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COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH 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 above minimum clearances, you must:

raise the mantel to an acceptable height,

OR

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

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).

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 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.

be installed if it is being used (see Accesso- ries, page 27).

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 assembly.

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

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.

 

 

 

 

Side of

13"

16"

19"

21"

 

 

 

 

Firebox

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shoulder

Screws

Hole for 3" wood screw for attaching fireplace to mantel

 

Hole for 3"

 

wood screw for

 

attaching

Assembled

fireplace to

wooden base

Brass Trim

 

Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace

1 3/4" Screw

Wood

Base

Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor

Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

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Desa VMH26TNA installation manual Optional Mantel Installation, Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation