Desa Vanguard VMH26TPC Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 12

INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only non-
combustible mortar or adhe-
sives when overlapping the front
facing with noncombustible fac-
ing 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 fire-
box may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown in Figure 11, you
must do one of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Note: Refer to instructions provided with the man-
tel for assembly instructions. Refer to instructions
below for system installation. Refer to instructions
on page 5 for firebox assembly. Blower accessory
should be installed if it is being used (see Acces-
sories, page 30).
1. Unscrew four brass screws that attach top lou-
ver to fireplace. Remove louver from fireplace
and set aside.
2. Place fireplace on wood base.
3. Place mantel around fireplace/base assembly.
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4. Assemble trim kit. See Assembling Perimeter
Trim, page 13.
5. Firmly snap trim kit on shoulder screws.
Shoulder screws are located on fireplace cabi-
net (see Figure 12).
6. Align 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 trim kit and mantel. Be careful not
to damage wall or mantel.
9. Place wood base next to wall at installation
location.
Note:
All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Hole for 3" wood
screw for attaching
fireplace to mantel
Hole for 3" wood
screw for attaching
fireplace to wooden base
Figure 12 - Attaching Trim to Fireplace
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10"
8"
6"
1
2 / "
2
Side of
Firebox
for Built-In Installation
Shoulder
Screw
Mantel Shelf
Assembled
Trim
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