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 fire-
place on vinyl flooring or carpets.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MAY NOT BE PLACED
ON THE BLACK FACE SURROUNDING THE FIRE-
PLACE.
5. ALL CHIMNEY SECTIONS, ELBOWS AND FLUE SUP-
PORTS 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 alter-
native wall shields and required R-factors.
7. If the floor in front of the fireplace is combustible, a pro-
tective 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 plat-
form.
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 al-
lows 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 fol-
lowed. 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 instruc-
tions.
15. For mobile home installation requirements, see page
13.
16. READ THE COMPLETE MANUAL BEFORE BEGIN-
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...A FEW BASIC RULES
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
doors and AIR-3 air kit.
TFC42-4
A42F-4
flush 42" x 21 7/8"
CLS-6, CX-61
N/A
LPB42-4
TLC39-3
A39L-3
louvered 39" x 21 7/8"
CLS-4, CX-41
BL-1*
LPB39-3
TLC39-3I
louvered 39" x 21 7/8"
CLS-4, CX-41
BL-1*
LPB39-3
insulated outer wrap
TFC39-3
A39F-3
flush 39" x 21 7/8"
CLS-4, CX-41
N/A
LPB39-3
TLC36-3
A36L-3
louvered 36" x 21 7/8"
CLS-2, CX-21
BL-1*
LPB36, SPB36
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
doors and AIR-3 air kit.
TFC36-3
A36F-3
flush 36" x 21 7/8"
CLS-2, CX-21
N/A
LPB36, FPB36, SPB36
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.
