Desa FMH26TP Optional Mantel Installation, Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

PROPANE/LP VENT-FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM

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.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels be- come hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these tempera- tures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Fol- low all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:

•raise the mantel to an accept- able height

•remove the mantel

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 Accesso- ries, page 26).

1.Unscrew four black 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 assembly.

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 13).

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 13).

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

9.Place wood base next to wall at instal- lation location.

10.Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3/4" black screws provided (see Figure 14). 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 13).

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 black louvers (see Figure 15).

16.Reinstall top black louvers.

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 12 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

Hole for 3"
wood screw	Shoulder
for attaching
fireplace to	Screws
mantel

	Hole for 3"
	wood screw for
Assembled	attaching
	fireplace to
Brass Trim
	wooden base

Figure 13 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace

1 3/4" Screw

Wood

Base

Figure 14 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor

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