Temco TLC39-3I, TFC42-4, TFC39-3, TLC42-4, TLC36-3 Installation Instructions Manual
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TEMCO FIREPLACE PRODUCTS, Inc.
Installation Instructions for Low Profile, Front-Opening,
Wood-Burning Fireplaces
Models TLC42-4, TLC42-4I,TLC42-4MB, TFC42-4, TLC39-3, TLC39-3I, TFC39-3, TLC36-3,
TLC36-3I, TLC36-3MB, TFC36-3, A42L-4, A42F-4, A39L-3, A39F-3, A36L-3 and A36F-3
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36" Louvered Heat Circulating Fireplace
42" Flush Face Heat Circulating Fireplace
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
− Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
− Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer. Do not attempt
to install this fireplace yourself!
P.O. BOX 1349 Manchester, TN 37349
P.O. Box 1148 Perris, CA 92572
A subsidiary of Temtex Industries, Inc.
PRINTED IN USA 02/97 7N70359C
CONTENTS
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
TEMCO Chimney System..............................................................................................................................................2
Basic Rules...................................................................................................................................................................3
Model with Listed Features and Accessories..................................................................................................................3
Planning Ahead
Choosing the Location for Your Fireplace.......................................................................................................................4
Outside Air Kit and Glass Door Accessories...................................................................................................................5
Gas Log ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Drafts............................................................................................................................................................................5
Locating the Flue Pipe...................................................................................................................................................5
Chimney Outlet.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Firebox and Chimney System Clearances......................................................................................................................5
Determining the R-Values..............................................................................................................................................6
Fireplace Installation
Installing the Firebox...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Chimney...................................................................................................................................................8
10 Foot Rule of Thumb..................................................................................................................................................9
Offset Installations....................................................................................................................................................9-10
Chase Installations......................................................................................................................................................11
Installing a Gas Line....................................................................................................................................................12
Insulation of the Fireplace Enclosure............................................................................................................................12
Mobile Home Installation .............................................................................................................................................13
Finishing Your Fireplace.............................................................................................................................................14-15
Using Your Fireplace........................................................................................................................................................16
Replacement Parts...........................................................................................................................................................17
INTRODUCTION
This book contains your installation instructions and should
be kept in a safe place. It will be a handy reference guide
to operating your fireplace after installation. For you to realize all the advantages and use of the reliable service that
has been engineered into your TEMCO fireplace, you must
carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this book
regarding installation and operation of the fireplace. These
instructions should be read carefully in their entirety before
beginning installation of the fireplace.
It is suggested that you wear work gloves and safety
glasses to protect your hands and eyes when installing your
fireplace.
NOTE: Authorities having jurisdiction (i.e. building inspectors, fire marshals, etc.) should be consulted before instal-
8" Diameter Double Wall Chimney System
Chimney Sections Terminations
8212D 12" Section 8204S Flue Support 8203D Round Termination Cap
8218D 18" Section SC1215-1 Storm Collar STD-22 Round Chase Cap
8224D 24" Section 8232E 30° Elbow Set ARC-52 Architectural Cap
8236D 36" Section 8204F-1 90° Firestop Spacer ARC-12 Architectural Cap
8248D 48" Section 8230F-1 30° Firestop Spacer PRC-12 Pyramid Cap
8206F 0 - 6/12 Roof Flashing LPC-12 Long Pyramid Cap
8212F 7 - 12/12 Roof Flashing TCS-12 Conical Cap
HSS-1 Hearth Safety Strip AS-8-2 Shielded Slip Section
lation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
All models are listed for use in residential construction in
the United States with a TEMCO double-wall 8" diameter
air-cooled chimney and the components listed below.
BE SURE TO FOLLOW EXACTLY THE SPECIFIC INSTALLATION RESTRICTIONS THAT APPLY TO THE
MODEL YOU ARE INSTALLING. The model number of the
fireplace is located on a metal label behind the firescreen in
the upper right corner of the front of the fireplace. Be sure
you follow these rules exactly.
Listed in the United States by Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc., #MH10105, ICBO Report #NER-492, SBCCI Report
#8809, BOCA Report #87-31.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...A FEW BASIC RULES
1. The instructions on the following pages were designed to
make the installation of your TEMCO fireplace as quick
as possible. It is important that they be followed. This
fireplace is to be installed only by a qualified installer.
2. Use only TEMCO manufactured components, listed
under 8" Diameter Chimney System (on the prior
page), when installing a TEMCO fireplace. Substituting
other manufacturers' components for, or altering
TEMCO parts will void the UL listing and the TEMCO
warranty.
3. Check local building codes for restrictions which may not
be contained in this manual.
4. The fireplace design permits installation and framing
adjacent to combustible materials. Do not set the fireplace on vinyl flooring or carpets.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MAY NOT BE PLACED
ON THE BLACK FACE SURROUNDING THE FIREPLACE.
5. ALL CHIMNEY SECTIONS, ELBOWS AND FLUE SUPPORTS REQUIRE AN ABSOLUTE MINIMUM OF 1"
AIR SPACE CLEARANCE TO ALL COMBUSTIBLES.
6. The minimum distance from the fireplace opening to an
adjacent combustible wall is 15½". See page 6 for alternative wall shields and required R-factors.
7. If the floor in front of the fireplace is combustible, a protective hearth extension must be used. Raised or floor
level extensions may be constructed. On flush face
models only, a raised hearth extension may be flush with
the fireplace hearth. For a raised hearth on louvered
models, the fireplace must also be installed on a platform.
Minimum hearth dimensions: 36" models
16" x 52" 39" models
16" x 55"
42" models 20" x 66"
Since many hearth extension materials are not insulating
materials, a layer of noncombustible inorganic
insulating material must be used also. See pages 6 and
7 for R-factor requirements.
8. Adhere to the 10' Rule of Thumb for chimney height, (see
page 9).
9. Chimney supports:
a. Flue support is required for every 35' of vertical system
height.
b. Flue support is required for every 6' of offset chimney.
c. Guy wire stabilizer is required for chimneys extending
more than 6' above roof line.
10. Only TEMCO model glass doors (see chart below) may
be installed on these fireplaces.
11. The barometric damper on the Combustion Air Kit allows air to be drawn from above, below or behind the
fireplace; but air must never be drawn from the attic or
garage spaces. Refer to the air kit installation manual for
complete installation and use information.
12. Check your local building code to determine if
grounding is required and what procedure should be followed. Grounding is recommended by the manufacturer
if you live in an area of high risk due to electrical storms.
13. System specifications:
Minimum system height (site-built construction): no el-
bows - 12'6"; two elbows - 13'6"; four elbows - 21'.
Maximum system height: 60'
Maximum 30° elbows per system: four
Maximum distance between elbows without support: 6'
Maximum run of inclined chimney: 20'
14. On louvered models, when installing a blower or fan kit,
it is necessary to bring a power source to the fireplace
before it is enclosed. See separate installation instructions.
15. For mobile home installation requirements, see page
13.
16. READ THE COMPLETE MANUAL BEFORE BEGIN-
Models with Features and Listed Accessories
MODEL FACE/OPENING DOORS FAN TRIM KITS NOTES
TLC42-4 louvered 42" x 21 7/8" CLS-6, CX-61 BL-1* LPB42-4
TLC42-4I louvered 42" x 21 7/8" CLS-6, CX-61 BL-1* LPB42-4 insulated outer wrap
TLC42-4MB louvered 42" x 21 7/8" CLS-6, CX-61 BL-1* LPB42-4 for mobile home installations, includes CX-61
TFC42-4
A42F-4
TLC39-3
A39L-3
TLC39-3I louvered 39" x 21 7/8" CLS-4, CX-41 BL-1* LPB39-3 insulated outer wrap
TFC39-3
A39F-3
TLC36-3
A36L-3
TLC36-3I louvered 36" x 21 7/8" CLS-2, CX-21 BL-1* LPB36, SPB36 insulated outer wrap
TLC36-3MB louvered 36" x 21 7/8" CLS-2, CX-21 BL-1* LPB36, SPB36 for mobile home installations, includes CX-21
TFC36-3
A36F-3
flush 42" x 21 7/8" CLS-6, CX-61 N/A LPB42-4
louvered 39" x 21 7/8" CLS-4, CX-41 BL-1* LPB39-3
flush 39" x 21 7/8" CLS-4, CX-41 N/A LPB39-3
louvered 36" x 21 7/8" CLS-2, CX-21 BL-1* LPB36, SPB36
flush 36" x 21 7/8" CLS-2, CX-21 N/A LPB36, FPB36, SPB36
doors and AIR-3 air kit.
doors and AIR-3 air kit.
Combustion Air Kits: All models except TLC36-3MB and TLC42-4MB accept combustion air kits AIR-5, AIR-5A, AIR-5B and
AIR-7. TLC36-3MB and TLC42-4MB include AIR-3 air kit.
*BL-1 installation requires installation of junction box JB-2 or JB2-1.
PLANNING AHEAD
CHOOSING THE LOCATION FOR
YOUR FIREPLACE:
Figure 1 shows some of the many ways your fireplace may
be installed. Consider the traffic pattern in your room and
the location of doors and windows. A corner location may
be best where space is limited.
Your fireplace weighs no more than some of your fine
furniture. If the fireplace is located near a load bearing wall,
additional supports to the foundation will not be necessary.
HEAVY FACINGS SUCH AS BRICK, STONE, ETC., MAY
REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FOUNDATION SUPPORT.
ALTHOUGH THIS UNIT MAY BE INSTALLED ON COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES, IT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED
Figure 2
Fireplace and Framing Dimensions
Figure 1
ON CARPET OR VINYL.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
TFC36/A36F 36 38 1/2 35 37 3/4 7 31 1/4 2 12 1/8 8 5/8 15 1/2 9 21 38 3/4 38 22 8 7/8 46 65 32 1/2 14 3/8
TLC36/A36L 36 38 1/2 35 37 3/4 7 31 1/4 2 12 1/8 8 5/8 15 1/2 9 21 38 3/4 38 22 8 7/8 46 65 32 1/2 14 3/8
TFC39/A39L 39 41 9/16 39 41 1/2 8 33 3 17 9 3/4 18 10 1/2 22 41 13/16 41 3/4 29 8 1/2 51 15/16 73 7/18 36 3/4 16 7/16
TLC42/A42F 39 41 9/16 39 41 1/2 8 33 3 17 9 3/4 18 10 1/2 22 41 13/16 41 3/4 29 8 1/2 51 15/16 73 7/18 36 3/4 16 7/16
TFC42/A42F 42 44 9/16 39 41 1/2 8 33 3 17 9 3/4 18 10 1/2 22 44 13/16 41 3/4 32 8 1/2 54 76 1/4 38 1/8 17 5/8
TLC42/A42L 42 44 9/16 39 41 1/2 8 33 3 17 9 3/4 18 10 1/2 22 44 13/16 41 3/4 32 8 1/2 54 76 1/4 38 1/8 17 5/8
OUTSIDE AIR KIT AND GLASS DOOR
ACCESSORIES
A fireplace needs a steady supply of air in order to draw
properly. Many houses and apartments which are well
sealed lack sufficient air for normal operation. IN SUCH
HOUSES, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A COMBUSTION
AIR KIT BE INSTALLED. A combustion air kit will improve
the efficiency of any fireplace, especially if used in conjunction with glass doors, because it allows you to use outside
air for combustion instead of heated room air.
Installing the fireplace on an outside wall will simplify the
installation of the combustion air kit and reduce the amount
of necessary duct work. Install the air kit according to the
separate installation instructions packed with it. If an air kit
is to be installed, IT MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE TIME
THE FIREPLACE IS INSTALLED, before its enclosure is
finished.
The fireplace includes an integral barometric damper. The
control lever is located on the left side behind the mesh
screen.
GAS LOG
If you plan to install a gas log, the gas line must be installed
before framing in the fireplace. The gas line must be installed by a licensed gas line installer. See p.12 for installation instructions.
DRAFTS
The location for the fireplace should be away from objects
such as frequently opened doors and central heat air outlets
and inlets that will create drafts and possibly hamper the
normal flow of air into the fire.
LOCATING THE AREA WHERE THE FLUE
PIPE WILL PASS THROUGH THE CEILING
AND THE ROOF
It is very important that you determine where the flue
(chimney) will go through the ceiling and roof. Check the
structure of your home to see that the location you have
chosen will make installation as easy as possible. Using a
plumb bob, hold the string from the ceiling and drop it,
moving the string until the plumb bob is in the center of the
flue collar opening, (see figure 3). Mark the spot on the
ceiling. You may wish to drive a nail through the ceiling at
this spot. Then go into the attic and find the nail. Using the
plumb bob with the ceiling nail as the center point of the
flue, mark the center of the area on the roof through which
the flue will pass. This is to see if it is possible to cut your
opening for the flue in both the ceiling and roof without cutting either roof rafters or ceiling joists. A location that
requires cutting the least number of joists and rafters will
simplify the installation and reduce the cost. The structural
integrity of a home's floor, walls, ceiling and roof must be
maintained. It is not recommended to cut roof trusses.
CHIMNEY OUTLET
Thought should be given to the proposed location of the
chimney outlet on the roof. Objects such as trees, adjacent
buildings or embankments that are too close to the chimney
can create air circulation problems during windy weather
that could affect the way the fireplace draws air.
After careful consideration, choose the location for your fireplace to achieve the simplest installation for maximum efficiency.
FIREBOX AND CHIMNEY SYSTEM CLEARANCES
Figure 3
The fireplace may be placed directly on a combustible floor,
against a combustible wall at marked clearances or on a
raised wooden platform.
If the fireplace is to be installed on a raised platform, the
platform must be a continuous level surface.
The fireplace must be secured in place so it cannot shift
positions. The nailing flanges on the sides of the firebox
make securing the firebox to the frame quick and easy. The
nailing flanges were designed to allow the installation of
1/2" wallboard or plywood flush with the face of the fireplace.
Only the header (see figure 4) may rest on the standoffs on
top of the firebox.
Combustible materials may not cover any part of the black
metal surrounding the firebox opening. See figure 4.
Do not install the firebox over vinyl floors or carpet.
Combustible floors in front and to the sides of the firebox
opening must be protected by a noncombustible hearth extension as shown in figure 4.
THE CAUTIONS BELOW RELATE TO LOCATIONS ON
FIGURE 4, (letters on pictures correspond with items below).
A. The hearth safety strip must be used under the crack be-
tween the fireplace and the hearth extension when the
fireplace is installed on a combustible floor. Seal the
crack with a noncombustible material such as mortar,
grout, etc.
B. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MUST NOT BE IN-
STALLED OVER OR TOUCH ANY BLACK PAINTED
SURFACE.
Use of the Plumb Bob
DO NOT BLOCK HEAT CIRCULATING AIR INLETS
OR OUTLETS. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
C. If the floor in front of the fireplace is combustible, either
a raised or floor-level protective hearth extension must
X Y
36" models
39" models
42" models
be constructed. For flush-face models only, a raised
hearth extension may be flush with the fireplace hearth.
To construct a raised hearth extension with louvered
models, the fireplace must rest on a raised platform. A
16" 52"
16" 55"
20" 66"
A hearth extension installed directly on the floor must be
a minimum of 16" x 52" and be constructed of materials
with an R-factor equal to or greater than .80. If combustible materials are used to construct the hearth extension, they must not touch the black surface of the fireplace. The same material that is used to protect the top
of the hearth extension must be placed between the combustible hearth and the black face of the fireplace. The
hearth extension must be fastened to the floor to prevent
shifting and the gap between the fireplace and the hearth
extension must be sealed with a noncombustible material. These materials (listed below) may be used for a
wall shield as well.
D. The framing header must rest on top of the standoffs.
E. The minimum distance from the fireplace opening to an
adjacent combustible wall is 15½". The minimum dis-
tance to an adjacent combustible wall may be reduced to
12" when an approved wall shield is used on the wall.
The wall shield must be 40" x 40" and be constructed of
a noncombustible, inorganic material having a thermal
resistance of R = 1.49.
Determining the R-Values
The hearth extension must be constructed of noncombustible materials which have a total thermal resistance (R factor) equal to or greater than .80 for floor level
hearth extensions or 1.20 for raised hearth extensions and
be a minimum size as shown in the table on page 5.
Choose the desired materials and obtain the K value at 75°
mean temperature. The C value and the R value may be
calculated with the following formulas:
K = Thermal conductivity. K = BTUs-ins./hrs.-ft.2-0F
T = thickness C= Thermal conductance
R = Thermal resistance K/T = C; 1/C = R
Example: 3/4" Marble with 3/8" Micore
Determine the R value for each material used as follows:
Marble:K/T= 11/.75=14.66.
1/C = 1/14.66 = 0.068 (R factor)
Micore 300: K/T = .458/.375 = 1.22.
1/C = 1/1.22=0.82 (R factor)
After the R value is obtained on each material in this hearth,
add the R values to obtain total thermal resistance (R).
Total R factor = 0.068 + 0.82=0.89
The total must be equal to or greater than specified above. Typical materials: Micore 300 has a K of .458; Micore 230 has a K
of .43; Micore 180 has a K of .34; Ceraboard has a K of .34;
common brick has a K of 5; cement mortar has a K of 5; marble has a K of 11; limestone has a K of 6.5; tile has a K of 12;
slate has a K of 21; Wonder Board has a K value of 3.2.
MICORE NC 180-300, manufactured by U.S. GYPSUM
CORPORATION
CONWED SPEC 300, manufactured by CONWED
CORPORATION
CERA FORM TYPE 106R board, manufactured by
JOHNS-MANVlLLE.
WONDER BOARD, manufactured by GOLD BOND
BUILDING PRODUCTS.
Figure 4
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