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LIMITED WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS 

For TEMCO Low Profile, Front-Opening, Wood Burning Fireplaces 

Models TLC42-4, TLC42-4I, TLC42-4MB, TFC42-4, TLC3922, 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-1

 

 

This Limited Warranty covers the above described fireplace and chimney systems.  Accessories such as glass 
doors, combustion air kits and fans are covered in separate warranties. 

The First Year of Coverage 

During the first year after installation, 

TEMCO Fireplace Products, Inc

.  will at its option repair or replace any 

defective part of the fireplace or chimney system or refund to the original owner a sum of money not to exceed the 
suggested retail price of the system at the time of purchase.  The date of installation must be verified by 
acceptable proof of purchase, canceled check or recorded and dated deed to the property where the system is 
installed.  
 

The Second Through Fifth Years of Coverage 

From the second through the fifth year after installation, 

TEMCO

  will make available to the original owner, at no 

charge, at its factory a replacement for any defective part in the fireplace or chimney system except for refractories 
or grates.  Defective refractories and grates can be replaced by the original owner at 

TEMCO’s

  factory at fifty 

percent (50%) of the current list price from the second through the fifth years after installation.  
 

The Sixth Through the Tenth Years of Coverage 

From the sixth through the tenth years after installation.  

TEMCO Fireplace Products

 will make available to the 

original owner at fifty percent (50%) of the current suggested list price at its factory a replacement for any defective 
part in the fireplace or chimney system except for refractories and grates which may be replaced at full list price.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply 
to all consumers.

 

 

What is Not Covered 

This warranty does not cover any cost or expenses not herein set forth as being the responsibility of 

TEMCO 

Fireplace 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 TEMCO Fireplace Products. 

Installation performed by  unlicensed or unqualified agent per NFPA  211.  

 

Limitations and Exclusions 

1.

TEMCO Fireplace Products

 authorizes no one to add to or alter this Limited Warranty.

 

2.

TEMCO Fireplace Products

 is not liable for incidental, consequential, special or contingent damages.  Some 

states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or 
exclusion may not apply to all consumers.

 

3.

This Limited Warranty applies only to the original owner of the fireplace and  chimney system with the model 
number described above or the original owner of the dwelling in which one of the above described fireplace 
and chimney systems is installed. 

4.

Removal of fireplace from original installation site voids warranty. 

5.

TEMCO Fireplace Products

 reserves the right to investigate any or all claims against this warranty.

 

 

Owner’s Duties 

The fireplace and chimney to which this Limited Warranty applies must be installed and used in strict compliance 
with 

TEMCO

 

Fireplace Products

 installation manual.  Failure to do so will void this warranty.  If you have a 

problem with your fireplace, first consult the installation manual to insure that your system has been properly 
installed and is being used in accordance with the manual.  After doing so, if you still have a problem, contact the 
nearest 

TEMCO

 dealer or distributor.  If necessary, you may find out the name of your nearest dealer or distributor 

by writing 

TEMCO

 Fireplace Products and requesting such information.  Upon notification of your problem, a 

representative of the dealer or distributor will inspect your fireplace.  A determination will be made whether or not  
your problem is covered under this Limited Warranty, and you will be contacted.  
 
This Limited Warranty is given in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranties. 

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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