Desa VMH10TPA Optional Mantel Installation, Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

® VMH10TPA

VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE

INSTALLATION

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Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.

If your installation does not meet the below minimum clearances, you must:

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height,

OR

• remove the mantel.

Mantel Shelf

Note:	10"
	8"
All vertical
measurements	6"
are from top of
	2 1/2"
fireplace

opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches.

13" 16" 19" 21"

Side of

Firebox

Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

OPTIONAL MANTEL

INSTALLATION

Note: Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer to instructions below for system installa- tion. Refer to instructions on page 4 for firebox assembly. Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used (see Installing Blower Accessory GA3400T, page 11).

1.Unscrew four brass screws that attach top louver to fireplace. Remove louver from fireplace and set aside.

2.Place fireplace on wood base.

3.Place mantel around fireplace/base as- sembly.

4.Assemble brass trim kit. See Assem- bling Brass Trim, page 11.

5.Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder screws. Shoulder screws are located on fireplace cabinet (see Figure 12).

6.Align brass trim kit for flush fit around opening.

7.Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach fireplace base to wooden base (see Figure 12).

Shoulder

Screws

Hole for 3" wood screw

for attaching fireplace to mantel

Assembled

Brass Trim

8.Place assembly next to wall at installa- tion location.

9.Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be careful not to damage wall or mantel.

10.Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3/4" black screws provided (see Figure 13). If the floor is concrete use anchor method (see Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor, page 14).

11.Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Supply, page 14.

12.Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 16.

13.Place mantel around fireplace. Be care- ful not to damage wall or mantel.

14.Place brass trim kit on the shoulder screws located on the side and top of the fireplace. Firmly snap the brass trim over the shoulder screws on fireplace (see Figure 12).

15.Adjust assembly to remove any gaps. Attach remaining two 3" wood screws from hardware pack through openings inside of fireplace sides into the man- tel. The openings are located at top be- hind the area for the brass louvers (see Figure 13).

16.Reinstall top brass louvers.

Hole for 3" wood screw for attaching fireplace to wooden base

Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace

1 3/4" Screw

Wood Base

Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor

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