Town & Country Fireplaces TCWS54ST SERIES D User manual

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.
MODEL
TCWS54ST
SERIES D
POWER VENTED
SEE THRU FIREPLACE
TCWS54ST
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
240315-56 TCWS54ST_D 5056.425218D
SERIAL #

Table of Contents
5056.425218D
Table of Contents
Caution ................................................................... 3
Safety ..................................................................... 3
Important Note for the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts:................................................... 4
Fireplace Dimensions ............................................. 5
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material ....... 5
Installation Requirements .......................................6
Manufactured (Mobile) Home ................................. 6
Window Frame Removal......................................... 6
Standoffs................................................................. 7
Locating The Fireplace ...........................................7
Framing and Finishing ............................................8
Steel Stud Framing Kit.......................................... 10
Adjustable Lintel ................................................... 12
Electrical............................................................... 14
Wall Switch and Remote Control .......................... 15
Selecting Natural Vent & Power Vent Modes ........ 15
Home Automation ................................................. 16
Gas Supply ........................................................... 17
Venting.................................................................. 18
TCVT.PVOC Power Vent Installation..................... 18
Venting Congurations.......................................... 19
Venting Length...................................................... 19
Minimum Vent Length Chart .................................20
Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances .....................20
Venting Components ............................................21
Vent Pipe Sealant ................................................. 22
Optional Tranquility Burner ...................................23
Propane Conversion .............................................29
Optional Twilight Diamond Burner ........................ 31
Gas Pressure Check.............................................35
Burner Flame Adjustment..................................... 36
Firebox Panels Installation.................................... 37
Finishing Touch Trim Kit Instructions..................... 38
Lighting Instructions .............................................39
First Fire................................................................40
Special Operator Note .......................................... 40
Remote Control Operation....................................40
Maintenance .........................................................46
Replacement Parts - TCWS.54DST .....................47
Replacement Parts - Tranquility Burner................ 48
Replacement Parts - Twilight Diamond Burner..... 49
Valve Control System............................................50
Wiring Diagram..................................................... 51
Rating Label Location...........................................52
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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.

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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 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. Toddlers, young children, 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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Caution
Safety
We recommend that our gas hearth
products be installed and serviced
by professionals who are certied
in the United States by the National
Fireplace Institute®(NFI) as NFI Gas
Specialists

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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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29 3/4"
24"
4“
*
CEILING
ADJACENT WALL
OR MANTEL SUPPORT
6”
COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR
COMBUSTIBLE HEARTH
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* MANTEL CLEARANCE
A 9”
B 6”
C 3”
** MANTEL DEPTH
D 12”
E 6 3/4”
F 1 1/2”
MANTEL CLEARANCE
CHART
UNIT MAY BE RECESSED UP TO 6” WITH
NONCOMBUSTIBLE MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL
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 ................... ..........See Figure #2
**Maximum Mantel extension ..... ..........See Figure #2
Mantel support...................................................... 4 in. (102 mm)
Vent pipe .......................................................1 3/4" in. (45 mm)
Fig. #1
Fig. #2
MAY USE COMBUSTIBLE
FACING MATERIAL IN THIS AREA
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISH MATERIAL
SEE FIG #11& 12
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERI-
AL, ELECTRICAL WIRING OR GAS PLUMBING IN
THIS AREA.
COMBUSTIBLE FRAMING AND
FINISH WALL ABOVE STANDOFFS
STEEL FRAMING
FIREPLACE FRONT
TOP OF LINTEL BAR
A
B
C
D
E
F
Fig. #3
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Fireplace Dimensions
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material
33 13/16"
62 3/8"
5 11/16"
54 7/16"
24 7/16"
12 1/4"
69 9/16"
12 11/16"
41 1/4"
11 9/16"
18 5/8"

Warning: Turn off the replace, 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 window frame is held in place by two spring-loaded latches that are operated by a
one-piece latch handle.
1. Remove Safety Barrier Screen (Fig. #4).
2. Remove the TC Finishing Touch Trim Kit from the window frame. (If installed)
3. Using a screwdriver (Fig #5) or other similar object, push against the notch in the top
of the latch and grab the bottom of the latch handle as it protrudes (Fig #6). Lift handle
until latch hook disengages. Repeat for other side while holding glass so it does not tip
out.
4. Tilt the top of the window 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 window frame in a safe place to avoid damage.
6. Re-assemble in reverse order. Latch handle should snap into place and be ush with
window frame when engaged correctly.
7. Reinstall Trim Kit if required.
8. Reinstall safety barrier screen.
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 original position evenly on
both sides.
LATCH HANDLE
Fig. #5
Fig. #6
Fig. #7
SAFETY
BARRIER
SCREEN
Fig. #4
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TheTown & Country Fireplace installation and venting must conform to the local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, current CSA B149.1 installation code (in Canada) or
the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (in the USA). 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).
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Installation Requirements
Manufactured (Mobile) Home
Window Frame Removal

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The framing kits, once assembled
and attached, are used as the top
and side standoffs (see page 10)
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
types of installations are possible, such as, a peninsula wall, an island, and between two
interior walls (Fig. #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 replace to combustible surfaces must be adhered
to and are shown in Fig. #2 and Fig. #3.
EXAMPLES OF COMMON
LOCATIONS SEE FIG #13 FOR
DIMENSIONS
HANDLE
CONTROL
BOX
STAND OFFS
Fig. #8
Fig. #9
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Locating The Fireplace
Standoffs

74 3/4
54 1/16
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.
of frame
side of frame with
screw holes
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Note: The replace should be in place
and venting installed before framing in
or building an enclosure around the unit.
When the appliance is installed directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible
material, other than wood ooring, the
appliance shall be installed on a metal or
wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the appliance.
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 up
to 6 inches forward of the appliance.
*The nishing material must not inter-
fere with glass 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
10 – 12 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 thickness of nishing
surface.
The sides and top of the replace can
be framed in up to the steel studs using
conventional lumber. Consult local building
codes for specic requirements.
Due to high temperatures, non-combustible
backer 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 framing edge bars.
(Fig #11) Standard sheet rock (dry wall) may
be used beyond this.
If the backer board is not to be nished with
other non-combustible material such as tiles, it
is recommended that top sections 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
replace against a non-insulated exterior wall
or chase, it is recommended that the outer
walls be insulated to same degree as other
exterior walls. Do not place replace 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 #11a 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 BAR-
RIER OR GAS PLUMBING WITHIN THE STEEL
STUD FRAMING
STEEL STUD FRAMING KIT DIMENSIONS
(Supplied with replace)
NOTE:
The chase must be properly
sealed at the ceiling level or
between oors in a multilevel
installation.
Fig. #10
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT
A FULL HEADER BE INSTALLED
ABOVE THE FRAMING KIT
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Framing and Finishing

4 1/2
54 1/15"
70"
RANGE
20 3/4"
to
24 1/4"
RANGE
24 1/4"
to
27 3/16"
RANGE
1/32"
to
3 3/16"
FRAME
LINTEL
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NON-COMBUSTIBLE RECESSED
INSTALLATION DETAIL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD DETAIL
MINIMUM COMBUSTIBLE
FRAMING DIMENSIONS
Fig. #11A
IF FINISHING 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
FINISH AND FRAME AROUND THE UNIT.
CALCIUM SILICATE BOARD ISA 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.
Fig. #11
Fig. #12
Fig. #13
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL MUST EXTEND
TO THE TOP EDGE AND TO
THE SIDE EDGE OF THE
FRAMING KIT.
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD ONLY IN
THESE AREAS
NOTE: FIREPLACE SHOULD BE IN ITS FINAL LOCATION BEFORE FRAMING.
STEEL STUDS
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MASONRY TYPE MATERIAL
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BOARD
CALCIUM SILICATE
BOARD
MAXIMUM FACING DEPTH
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3
5
7
FRONT VIEW (slightly angled)
BEND OUT
FRAMING TABS TO
FRONT
SCREW INTO
SIDE
4
4
22
66
3
Fig. #14
88
Each Kit Contains:
Item Description Qty.
1 SCREW, WAFER #8 x 1/2
(Not shown)
2 x
Pkg
40
2 STUD, SIDES 54 1/16” L 4
3 STUD, OUTER SIDES 54 1/16” L 4
4 STUD, UPPER/LOWER
74 5/8” L
4
Item Description Qty.
5 INNER CROSS BRACE
56 5/8 L
2
6 STUD, CENTER 25” L 6
7 LOWER CROSS BRACE
56 5/8 L
2
8 FRAMING PLATE 8
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TCWS.54STFRKIT
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Steel Stud Framing Kit