Desa EFS26NRA, EFS26PRA, VMH26PRB Installation, raise the mantel to an accept- able height

INSTALLATION

Continued

WARNING: Do not allow non- combustible materials to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.

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

WARNING:Useonlynoncom- bustiblemortaroradhesiveswhen 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. Wallsandmantelsabovethefire- boxmaybecomehottothetouch. If installed properly, these tem- peratures 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 clear- ances 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 man- tel for assembly instructions. Refer to the follow- ing instructions for system installation. Refer to instructions on page 5 for fireplace assembly. Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used (see Installing Optional Blower Accessory GA3450T, pages 13 through 15).

1.	Unscrew four screws that attach top louver to
	fireplace. Remove louver from fireplace and
	set aside (see Figure 11).
2.	Place base assembly next to wall at installa-
	tion location.
3.	Place fireplace on wood base (see Figure 12,
	page 13).
4.	Place mantel around fireplace on base (see
	Figure 12, page 13).
5.	Assemble perimeter trim kit. See Assembling
	Perimeter Trim, page 13.
6.	Firmly snap perimeter trim kit on shoulder
	screws. Shoulder screws are located on fire-
	place cabinet (see Figure 12, page 13).
7.	Align perimeter trim kit for flush fit around
	opening.
8.	Center mantel left to right on base making sure
	mantel is flush against wall.
9.	Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach

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"

Mantel Shelf

19" 21"

base of fireplace to wooden mantel base (see

Figure 12, page 13).

10. Remove perimeter trim kit and mantel. Be

careful not to damage wall or mantel.

Side of

Firebox

Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearances

for Built-In Installation

Upper

Louver

Assembly

Figure 11 - Removing Top Louver

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