Optional Mantel Installation - Desa EFS26PR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materi-
als to overlap the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as brick, tile, etc.
may overlap the front facing, but should never cover any necessary
openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow noncombustible materials
to cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or cover the louvered
slots on the front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only noncombustible mortar or
adhesives when overlapping the front facing with
noncombustible facing material.
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.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and
mantels become hot during operation. Walls and
mantels above the firebox may become hot to the
touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet
the requirement of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.
10"
Note:
8"
All vertical
measurements
6"
are from top of
1
2 /
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
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Mantel Shelf
"
2
Side of Firebox
Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.)

Optional Mantel Installation

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini-
mum clearances shown, you must do one of the
following:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Note: Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly
instructions. Refer to the following instructions for system installa-
tion. Refer to instructions on page 5 for fireplace assembly. Blower
accessory should be installed if it is being used (see Installing
Blower Accessory GA3450T, pages 12 through 16).
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 Assembling Brass Trim, page 12.
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. Place base assembly next to wall at installation location.
9. Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be careful not to damage
wall or mantel.
Hole for 3"
Shoulder Screws
Wood Screw
for Attaching
Fireplace to
Mantel
Assembled
Brass Trim
Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace
INSTALLATION
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11
Hole for 3"
Wood Screw
for Attaching
Fireplace to
Wooden Base