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Modular Masonry Fireplace Installation Instructions

Models TFS/OFS* 33 /39 /44 /49 /63

Summary of content (38 pages)

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WWW.BURNTECH.COM Modular Masonry Fireplace Installation Instructions Models TFS/OFS* 33 /39 /44 /49 /63 THIS ENTIRE INSTALLATION GUIDE IS TO BE FOLLOWED IN ITS ENTIRETY FOR INDOOR TRADITIONAL FIREPLACE SERIES (TFS MODELS) INSTALLATIONS. * ITEMS DESIGNATED WITH SHOULD BE CROSS REFERENCED WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL OUTDOOR FIREPLACE INSTALLATION GUIDE WHEN INSTALLING OUTDOOR FIREPLACES (OFS MODELS).
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CONTENTS TFS-33 Fireplace Parts Diagrams........................................................................................................................ Pg. 2, 3 TFS-39/44/49 Fireplace Parts Diagrams.............................................................................................................. Pg. 4, 5 TFS-63 Fireplace Parts Diagrams........................................................................................................................ Pg.
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TFS-33 Fireplace Parts Diagrams Combustible Floor Systems Non-Combustible Floor Systems Figure 2 Figure 1 13 14 9 13 14 10 9 10 12 12 5 5 6 6 6B 6B 6A 8 6A 8 7 7 4 4 19 19 2 2 3 3 3A 3A 1 1 17 16 20 21 22 18 See Page 17 thru 19 for combustible floor and framing anchoring illustrations.
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TFS-33 Fireplace Parts List ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION QTY 1 TFS33-1 HEARTH (Left or Right) 2 2 TFS33-2 REAR WALL 2 3 TFS33-3 SIDE WALL 5 TFS33-3A SIDE WALL (with Ø4” Outside Combustion Air Hole) 1 4 TFS33-4 DNDRFT DIVERTER 1 5 TFS33-5 DOME REAR - LOWER 1 6 TFS33-6 LINTEL 1 6A TFS33-6A LINTEL FRONT 1 6B TFS33-6B T-BAR 1 7 TFS33-7 DOME SIDE - LOWER 2 8 TFS33-8 DOME SIDE - MIDDLE 2 3A 9 TFS33-9 DOME TOP FOR 12” CLASS A CHIMNEY 1 10 TFS33-10 DOME FRONT/REAR - MID
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TFS-39/44/49 Fireplace Parts Diagrams Combustible Floor Systems Non-Combustible Floor Systems Figure 6 Figure 5 10 9 10 9 13 13 12 12 5 5 8 8 7 7 6 6 6B 6B 6A 6A 11 11 4 4 2 2 3 19 19 3A 3A 1 1 17 25 26 17 16 See Page 17 thru 19 for combustible floor and framing anchoring illustrations.
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TFS-39/44/49 Fireplace Parts List ITEM 1 P/N DESCRIPTION TFS39-1 TFS44-1 TFS49-1 HEARTH (Left or Right) 2 TFS39-2 TFS44-2 TFS49-2 3 TFS39-3 TFS44-3 TFS49-3 3A TFS39-3A TFS44-3A TFS49-3A QTY ITEM 2 2 REAR WALL 5 SIDE WALL SIDE WALL (with Ø4” Outside Com- 1 bustion Air Hole) 4 TFS39-4 TFS44-4 TFS49-4 5 TFS39-5 TFS44-5 TFS49-5 DOME REAR - LOWER 6 TFS39-6 TFS44-6 TFS49-6 LINTEL 6A TFS39-6A TFS44-6A TFS49-6A LINTEL FRONT 6B TFS39-6B TFS44-6B TFS49-6B T-BAR 7 TFS39-7 TFS44-7 TFS
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TFS-63 Fireplace Parts Diagrams Combustible Floor Systems Figure 4 Non-Combustible Floor Systems Figure 5 13 13 14 14 9 9 11 11 7 10 10 8 7 12 8 6 5 12 5 6 4 4 2 3 15 19 3A 2 1 3 15 19 3A 1 17 1A 1A 20 16 21 22 18 See Page 17 thru 19 for combustible floor and framing anchoring illustrations.
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TFS-63 Fireplace Parts List ITEM P/N DESCRIPTION TFS63-1 HEARTH (Left or Right) 2 TFS63-1A HEARTH CENTER 1 2 TFS63-2 REAR WALL (2 PIECES) 3 TFS63-3 SIDE WALL 7 TFS63-3A SIDE WALL (with Ø4” Outside Combustion Air Hole) 1 4 TFS63-4 DOWN-DRAFT DIVERTER (2 PC) 5 TFS63-5 DOME REAR - LOWER 1 6 TFS63-6* LINTEL 1 7 TFS63-7 DOME SIDE - LOWER & UPPER 4 8 TFS63-8 DOME SIDE - MIDDLE 2 9 TFS63-9 DOME TOP FOR 16” CLASS A CHIMNEY 1 10 TFS63-10 DOME FRONT/REAR - MIDDLE 2 11 TF
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Fireplace Overall Dimensions: TFS-33 Burntech® TFS33 Fireplace Overall Dimensions Figure 7 37" 32" 22 1/2" 11" 8 3/8" 21" 28" 12 1/4" 23" 33" 18 1/2" SECTION A-A Ø4" OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE LEFT SIDE ALSO 22" 4 1/2" 54 1/2" 24 3/8" A 30 3/8" A
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Fireplace Overall Dimensions: TFS-39/44/49 Burntech® TFS-39/44/49 Fireplace Overall Dimensions Figure 8 E 4" 11" 28" F 23" A H SECTION G-G D 4 1/2" 62 5/8" 38 1/2" G 32 1/2" 7 3/8" G H 3" SECTION H-H Fireplace Overall Dimensions Model A B C D E F TFS-39 43” 39” 28-1/2” 27” 38” Ø12-1/4” TFS-44 48” 44” 33-1/2” 32” 43” Ø12-1/4” TFS-49 53” 49” 38-1/2” 37” 48” Ø14-1/4” 21" 4 1/4" C B A/2 10"
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Fireplace Overall Dimensions: TFS-63 Burntech® TFS63 Fireplace Overall Dimensions Figure 9 67” 62” 53 1/4" 11" 21" 28” 33 1/2" 23” 63” SECTION B-B 16" MIN A Ø4" OUTSIDE AIR ACCESS CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE LEFT SIDE ALSO 4 1/2" 73" 40 3/4" 32 7/8" 7 3/8" B 3" B SECTION A-A A 10
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Fireplace Framing Dimensions  WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. FOR OUTDOOR FIREPLACES CONTAINED WITHIN A FRAMED STRUCTURE REFER TO PAGES 11-16 FOR PROPER CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES. Figure 10 Cross-sectional Top View: Combustible Floor Systems 2” MIN.
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Fireplace Framing Dimensions Figure 12 Cross-sectional Top View (Corner Install): Combustible Floor Systems A TFS/OFS-33 70-1/2” TFS/OFS-39 82-1/2” TFS/OFS-44 84-1/4” TFS/OFS-49 86” TFS/OFS-63 91” “A” 2” MIN 2” MIN Model 1’-8” MIN NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACING MATERIAL NON-COMBUSTIBLE It is required that the hearth extension be non-combustible material and be supported by noncombustible material of a minimum of at least 4 inches thick.
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Fireplace Framing Dimensions Figure 15 Figure 14 Cross-sectional Side View: Combustible Floor Systems Cross-sectional Side View: Non-Combustible Floor Systems 2” AIRSPACE CLEARANCE TO 2” AIRSPACE COMBUSTIBLES CLEARANCE TO ON REAR AND COMBUSTIBLES ON SIDES OFSIDES UNIT. REAR AND OF UNIT.      REFER TO FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN PAGES 8, 9 AND 10.
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Safety Information The Burntech® is Designed for Use Only with: WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO FIREPLACE. - Solid Wood Logs - Plumbed LPG or Natural Gas Log Lighter. - Plumbed ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Gas Log. WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH OPTIONAL GLASS DOORS FROM CROWNBRECKINRIDGE OR MCKENZIE-PENDELTON ONLY.
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Introduction Product Overview Figure 16 - Typical Installations Thank you for choosing Burntech® Fireplace Solutions for your masonry fireplace needs. Rest assured that every component of the Fireplace has been tested to ensure long-term durability. Internal Wall Installation Corner Installation Product Overview Burntech® Fireplaces are designed as factory-built blocks to be assembled on-site. These fireplaces may be installed on either combustible or non-combustible floors.
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Burntech® Fireplace & Chimney System Clearances to Combustibles Proper Clearances to combustible material must be maintained at all times. Here are some common combustible construction materials: Drywall Sub-flooring Mill board Wood flooring Wood Framing Plywood paneling 1) This Burntech® fireplace is designed to be installed with a listed UL103 - Class A, Metal Chimney System. 2) This Burntech® fireplace is intended as a supplemental heat source only. It is not intended as a primary heat source.
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Attach the firebox side wall anchors to steel support frame by inserting all-thread rods through holes on the bottom flange on the steel support frame as shown in Figure 24 and 25. Secure with two Ø 2” o.d. x Ø 9/16” i.d. x 0.10” Washers and two 1/2”-13 UNC Nuts. Supporting Floor Systems It is the ultimate responsibility of the installer to ensure that proper concrete slab supports are used. WARNING: Combustible floor installations are limited to TFS models only.
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Burntech® Weight Determination The following are dead load weight estimates for the Burntech® Fireplace. Table I Fireplace Model TFS-33 TFS-39 TFS-44 TFS-49 TFS-63 Fireplace Weight 835 lbs. 1,194 lbs. 1,250 lbs. 1,359 lbs. 1,704 lbs. Mortar, Rebar & Ready Mix Concrete 200 lbs. 350 lbs. 357 lbs. 364 lbs. 370 lbs. Firebrick Lining 290 lbs. 333 lbs. 345 lbs. 356 lbs. 435 lbs. Damper/Anchor Plate 17 lbs. 17 lbs. 17 lbs. 17 lbs. 21 lbs. Steel Platform 89 lbs. 94 lbs. 96 lbs.
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Combustible Floor Installations 6” Metal Base (TFS-33/39/44/49) WARNING: Combustible floor installations are limited to TFS models only. 8” Metal Base (TFS-63) The Burntech® Metal Base ensures the minimum six inch 6” Metal Bases The TFS-63 Burntech® Metal Base (TFSB63) ensures the minimum eight inch clearance above combustible flooring is maintained. A layer of 1/2” minimum Concrete Board is required on the top and mid section below as shown in Figure 24. The required sizes are shown in the table below.
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What You Will Need ALL UNITS: You will find that the Burntech® Fireplace is designed to be completely assembled on-site, consisting of interlocking precast parts. You will need a thin-set type mortar for bonding. The parts of the fireplace are made of Burntech®’s incredibly strong blend of specialty cement and a light weight aggregate.
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Use wood shims instead. You will find these small wood shims supplied with the Burntech® Fireplace and you can nudge them in between openings to achieve the precision you need in making component adjustments. Once you have removed any shims, you will want to cover any gaps that may have resulted with the mortar. 6.
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TFS/OFS-33 Fireplace Assembly 8. TFS/OFS-33 ONLY: After the second row of firebox is complete, install Smoke Shelf and remaining side walls (Figure 31). Mix approx. 2 cu. ft. of Ready-Mix Concrete. Insert 28” rebar vertically through the cells, into the holes in the hearth, adjacent to the rebar and/or all-thread sticking up from the hearth. Fill all cells with Ready-Mix Concrete mix. Figure 31 TFS/OFS-33 Only 11.
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TFS/OFS-39/44/49 Fireplace Assembly 14. TFS/OFS-39/44/49: After the third row of firebox is complete, place #3 rebar (8 each, 36 inch long) vertically through the cells until they reach bottom. Position them adjacent to the rebar or all-thread sticking up from the hearth as shown in Figure 34. Figure 34 15. Install Downdraft Diverter and final row of Side Walls (Fig.35). All components must be level. Mix approx. 2 cu. ft. of Ready-Mix Concrete.
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TFS/OFS-63 Fireplace Assembly TFS-63 Assembly Instructions: Figure 42 21. Place the Burntech® Fireplace hearth base on top of your concrete floor or metal base. For concrete slabs, supporting floor needs to be rated at ASTM 90. TFS/OFS 63-1 Hearth (shown prepared for Left Side position) 22. a) Combustible Floor Installations: Mix a batch of mortar and adhere hearth slabs to the cement board (see Figure 24, Pg.18). All-thread rods should stick up through the holes on the hearth slabs.
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TFS/OFS-63 Fireplace Assembly joint. Figure 45 22. Rear walls are staggered on every row as shown in Figures 45 and 46. Rear Wall (short) 23. After the third row of firebox is complete, install Downdraft Diverter sections (TFS63-4) as shown in Figure 47. Rear Wall (long) 31.
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TFS/OFS-63 Fireplace Assembly 35. Carefully install Dome Middle Sides (TFS/OFS 63-8) as shown in Figure 50. Figure 50 38. Finally, set the Dome Top (TFS/OFS 63-9) into position. Be sure that it is flush in every direction as you place it on the crest of the smoke dome wall assembly. TFS/OFS 63-8 Dome Middle Side TFS/OFS 63-10 Dome Middle Note that the chimney hole on the Dome Top is not centered from front to back - it should be offset closest to the rear of the fireplace.
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3. Pre-drill Damper with 1/4” steel bit at the locations shown in Figure g 56. Installing Damper and Chimney System Dampers may not be required on Outdoor Fireplaces, consult with your local Building Department. Refer to Page 14 of this manual for speci c approved chimney requirements before proceeding. All chimney systems (Sold Separately by Burntech®) must be installed with an integrated Damper System / Anchor Plate installed on or in the replace.
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consult with your local masonry supply yard for approved firebrick. Firestop Radiation Shield A Firestop Radiation Shield is required in multi-story fireplace installations at each floor penetration above that where the Support Box is located. They may also be required for outdoor fireplaces contained within a framed structure. Check with your local building department for requirements.
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The following Firebrick Patterns are available from Burntech® Fireplace Solutions: Installing Outside Air * FBK(XX)HB- Herringbone *Outside Air kits may not be required on outdoor fireplaces. Consult with your local building department. Figure 61 The Burntech® Fireplace needs enough replacement air to function properly and some local building codes may require outside combustion air to be provided.
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Adding Electrical Connections Burntech® Owner’s Operation & Precautions Certain Gas Logs require power. Electrical feed lines can be run through the floor, back wall, or side walls with the fireresistant sheething provided by the log manufacturer . Be sure to follow log manufacturers instructions as well as local building and electrical code requirements. Installers of the Burntech® are urged to leave the owner’s manual with the unit after installation is complete.
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During heating season as you conduct your monthly inspection of the firebox and chimney, be sure to also check the outside of the chimney, metal flashing and weather seals that surround it. If you find any cracks or openings around screws or nails, seal them to avoid any roof or chimney chase leaks. Starting a Fire and Basic Operation Before starting a fire in your fireplace, open the damper to its’ fully open position. Crumple some paper and place it on the log grate.
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32 a. Strength at 28 days psi. b. See Figure R301.2(3) for weathering potential. c. Concrete in these locations that may be subject to freezing and thawing during construction shall be air-entrained concrete in accordance with Footnote d. d. Concrete shall be air-entrained. Total air content (percent by volume of concrete) shall be not less than 5 percent or more than 7 percent. e. See Section R402.2 for maximum cementitious materials content. f.
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33 a. Alaska and Hawaii are classified as severe and negligible, respectively. b. Lines defining areas are approximate only. Local conditions may be more or less severe than indicated by region classification. A severe classification is where weather conditions result in significant snowfall combined with extended periods during which there is little or no natural thawing causing deicing salts to be used extensively. FIGURE R301.
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MODEL# (Width x Height) Description of Product Traditional Fireplace Series For Indoor or Outdoor use* TFS63 63"x 32" BURNTECH™ FIREPLACE KIT - Use 16" Class A UL103 Chimney - Inc (2) BFPM525 TFS49 49"x 32" BURNTECH™ FIREPLACE KIT - Use 14" Class A UL103 Chimney - Inc (1) BFPM525 TFS44-12 44"x 32" BURNTECH™ FIREPLACE KIT - Use 12" Class A UL103 Chimney - Inc (1) BFPM525 TFS44-14 44"x 32" BURNTECH™ FIREPLACE KIT - Use 14" Class A UL103 Chimney - Inc (1) BFPM525 TFS39-12 39"x 32" BURNTECH™ FIREPLACE KIT - Use
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MODEL# (Width x Height) Description of Product Dampers 48" CAST IRON DAMPER - For TFS63 with Damper Blocks and Masonry Chimney (SOLD SEPERATELY) FPD-48 42" CAST IRON DAMPER - For TFS49 with Damper Blocks and Masonry Chimney (SOLD SEPERATELY) FPD-42 36" CAST IRON DAMPER - For TFS44, TFS43-ST with Damper Blocks and Masonry Chimney (SOLD SEP.
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Lifetime Limited Warranty Burntech® Fireplace Solutions Burntech® Fireplace Solutions, Inc. warrants all Burntech® Fireplaces to be free from defects in materials that adversely affect fireplace performance for the lifetime of the product from the date of purchase, subject to the terms and conditions of this limited warranty. Burntech® Fireplace Solutions does not warrant accessory chimney, outside air ducts and devices not manufactured by Burntech® Fireplace Solutions.