Desa CF26NT Removing Brick Liner Retainer, Assembling Trim, Optional Mantel Installation

INSTALLATION

Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.)

Removing Brick Liner Retainer

Assembling Trim

Optional Mantel Installation

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INSTALLATION

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IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.

WARNING: Do not allow noncombustible materials to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.

WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox.

WARNING: Use only noncombustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front facing with noncombustible facing material.

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 become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow 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 acceptable height

•remove the mantel

REMOVING BRICK LINER RETAINER

1.Using Phillips screw driver, remove 2 screws attaching brick liner retainers to vertical sides.

2.Remove brick liner retainers and discard. Replace 2 screws into vertical sides.

ASSEMBLING TRIM

(Trim shipped with mantel)

1.Remove packaging from three pieces of trim.

2.Locate two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet.

3.Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 10.

4.Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top trim (see Figure 10).

5.Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of side trim (see Figure 10).

6.While firmly holding edges of trim together, tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.

7.Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other corner.

8.Set brass assembly aside for later installation.

Set Screws	Slot
	Top Trim
Adjusting
Plate	Mitered Edge
Shim	Side Trim

Slot

Figure 10 - Assembling Trim

Note: All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf.

Minimum Non-

Combustible

Material

10"

8"

6"

2 1/2"

13" 16"

Mantel Shelf

19" 21"

OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION

Note: Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer to instructions below for system installation. If using blower accessory (see Accessories, page 29), see installation instructions on pages 11 and 12.

1.	Choose location for fireplace and install gas supply line.
2.	Remove screen from fireplace by removing screws in each
	end of screen rod (see Figure 11, page 10). Hold screen rod
	cover while removing five hex head screws underneath hood
	(see Figure 12, page 10). Carefully lift and pull out hood (see
	Figure 13, page 10).
3.	Assemble trim kit. See Assembling Trim, above.
4.	Place trim on the shoulder screws located on the side and top
	of the fireplace. Firmly snap the trim over the shoulder screws
	on fireplace (see Figure 14, page 10).
5.	Place mantel base close to wall in desired fireplace location.
6.	Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Supply, pages 12 and 13.

Figure 9 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

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