Desa Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Compact Classic Hearth Fireplace VMH26NRB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual page 12

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.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you
must meet minimum clearance between man-
tel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
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 10, you
must do one of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Note:
All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Refer to instructions provided with the mantel
for assembly instructions. Refer to the follow-
ing instructions for system installation. Refer
to instructions on page 6 for hood assembly.
Blower accessory should be installed prior to
mantel if it is being used (see Installing Optional
Blower Accessory GA3450TA, page 14).
1. Assemble cabinet mantel as shown in
accessory instruction sheet.
2. If blower is installed, install a properly
grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical
outlet at fireplace location if an outlet is not
there. If possible, locate outlet so cabinet
mantel will cover it when installed (see
Figure 11).
3. Place hearth base against wall at installation
location. Cut an access hole in hearth base
to run gas line to fireplace (see Figure 11).
Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet
mantel will cover it when installed.
Note: You can secure base to floor using
wood screws. Countersink screw heads
and putty over.
Hearth
Base
Figure 11 - Placing Hearth Base Against Wall
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Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
6"
1
2 / "
2
Side of
Firebox
for Built-In Installation
Pipe and Gas
Shutoff Valve
Electrical Outlet
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