Desa GMC55FA Instruction manual

IMPORTANT:If you are staining an unnished mantel (W36AUA
only), remove any sawdust, dirt or oils. This will prevent blem-
ishes from appearing under the stain. Stain mantel before
assembling according to manufacturer’s instructions. Apply
sanding sealer.
IMPORTANT: If you are painting an unnished mantel
(W36AUA only), assemble mantel before painting. Follow
directions listed on paint for wood products. Apply base coat
and top coat following directions listed on product.
Note: Gather all mantel pieces together before assembling.
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.
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.
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 that more than one person assemble mantel. 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. The supplied Allen 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.
W36AUA AND GMC55FA WALL MANTEL AND
BASE WITH PERIMETER 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
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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 Header Assembly Blocks (2)
• Perimeter Trim Kit (for Gas Fireplace) PT36
• Hardware Kit*
16 - Metal Brackets 118937-01
32 - Screws M6 x 12 mm (1/2") 121149-01
14 - Screws M6 x 30 mm (1 1/4") 121335-01
14 - Washers M6 121336-01
1 - Allen Wrench 121337-01
* Extra hardware may be included.
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. You can
also visit DESA Heating Products' technical service web site
at www.desatech.com.
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Firebox
Perimeter
Trim Included
With This
Mantel
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Figure 3 - Installing Header
Top
Leg
Assemblies
11/4" Screw
Figure 5 - Attaching Top to Leg and Header Assembly
Left Leg
Assembly Right Leg
Assembly
Header
Shoulder
Figure 2 - Attaching Front Leg
Figure 4 - Attaching Header to Leg Assembly
Header Assembly
Block #8
Header
Leg
Assembly 1 1/4" Screw
ATTACHING TOP OF MANTEL
1. Place mantel top (#7) onto upright leg assembly (see
Figure 5). Align back of top with back of sides.
2. Using six 1 1⁄4" screws with washers, attach top to header/
leg assembly (see Figure 5).
Brackets
Right Side
Figure 1 - Attaching Brackets to Side
1. Lay right side panel (#2) face down on a soft surface
to avoid marking nish. Attach four brackets with 1/2"
screws to bottom of right front leg (#3) leaving screws
slightly loose. Face brackets out (see Figure 1, page 2).
Place right front leg (#3) over right side (#2) as shown
in Figure 2, page 2, paying close attention to up arrows
on panels. Align threaded holes with brackets on side.
Start four 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. You may prefer to lay mantel face down on a soft surface
instead of upright to position header. Position header (#6)
between leg assemblies with direction arrow pointing up
(see Figure 3). Attach header assembly blocks (#8) with
1 1/4" screws and washers (see Figure 4).
1/2" Screws
Right Side
Right Front Leg
1/2" Screws
Washer
Washer
Back of Top
Flush with
Back of Leg
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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. If installing gas replace, 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 accessible to the user. Check
for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections in replace
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 4.
INSTALLING FIREPLACE WITH FLANGE
1. Position replace on base centering left to right. Care-
fully position gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use caution when
positioning replace on base as base may scratch.
2. With assistance, carefully place mantel over replace
(see Figure 6). Fireplace nailing anges will be to inside
of mantel. Align mantel over threaded holes in base. Make
sure back of mantel is ush with back of mantel base.
Adjust replace as necessary.
Figure 6 - Installing Fireplace with Flange
Mantel
Base
Gas Line
Access Hole
Possible
Shutoff Valve
Locations
Figure 7 - Attaching Mantel Assembly to Mantel Base
Bracket with 1/2"
Screws
3. Attach mantel to base using 8 brackets and 1/2" screws,
4 per leg assembly into threaded holes in base and leg
assembly (see Figure 7).
4. Adjust replace so that it ts into mantel opening properly.
5.  Lower bottom louver door.
Use two screws provided in replace hardware package
and attach replace to wooden base (see Figure 8). Close
louver door.
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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 9, page 4). Reinstall oor with screws
removed previously.
7. If using perimeter trim that came with your mantel and
it has not yet been assembled, see Assembling Perim-
eter Trim, page 4. Place metal trim on shoulder screws
on replace. Firmly snap trim assembly over shoulder
screws.
8. Carefully push mantel and base into position against wall.
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Figure 8 - Attaching Fireplace to Mantel and Mantel Base
Hole for Attaching
Fireplace System to
Wooden Mantel Base
Bottom
Louver Door
Shoulder
Screw
Shoulder
Screw

Figure 9 - Screw Locations for Fireplaces with Fixed Louver
Screws
Holes are Behind Louver on
Fireplace Bottom for Attaching
Fireplace to Wooden Mantel
Base.
Fixed
Louver
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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 6 brackets and 1/2" screws,
3 per leg assembly into threaded holes in base and leg
assembly (see Figure 7, page 3).
3. Position replace inside mantel (see Figure 10). Care-
fully position gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use caution when
positioning replace on base. Base may scratch easily.
4. : Lower bottom louver
door. Use two screws provided in replace hardware
package and attach replace to wooden base (see Figure
8, page 3). Close louver door
Gas : 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 9). Reinstall oor with screws removed
previously.
5. Assemble perimeter trim, see Assembling Perimeter
Trim. Firmly snap trim assembly over shoulder screws
on replace.
6. Carefully push mantel and base into position against
wall.
Figure 10 - Installing Fireplace without Flange
Figure 11 - Assembling Metal Trim
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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 screw-
driver.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for other corner.
Mantel
Base
Shoulder
Screw
Shoulder
Screw
Side Trim
Slot
Top Trim
Mitered Edge
Shim
Set Screws
Adjusting
Plate
Slot