Desa Mantel and Base W21TO Instruction manual

If any wood pieces are missing or damaged, contact the
dealer where you purchased this mantel for replacement. If
hardware is missing or damaged, contact DESA Heating, LLC
at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also visit
DESA Heating, LLC's web site at www.desatech.com.
Note: Gather all mantel pieces together before assembling
mantel.
WARNING: Only use 1 1/4" screws to assemble
mantel. Damage to mantel will result if other screws
are used for this purpose.
IMPORTANT: A serial number label is located inside of right
side panel and on outside package. When calling to request
technical assistance or for replacement parts please have
serial number ready.
W21TP and W21TO
Mantel and Base
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Read entire instruction sheet before
assembling or installing mantel kit.
These mantels are only approved for use with any
DESA Heating, LLC 21" or 23" electric and gas
replace system. Do not use mantel with any other
product.
This mantel kit contains the following:
• Mantelpieces-unassembledandnumberedasfollows:
#1 Base
#2 Right Side Assembly
#3 Left Side Assembly
#4Header
#5 Top
• HardwarePackage
16 - 1 1/4" Wood Screws 114325-01
* Extra hardware may be included
Tools required:
•PowerScrewdriverwith#2PhillipsBit
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Header #4
Header
Assembly
Block
Figure 1 - Installing Header
11/4"
Screws
Left Leg
Assembly #3
Right Leg
Assembly #2
Figure 4 - Installing Mantel Base
Base #1
11/4"
Screws
ASSEMBLING MANTEL
IMPORTANT: More than one person is required to lift
assembled mantel. Lift mantel by leg assemblies. Lifting
by header or mantel top could damage mantel.
Use the following illustrations to assemble mantel. Use only
screws provided.
Figure 2 - Installing Top
11/4"
Screws
Mantel
Top #5
Assembly
Blocks
IMPORTANT: Align mantel top left to right before installing.
Back of mantel leg must be ush with back of mantel top
before installation.
IMPORTANT: Align mantel left to right on base before install-
ing.Mantellegsmustbeushwithbackofmantelbasebefore
installation. Use a tape measure to insure accuracy.
Flush
Right Leg
Assembly #2
Left Leg
Assembly #3
Possible
Gas Line
Location

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INSTALLING MANTEL WITH GAS FIREPLACE
1. Mantelmustbeinstalledushwithwall.Removebase-
board. Baseboard will prevent proper installation of man-
telandbase.Baseboardmustbealteredtotmantel.
2. Placemantelagainstwallatinstallationlocation.Cutan
accessholeinhearthbasetorungaslinetoreplace(see
Figure4,page2).Makesuretolocateaccessholesoitis
inside cabinet mantel.
Note: You can secure base to oor using wood screws.
Countersink screw heads and putty over.
3. Route exible gas line through access hole in hearth
base.
4. Attach exible gas line to replace gas regulator. See
Connecting to Gas Supply in owner’s manual.
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas
Connectionsinreplaceowner’smanual.
6. Carefullyinsertreplaceintocabinetmantel(seeFigure
5). Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base or
cabinetmantel.Usecautionwhenpositioningreplace
on base. Base may scratch easily.
INSTALLING MANTEL WITH ELECTRIC
FIREPLACE
1. Mantelmustbeinstalledushwithwall.Removebase-
board. Baseboard will prevent proper installation of man-
telandbase.Baseboardmustbealteredtotmantel.
2. Placemantelagainstwallatinstallationlocation.
3. Plugthepowercord,locatedintherearofthereplace,
into a 120 volt electric outlet.
4. Positionelectricreplaceinsidemantel(seeFigure6).
Usecaution whenpositioning replaceonbase.Base
may scratch easily.
Figure 5 - Installing Fireplace into Mantel Assembly
Cabinet
Mantel
Hearth Base
Figure 6 - Installing Electric Fireplace with Trim Assembly

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NOTAUPC
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2701 Industrial Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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1-866-672-6040