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MODEL

TCWS.54OD

SERIES C

MODULAR DIRECT VENT

TCWS54 OUTDOOR GAS 
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

041115-36    

  

     TCWS.54CODE  

 

                                           5055.5401-A

SERIAL #

INSTALLER: 
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CONSUMER: 
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Installation and service must be performed 
by a qualified installer, service agency or the 
gas supplier.

WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

This appliance can produce carbon mon-

oxide which has no odor.
using it in an enclosed space can kill 

you.
Never use this appliance in an enclosed 

space such as a camper, tent, car or 

home.

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.

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Summary of Contents for TCWS.54CODE

Page 1: ...r tent car or home WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fire or explosionmayresultcausingpropertydamage 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 ph...

Page 2: ...SS UNTIL COOLED NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS DANGER A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the hot viewing glass is provided with the appliance and shall be installed for the protection of children and other at risk individuals Venting 18 Roof Termination Venting Chart 18 Vent Terminal Clearance 21 Vent Pipe Sealant 22 Vent Restrictor Adjustment 23 Firebox Panels Installation 2...

Page 3: ...ed 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 door remo...

Page 4: ... 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 inspect...

Page 5: ...from entering the enclosure A drip pan not supplied with the unit must be installed under the fireplace and be provided with a means of draining Care must be taken to select materials and building practices which will protect the enclosure and fireplace from exposure to moisture Not for use with a power vent This Fireplace Is Intended For Outdoor Use Only 5 TCWS 54CODE_041115 36 5055 5401 A ...

Page 6: ...e in the instruction pack convert the valve to propane fol lowing the instructions provided with the kit Figure 4 ORIFICE COMPRESSION FITTING ORIFICE HOUSING COMPRESSION FITTING ORIFICE HOUSING Figure 1 PILOT Figure 2 Orifice insert ORIFICE Figure 3 ORIFICE Figure 4 Valve conversion kit DO NOT USE ANY OTHER PILOT WITH YOUR OUTDOOR UNIT OTHER THAN THE HONEYWELL PILOT THAT CAME INSTALLED IN THE FIRE...

Page 7: ...ndoffs 0 in 0 mm Bottom of appliance 0 in 0 mm Adjacent side wall 4 in 102 mm Ceiling to appliance 24 in 610 mm Mantel to appliance See Figure 6 Maximum Mantel extension See Figure 6 Mantel support 4 in 102 mm Vertical vent pipe 1 3 4 in 45 mm MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL SEE FIG 8 9 NON COMBUSTIBLE ZONE DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL EL...

Page 8: ... disengage from its bottom track 4 Place the window frame in a safe place to avoid damage 5 Re assemble in reverse order Latch handle should snap into place and be flush with window frame when engaged correctly 6 Reinstall 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 o...

Page 9: ...ons are possible such as into an existing wall a corner a built in wall or a wall projection Figure 11 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 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 11 TCWS54CODE Possible locations EXAMPLES OF COMMON LOCATION...

Page 10: ...mperatures 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...

Page 11: ...O SECURING TO THE FRAMING THIS WILL PREVENT THE BOARD FROM CRAKING NON COMBUSTIBLE BOARD Figure 14 Recessed installation detail Figure 15 Non combustible calcium silicate board Figure 16 Minimum combustible framing dimensions NON COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED INSTALLATION DETAIL MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING DIMENSIONS NOTE Fireplace should be in its final location before framing STEEL STUDS NON COMBUSTIBLE ...

Page 12: ...y 1 5049 9912 SCREW WAFER 8 x 1 2 Pkg 40 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 12 5055 5401 A TCWS 54CODE_041115 36 Steel Stud Framing Kit ...

Page 13: ...d has an angled bottom which makes one side of the stud higher on one edge than the other The higher edge will face toward the fireplace once assembled Use supplied screws to affix this stud to all five vertical studs 2 6 5 Position stud 7 horizontally approximately 12 from the bottom of the two vertical studs 2 Make sure that the slot side is facing up Affix the ends of this stud to the vertical ...

Page 14: ...aming bracket fastening points Figure 20 Framing tabs bent out FRAMING EDGES GLASS FRAME NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISH MATERIAL Figure 21 Non combustible facing area 4 Install Non Combustible Board not supplied 2 Attach the assembled frame to the fireplace Align the assembled frame to the fireplace framing brack ets Figure 19 Attach at the fastening points through the access holes in the outer side studs...

Page 15: ...ntel and remove the lintel Rotate the assembly to have the desired edge away from the fireplace Figure 23 3 The lintel assembly has a maxi mum range of adjustability of 1 to accommodate varying facing material thicknesses The maxi mum depth is 6 Figure 21 4 The lintel assembly can then be adjusted to align flush with your facing material by sliding in or out approximately 1 5 Tighten the securing ...

Page 16: ...d side of the firebox Figure 24 4 Remove the cover from the electrical box Figure 25 5 Run two 110 V AC switched electrical sup plies to the control box and connect to the terminal block installed inside the control box Figure 26 The fireplace operates on 24V AC supplied by a transformer rated at 110 volts 60Hz See wiring diagram on page 29 for correct connections on terminal block 6 Connect the g...

Page 17: ...r 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 A meth...

Page 18: ...ive tape VENT SUPPORTS A minimum of 1 support every 4 must be used CAUTION UNDER NO CONDITION SHOULD COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL BE CLOSER THAN 1 3 4 INCHES FROM ANY PART OF THE VENT PIPE 20 10 8 6 40 MAX 4 2 48 4 MAX 18 MIN BEFORE ELBOW Figure 29 TCWS54CODE Venting chart MINIMUM VENT HEIGHT Various combinations of vent runs may be used Refer to Figure 29 for details For optimum performance and flame app...

Page 19: ...op through the opening and secure in place If the firestop is used to penetrate a floor the outer shield may be trimmed in length If the firestop penetrates into an attic leave the shield full length to keep insulation away from the vent pipe Additionally 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 betwee...

Page 20: ... roof using the methods and materials appro priate for the type of roof on the building Shingle roof example shown Figure 32 2 Place the storm collar down over the vent pipe until it is level Tighten storm collar for a snug fit Apply a thick horizontal ring of mastic around the pipe at top of the storm collar Figure 32 3 Lower the roof vent terminal cap over the vent pipe and secure in place with ...

Page 21: ...1 pipe Minimum clearances to the vent terminal must be maintained as shown in Figure 33 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 Table minimum ft m Flat to 6 12 1 00 0 30 Over 6 12 to 7 12 1 25 0 38 Over 7 12 to 8 12 1 50 0 46 Over 8 12 to 9 12 2 ...

Page 22: ... adhesive aluminium tape pro vided Wrap the tape completely around the joint and press firmly in place Inner pipe does not need to be sealed Figure 34 Sealing the vent with tape APPROVED HIGH TEMP SELF ADHESIVE TAPE SUPPLIED VENT PIPE 22 5055 5401 A TCWS 54CODE_041115 36 Vent Pipe Sealant ...

Page 23: ...ure 35 for the correct position of restrictor for the vent 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 ...

Page 24: ...e firebox and tip the panel up to align with the screw holes Secure with the previously removed screws Figure 38 3 Insert the back panel into the firebox by tilting the panel and rest the panel on the seat tabs at the back of the firebox Figure 39 6 Place the front panel on the front lip of the firebox wide flange facing the front Figure 41 Proceed to step 7 if you are installing a TCWS 54NG03 C2 ...

Page 25: ...s 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 control ...

Page 26: ...rame so that the thicker bead of gasket faces the fireplace APPENDIX 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...

Page 27: ...cs 5019 223 8 BURNER SUPPORT 9498 9 PILOT ASSEMBLY TCRP 5005025G 10 1 2 TEE 5019 013 NOT SHOWN 1 TCWS BODY ASSEMBLY 1a SPRING LATCH ASSEMBLY 2 1b CONTROL BOX 2 GLASS ASSEMBLY c w gasket 3 FRAMING KIT 3a STEEL STUDS 4 PANEL SETS 4a PANEL FRONT BASE 4b PANEL LEFT SIDE 4c PANEL UPPER 4d PANEL REAR 4e PANEL RIGHT SIDE KIT CONTENTS APPENDIX 1 2 3 4 HONEYWELL CONTROL ASSEMBLY See Page 28 3a 4a 4b 4c 4e ...

Page 28: ... CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKET 1E IGNITION MODULE 1F ELECTRICAL TERMINAL BLOCK 1G ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER 1H PRESSURE TEST ASSEMBLY 1J TC36ST PRESSURE TEST PLATE 1K TC36ST LOCKING PLATE 1L WING NUTS 2 1M TRANSFORMER BOX COVER PLATE REMOTE RECEIVER NOT SHOWN 2 BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY KIT 2A INLET PLATE 2B INLET PLATE GASKET 2C ELEC BULKHEAD GASKET 2D 1 2 BULKHEAD FITTING 2E 1 4 BULKHEAD FITTING 3 CONTROL BOX K...

Page 29: ... VALVE MODULE VR8204M1091 HONEYWELL VALVE BLACK WHITE WHITE ORANGE ORANGE WHITE SPARK FLAME SENSOR WIRE GAS CONTROL TERMINAL 24VAC GREEN 115VAC HOT 60Hz 115VAC COMMON 60Hz BURNER SWITCH NOTSUPPLIED STANDAR AWG 14 2 WIRE OR EQUIVALENT NOT SUPPLIED APPENDIX 29 TCWS 54CODE_041115 36 5055 5401 A ...

Page 30: ...6 1 2 9 Figure 43 Vent terminal kit VERTICAL TERMINATION CAP TCVT 9365 ROOF SUPPORT BRACKET TCVT 93915 STORM COLLAR TC42 90665 CEILING FIRESTOP TCVT THIMA 30 5055 5401 A TCWS 54CODE_041115 36 Roof Termination Kit ...

Page 31: ...16 12 9 16 13 1 8 11 1 8 TCVT 811X12ADJ TCVT 811XLB45 TCVT 811X _ _ APPENDIX Figure 44 Pipe dimensions 12 Pipe 10 1 4 18 Pipe 16 1 4 24 Pipe 22 1 4 48 Pipe 46 1 4 31 TCWS 54CODE_041115 36 5055 5401 A Vent Pipe Dimensions ...

Page 32: ...7 1 8 26 1 2 48 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 32 5055 5401 A TCWS 54CODE_041115 36 Vent Offset Chart ...

Page 33: ...is tilted inwards it can be lifted clear of the 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 Figure 49 and can be removed 6 Reassemble in reverse order WARNING The cont...

Page 34: ... is located on a plate found in a slot between the left hand side lintel and the left hand side window frame This plate is attached to the side casing with a cable 34 5055 5401 A TCWS 54CODE_041115 36 Rating Label Location ...

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