasket 3 FRAMING KIT 3a STEEL STUDS 3b NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD 4 PANEL SETS 4a PANEL FRONT BASE 4b PANEL LEFT SIDE 4c PANEL UPPER 4d PANEL REAR 4e PANEL RIGHT SIDE 1 2 3 ...

Page 34: ...LEX TUBE 1c 1 2 FLEX TUBE 1d CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET 1e IGNITION MODULE 1f WIRING HARNESS 1g IGNITION SENSOR WIRES 1h PRESSURE TEST ASSEMBLY 1i AC ADAPTOR 1j PLATE A 1k PLATE B 1l WING NUTS 2 1m MINIMUM RATE SCREW NG 2 BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY KIT 2a INLET PLATE 2b INLET PLATE GASKET 2d 1 2 BULKHEAD FITTING 2e 1 4 BULKHEAD FITTING 3 UTILITY BOX ASSEMBLY KIT 3a UTILITY BOX 3b ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE 3c COV...

Page 35: ... Black 120 V olt Common wire 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 Power V ent Kit provided by T own Country Communication wires Main Pilot Low pressure side egnarO egnarO Pressure switch wire Supplied Power V ent switch wire Supplied kcalB kcalB ST ANDARD A WG...

Page 36: ...16 1 2 9 VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT 9365 ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET TCVT 93915 STORM COLLAR TC42 90665 CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT THIMA Fig 61 36 TCWS 54CE3 2 0313 44 TCVT RTA Roof Termination Kit ...

Page 37: ...4 5 11 9 1 2 10 15 16 12 9 16 13 1 8 11 1 8 TCVT 811X12ADJ TCVT 811XLB45 TCVT 811X _ _ 12 PIPE 10 1 4 18 PIPE 16 1 4 24 PIPE 22 1 4 48 PIPE 46 1 4 Fig 62 37 TCWS 54CE3 270313 44 Vent Pipe Dimensions ...

Page 38: ... PIPE 44 1 16 43 1 2 ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 2 1 8 TO 6 3 4 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 Fig 63 38 TCWS 54CE3 2 0313 44 Vent Offset Chart ...

Page 39: ...e burner tray and removed NOTE The right 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 process 5 The access panel is now visible Fig 67 and can be removed as described on Pg 13 6 Reassemble in reverse order WARNING Thecontrolboxshield access paneland...

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Page 43: ...k 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 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 ...

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