TOWN COUNTRY TC54 D Series High Capacity Power Vent Kit Instruction Manual

October 30, 2023
TOWN COUNTRY

HIGH CAPACITY POWER VENT KIT
· Horizontal Termination Applications Only
SKU# 22270007
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

For use with the TC54 “D” Series Town & Country Fireplaces Only
NOTE: THIS POWER VENT KIT USES ONLY T&C 8X11 FLUE PIPE

High Capacity Power Vent Installation

IMPORTANT:
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO REMAIN WITH THE APPLIANCE INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions are supplementary to the Installation and Operating Instructions supplied with the fi replace and should be kept together. Refer to the Installation and Operating Instructions for proper gas supply, safety requirements and operating instructions

This Power Vent can only be used with the TC54 Town and Country fireplace. Locate the fireplace as per the main instructions supplied.
Make the following modifications to add the components used with the Power Vent Kits.
This installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the Natural Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.

Contents of High Capacity Power Vent

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL A RHEOSTAT BE USED TO ALTER THE VOLTAGE SUPPLY TO THIS UNIT.

Any of the silicon seals on the outer box that are broken during servicing must be re-sealed using RTV silicon during re-assembly to ensure a weather- proof seal.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE
Vertical vent pipe: 1.75 in. (45mm)
Horizontal vent pipe:
Top 1.75 in. (45mm)
Sides 1.75 in. (45mm)
Bottom 1.75 in. (45mm)
All other clearances are as per the fireplace installation instructions.

High Capacity Power Vent

TOWN COUNTRY TC54 D Series High Capacity Power Vent Kit - High Capacity
Power Vent Installation

Figure 1: Venting configurations.

High Capacity Power Vent Terminal Dimensions

TOWN COUNTRY TC54 D Series High Capacity Power Vent Kit - High Capacity
Power Vent Terminal Dimensions

Figure 2: Power vent dimensions.

Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances

TOWN COUNTRY TC54 D Series High Capacity Power Vent Kit - Vent Terminal
Minimum Clearances

Figure 3: Vent terminal minimum clearances.

A=| 36 inches (91.5 cm) min.| Clearances above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony
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B=| 12 inches (30 cm) min.| Clearance to window or door that may be opened
C=| 12 inches (30 cm) min.| Clearance to permanently closed window recommended to prevent condensation on window
D=| 12 inches (30 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=| 12 inches (30 cm) min.| Clearance to unventilated soffit
F=| 12 inches (30 cm) min.| Clearance to outside corner
G=| 36 inches (91.5 cm) min.| Clearance to inside corner
H=| 3 feet (90 cm) min.| Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly horizontally from the center-line of the regulator
I=|
3 feet (90 cm) min.| Clearance to service regulator vent outlet
J=| 12 inches (30 cm) min.| Clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance
K=|
6 feet (1.8 m) min.| Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet
L=| *7 feet (2.1 m) min.| ^ Clearance above paved side-walk or a paved driveway located on public property
M=| 12 inches (30 cm) min| Clearance under veranda, porch, deck, or balcony

^ a vent shall not terminate directly above a side-walk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings*
* only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor

  • as specified in CGA B149 Installation Codes, Note: local Codes or Regulation may require different clearances
  • for U.S.A. Installations follow the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1

Horizontal (Side Wall) Venting

This kit uses Town and Country direct vent pipe with a 8″ inner pipe and an 11″ outer pipe. For part numbers see the table of venting components on page 12 & 13 of this manual.

TOWN COUNTRY TC54 D Series High Capacity Power Vent Kit - Horizontal Side
Wall Venting 1

Figure 4: Mounted power vent.

TO PAINT TERMINAL
THIS TERMINAL MUST BE PAINTED AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.
THE PAINT USED SHOULD BE CERTIFIED TO WITHSTAND TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 225 F. (157 C).
WHEN PAINTING IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE INLET AND OUTLET VENTS BE BLOCKED TO PREVENT PAINT BEING ACCIDENTALLY SPRAYED ON THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THIS TERMINAL.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT INLET AND OUTLETS OF THIS TERMINATION ARE CLEAR PRIOR TO OPERATING THE FIREPLACE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

  1. Locate the power vent termination following the clearance to combustible table, venting configuration diagram (Figure 1) and terminal location diagram (Figure 3).

  2. Cut and frame a 14″ x 14″ opening. The centre of the square hole should line up with the centre line of the horizontal pipe.

  3. Install the Town and Country firestop in the opening to retain any insulation in the wall and maintain proper clearances. If the wall being penetrated is constructed of non-combustible material only (i.e. Masonry block or concrete) the wall thimble is not required and a hole with zero clearance is acceptable. (11″ hole)

  4. Attach the terminal to the outside wall. Ensure that the terminal is the right way up and that only the outer flanges that are used to secure the terminal to the building are covered by the exterior wall or siding (Figure 4). Note: No other part of the terminal can be recessed into the exterior wall or siding.

  5. Attach the vent adapter directly to the appliance with three screws and seal outer pipe with aluminium tape provided. Note: The inner pipe does not need to be sealed

  6. Connect the high temperature silicone tube to the vacuum pressure tap
    on the adaptor, secure with the hose clamp provided and route the tube through any hole back to control box (Figure 5). Tube may touch unit and be trimmed if required.
    Note: Ensure that there are no blockages in this tube, as this will cause the control to malfunction.

  7. Run the required pipe from the adaptor to the terminal assembly.

TOWN COUNTRY TC54 D Series High Capacity Power Vent Kit - Horizontal Side
Wall Venting 2

Figure 5: Power vent adapter.

Wiring Diagram

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Control System Connection

The gas control system is located on the right hand side of the firebox behind an access panel and the decorative firebox panel (if installed). The fireplace is operated via a wall control and a hand held remote control unit.
The wall control is connected to the fireplace by a 40 ft. communication cable supplied with the fireplace.

Installation

  1. Place the fireplace in the desired location.

  2. Remove the window from the fireplace.

  3. Remove access panel from right hand side of the firebox (Figure 6).

  4. Connect 110 V. AC electrical supply to the wires installed inside the junction box (Figure 7).
    The fireplace 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 7) & (Figure 8).
    TOWN COUNTRY TC54 D Series High Capacity Power Vent Kit - Control System
Connection 3

  5. Connect the gas supply to the valve (Figure 8).

  6. Attach one end of the wall switch control cable to the wall control. (not shown), and the other end to the interface board (Figure 8).

  7. If not already installed, install the burner using the instructions supplied with the burner kit.

  8. Turn on the gas supply and check that all connections are tight and leak free.

Pressure Switch Installation

Attach the silicone tube from the upper pressure tap on the power vent adaptor (Figure 5) to the “low” port of the pressure switch. (Figure 9).

Figure 9: Switch sides.

Selecting Natural Vent & Power Vent Modes

The NV / PV (Natural Vent / Power Vent) switch (Figure 10) on the interface board (Figure 8) is set according to which type of evacuating vent system is present. If the fireplace 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.

Important Note:
When switching between NV and PV, both the electrical power supply to the fireplace must be turned off and the backup batteries removed to properly re- set the module.

Parts Diagram TCVT.PVAX21

ITEM DESCRIPTION …………………………………………………………………………………………………..PART NO.

1 HIGH CAPACITY POWER VENT KIT ………………………………………………………………………..22270007

2 VENTING ADAPTER ………………………………………………………………………………………………80000290

TOWN COUNTRY TC54 D Series High Capacity Power Vent Kit - Parts Diagram TCVT
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KIT CONTENTS:

1…..HIGH CAPACITY POWER VENT KIT

1a …………………………………………………………..TOP COVER (1)
1b ………………………………………………………… SIDE COVER (1)
1c …………………………………. EXHAUST CHAMBER WELD (1)
1d …………………………………INLET AIR CHAMBER WELD (1)
1e …………………….. 1/4″ LDF PAPER (HI TEMP GASKET) (2)
1f ………………………………………….BLOWER POWER VENT (2)
1g ………………………………………. OUTLET AIR ASSEMBLY (2)
1h ……………………………………………….. EXHAUST SHIELD (2)
1i…………………………………… TUBE,5/16″OD,6FT LENGTH (1)
1j…………………………………………………………..HOSE CLAMP (1)
1k …………………………………………………………HOSE CLAMP (5)

2 VENTING ADAPTER (1)

Venting Components

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WALL SHIELD/CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT.THIMA

Vent Offset Chart

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Series High Capacity Power Vent Kit - Vent Offset Chart
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