Desa Wall Mantel and Base W26LC Instruction manual

WARNING: Use only 1/2" screws to attach metal
angle brackets. Damage to mantel will result if other
screws are used for this purpose.
ASSEMBLING MANTEL
IMPORTANT: More than one person is required to as-
semble and lift mantel.
Estimated assembly time: 30 minutes.
When assembling mantel do not tighten screws completely
until told to do so. There should be some play in the pieces
to allow for proper alignment and best possible t. It is very
importantthatmorethanonepersonassemblemanteltogether.
Panels must be held in proper alignment to each other while
tightening screws to assure fewer gaps and proper surface
alignment. When tightening screws, do not over tighten. This
may cause threads to strip. For this reason, the supplied Al-
len wrench should be used rather than a power screwdriver.
Panels have threaded inserts installed at screw locations.
Screws should start and turn easily in threaded holes when
assembled according to instructions. Do not force screws
into holes.
IMPORTANT: There is a serial number label inside of right
side panel and on outside package. When calling to request
technical assistance or for replacement parts please have
that number ready.
W26LC WALL MANTEL AND BASE
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Read entire instruction sheet before
assembling or installing mantel kit.
This mantel is only approved for use with any DESA
Heating Products 26" gas or electric replace system.
Do not use mantel with any other product.
This mantel kit contains the following:
• Mantel pieces - unassembled and marked as follows:
#1 Base
#2 Right Side with arrow
#3 Right Front Leg with arrow
#4 Left Side with arrow
#5 Left Front Leg with arrow
#6 Header with arrow
#7 Top
#8 Right Front Corner
#9 Left Front Corner
• Hardware Kit*
6 - Metal Brackets 118937-01
12 - Screws M6 x 12 mm (1/2") 121149-01
21 - Screws M6 x 30 mm (1 1/4") 121335-01
21 - Washers M6 121336-01
1 - Allen Wrench 121337-01
*Extra hardware may be included.
• Perimeter Trim Kit 113140-02 (GAB6094)
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
Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can
also visit DESA Heating Products’ technical service web site
at www.desatech.com.
Note: Gather all mantel pieces together before assembling
mantel.
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LEG ASSEMBLY
1. Lay right side panel (#2) face down on a soft surface to
avoid marking nish. Attach right front corner (#8) to side
panel with three 1 1/4" screws with washers as shown in
Figure 1. Attach leg front (#3) to front corner (#8) with
three 1 1/4" screws with washers as shown in Figure 1.
2. Assemble left side (#4), left leg (#5) and left corner (#9)
as described in step 1.
3. Attach 6 brackets to base (#1) at threaded hole locations
using 1/2" screws leaving screws loose. Face brackets
toward outside (see Figure 2).
Figure 1 - Leg Assemblies (right side shown)
Figure 2 - Leg Assembly to Base
4. Place right side/leg assembly on base and align threaded
holes with brackets. Start 1/2" screws through brackets
into threaded holes in side/leg assembly. Back of side/
leg assembly should be ush with back of base. Assure
alignment is correct and spaces are at a minimum and
tighten leaving screws slightly loose.
5. Assemble left side/leg assembly to base (#1) following
step #4.
HEADER ASSEMBLY
With arrow pointing up, place header (#6) into position on
top of leg assemblies and against front corner pieces (see
Figure 3). Start two 1 1/4" screws with washers through each
end of header and into front corners. Hold header in proper
alignment with leg assemblies and tighten, leaving screws
slightly loose.
1/2" Screw
Bracket
Right
Side/Leg
Assembly
Header (#6)
Base (#1)
Leg Side (#2)
Leg Front (#3)
Figure 3 - Attaching Header
1 1/4" Screw
with Washer
1 1/4" Screw
with Washer
Front
Corner (#8)

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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 6). Carefully
position gas lines. Important: Use caution when position-
ing 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. If mantel trim has not yet been assembled, see Assem-
bling Perimeter Trim, page 4. Place metal trim on shoulder
screws. Firmly snap trim assembly over shoulder screws
on replace.
8. Carefully push mantel and base into position against
wall.
Figure 4 - Attaching Mantel Top
Header
MANTEL TOP ASSEMBLY
Place mantel top (#7) on mantel assembly. Align back of top
with back of sides. Using four 1 1/4" screws with washers,
place two in each mantel side assembly (see Figure 4). With
one 1 1/4" screw with washer, attach top to header. Make sure
all pieces are aligned properly and tighten, leaving screws
slightly loose.
Figure 6 - Installing Fireplace
Mantel Top (#7)
1 1/4" Screw
with Washer
Mantel Side
Assembly
FINISHING MANTEL
Starting with left side leg assembly, tighten screws using
Allen wrench provided. Tighten screws on the right side leg
assembly, header, top assembly and base.

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Figure 7 - Assembling Trim
Side Trim
Slot
Top Trim
Mitered Edge
Shim
Set Screws
Adjusting
Plate
Slot
ASSEMBLING PERIMETER TRIM
1. Remove packaging from three pieces of metal 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 7.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered
edge of top trim (see Figure 7).
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered
edge of side trim (see Figure 7).
6. While rmly holding edges of trim together, tighten both
set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screw-
driver.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for other corner. ELECTRIC FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
This mantel can be used with DESA Heating Products 26"
Electric Fireplace. Electric replaces install from the front of
mantel. To install electric replace see replace instruction
manual. Use caution when positioning replace on base.
Base may scratch easily.
DESA Heating, LLC
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
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