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090617-36                                                                                                                   HELIFIRE 360                                                                                              5055.64-A

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 vapours 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.

INSTAllER: leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUmER: Retain this manual for future reference.

HELIFIRE 360
POWER VENTED/DIRECT VENT
FIRE FEATURE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING 
INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL: HELIFIRE 360  
SERIES: A

Summary of Contents for HELIFIRE 360

Page 1: ...lier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Do not store or use gasoline or other flammablevapoursandliquidsinthevicinity 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 o...

Page 2: ... Gas Supply 15 Gas Pressure Testing Procedure 15 Gas Pressure Check 16 Burner and Igniter 16 Accessing replacing the orifice 16 Removing the Burner Control Valve assembly on a see through unit 17 Removing the Burner Control Valve assembly on a single window unit 19 Reinstalling the Burner Control Valve assembly on a single window unit 20 Electrical Connection 21 HeliFire 360 electrical connection ...

Page 3: ...n 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 appli...

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: ...e unit s safe operation and maintenance Congratulations on your purchase of a Town Country HeliFire 360 Feature Figure 1 HeliFire 360 22 000 BTU hr input fixed input Natural Gas 16 500 BTU hr input fixed input Liquid Propane Gas Natural gas or Liquid Propane Gas 24VAC honeywell direct ignition valve system Power vented only Either flush mounted power vent TCVT PVFMA or Surface mounted power vent T...

Page 6: ...6 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 HeliFire 360 dimensions ...

Page 7: ...HeliFire 360 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 broke...

Page 8: ...mal 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 HeliFire 360 it is necessary to deter mine where the unit is to be installed location of vent sys tem and where gas supply piping may be plumbed Various...

Page 9: ...floor or ceiling The following should be considered before deciding on a final position Vent exhaust pipe and air intake pipe routing Power vent terminal location Figure 4 Orientation options Flame length may vary by up to 30 due to vent length and especially orientation For best flame appearance orient the unit so that the flame is pointing downward 9 5055 64 A TCHF 22bodya_ 090617 36 TCHF 22STBO...

Page 10: ...ible venting from the fire feature venting col lar to the power venting exhaust See Engineered Stud Brackets on page 28 for details Vent Standoffs Vent standoffs are used to maintain a 1 4 inch space between combustible surfaces and the exhaust portion of the flexible venting material The flexible venting material may come into direct contact with non combustible material such as rock wool or ceme...

Page 11: ...ceiling install example The HeliFire 360 can be installed in a number of different positions and into varying wall heights of 8 feet and higher For a vertical installation in an 8 foot wall it is recommended that the unit be framed into a stud space of 22 1 2 inches Positioning blocks made of 2 x 6 framing pieces can be used to secure the unit in this space This wider space will allow for easier a...

Page 12: ... occur at this location Exhaust may occur at any one of these 3 locations flow direction Figure 6 Air intake and exhaust locations Figure 7 Nailing flange detail Air intake and exhaust The combustion air intake location is restricted to one location only The air must enter the HeliFire 360 via the end of the unit Figure 6 The cover plates on the sides of the unit at the air intake location house t...

Page 13: ...earance achieved by using stud bracket If insulating this area non combustible rockwool must be used otherwise 1 4 inch clearance must be maintained using vent standoffs Figure 8 Horizontal framing option with vent through floor The HeliFire 360 is unique in that it can be oriented in any position but must be mounted so that the glass door is in a vertical plane The exception being that the HeliFi...

Page 14: ...rior side 16 3 8 10 3 8 63 3 4 3 3 1 1 2 Front 3 3 69 3 4 When installing the HeliFire 360 outdoors the outdoor flashing must be used 7 16 thick sheathing must be used under the flashing Figure 11 Do not fasten the sheathing to the face of the unit When using outdoor flashing Figure 11 Outdoor flashing Figure 12 HeliFire 360 cross section view 14 TCHF 22bodya_ 090617 36 TCHF 22STBODYA 5055 64 A ...

Page 15: ...ved 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 17 2 Locate the inlet and manifold test points on the Gas valve Figure 14 After locating manifold test port loosen and remove the screw within the port using a 3 16 Allen wrench 3 Attach a ...

Page 16: ...t Verify gas pressures with the HeliFire 360 lit The burner igniter assembly consists of four main components the valve fitting the orifice the outer burner tube with its sintered bronze insert and the spark igniter collar The valve fitting and the orifice both have com pression rings which keep the orifice and spark igniter collar in place while in an upside down position Accessing replacing the ...

Page 17: ...ibed on page 16 6 Remove the burner cover plate Figure 22 7 Remove two 5 32 inch Allen screws which attach the gas valve assembly to the HeliFire 360 body Figure 23 8 Gently pull the gas valve assembly inward toward the firebox cavity so that the electrical connector and the gas connector are exposed 9 Disconnect Molex connector to the gas valve assembly Figure 24 Figure 20 Spark igniter not fully...

Page 18: ...dy Figure 24 Disconnecting 24VDC to gas valve assy Figure 25 Gas flow on off valve Figure 26 Removing gas line Figure 27 Removing gas valve assy Figure 28 Gas valve assy MANIFOLD GAS TEST POINT MAIN UNIT SWITCH CONTROL MODULE MOLEX CONNECTOR INLET GAS TEST POINT GAS CONNECTION TRANSFORMER VACUUM SWITCH Figure 29 Gas valve assy 18 TCHF 22bodya_ 090617 36 TCHF 22STBODYA 5055 64 A ...

Page 19: ...nce both end covers are removed the rear decorative plate can be removed One edge of the rear plate has 3 tabs which fit underneath the air vents The opposite edge will need to be lifted first in order to slide the tabs from under neath the air vents Figure 33 9 Remove the two 5 16 Allen screws which secures the gas valve assembly to the body of the HeliFire 360 Figure 36 10 The entire gas valve a...

Page 20: ...ce and secure using two 5 16 Allen screws Figure 35 and Figure 34 3 Position the rear decorative panel into place by sliding the edge with the 3 tabs underneath the panel with the air vents until it lays flat in the firebox cavity Figure 39 and Figure 40 and the holes line for the end covers line up Ensure that the curved edges of the end covers are placed against the rear plate Figure 41 4 Reinst...

Page 21: ...d wire to the green wire inside the compartment Figure 42 Connect the Town and Country On Off wall switch supplied to the two brown wires HeliFire 360 electrical connection Power vent electrical connection Connect the black wire from the power vent to the grey wire inside the electrical connection compartment Connect the white wire from the power vent to the white wire inside the compartment Conne...

Page 22: ...liFire 360 is controlled by a standard wall switch which should be installed by an electrician While the wall switch is included with the HeliFire 360 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 22 TCHF 22bodya_ 090617 36 TCHF 22STBODYA 5055 64 A ...

Page 23: ...LOWER 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 47 HeliFire 360 wiring diagram 23 5055 64 A TCHF 22bodya_ 090617 36 ...

Page 24: ... local building codes prior to proceeding IMPORTANT When locating the opening it should be noted that venting terminal clearances must be main tained See Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances Power Venting Clearances on page 30 for proper clearances Note When using a surface mount power vent on a flat roof the power vent must be attached atop an elevated platform in order to keep it clear of snow and w...

Page 25: ... such as rockwool or cement board Figure 49 Vent standoffs example Figure 50 Gap created by standoff Figure 51 Vent stand off Installers Information Vent Standoffs NOTE 20 vent standoffs come with the surface mounted power vent kit and the Flush mount vent kit Use as many standoffs as necessary to maintain a 1 4 inch clearance between the flexible vent and any combustible material throughout the l...

Page 26: ... the airflow 1 With the HeliFire 360 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 HeliFire 360 has difficulty lighting or staying lit because of a short ven...

Page 27: ...w the air intake restrictor plate works Combustion Air Intake Restrictor on page 26 7 12 1 1 2 maximum facing thickness 9 5 8 12 1 2 7 3 8 15 2 Figure 58 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 Arrow must remain above the outlet so that rain cannot enter the outlet Wiring i...

Page 28: ...ud and fasten two brackets to each stud The HeliFire 360 comes with 4 pairs of brackets Additional brackets can be ordered Stud brackets 8 X 3 4 wood screw min 24 PLACES Venting through combustible ceiling or floor Fire stops can be used to support and guide the flexible venting material through combustible ceiling or floor surfaces Consult local building codes for specific requirements NOTE 4 pai...

Page 29: ...t the opposite end of the HeliFire 360 body and cannot be relocated Figure 62 Exhaust position options Ceiling or Floor Firestop Where the exhaust vent pipe passes through a ceiling or floor a firestop must be used to maintain a seal and proper clearances NOTE 1 pair of Firestop come with the surface mounted power vent kit and the Flush mount vent kit Use as many firestops as is necessary to maint...

Page 30: ...dow D 0 inches 0 cm min Vertical clearance to 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 fee...

Page 31: ...uctions Annual Inspection 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 sea...

Page 32: ... TCRP 814013A Surface mount power vent kit TCVT PVSMA Includes 2 x 25 4 inch aluminum flex pipe Includes 4 pairs of stud brackets Flush mount power vent kit TCVT PVFMA Includes 2 x 25 4 aluminum flex pipe Includes 4 pairs of stud brackets Vent extension kit TCVT PVEXTA 4 aluminum flex pipe 2 25 sections Stud bracket kit 4 pair TCVT PVSBRA HeliFire 360 Firestops 2 pair TCVT PVSTOP Vent standoffs 20...

Page 33: ...ol assy Door trim assy Door Assy Burner assy Single sided Body See thru body Vent standoffs 20 pieces HeliFire 360 Fire stops Engineered stud brackets 4 pair Installers Information 33 5055 64 A TCHF 22bodya_ 090617 36 TCHF 22STBODYA ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...E WITH THE GLASS AND SCREEN BARRIER CERTIFIED WITH THE APPLIANCE ONLY POUR UTILISATION UNIQUEMENT AVEC LES PORTES IN VERRE CERTIFIÉES AVEC L APPAREIL 5 0 in wc 5 0 po c e 1 25 kPa 13 9 in wc 13 9 po c e 3 45 kPa 3 5 in wc 3 5 po c e 0 95 kPa 2 2 mm Max 22 000 BTU 6 45 Kw CUT FABRIQUEZ MOBILE MAISON Cet appareil doit être utilisé uniquement avec le type de gaz indiqué sur la plaque signalétique et ...

Page 36: ...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 com 2975 Allenby Rd Duncan BC V9L 6V8 ...

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