Vermont Casting MEAD3BS, MEAD3EB Traditional Cast Surround, Check Contents of Shipping Carton

Traditional Cast Surround

Models: MEAD3CB, MEAD3EB, MEAD3BS

Read these instructions before beginning the instal- lation.

Check Contents of Shipping Carton

Compare contents of carton in Figure 2 with actual parts received. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your dealer before starting the installation.

Surround parts:

1.Right column

2.Mantel

3.Left column

4.Lower bracket (2)

5.Upper bracket (2) (not used on Montpelier Insert)

6.Switch housing (not used on Montpelier Insert)

7.Hex head bolt, 1/4”- 20 x 3/8” (4)

8.Phillips pan head bolt, 1/4” x 3/8” (6)

9.Washers, 7/8” (4)

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Fig. 1 Front view of surround assembly.

General Information

The assembly includes three (3) cast iron surround pan- els, lower brackets and hardware. The upper brackets and switch housing are not used with the Montpelier Wood Insert.

Install the Traditional Cast surround after all other instal- lation work has been completed, thoroughly checked, and tested for proper operation, leaks and installation requirements.

Tools required: Phillips screwdriver, 7/16” wrench.

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		Damper Tabs
		supplied in
8		Finish Bag of
	5	Insert
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6		3
4		4
		8
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Fig. 2 Rear view of surround assembly.

Assembling the Surround

Lay out the parts, face down, on a flat padded surface. (Fig. 2)

1.Align the holes in the top flanges of the left and right columns with the drilled and tapped bosses onto the left and right ends of the mantel.

2.Attach the mantel to the columns with four (4) 1/4”- 20 hex bolts and washers.

3.Attach two (2) damper tabs (supplied in Finish Bag of Montpelier Insert) using two (2) 1/4” x 3/8” Phillips pan head bolts to backside of center mantel. (Fig. 2) NOTE: Make sure damper tabs hang down.

4.Attach the two (2) lower brackets to the bottoms of the columns with two (2) 3/8” Phillips pan head bolts each. (Fig. 2) NOTE: When positioning the right column lower bracket, make sure one of the hooked flanges is in the upper right hand corner and fac- ing away from you. (Fig. 2) The left column lower bracket is the opposite way.

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