Town & Country Fireplaces TC36 User manual

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TC36 & TC36 ARCH
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
101215-52 TC36_D & TC36_DAR 5056.427D
MODEL: TC36 & TC36AR
SERIES D
MODULAR DIRECT VENT
FIREPLACE
WARNING: If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a re or
explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Installation and service must be performed
by a qualied 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 re department.
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
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
certied 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.

Table of Contents
Caution ................................................................. 3
Safety .................................................................... 3
Important Note for the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts:....................... 4
Fireplace Dimensions ........................................... 5
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material .... 6
Installation Requirements ..................................... 7
Manufactured (Mobile) Home ............................... 7
Door Frame Removal ........................................... 7
Top Standoffs ....................................................... 8
Locating The Fireplace ......................................... 8
Framing and Finishing .......................................... 9
TC 36D Minimum
Combustible Framing Dimensions ..................... 11
TC 36D Arch Minimum
Combustible Framing Dimensions ..................... 11
TC36 Steel Stud Framing Kits
(regular and arched) ............................................ 13
Adjustable Lintel ................................................. 15
Hearth Extension ................................................ 16
Electrical ............................................................. 17
Wall Switch and Remote Control ....................... 18
Selecting Natural Vent and Power Vent Modes .. 18
Home Automation .............................................. 19
Gas Supply ......................................................... 20
Gas Pressure Check ........................................... 20
Venting ................................................................ 21
Wall Termination Venting .................................... 21
Wall Termination Venting Chart .......................... 24
Roof Termination Venting Chart ......................... 25
Vent Terminal Clearance ..................................... 28
Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances ................... 28
Vent Pipe Sealant ............................................... 29
Insulated Collar Shield (Included) ....................... 29
Vent Restrictor Adjustment ................................ 30
Wall Shield/Ceiling Firestop Thimble................... 31
Roof Termination Kit ........................................... 31
Wall Termination Kit ............................................ 31
Vent Pipe Dimensions ........................................ 32
Vent Offset Chart ................................................ 33
Firebox Panels Installation ................................. 34
Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions .................. 35
Lighting Instructions ........................................... 36
First Fire .............................................................. 37
Special Operator Note ........................................ 37
Remote Control Operation ................................. 37
Instructions for enabling the
Thermostat function for Canadian users............. 41
Maintenance ....................................................... 43
TC36 D Replacement Parts ................................ 44
TC36.DAR Replacement Parts ........................... 45
Replacement Parts – Valve Control System ....... 46
Wiring Diagram ................................................... 47
Rating Label ....................................................... 48
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HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS 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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY - Do not install or operate your Town & Country replace
without rst reading and understanding this manual. Any installation or
operational deviation from the following instructions voids the Town & Country
FireplacesTM Warranty and may prove hazardous.
This appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from
gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing
its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Note: When lit for the rst time, the appliance will emit a slight odour for a
couple of hours. This is due to the curing of paints, sealants and lubricants
used in the manufacturing process. This condition is temporary. Open doors
and windows to ventilate area. Smoke and fumes caused by the curing
process may cause discomfort to some individuals.
Do not use the replace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a
qualied service technician to inspect the replace and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
Due to high temperatures, this gas appliance should be located out of trafc 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. Toddlers, young chil-
dren, 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 replace 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 ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
Any grill, panel or door removed for servicing the unit must be replaced prior to operating. Failure to do so may create a
hazardous condition.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualied service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and
at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of
the appliance be kept clean.
It is our policy that no responsibility is assumed by the Company or by any of its employees or representatives for any
damages caused by an inoperable, inadequate, or unsafe condition which is the result, either directly or indirectly, of any
improper operation or installation procedures.
This appliance must not be connected to a chimney ue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance.
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We recommend that our gas
hearth products be installed
and serviced by profession-
als who are certied in the
United States by the National
Fireplace Institute® (NFI) as
NFI Gas Specialists
Caution
Safety

Important Note for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
From Massachusetts Rules and Regulations 248 CMR 5.08:
(a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in
part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent
termination is less than seven (7) feet above nished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and
porches, the following requirements shall be satised.
1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas
fuelled equipment, the installing plumber or gas tter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an
alarm and battery back-up is installed on the oor level where the gas equipment is to be installed, in addition, the installing
plumber or gas tter shall observe that a battery operated or hard-wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on
each additional level of the dwelling, building or structure served by the side wall horizontal vented gas fuelled equipment. It
shall be the responsibility of the property owner to secure the services of qualied licensed professionals for the installation of
hard-wired carbon monoxide detectors.
a. In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard-wired
carbon monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent oor level.
b. In the event that the requirements of this subdivision cannot be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have
a period of thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty (30) day period, a
battery operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.
2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above
provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed as IAS certied.
3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identication plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum
height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line 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 inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with
the provisions of 248 CMR 5.089(2)(a) 1 through 4.
(b) EXEMPTIONS. The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.089(2)(a) 1 through 4.
1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment Not Required To Be Vented” in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as
adopted by the Board; and
2. Product Approved side wall horizontal vented gas fuelled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling,
building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.
(c) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS – GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Product
Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the
equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include:
1. Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components; and
2. A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.
(d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS – GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of a
Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the fuel gases, but
identies “special venting systems”, the following requirements shall be satised by the manufacturer.
1. The referenced “special venting system” instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions;
and
2. The “special venting systems” shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts
list and detailed installation instructions.
(e)) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fuelled equipment, all venting
instructions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or
equipment at the completion of the installation.
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38 1/2"
47 7/8"
32 1/2"
3 5/8"
32 1/2"
26 7/16"
36 1/8"
24 5/8"
47 3/8"
26 1/16"
38 1/2"
Figure 2: TC 36D Arch Fireplace dimensions.
47 3/4"
32 1/2"
3 5/8"
38 1/2"
36 1/8"
32 1/2"
26 7/16"
38 1/2"
47 3/8"
26 1/16"
24 5/8"
Figure 1: TC 36D Fireplace dimensions.
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Fireplace Dimensions

**
24"
*
38 1/8"
4"
* MANTEL CLEARANCE
A 9”
B 6”
C 3”
** MANTEL DEPTH
D 12”
E 6 3/4”
F 1 1/2”
MANTEL CLEARANCE
CHART
Minimum Clearances:
Side standoffs .................................................... 0 in. (0 mm)
Back standoffs ................................................... 0 in. (0 mm)
Top standoffs...................................................... 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................................... (Figure 3)
**Maximum Mantel extension..................... (Figure 3)
Mantel support ................................................... 4 in. (102 mm)
Vertical vent pipe ........................................1 3/4" in. (45 mm)
Horizontal Vent pipe (Top, sides and bottom)1 3/4" in. (45 mm)
MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE
FACING MATERIAL IN THIS
AREA
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISH MATERIAL
SEE FIG #14 & 15
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS
PLUMBING IN THIS AREA.
COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND
FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS
STANDOFFS
STEEL FRAMING
FIREPLACE FRONT
TOP OF LINTEL BAR
A
B
C
D
E
F
24”
32 1/2”
4”
MANTEL
ADJACENT WALL
OR MANTEL
SUPPORT
CEILING
UNIT MAY BE RECESSED UP TO 4 1/2” WITH
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MASONRY TYPE
MATERIAL
Figure 3: TC 36 Mantle clearances.
Figure 4: TC 36D Mantle.
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Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material

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 the USA), and approved per local codes. Only qualied
(licensed or trained) personnel should install this product.
In the state of Massachusetts, only a licensed Plumber and Gas Fitter may install this product.
In some jurisdictions, the Town & Country Fireplace may be installed in Manufactured Homes after the "rst sale". Consult
local codes for approval. The replace must be fastened in place.
Install in accordance with the current standard Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA Z240 MH (in CANADA), and the Manufacturer's
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or the current Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for
Manufactured Home Installations, Sites and Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A (in the USA).
Warning: Turn off the fireplace, and allow ample time for the unit to cool before proceeding.
Caution: The ceramic glass is very fragile, and should be handled with care.
The glass door frame is held in place by two spring-loaded latches that are operated by a one-piece latch handle.
1. Remove safety barrier screen (Figure 5) by prying the top portion of the screen toward you, then lift the screen from
its tabs (inset) located at the base of the window frame.
2. Remove the TC Finishing Touch Trim Kit from the glass door frame. (If installed)
3. Using a screwdriver (Figure 6) or other similar object, push against the notch in the top of the latch and grab the bot-
tom of the latch handle as it protrudes (Figure 7). Lift handle until latch hook disengages. Repeat for other side while
holding glass door so that it does not tip out.
4. Tilt the top of the glass door frame out to clear the top edge of the unit. Grasp the sides of the frame and lift up and
out to disengage from its bottom track.
5. Place the glass door frame in a safe place to avoid damage.
6. Reassemble in reverse order. Latch handle should snap into place and be ush with glass door frame when engaged
correctly.
7. Reinstall trim kit if required.
8. Reinstall safety barrier screen.
TIP:
To ensure glass door 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.
Figure 5: Safety barrier screen. Figure 6: Accessing handle.
HANDLE
Figure 7: Handle.
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Installation Requirements
Manufactured (Mobile) Home
Door Frame Removal

The top standoffs are shipped loose inside the replace and must be installed on top of the replace (Figure 8).
Do this once the replace is in position.
In planning the installation for the replace, it is necessary to determine where the unit is to be installed, location 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 (Figure 9). Due to high temperatures, do not locate this replace 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 3 & Figure 4.
TOP STANDOFFS
Figure 8: TC 36D Standoffs.
Figure 9: TC36 Possible locations.
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Top Standoffs
Locating The Fireplace

Note: The fireplace should be in place
and venting installed before framing
in or building an enclosure around the
unit.
The Town & Country replace 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 nishing surface to be ush
with the front of the unit. If preferred,
additional masonry type non-combustible
material can be installed above and to the
sides outward up to 4 1/2 inches of the
appliance. The nishing material must not
interfere with glass door frame access.
A Steel Stud Framing Kit is supplied with
the replace and must be used unless the
replace is totally enclosed with
non-combustible material. Assemble the
framing kit as per the instructions on
pages 12 & 13 of this manual. Attach
the steel frame to the replace once the
replace is in its nal 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 nishing surface.
The sides, back and top of the replace
can be framed in up to the steel studs and
the replace standoffs using conventional
lumber. Consult local building codes for
specic requirements.
Due to high temperatures, non-combusti-
ble backing board, such as cement board
or its equivalent, must be used to sheet
in the front of the replace, extending 12"
above and 5 9/16" to the side of the fram-
ing edge bars (Figure 14). Standard sheet
rock (dry wall) may be used beyond this
point.
If the backing board is not to be nished
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 exte-
rior wall or chase, it is recommended
that the outer walls be insulated to
same degree as other exterior walls.
Do not place fireplace directly against
the insulation. Cover the insulation
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
framing kit.
CAUTION: See Figure 16 BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE. DO NOT INSTALL ANY
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL WIRING,
INSULATION, PLASTIC VAPOR BARRIER OR GAS
PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL STUD FRAMING
ALL OTHER FRAMING
CAN BE DONE WITH
CONVENTIONAL LUMBER
STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT DIMENSIONS
(Supplied with fireplace)
NOTE:
The chase must be properly
sealed at the ceiling level or
between oors in a multilevel
installation.
IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT A
FULL HEADER BE
INSTALLED ABOVE THE
METAL FRAMING KIT
50 1/4"
48 1/16"
Figure 10: TC 36D with regular frame.
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NOTE: This fireplace ships with the light wiring secured in retaining clips. Remove light
wiring from the retaining clip before installing and walling up the fireplace.
Wire retaining clip
NOTE: This fireplace ships with the light wiring secured in retaining clips. Remove light
wiring from the retaining clip before installing and walling up the fireplace.
Figure 11: Light wiring retaining clip.

20 7/8"
50 1/4"
29 1/2"
61 1/16"
62 5/8"
86 5/16"
48 1/8"
50 1/4"
NOTE: FIREPLACE SHOULD BE IN ITS FINAL LOCATION BEFORE FRAMING
RANGE
24 7/8"
to
26 5/8"
RANGE
26 5/8"
to
28 1/16"
RANGE
1/32" - 3 3/16"
12 3/8"
FRAMING
LINTEL
50 1/4"
50 1/4"
20 15/16"
1/2"
86 5/16"
62 5/8"
61 1/16"
48 1/8"
50 1/4"
NOTE: FIREPLACE SHOULD BE IN ITS FINAL LOCTION BEFORE FRAMING.
RANGE
24 7/8"
to
26 5/8"
RANGE
26 5/8"
to
28 1/16"
RANGE
1/32" - 3 3/16"
12 3/8"
FRAMING
LINTEL
50 1/4"
Figure 12: TC 36D Minimum combustible framing dimensions.
Figure 13: TC 36D Arch Minimum combustible framing dimensions.
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TC 36D Minimum
Combustible Framing Dimensions
TC 36D Arch Minimum
Combustible Framing Dimensions

CALCIUM SILICATE
BOARD
NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD DETAIL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS MUST EXTEND
12" ABOVE AND 5 9/16" TO
THE SIDES OF THE FRAMING
EDGES.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
RECESSED
INSTALLATION DETAIL
If nishing the wall above the unit
with paint, the framing kit shipped
with the unit should be discarded.
Use full sheets of calcium silicate
board or equivalent and full length
metal studs to nish and frame
around the unit.
Calcium silicate board is a high
grade material with cement, quartz
and natural minerals as the main
raw materials. (Note: Calcium
Silicate is 1/2” thick)
CAUTION: Calcium Silicate board
can be damaged if dropped or
struck. Handle with care. Inspect
board prior to installation and do
not use if cracked.
NOTE: It is recommended to pre-
drill mounting holes in the board
prior to securing to the framing.
This will prevent the board from
cracking.
4 1/2"
MAXIMUM
FACING DEPTH
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
STEEL STUD FRAME
FIREPLACE FRONT GLASS
12”
5 9/16”
Figure 14: TC 36D Non combustible board dimensions.
Figure 15: Recessed installation detail.
FULL SHEET OF A NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL (NOT INCLUDED IN KIT)
Figure 16: Non combustible calcium
silicate board.
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FRONT
REAR
ARCHED STUD FRAMING KIT PARTS
TC36.BRFRKITA
REGULAR STUD FRAMING KIT PARTS
TC36.B2FRKITA
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.
FLAT SIDE
OF FRAME
SIDE OF FRAME
WITH SCREW
HOLES
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 (NOT
SHOWN)
SCREWS.TEK 40
2 STUD SIDE. INNER 48” L 2
3 STUD VERT. OUTER 48” L 2
4 STUD VERT. CENTER 15 7/16” L 2
5 STUD HEADER, HORIZ. 49 7/8” 1
6 STUD PLATE, HORIZ. 41 1/4 “L 1
7 BASE PLATE 5 15/16” L 2
8 FRAMING PLATE 4
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 (NOT
SHOWN)
SCREWS. TEK 40
2 STUD SIDE. INNER 48” L 2
3 STUD VERT. OUTER 48” L 2
4 STUD VERT. CENTER 2
5 STUD HEADER, HORIZ. 49 7/8” 1
6 STUD PLATE, HORIZ. 41 1/4 “L 1
7 BASE PLATE 5 15/16” L 2
8 FRAMING PLATE 4
9 ARCH SUPPORT 2
5
6
4
2
3
8
7
9
ATTACHMENT
POINTS
ATTACHMENT
POINTS
Figure 17: TC 36D Framing with arch components.
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TC36 Steel Stud Framing Kits
(regular and arched)

1. Top Frame Assembly
Lay out the inner (2) and outer (3)
vertical side studs, and vertical center
studs (4) on a large at surface.
Using the screws provided, attach the
upper header stud (5) and the stud
plate (6) to the vertical center studs (4)
(Figure 18 or Figure 19).
2. Attach Side Studs (Legs)
Attach the inner (2) and outer side
studs (3) to the top of the upper
header stud (5). (Figure 18 or Figure
19).
Fasten the inner and outer verti-
cal side studs (2 & 3) at the bottom
using the base plates (7) (Figure 18 or
Figure 19).
3. Archway Studs. (if using)
If including the archway, attach the
diagonal studs (9) (Figure 19) to the
lower horizontal studs and the inner
vertical studs.
Turn the assembled frame over to
access the remaining fastening
points.
4. Attach the Assembled Frame to the
unit.
Align the assembled frame to the unit
framing brackets. (Figure 20 or Figure
21). Attach at the fastening points
through the access holes in the outer
side studs. NOTE: Be sure that the
side of the frame with the screw holes
is facing the replace.
5. Secure to Existing Framing Secure the
frame assembly to existing framing
through the upper horizontal stud and
the stud plates.
6. Install Non-combustible Board Use
drywall screws to install the non-com-
bustible board (Figure 22) or (Figure
23).
3
7
4
3
2
9
6
8
8
5
Figure 19: TC 36D arched frame.
Figure 20: TC 36D regular frame
assembled.
Non-
combustible
board
Figure 23: TC 36D arched frame with
non-combustible board.
3
7
5
3
2
4
6
8
8
Non-
combustible
board
Figure 18: TC 36D regular frame.
Figure 21: TC 36D arched frame
assembled.
Figure 22: TC 36D regular frame with
non-combustible board.
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3/8 SECURING BOLT
GLASS
DOOR TRIM
FLANGED EDGE HEMMED EDGE
1. The adjustable lintel assembly
has two orientations for desired
nishing. A anged edge and a
hemmed edge. The lintel comes
factory installed with the ange
edge out. If the desired edge is
different from the factory setting,
use the following steps to change
the Lintel edge.
2. Remove safety barrier screen.
3. Remove the glass door trim
(Figure 24).
4. Loosen the securing 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 replace (Figure 25).
5. The lintel assembly can then be
adjusted to align ush with your
facing material by sliding in or out
approximately 1”.
6. Tighten the securing bolts.
7. Reattach the window trim.
8. Reinstall safety screen.
Figure 24:
TC 36D Lintel
and trim.
Figure 25: TC 36D Securing bolt.
SAFETY
BARRIER
SCREEN
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Caution: While a hearth extension is not required and combustible ooring
materials may be brought directly up to the replace, many materials (such as
wood ooring) may not tolerate the radiant heat from this replace, resulting
in discoloration, shrinking and cracking. For this reason, we suggest a non-
combustible hearth that is no more than 1” above the bottom of the replace.
If thicker, replace must be raised accordingly.
Caution: Hearth extensions thicker than 1” will interfere with the safety screen
and window frame when opening.
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This replace may be recessed up
to a maximum depth of 4½”. This
recess must be constructed from
non-combustible material. The space
between the outside framing edge
and the rebox must be completely
free of any obstructions or debris.
The glass door, with trim tted, must
be able to move freely. No building
material is permitted to protrude past
the framing edges attached to the
replace under ANY circumstance.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISH MATERIAL
Area between lintel and
glass door frame must
remain free of obstructions
Bottom of replace
Maximum
heigth of 1”
above bottom
of replace
Lintel
Hearth
Extention
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BUILDING MATERIAL MAY NOT
EXTEND PAST THIS POINT
Hearth Extension
Figure 26: Framing edge location.
Figure 27: TC36.D
Hearth extension.

The gas control system is located on the right hand side of the rebox behind
an access panel and the decorative rebox panel (if installed). The replace is
operated via a wall switch and a hand held remote control unit.
The wall switch is connected to the replace by a 40 ft. communication cable
supplied with the replace.
Installation
1. Place the replace in the desired location.
2. Remove the glass door frame from the replace.
3. Remove access panel from right hand side of the rebox (Figure 28).
4. Connect 110 V. AC electrical supply to the wires installed inside the junction
box (Figure 29). The replace is rated at 110 volts, 60Hz, 0.25A. The
optional power vent kit is rated at 115 volts, 60Hz, 1.8A.
The electrical wires can be accessed from both inside and outside the
junction box by removing one of the two small access panels (Figure 29) or
(Figure 30).
5. Attach the wall switch to the framing in the desired
location (40 ft is supplied with replace).
6. Route the wall switch control cable (supplied) as required to
the wall switch (Figure 32).
7. Attach one end of the wall switch control cable to the wall
control. (Figure 32), and the other end to the interface board
(Figure 30).
8. Insert the 4 supplied “AA” batteries into the battery pack
of the wall switch (Figure 33).
9. If not already installed, install the burner using
the instructions supplied with the burner kit.
10.Turn on the gas supply and check that all
connections are tight and leak free.
11.Turn on gas and electrical supplies.
12.Move the center button on the wall control (Figure 31)
to the “ON” position. The igniter will start to spark.
After a short delay, the pilot will light followed
by the main burner.
FIREBOX ACCESS PANEL
(IFC) INTERFACE
BOARD
MODULE
JUNCTION BOX
REGULATOR
BOARD
TRANSFORMER
VACUUM
SWITCH
GAS CONNECTOR
OUTER ACCESS PANEL
INSIDE ACCESS
PANEL
WALL SWITCH
CONNECTOR
JUNCTION BOX
POWER
VENT
SWITCH
Figure 28: Access to rebox.
Figure 29: Junction box wiring.
Figure 30: Valve assembly components.
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1. Begin by moving the selector
toggle on the wall switch to the
“REMOTE” position.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip
into the “PROGRAM” slot (Figure
31) on the wall switch.
3. Press the internal “PROGRAM”
button once and wait until you
hear 3 beeps from the wall switch.
4. Press the ON/OFF button of the
remote unit. Once the wall unit
beeps 3 times, the remote is
programmed.
5. The toggle on the wall switch
must be kept in the “REMOTE”
position in order to use the remote
control unit.
The PV / NV (Power Vent / Natural Vent) switch (Figure 34) on the
interface board (Figure 30) is set according to which type of evacuating
vent system is present. If the replace is vented without the assistance
of a power vent, the switch should be set to “NV”. If using a power
vent, “PV” should be selected. Follow the instructions provided with
the power vent kit for proper installation.
TO FIREPLACE
Figure 31: Town & Country
wall switch.
Figure 32: Wall switch interface side.
Figure 33: Wall switch battery side.
Figure 34: Vent mode selection switch.
NOTE: The wall switch comes with the lower ethernet cable blocked with a piece of red tape. If
connecting to a customer supplied home automation system, remove the piece of tape
to connect with the home automation system. If not using a home automation system,
leave the piece of tape in place and use the unblocked port to connect to the IFC module
of the fireplace.
Important Note:
When switching between PV and NV, both the electrical power supply
to the replace must be turned off and the backup batteries removed to
properly re-set the module.
Linking the remote control unit
to the wall switch.
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Selecting Natural Vent and Power Vent Modes

TO HOME
AUTOMATION
SYSTEM
NOTE:
• Digital I/O must be connected to a dry contact relay.
• Analog ame and light input through 0 - 10 volt DC
signal scaled as follows:
Low = 1 volt
High = 10 volts
NOTE:
When a signal has been supplied by the home automation system, the replace control
will repeat the signal every 2 hours or until a new command has been received.
The home automation feature supplied with this replace is capable
of controlling the ame and light on/off function with the use of a dry
contact relay common to home automation systems. Furthermore, the
ame and light level may be modulated from high to low using the
0 - 10 volt analog output available on most home automation systems.
(Figure 36) shows the wire designations required to connect the re-
place to a home automation system (wire not supplied).
Figure 35: Complete communication wiring.
Figure 36: Home automation side wiring diagram.
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SUPPLY
PRESSURE
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
Figure 37: Test ports.
Correct gas pressure requirement:
Natural Gas Propane
Min. Pressure 5.0" WC 12.5" WC
(For purpose of input adjustment)
Max. Pressure 13.9" WC 13.9" WC
Manifold Pressure
Maximum 3.5" WC 10" WC
Minimum 1.6" WC 6.4" WC
Note: To test the gas pressure, turn off the gas supply before removing
the plug from the supply pressure test port or manifold pressure test
port.
Verify gas pressures with the replace lit and on the highest setting.
Please refer to the Burner Installation Manual for gas pressure testing
procedure.
Caution: The gas line should be installed by a qualied service person in accordance with all building codes. This section is intended
as a guide for qualied technicians installing this appliance. Consult local and / or national building codes before proceeding.
• Gas supply line access holes are located at the top and left sides of the Control Box. Gas valve inlet accepts a 3/8" N.P.T. tting.
Correct gas line diameter must be used to assure proper operation and pressure.
• 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 method of disconnecting the valve from the gas line such as a union or are tting
must be provided to allow for repair or replacement of the gas valve.
Check local codes for additional requirements.
1. Connect the gas supply to the valve (Figure 30).
2. Turn on the gas supply and check that all connections are tight and leak free.
Warning:
The access panel - including gasket, must be reinstalled after conversion / installation or ser-
vicing has been completed. Failure to do so will cause overheating and premature failure of the
control system.
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Gas Pressure Check