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TEMCO FIREPLACE PRODUCTS, Inc.
Installation and Operating Instructions for Low Profile, Front-Opening,
Wood-Burning Fireplaces - Models Listed for use in Manufacturing Housing
Models TLC42-4MB, TLC36-3MB, TFC36-3M AND TLC36-3MBE
TLC Series Louvered Heat Circulating Fireplace
THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE
RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO FIREPLACE.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer. Do not attempt to
install this fireplace yourself!
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TFC Flush Face Fireplace
P.O. Box 1349 Manchester, TN 37349
P.O. Box 1148 Perris, CA 92572
1773 Parque Industrial Cachanilla
Mexicali, B.C. 21600
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- Page 1 TEMCO FIREPLACE PRODUCTS, Inc. Installation and Operating Instructions for Low Profile, Front-Opening, Wood-Burning Fireplaces - Models Listed for use in Manufacturing Housing Models TLC42-4MB, TLC36-3MB, TFC36-3M AND TLC36-3MBE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TLC Series Louvered Heat Circulating Fireplace TFC Flush Face Fireplace WARNING THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
All models are listed for use in residential and/or that has been engineered into your TEMCO fireplace, you manufactured housing construction in the United States must carefully follow all of the instructions contained in this with a TEMCO double-wall 8"... -
Page 3: Temco Chimney System
1. The instructions on the following pages were designed to materials, a layer of noncombustible inorganic insulating make the installation of your TEMCO fireplace as quick material must be used also. See pages 6 and 7 for R- as possible. It is important that they be followed. This factor requirements. -
Page 4: Planning Ahead
36 38 1/2 35 37 3/4 7 31 1/4 2 12 1/8 8 5/8 15 1/2 21 38 3/4 38 1/4 22 8 7/8 32 1/2 14 3/8 TLC42-4MB 42 44 9/16 39 41 1/2 8 9 3/4 10 1/2 22 44 13/16 41 3/4 32 8 1/2... -
Page 5: Outside Air Kit And Glass Door Accessories
OUTSIDE AIR KIT AND GLASS DOOR Use of the Plumb Bob Figure 3 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. -
Page 6: Determining The R-Values
C. If the floor in front of the fireplace is combustible, either a raised or floor-level protective hearth extension must be Determining the R-Values constructed. For flush-face models only, a raised hearth The hearth extension must be constructed of non- extension may be flush with the fireplace hearth. -
Page 7: Fireplace Installation
½" wallboard or plywood flush TEMCO glass doors, firestop thimble, and Model AK-18 with the face of the firebox. Metal floor tabs are provided to combustion air kit must be installed for manufactured secure the fireplace to the floor of the home. -
Page 8: Installing The Chimney
STEP 6. FRAMING CEILING AND ROOF OPENING collar, and the TEMCO 8203D termination cap are required SEE FIGURE 15 FOR INSTRUCTIONS IF THE FLUE-PIPE to complete the installation. (NOTE: When clearances are WILL BE OFFSET BELOW THE CEILING LEVEL. a concern for home transportation to site, the last piece of... -
Page 9: Foot Rule Of Thumb
4. The return elbow has 18" support straps. The support OFFSET INSTALLATIONS straps should be nailed to the framing in the manner RULES GOVERNING OFFSET INSTALLATIONS indicated in figure 16. It may be necessary to add framing Sometimes it is necessary to use elbows to create an or lengthen the straps with hanger iron to support inclined run of pipe (offset installation) that will make chimney pipe and elbows. - Page 10 LINEAL, VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL GAIN OF INSTALLED COMPONENTS OFFSET “X” OFFSET “Y” COMPONENT ONLY ACTUAL VERTICAL GAIN (CHIMNEY AT 30 DEG,) (CHIMNEY AT 30 DEG.) 36” FIREPLACE 36-3/4” — — 42” FIREPLACE 41” — — 8203D ROUND CAP 6” — —...
- Page 11 OFFSET AND RISE CHART INCLUDING ONE SET OF ELBOWS AND FLUE SUPPORTS AS NEEDED (NOT INCLUDING FIREPLACE OR TERMINATION CAP) Height Of 8232E Number Of 8204S Chimney Only (inches) ELBOW Chimney Lengths FLUE " X" OFFSET "Y" RISE 12" 18" 36"...
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Page 12: Installing A Gas Line
INSTALLING A GAS LINE enclosure with gypsum wallboard will further reduce cold air infiltration. All Temco fireplaces are designed to accept a 1/2" gas line. The gas appliance must be certified, listed or approved for INSULATE TO SEAL UNDER THE FIREPLACE installation in a solid fuel fired fireplace by a nationally Insulating under the fireplace is beneficial. -
Page 13: Finishing Your Fireplace
There are a wide variety of finishing materials available for materials. Combustible wall coverings such as paneling or your TEMCO fireplace from formal wall treatments with wallboard may not overlap the black face of the fireplace. marble and mantels to rustic wood paneling, stone or brick. - Page 14 Figure 19 MANTEL LEG PROJECTION Mantel legs may project along the radiation line as illustrated. nailing flange combustible material REFERENCE DIMENSIONS (mantle/surround legs) 1-1/4” min. 1-11/16” combustibles 6” min. 2-5/8” allowed 7" min. 3" 8" min. 3-1/2" fireplace face opening 10"...
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Page 15: Using Your Fireplace
15.NEVER CLOSE ANY DAMPERS UNTIL YOU ARE 4. A TEMCO fireplace grate must be used in this fireplace. It is CERTAIN THAT THERE ARE NO WARM EMBERS. pre-installed at the factory as an integral part of the fireplace. -
Page 16: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS The following replacement parts are available from your TEMCO dealer. Part # Description Quantity 42" 36" 1. Firescreen rod, straight 65864 65648 2. Screws for screen rods 68188 68188 3. Firescreen with rings 62197 66146 4. Screen retainer... - Page 17 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.
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Page 18: Warranty
Customer Copy 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 Model #_______________________________________ Serial #_________________________________________ WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please Answer the Following Questions (Check Box):... -
Page 19: Warranty - Glass Doors
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY If the original purchaser of a Temco glass door kit believes that the part has failed during such period of one (1) year due to a defect in material and workmanship, he should promptly return the defective part to the nearest Temco dealer or distributor. -
Page 20: Warranty - Blower
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY If the original purchaser of a TEMCO Blower Kit believes that a part of the blower has failed during the period of one (1) year from the date of purchase due to a defect in material or workmanship, he should promptly return the part to the nearest TEMCO dealer or distributor with proof of purchase date.
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