Note: The fireplace should be in place
and venting installed before framing
in or building an enclosure around the
unit.
The Town & Country fireplace must be
framed in as described below or totally
enclosed with non-combustible material,
such as facing brick.
Determine the total thickness of facing
material to be used. A thickness of 3/4"
will allow the finishing surface to be flush
with the front of the unit. If preferred,
additional masonry type non-combustible
material can be installed above and to the
sides up to 6 inches forward of the appli-
ance.
*The finishing material must not inter-
fere with glass frame access.*
A Steel Stud Framing Kit is supplied with
the fireplace and must be used unless the
fireplace is totally enclosed with non-com-
bustible material. Assemble the framing kit
as per the instructions on pages 11 - 13
of this manual. Attach the steel frame to
the fireplace once the fireplace 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 fireplace
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 temperatures, non-combusti-
ble 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 (Figure 13).
Standard sheetrock (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
instructions in (Figure 15) be followed
closely.
Fabricate and install appropriate flashing
to local building code.
Note: Installing unit without flashing
installed will void the warranty
Note: Provide proper drainage to divert
water underneath the unit
Chase Insulation: When installing this
fireplace against a non-insulated exterior
wall or chase, it is recommended that
the outer walls be insulated to the same
degree as other exterior walls. Do not
place fireplace directly against the insu-
lation. Cover the insulation and plastic
vapour barrier with a solid surface, such
as dry wall (sheetrock). Consult local
codes. Do not insulate or use plastic
vapour barrier within the framing kit.
CAUTION: SEE (Figure 15) BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
74”
55”
Figure 12: TCWS54CODE with supplied steel frame.
ALL OTHER FRAMING CAN
BE DONE WITH
CONVENTIONAL LUMBER
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. DO NOT INSTALL ANY
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING,
INSULATION, PLASTIC VAPOR BARRIER OR GAS
PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL STUD FRAMING
STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT DIMENSIONS
(Supplied with fireplace)
10
5055.5401-A
TCWS.54CODE_041115-36
Framing and Finishing
