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COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Continued
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace,
you must meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
If your installation does not meet the above
minimum clearances, you must:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height,
OR
• remove the mantel.
OPTIONAL MANTEL
INSTALLATION
Note: Refer to instructions provided with
the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer
to instructions below for system installa-
tion. Refer to instructions on page 4 for
firebox assembly. Blower accessory should
be installed if it is being used (see Accesso-
ries, page 27).
1. Unscrew four brass screws that attach
top louver to fireplace. Remove louver
from fireplace and set aside.
2. Place fireplace on wood base.
3.
Place mantel around fireplace/base
assembly.
4. Assemble brass trim kit. See Assem-
bling Brass Trim, page 11.
10"
Note:
8"
All vertical
measurements
6"
are from top of
2 1 /2"
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Side of
Firebox
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
VMH26TPA
®
5. Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder
screws. Shoulder screws are located on
fireplace cabinet (see Figure 12).
6. Align brass trim kit for flush fit around
opening.
7. Use two 3" wood screws provided and
attach fireplace base to wooden base
(see Figure 12).
8. Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be
careful not to damage wall or mantel.
9. Place wood base next to wall at instal-
lation location.
10. Attach wood base to floor with two 1
black screws provided (see Figure 13). If
the floor is concrete use anchor method
(see Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor,
page 14).
Shoulder
Screws
Hole for 3"
wood screw
for attaching
fireplace to
mantel
Mantel Shelf
Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace
1
3
/
" Screw
4
Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor
11. Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas
12. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas
13. Place mantel around fireplace. Be care-
14. Place brass trim kit on the shoulder
15. Adjust assembly to remove any gaps.
3
/
"
4
16. Reinstall top brass louvers.
Assembled
Brass Trim
10
Supply, page 14.
Connections, page 16.
ful not to damage wall or mantel.
screws located on the side and top of
the fireplace. Firmly snap the brass trim
over the shoulder screws on fireplace
(see Figure 12).
Attach remaining two 3" wood screws
from hardware pack through openings
inside of fireplace sides into the man-
tel. The openings are located at top be-
hind the area for the brass louvers (see
Figure 13).
Hole for 3"
wood screw for
attaching
fireplace to
wooden base
Wood
Base
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