Desa Wall Mantel and Base W26ME Instruction manual

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Light Reed
Panels
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.
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: 45 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
important thatmorethanone personassemblemanteltogether.
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 Allen
wrench should be used rather than a power screwdriver. The
panels have threaded inserts installed to mark your 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.
W26ME 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 Top Assembly Blocks (3)
#9 Header Assembly Blocks (2)
#10 Fruitwood (light) Left and Right Reed Panels (2)
#11 Fruitwood (light) Front Reed Panel
#12 Espresso (dark) Left and Right Reed Panels (2)
#13 Espresso (dark) Front Reed Panel
#14 Corner Trim (4)
• Hardware Kit*
12 - Metal Brackets 118937-01
24 - Screws M6 x 12 mm (1/2") 121149-01
20 - Screws M6 x 30 mm (1 1/4") 121335-01
20 - Washers M6 121336-01
1 - Allen Wrench 121337-01
*Extra hardware may be included.
• Perimeter Trim Kit 113140-02 (GAB6094)
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LEG ASSEMBLY
1. Lay right side panel (#2) face down on a soft surface
to avoid marking nish. Attach three brackets with 1/2"
screws to bottom of right front leg (#3), leaving screws
slightly loose. Face brackets out toward tongued side
(see Figure 1). Place right front leg over right side (#2)
matching groove in leg to tongue on side, as shown in
Figure 1. Align threaded holes with brackets on side. Start
three 1/2" screws through brackets. Align bottom of side
and leg assembly so they are ush with each other. Hold
these pieces securely in alignment while tightening (but
not over tightening) screws.
2. Assemble left side (#4) and left leg (#5) 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 - Right and Left Leg Assemblies
Figure 2 - Leg Assembly to Base
Figure 3 - Attaching Header
Tongue on
Leg Side
Groove in
Leg Front
1/2" Screw
Bracket
1/2" Screw
Bracket
Right
Side/Leg
Assembly
Header (#6)
Base (#1)
Leg Side (#2)
Leg Front (#3) Header
Assembly
Block (#9)
1 1/4"
Screw
Washer
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. Leave
screws slightly loose.
5. Assemble left side/leg assembly to base following step #4.
HEADER ASSEMBLY
1. Start two 1 1/4" screws with washers through header as-
sembly block (#9) into threaded inserts on right side of
mantel. Repeat for left side (see Figure 3).
2. With arrow pointing up, place header (#6) into position on
top of leg assemblies and against header assembly block
(#9) (see Figure 3). Start two 1 1/4" screws with washers
through header assembly blocks (#9) into threaded in-
serts in header. Hold header in proper alignment with leg
assemblies and tighten, leaving screws slightly loose.

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Figure 4 - Attaching Mantel Top
1 1/4" Screw
Washer
Mantel Top (#7)
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.
MANTEL TOP ASSEMBLY
1. Start two 1 1/4" screws with washers through each of the
three header assembly blocks (#8) and into threaded
inserts on mantel as shown in Figure 4.
2. Place mantel top (#7) on mantel assembly. Align back of
top with back of sides. Using six 1 1/4" screws with wash-
ers, install two in each header assembly block (#8) (see
Figure 4). Make sure all pieces are aligned properly and
tighten all screws.
Top
Assembly
Blocks (#8)
Figure 5 - Installing Reed Panels
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
This mantel can be used with any DESA Heating Products
26" electric replace. 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.
REED INSTALLATION
1. Mantel kit contains two sets of reed panels. A dark set
(Espresso) and a light set (Fruitwood). Determine which
set you prefer. Store second set in safe, dry location on a
at surface to interchange in the future if you so desire.
2. Slide front reed panel (#11 or #13) into track on front of
mantel top (see Figure 5).
3. Slide left and right reed panels (#10 or #12) into tracks
on sides of mantel top. Be sure panel colors match.
4. Install 4 corner trim pieces (#14) by sliding onto dovetail
guide on mantel top (see Figure 5). Corner pieces should
slide on easily. Do not apply excessive force to prevent
breakage.
Note: Reed panels can be changed after installation.

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DESA Heating, LLC
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
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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.
Figure 6 - Installing Fireplace
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 As-
sembling Perimeter Trim. 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.
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.
Figure 7 - Assembling Trim
Side Trim
Slot
Top Trim
Mitered Edge
Shim
Set Screws
Adjusting
Plate
Slot