Desa Mantel and Base W26RO Instruction manual

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Tools required:
• Power Screwdriver with #2 Phillips Bit
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.
W26RO
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 26" electric and gas replace sys-
tems. 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
#4 Header
#5 Top
• Hardware Package
18 - 1 1/4" Wood Screws 114325-01
* Extra hardware may be included

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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 2 - 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 3 - 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

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Gas Fireplace Installation
1. Fireplace should be fully assembled. See Assembling
Fireplace in replace owner’s manual.
2. Place mantel base close to installation location. See re-
place owner’s manual for installation clearances. Leave
enough room to insert replace from back of mantel.
3. Install gas line. See Connecting to Gas Supply in replace
owner’s manual. Remember to leave access to the gas
shutoff valve somewhere on the base or where it is ac-
cessible to the user.
4. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections in re-
place owner’s manual.
5. Position replace inside mantel (see Figure 4). Care-
fully position gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use caution when
positioning replace on base. Base may scratch easily.
Make sure replace is in proper position within mantel
opening before continuing with installation.
6. Fireplace with louver door: Lower bottom louver door.
Use two screws provided in hardware package and attach
replace to wooden base. Close louver door.
Fireplace with xed louver: Before installing logs or
burner assembly (see owner’s manual) remove screws
securing oor to assembly. Lift oor for access to bot-
tom of replace. Use two screws provided in replace
hardware package and attach replace base to wooden
base. Reinstall oor with screws removed previously.
7. Carefully push mantel and base into position against
wall.
Electric Fireplace Installation
This mantel can be used with DESA Heating, LLC electric
replaces. Electric replaces install from the front of mantel.
To install electric replace see replace instruction manual.
Figure 4 - Installing Gas Fireplace

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