TC54 D Series High Capacity Power Vent Kit
Product Information: High Capacity Power Vent Kit
The High Capacity Power Vent Kit (SKU# 22270007) is a
supplementary component that can be used with the TC54 D Series
Town & Country Fireplaces only. This kit is designed to provide
high capacity power venting for the fireplace. The kit includes
power vent terminal, venting adaptor, pressure switch, wiring
(orange), hose clamp, module switch wires (black), and tubing (6 ft
section). The vent terminal has minimum clearance requirements that
must be adhered to during installation.
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)
Maximum Vent Length:
The maximum vent length is 66 ft plus six 90 degree elbows or a
combination of other elbows equaling 90 degrees. The minimum
venting length is 10 ft plus one 90 degree elbow. The vent can be
installed with any combination of rise and run between the above
figures, including 3 ft below the unit. Ensure that the vent pipe
is properly supported.
High Capacity Power Vent Terminal Dimensions:
- A= 36 inches (91.5 cm) minimum clearance above grade, veranda,
porch, deck, or balcony - B= 12 inches (30 cm) minimum clearance to window or door that
may be opened - C= 12 inches (30 cm) minimum clearance to permanently closed
window recommended to prevent condensation on window - D= 12 inches (30 cm) minimum vertical clearance to ventilated
soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2
feet (60 cm) from the edge of the terminal
Product Usage Instructions:
Before installing the High Capacity Power Vent Kit, please
ensure that you have the TC54 D Series Town & Country Fireplace
installed as per the main instructions supplied. The installation
must conform to 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.
Follow these steps to install the power vent kit:
- Make sure your Town & Country Fireplace is installed as per
the main instructions provided. - Locate the High Capacity Power Vent Kit (SKU# 22270007).
- Ensure that you have the T&C 8X11 flue pipe as this power
vent kit uses only T&C 8X11 flue pipe. - Install the power vent kit components as per the instructions
provided with the kit. - Ensure that the vent pipe is properly supported and adheres to
the minimum clearance requirements.
Please note that under no circumstances should a rheostat be
used to alter the voltage supply to this unit. Additionally, 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.
For more information on the High Capacity Power Vent Kit, please
visit www.townandcountryfireplaces.com for the most recent version
of the manual.
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
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
Visit www.townandcountryfireplaces.com for the most recent version of this manual
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Table of Contents
Contents
Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………………….. 2 High Capacity Power Vent Installation ……………………………………………… 3 Contents of High Capacity Power Vent …………………………………………….. 3 High Capacity Power Vent ……………………………………………………………… 3 High Capacity Power Vent Terminal Dimensions ……………………………….. 4 Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances …………………………………………………. 4 Horizontal (Side Wall) Venting ………………………………………………………….. 5 Wiring Diagram ……………………………………………………………………………… 6 Control System Connection ……………………………………………………………. 7 Pressure Switch Installation ……………………………………………………………. 8 Selecting Natural Vent & Power Vent Modes …………………………………….. 8 Parts Diagram TCVT.PVAX21 ………………………………………………………….. 9 Venting Components ……………………………………………………………………. 10 Vent Offset Chart …………………………………………………………………………. 11
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High Capacity Power Vent Installation
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)
ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6
DESCRIPTION Power Vent Terminal Venting Adaptor Pressure Switch Wiring (Orange) Hose Clamp Module Switch Wires (Black) Tubing, 6 ft section
QTY 1 1 1 2 1 1
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
minimum 1½” clearance to combustable surfaces from vent pipe
Figure 1: Venting configurations.
vent terminal
66′ maximum vertical rise
Maximum vent length is 66 ft plus six 90 degree elbows or combination of other elbows equaling 90 degrees.
Minimum venting – 10′ plus one 90 degree elbow.
The vent can be installed with any combination of rise and run between the above figures including 3 ft below the unit. Ensure that the vent pipe is properly supported.
minimum venting – 10′ plus one 90 degree elbow
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High Capacity Power Vent Terminal Dimensions
29 5/8″ 18 3/4″
16 3/4″
33 3/4″
27 3/4″
19 1/8″
Figure 2: Power vent dimensions.
Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances
Vent Terminal Minimum Clearances Table
D E
V
L
B
G V
A
C
V
FIXED
CLOSED
F V
OPENABLE
B
B
V
V
OPEN- FIXED
ABLE CLOSED
B B
VJA
A
H
I G
M VK A
V VENT TERMINAL
A AIR SUPPLY INLET
AREA WHERE TERMINAL IS NOT PERMITTED
G
GAS METER
Figure 3: Vent terminal minimum clearances.
A= 36 inches (91.5 cm) min. Clearances above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony
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
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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.
FINISHED WALL
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)
BLOWER OUTLETS
POWER VENT TERMINAL
Figure 4: Mounted power vent.
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
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.
Power Vent Adaptor. Part # PVAX.25096861 MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE UNIT
SECURE WITH THREE SCREWS AND SEAL WITH FOIL TAPE
PRESSURE TAP
SEAL NOT REQUIRED
Figure 5: Power vent adapter. 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.
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CAT 5 ETHERNET CABLE (NOT SUPPLIED) 18 VDC
OPTIONAL HOME AUTOMATION
WALL SWITCH
PGM
ON REMOTE OFF
Wiring Diagram
DIGITAL I/O FLAME ON / OFF SOLID BROWN DIGITAL I/O SPARE WHITE BROWN DIGITAL I/O LIGHTS ON / OFF SOLID GREEN COMMON WHITE BLUE ANALOG 0 – 10V FLAME LOW / HIGH SOLID BLUE ANALOG 0 – 10V SPARE WHITE GREEN ANALOG 0 – 10V LIGHTS LOW / HIGH SOLID ORANGE COMMON WHITE ORANGE
GND
LIGHTS
AIR PRESSURE SWITCH
24 VAC
TRANSFORMER
REGULATOR BOARD
VALVE
OPTIONAL POWER VENT
POWER VENT
CAT 5 ETHERNET CABLE (SUPPLIED)
BLACK WHITE BLUE
JUNCTION BOX
110 VAC 60 HZ NUETRAL GND
SELECTOR
NATURAL POWER
VENT
VENT
MODULE
VALVE CONTROL BOX
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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
Firebox Access Panel
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.
Figure 6: Firebox access panel.
To Power Vent – Blue
2 Nuetral wires – White
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).
Power In wire – Black
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).
Vacuum switch
Transformer
Figure 7: Junction box wiring.
Regulator board
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.
Gas connector
Inside access panel
Wall switch connector
Module
Power vent switch
Junction box Figure 8: Valve assembly components.
Interface board
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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).
LOW SIDE OF SWITCH
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.
Figure 10: Vent mode selection switch.
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Parts Diagram TCVT.PVAX21
ITEM DESCRIPTION
PART NO.
#1 HIGH CAPACITY POWER VENT KIT ………………………………………………………………………..22270007 #2 VENTING ADAPTER ………………………………………………………………………………………………80000290
#1
1b 1a
1d 1c
#2
1i
1f 1g
1h
1e 1j
1k
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)
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Venting Components
11″
9 1/2″
10 15/16″
TCVT.811X12ADJ
*
11 1/8″ TCVT.811X _ _
45°
13 13/16″ 8 5/16″
12 9/16″
10 5/16″ 15 7/8″ TCVT.811XLB90
1 5/16″ 7/16″
13 1/8″ TCVT.811XLB45
16″ 14″
WALL SHIELD/CEILING FIRESTOP THIMBLE TCVT.THIMA
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Vent Offset Chart
1 1/4″ 1 1/4″
A
B
C
12″ PIPE 18 5/8″ 18″ A
18″ PIPE 22 7/8″ 22 3/8″
10 7/8″ 24″ PIPE 27 1/8″ 26 1/2″
48″ PIPE 44 1/16″ 43 1/2″
11 3/8″
ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE
SECTION TO PIPE WILL
INCREASE OFFSET BY 2 1/8″ 1 1/4″
B
TO 6 3/4″
A
B
C
12″ PIPE 13 7/16″ 23 1/4″
18″ PIPE 16 1/16″ 24″ PIPE
17 9/16″ 21 7/8″
27 5/8″ 31 3/4″
A
48″ PIPE 38 3/4″
44 7/8″
6 1/8″
ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE
SECTION TO PIPE WILL
INCREASE OFFSET BY 2 1/8″ 1 1/4″
B
TO 6 3/4″
A
20″
C C
20″
1 1/4″
18 3/4″
1 1/4″
A
B
12″ PIPE
29″
18″ PIPE
35″
24″ PIPE
41″
48″ PIPE
65″
B
ADDING AN ADJUSTABLE SECTION TO PIPE WILL INCREASE OFFSET BY 3″ TO 9 1/2″
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