W26GO Mantel and Base
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Read entire instruction sheet before
assembling or installing mantel kit.
These mantels are only approved for use with any
DESA Heating, LLC 26" electric and compact gas
replace system. Do not use mantel with any other
product.
This mantel kit contains the following:
• Mantel pieces - unassembled and numbered as follows:
#1 Base
#2 Right Side Assembly
#3 Left Side Assembly
#4 Header
#5 Top
#6 Heat Reector Strip
• Hardware Package
20 - 1 1/4" Wood Screws 114325-01
* Extra hardware may be included
Tools required:
• Power Screwdriver with #2 Phillips Bit
If any wood pieces are missing or damaged, contact the
dealer where you purchased this mantel for replacement. If
hardware is missing or damaged, contact DESA Heating, LLC
at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also visit
DESA Heating, LLC's web site at www.desatech.com.
Note: Gather all mantel pieces together before assembling
mantel.
WARNING: Only use 1 1/4" screws to assemble
mantel. Damage to mantel will result if other screws
are used for this purpose.
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ASSEMBLING MANTEL
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.
Use the following illustrations to assemble mantel. Use only
screws provided.
Header #4
Right Leg
Assembly #2
Left Leg
Assembly #3
Header
Assembly
Block
Mantel
Top #5
Assembly
Blocks
11/4"
Screws
Figure 3 - Installing Top
IMPORTANT: Align mantel top left to right before installing.
Back of mantel leg must be ush with back of mantel top
before installation.
11/4"
Screws
Figure 1 - Installing Header
11/4" Screw
Figure 2 - Installing Heat Strip
Header #4
Heat Reector
Strip #6
IMPORTANT: Make sure heat reector strip is ush against
header and spacers are on bottom side. Heat strip should
NOT be ush with leg side but should have 1" clearance on
both ends.
Right Leg
Assembly #2
Left Leg
Assembly #3
11/4"
Screws
Base #1
Flush
Figure 4 - Installing Mantel Base
IMPORTANT: Align mantel left to right on base before installing. Mantel legs must be ush with back of mantel base before
installation. Use a tape measure to insure accuracy.
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Gas 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 replace owner’s manual for installation clearances. Leave
enough room to insert replace from back of mantel.
3. 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.
4. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections in replace owner’s manual.
5. Position replace inside mantel (see Figure 5). Carefully position gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use caution when
positioning replace on base. Base may scratch easily.
Make sure replace is in proper position within mantel
opening before continuing with installation.
6. Fireplace with louver door: Lower bottom louver door.
Use two screws provided in hardware package and attach
replace to wooden base. Close louver door.
Fireplace with xed louver: Before installing logs or
burner assembly (see owner’s manual) remove screws
securing oor to assembly. Lift oor for access to bottom of replace. Use two screws provided in replace
hardware package and attach replace base to wooden
base. Reinstall oor with screws removed previously.
7. Carefully push mantel and base into position against
wall.
Electric Fireplace Installation
This mantel can be used with DESA Heating, LLC electric
replaces. Electric replaces install from the front of mantel.
To install electric replace see replace instruction manual.
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Figure 5 - Installing Gas Fireplace
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DESA Heating, LLC
2701 Industrial Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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1-866-672-6040
NOT A UPC
123673-01
Rev. A
04/08
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