Desa Wall Mantel and Base with Trim W32KCSA Instruction manual

Tools required:
• #2 Phillips screw driver (3 1⁄2" minimum length)
• Slotted screw driver
• Measuring tape
• Pencil
• Drill Driver
If any wood pieces are missing or damaged, contact the
dealer where you purchased this mantel for replacement.
If hardware or trim is missing or damaged, contact DESA
Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral and war-
ranty 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: Only use 1 1/4" screws in pocket holes to
assemble mantel. Damage to mantel will result if other
screws are used for this purpose.
WARNING: Use only 1/2" or 3/4" screws with brack-
ets in hardware pack 118983-01. Damage to mantel will
result if other screws are used for this purpose.
W32KCSA and W32KPA
Wall Mantel and Base with Trim
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 Products 32" electric replace sys-
tem or rebox. Do not use mantel with any other
product.
This mantel kit contains the following:
• Mantel pieces (unassembled)
• Hardware package 117197-14
• Black trim kit PT32
• Trim kit hardware 102866-01
• Bracket hardware kit (2) 118983-01
The hardware package 117197-14 contains the following:
• 64 - 1 1⁄4" Screws
• 2 - Trim Plate
• 4 - Set Screws
• 2 - Trim Shim
• 2 - 3" Screws
The bracket hardware kit 118983-01 contains the following:
• 13 - Brackets
• 2 - Flat Brackets
• 36 - Wood Screws
Firebox
Perimeter
Trim Included
With This
Mantel
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Right Leg
Assembly
Figure 1 - Assembling Legs
Figure 3 - Installing Header
Left Leg
Assembly
Header
ASSEMBLING MANTEL TOP
1. Some models may require mantel top assembly. For these
models attach sides of top assembly to front panel of top
assembly using (6) 1 1/4" screws (see Figure 5).
2. Placemanteltoponoorwithrightsidedown.Attach
side/front assembly to mantel top using (11) 1 1/4" screws
(see Figure 6, page 3).
3. Place unnished middle support halfway between two
sides and attach to top and front using (6) 1 1/4" screws
(see Figure 7, page 3).
4. Install 5 brackets using 1/2" or 3/4" screws for support of
mantel top as shown in Figure 8, page 3.
Figure 5 - Attach Sides to Front of Mantel Top
Front Panel
of Top
Assembly
Sides of Top
Assembly
Brackets 1/2" or 3/4"
Screw
1/2" or 3/4" Screw
Figure 2 - Attaching Brackets
Figure 4 - Attaching Header to Leg Assembly (Mantel May
Vary from Illustraton)
Flat Bracket
1/2" or 3/4" Screws
Header
Leg
Assembly
1 1/4" Screws
1 1/4" 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.
1. Some models require side/corner assembly. For these
models,laylegsideonoor.Positionlegasshownin
Figure 1. Align bottom and attach with screws provided.
Repeat for other side.
2. Each leg assembly will use 3 brackets for stability. Your
bracket hardware kit will contain either 1/2" or 3/4" screws.
Using two 1/2" or 3/4" screws, install a bracket in the
center of each leg assembly and one at each end within
1" of but not over the last pocket hole (see Figure 2).
3. For all models, place header between right and left leg as-
semblies (see Figure 3). Make sure header and legs are
snugagainsteachother.Thetopofheadermustbeush
with tops of leg assemblies. Attach header using 1 1/4" in
pocket holes on each leg assembly as shown in Figure 4.
Be sure you have proper alignment between the header
andlegassemblies.Attachatbracketswith1/2"or3/4"
screwsusing1atbracketand4screwsperside(see
Figure 4).

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Figure 6 - Attach Side/Front Assembly to Mantel Top
Figure 7 - Attach Middle Support to Mantel Top Assembly
Mantel Top
Front/Side
Assembly
Mantel Top
Middle Support
Front Panel
of Top
Assembly
ATTACHING MANTEL TOP ASSEMBLY TO
HEADER/LEG ASSEMBLY
1. Turn top assembly and header/leg assembly upside down
if not already in this position. Place header/leg assembly
inside top (see Figure 10). The rear of legs should be
ushwithbackoftopandcenteredlefttoright.
2. Using pocket holes and 1 1/4" screws provided, attach
header/leg assembly to mantel top. Attach supplemental
brackets using 1/2" - 3/4" screws provided in bracket
hardware pack. Use 3 brackets to attach mantel top as-
sembly - one at the back of each leg assembly and one
at the center of the header (see Figure 10).
Figure 10 - Attaching Top to Leg and Header Assembly
1/2"-3/4"
Bracket
Screws
Bracket
1/2"-3/4
Bracket Screws
Bracket
1 1/4" Screws for
Pocket Holes
Bottom Panel of Mantel
Top Assembly
Figure 9 - Bottom Panel of Mantel Top Assembly
Legs Should Be
Flush With Top
1 1/4" Screws for
Pocket Holes
L-Bracket
1/2" - 3/4" Screws
for Brackets
Figure 8 - Mantel Top Assembly
5. Place the bottom panel on top assembly as shown in
Figure 9. You may want to turn the entire assembly over
for better access to pocket holes. Center the bottom panel
lefttorightandmakesurebackisushwithbackofside
panels.Attach bottom to top assembly and middle support
using (14) 1 1/4" screws (see Figure 9).
6. Attach supplemental brackets using 1/2" - 3/4" screws
provided in bracket hardware pack. Use 2 brackets to
attach mantel top assembly - one at the back of each leg
assembly and one at center of header (see Figure 9).

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ASSEMBLING METAL 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 11.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered
edge of top trim (see Figure 11).
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered
edge of side trim (see Figure 11).
6. Whilermlyholdingedgesoftrimtogether,tightenbothset
screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for other corner.
Figure 11 - Assembling Metal Trim
Side Trim
Slot
Top Trim
Mitered Edge
Shim
Set Screws
Adjusting
Plate
Slot
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 getbehindmantel oncereplaceand
mantel assembly have been attached to base if installing
areplacewithange.
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.
IMPORTANT:IfyourreplacehasanailingangeseeInstalling
Fireplace with Flange.Ifyourreplacedoesnothaveanailing
angesee Installing Fireplace without Flange, page 5.
Installing Fireplace with Flange
1. Place mantel assembly on wood base and center left to
righthavingbackofassemblyushwithbackofbase.
Mark placement on base along inside front of mantel
assembly. Remove mantel assembly from base.
2. Positionreplaceonbase,centeringlefttorightbetweenmark-
ings. Carefully position gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use caution
whenpositioningreplaceonbaseasbasemayscratch.
3. With assistance, carefully place mantel over replace
(seeFigure12).Fireplacenailingangeswillbetoinside
of mantel. Align mantel with markings made previously.
Makesurebackofmantelisushwithbackofmantel
base.Adjustreplaceasnecessary.
4. Attach mantel to base using 1 1/4" screws through pocket
holes. Using brackets and 1/2" or 3/4" screws from
bracket hardware kit, attach brackets to base and mantel
assembly using one bracket at each back corner of leg
sides and one on each leg front (see Figure 13).
5. Adjustreplacesothatittsintomantelopeningproperly.
Figure 12 - Installing Fireplace with Flange
Assembled
Metal Trim
Mantel Base
(Side view
for clarity)
Shoulder
Screws
Gas Line
Access Hole
Possible
Shutoff Valve
Locations
Screw
Shoulder
Screw
Figure 13 - Installing Brackets to Mantel Base
Bracket with
1/2"-3/4"
Screws
Mantel Base
Bracket with
1/2"-3/4"
Screws

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Figure 14 - Attaching Fireplace to Mantel and Mantel Base
Hole for Attaching
Fireplace System to
Wooden Mantel Base
Bottom
Louver Door
Figure 15 - Screw Locations for Fireboxes with Fixed Louver
Screws
Holes are Behind Louver on
Firebox Bottom for Attaching
Firebox to Wooden Mantel Base.
Fixed
Louver
Figure 16 - Fireplace, Metal Trim Assembly, Mantel, and
Mantel Base
Assembled
Metal Trim
Mantel
Base
(Side view
for clarity)
Shoulder
Screws
Shoulder
Screw
6. Fireplace with louver door: Lower bottom louver door.
Use two screws provided in hardware package and attach
replacetowoodenbase(seeFigure14).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(seeFigure15).Reinstalloorwithscrewsremoved
previously.
7. 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.
Installing Fireplace without Flange
1. Place mantel assembly on wood base and center left to
righthavingbackofassemblyushwithbackofbase.
2. Attach mantel to base using 1 1/4" screws through pocket
holes. Using brackets and 1/2" or 3/4" screws from bracket
hardware kit, attach brackets to base and mantel assembly
using one bracket at each back corner of leg sides and
one on each leg front (see Figure 13, page 4).
3. Positionreplaceinsidemantel(seeFigure16).Care-
fully position gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use caution when
positioningreplaceonbase.Basemayscratcheasily.
4. Fireplace with louver door: Lower bottom louver door.
Use two screws provided in hardware package and attach
replacetowoodenbase(seeFigure14).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(seeFigure15).Reinstalloorwithscrewsremoved
previously.
5. Place metal trim on shoulder screws. Firmly snap trim
assemblyovershoulderscrewsonreplace.
6. Carefully push mantel and base into position against wall.

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