NOTE: After frame is assembled,
make sure to have the side of the
frame without the screw holes facing
toward the inside of the room.
side of frame with
screw holes
Flat side
of frame
74 3/4"
55 1/16"
Figure 9: TCWS54D with steel frame.
100001021-50
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
appliance. The finishing material must not
interfere 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-combustible 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 thick-
ness 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 11).
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 top sec-
tions of the board be a single sheet of
calcium silicate board or its equivalent.
Taped and mudded joints may crack due
to the elevated temperatures.
Chase Insulation:
When installing this fireplace against a
non-insulated exterior wall or chase, it
is recommended that the outer walls be
insulated to same degree as other exte-
rior walls. Do not place fireplace directly
against the insulation. Cover the insula-
tion and plastic vapour barrier with a solid
surface, such as dry wall (sheet rock).
Consult local codes. Do not insulate or
use plastic vapour barrier within the fram-
ing kit.
CAUTION: See “Figure 13” on page
10 BEFORE PROCEEDING.
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)
NOTE:
The chase must be properly
sealed at the ceiling level or
between floors in a multi-
level installation.
8
TCWS54D2 091418-40
Framing and Finishing
