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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

TEMCO FIREPLACE PRODUCTS, Inc. 

Installation Instructions for 39" Fireplaces 

Models TLC39-22,TLC39-22I,TFC39-22 

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 your fireplace, you 
must carefully follow all the instructions contained in the 
book regarding installation and operation of the appliance. 

These instructions should be read carefully in their entirety 
before beginning installation. 

It is suggested that you wear work gloves and safety 

glasses to protect your hands and eyes when installing your 
freestanding fireplace. 

NOTE:  

Authorities having jurisdiction, (i.e. building 

inspectors, fire marshals, etc.), should be consulted before 
installation in order to determine whether a permit is 
required. 

All models are listed for use in residential construction in 
the United States with 

TEMCO

 double-wall 8" diameter air-

cooled chimney and components listed on p.3. 

P.O. BOX 1349 Manchester, TN 37355 
 
P.O. Box 1148 Perris, CA 92572 
 
1773 Parque Industrial Cachanilla 
            Mexicali, B. C.  21600  
 
 REV.    8/14/02 8:05 AM        72350J 

TLC39-22

 

39" louvered heat-circulating fireplace. 

Optional Combustion Air Kits AIR-5, AIR-5A, AIR-5B, 
AIR-7, AIR-3B. 

Optional Glass Doors CLS-4, CLS-3, CX31, CX41. 

Optional Blower Kit BL3922.  Requires junction box JB-
2. 

TLC39-22I (With insulated outer wrap)

 

39" louvered heat-circulating fireplace with fully insulated 
outer wrap. 

Optional Combustion Air Kits AIR-5, AIR-5 A, AIR-5B, 
AIR-7, AIR-3B. 

Optional Glass Doors CLS-4, CLS-3, CX31, CX41. 

Optional Blower Kit BL-1.  Requires junction box JB-2. 

Mobile Home Installation:  

Models 

TLC39-22 

and

 

TLC39-22I

  are listed for use in mobile homes with a 

TEMCO

  double-wall 8" diameter air-cooled chimney and 

components, listed on p.3, when installed with firestop 

thimble UFT8-1, combustion air kit AIR-3B, and glass 
doors CLS-4, CLS-3, CX31, CX41. 

TFC39-22 

39" flush-hearth heat-circulating fireplace. 

Optional Combustion Air Kits AIR-5, AIR-5A, AIR-5B, 
AIR-7. 

Optional Glass Doors CLS-3, CX31. 

BE SURE TO FOLLOW EXACTLY THE SPECIFIC 
INSTALLATION RESTRICTIONS THAT APPLY TO THE 
MODEL YOU ARE INSTALLING.  Be sure you follow 
these rules  exactly.  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. 

Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., File #MH10105.  
ICBO Evaluation Service, Inc.  Report for Underwriters 
Laboratories, Inc. - AA668/TL 157. 

Louvered 39" Heat Circulating Fireplace 

Flush Face 39" Heat Circulating Fireplace 

Underwriters 
Laboratories Inc.  

R

 

 

File MH10105 

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Summary of Contents for TFC39-22

Page 1: ...ulating fireplace Optional Combustion Air Kits AIR 5 AIR 5A AIR 5B AIR 7 AIR 3B Optional Glass Doors CLS 4 CLS 3 CX31 CX41 Optional Blower Kit BL3922 Requires junction box JB 2 TLC39 22I With insulated outer wrap 39 louvered heat circulating fireplace with fully insulated outer wrap Optional Combustion Air Kits AIR 5 AIR 5A AIR 5B AIR 7 AIR 3B Optional Glass Doors CLS 4 CLS 3 CX31 CX41 Optional Bl...

Page 2: ...es 5 Determining the R Values 6 Fireplace Installation 7 Installing the firebox 7 Installing the chimney 8 Chimney termination height 10 Foot Rule of Thumb 9 Offset installations 9 10 11 Flashing and storm collar 12 Installing the termination 12 Chase installations 12 Installing a gas line 13 Cold climate installations 13 Mobile home installation 14 Finishing Your Fireplace 15 16 Using Your Firepl...

Page 3: ... combustible wall is 17 See Figure 4 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 TFC39 only a raised hearth extension may be flush with the fireplace hearth It must be a minimum of 16 x 52 For a raised hearth on louvered models the firepl...

Page 4: ...ace 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 FOUN DATION SUPPORT ALTHOUGH THIS UNIT MAY BE INSTALLED ON COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES IT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED ON CARPET OR VINYL Figure 1 Locations Figur...

Page 5: ... 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 locati...

Page 6: ... wall shield as well D The framing header may rest on top of the standoffs E The minimum distance from the fireplace opening to an adjacent combustible wall is 17 The minimum distance 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 resista...

Page 7: ...atety strip is not required below the front face of the fireplace and mating edge of the hearth extension if the following steps are taken 1 The pre fabricated hearth extension or site built must be secured to the floor of the home to prevent shifting Various methods of attachment may be used including screws nails or common construction adhesives 2 After the fireplace and hearth extension have be...

Page 8: ...ACER USED TO CENTER THE INNER PIPE THIS IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION DO NOT REMOVE STEP 8 Insert the inner 8 pipe with the male end pointing DOWN into the inner collar The inner flue section fits inside the inner c ollar Push the pipe until it bottoms and the snap locks engage Check each joint to ensure that the sections are securely locked together STEP 9 Slip th...

Page 9: ... the amount of the offset dimension away from the ceiling nail See figure 18 The X dimen sion in the drawing is the amount of the offset Be sure to consider the direction that your offset will incline To achieve the minimum offset see table attach the return elbow to the first elbow To achieve further offset you may install various lengths of pipe between the elbows to a maximum length of 72 inche...

Page 10: ... 3 10 0 0 0 1 50 4 2 0 1 1 0 56 4 8 1 0 0 1 62 5 2 0 1 0 1 66 5 6 2 0 0 1 72 6 0 1 1 0 1 80 6 8 0 0 1 1 92 7 8 0 0 0 2 96 8 0 0 1 1 1 102 8 6 1 0 0 2 108 9 0 0 1 0 2 112 9 4 2 0 0 2 118 9 10 1 1 0 2 126 10 6 0 0 1 2 136 11 4 1 0 1 2 138 11 6 0 0 0 3 142 11 10 0 1 1 2 148 12 4 1 0 0 3 154 12 10 0 1 0 3 158 13 2 2 0 0 3 164 13 8 1 1 0 3 172 14 4 0 0 1 3 182 15 2 1 0 1 3 184 15 4 0 0 0 4 188 15 8 0 1...

Page 11: ... 74 7 8 140 7 8 1 0 1 1 2 1 77 7 8 149 3 8 1 1 0 0 3 2 80 7 8 154 5 8 1 0 1 0 3 2 82 7 8 158 1 2 0 0 3 2 85 7 8 163 1 4 1 1 1 0 3 2 89 7 8 170 1 8 1 0 0 1 3 2 94 7 8 178 3 4 1 1 0 1 3 2 95 7 8 180 5 8 1 0 0 0 4 2 97 7 8 184 1 0 1 1 3 2 100 7 8 189 1 4 1 1 0 0 4 2 103 7 8 194 1 2 1 0 1 0 4 2 105 7 8 197 7 8 1 2 0 0 4 2 108 7 8 203 1 8 1 1 1 0 4 2 112 7 8 213 1 4 1 0 0 1 4 3 117 7 8 221 7 8 1 1 0 1 ...

Page 12: ... local sheet metal shop is required to complete a chase installation This cover becomes a flashing that prevents water from entering the chase The chase cover should be sealed at the corners A minimum 1 high collar is required at the point where the chimney pipe or slip section will penetrate the chase cover It requires 12 5 8 diameter collar The seam at the base of the collar must be watertight I...

Page 13: ...The insulation and sealing of the enclosure around the fireplace is very important in cold climates If the enclosure is insulated and sealed properly you can avoid future cold air problems The time taken to install the firebox correctly is well worthwhile INSULATION OF THE FIREPLACE ENCLOSURE When in a chase or on an outside wall the fireplace enclosure can be insulated like any other outside wall...

Page 14: ...air kit may go through the floor or the side wall of the mobile home 4 11 6 is the minimum system height for mobile home installations The height of the system is measured from the base of the fireplace and includes 6 of the chimney cap 5 A firestop thimble is required in all mobile home installations The TEMCO Model UFT8 1 universal firestop thimble may be used for flat and vaulted mobile home ce...

Page 15: ... min adhesive or mortar when anchoring brick stone or tile to the face of the fireplace Check to see whether man made brick and stone are made of non combustible materials before using them on the face of the fireplace Some of these products contain combustible materials Combustible wall coverings such as paneling or wallboard may not overlap the black face of the fireplace The space between the w...

Page 16: ...mmon construction adhesives 2 After the fireplace and hearth extension have been secured the gap between the fireplace and hearth extension must be filled or sealed with a non combustible grout caulk or sealant OR If a protective metal strip is used under the space between the fireplace and hearth extension sealing of the gap between the fireplace and hearth extension is optional See Note Below Se...

Page 17: ...ES NOT WARRANT THE GLASS AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE AS STATED IN THESEPARATEGLASSDOORWARRANTY 13 Creosote Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a result creosote re...

Page 18: ...efractory retainer left side 1 68339 7 Screws for refractory retainers 2 68188 8 Right side refractory 1 67902 9 Left side refractory 1 67901 10 Back refractory 1 67130 11 Bottom refractory 1 67900 12 Integral grate 1 68373 13 Grate retaining bracket 2 66130 14 Refractory retainer 1 66130 REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR 39 FIREPLACES The following replacement parts are available from your TEMCO dealer 18 ...

Page 19: ...ce Products and specifically does not cover the following Anyone other than the original owner Shipping costs after the first year of coverage Labor after the first year of coverage Damage caused by improper installation misuse abuse or alteration of the fireplace or chimney system Cracks in refractories that do not affect safe operation Any work done or cost incurred without written consent from ...

Page 20: ...k in Order of Importance 1 6 ___Appearance ___Location Flexibility ___Builder Decided Purchaser Address Phone Retailer Address Phone Date of Purchase CUT ALONG LINE To register your warranty please provide the information indicated on this form and mail it to TEMCO Fireplace Products 301 Perimeter Park Dr Suite 227 Nashville TN 37211 WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please Answer the Following Questions Chec...

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