® VMH26NR
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
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Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing mantel above
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 be installed if it is being used (see Accesso- ries, page 26 and 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.
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 13).
11.Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Supply, page 13.
12.Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 15.
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 12).
16.Reinstall top brass louvers.
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Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for
Hole for 3" wood screw for attaching fireplace to mantel
Shoulder
Screws
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Brass Trim | ||
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Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace
1 3/4" Screw
Wood Base
Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor
Assembling Brass Trim (Brass trim shipped with mantel)
1.Remove packaging from three remain- ing pieces of brass 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 14.
4.Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim (see Figure 14).
5.Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass trim (see Figure 14).
6.While firmly holding edges of brass 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.
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Figure 14 - Assembling Brass Trim
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