Desa W26LT User Manual

W26LT Wall Mantel and Base

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Read entire instruction sheet before assembling or installing mantel kit.

The W26LT mantel is only approved for use with any

DESA Heating Products compact replace system

and Dimplex Electric Fireplace. Do not use mantel with any other product.

This mantel kit contains the following:

• Mantel pieces - unassembled and marked as follows:

Base #1 Left Front Leg #5 with arrow

Right Side #2 with arrow Header #6 with arrow

Right Front Leg #3 with arrow Top #7

Left Side #4 with arrow

• Hardware Kit

The hardware kit consists of:

• 16 - Metal Brackets

• 32 - Screws M6 x 12mm (1/2")

• 7 - Screws M6 x 30mm (1 1/4")

• 7 - Washers M6

• 1 - Allen Wrench

*Extra hardware may be included.

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 Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ technical service web site at www.desatech.com.

Note: Gather all mantel pieces together before assembling mantel.

WARNING: Use only 1/2" screws to attach metal angle brackets. Damage to mantel will result if other screws are used for this purpose.

ASSEMBLING MANTEL

IMPORTANT: More than one person is required to assemble and lift mantel.

Estimated assembly time: 30 minutes.

When assembling mantel do not tighten screws completely until told to do so. There should be some play in the pieces to allow for

proper alignment and best possible t. It is very important that

more than one person assemble mantel together. Panels must be held in proper alignment to each other while tightening screws to assure fewer gaps and proper surface alignment. When tightening

screws, do not over tighten. This may cause threads to strip. For

this reason, the supplied Allen wrench should be used rather than

a power screwdriver. The panels have threaded inserts installed to

mark your screw locations. Screws should start and turn easily in threaded holes when assembled according to instructions. Do not force screws into holes.

IMPORTANT: There is a serial number label inside of right side panel and on outside package. When calling to request technical as-

sistance or for replacement parts please have that number ready.

Leg Assembly

1. Lay right side panel (#2) face down on a soft surface to avoid marking nish. Attach three brackets with 1/2" screws to bottom of right front leg (#3) leaving screws slightly loose. Face brackets out toward tongued side (see Figure 1, page 2). Place right front leg over right side (#2) matching groove in leg to tongue on side, as shown in Figure 1 on page 2, matching trim

pieces on side with trim on front. Align threaded holes with

brackets on side. Start three 1/2" screws through brackets. Align bottom of side and leg assembly so they are ush with each

other. Hold these pieces securely in alignment while tightening

(but not over tightening) screws.

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2. Assemble left side (#4) and left leg (#5) as described in step 1.

3. Attach 6 brackets to base (#1) at threaded hole locations us-

ing 1/2" screws leaving screws loose. Face brackets toward

outside.

4. Place right side/leg assembly on base and align threaded holes with brackets. Start 1/2" screws through brackets into threaded holes in side/leg assembly. Back of side/leg assembly should be ush with back of base. Assure alignment is correct and spaces are at a minimum. Leave screws slightly loose.

5. Assemble left side/leg assembly to base following step #4.

Tongue on Leg Side

Leg Side (#4)

Bracket

1/2" Screw

Leg Front (#5)

Groove in

Leg Front Groove in Leg Front

Header Assembly

1. Using 1/2" screws, secure brackets to two threaded holes at

both ends of header (#6). Turn brackets to the outside.

2. Place header (#6) into position on top of leg assemblies with arrow pointing up. Bottom of header will slide in behind upper

portion of leg front panels and rest on shoulders (see Figure

3). Align bracket holes with threaded inserts in leg assemblies.

Using four 1/2" screws through brackets, attach header to leg assemblies. Leave screws loose.

3. Be sure alignment is correct and spaces are at a minimum

having at least one person holding panels securely. Tighten all screws with Allen wrench provided.

Header (#6)

Bracket

1/2" Screw

Threaded Insert

Leg Front (#3)

Tongue on Leg Side

Figure 1 - Right and Left Leg Assemblies

Right Side/Leg Assembly

Shoulder of Leg Front Panel

Leg Side (#2)

Figure 3 - Attaching Header

Mantel Top Assembly

Place mantel top (#7) on mantel assembly. Align back of top with back of sides. Using seven 1 1/4" screws with washers, place two in each mantel side assembly and three in the header (see Figure

4, page 3). Make sure all pieces are aligned properly and tighten

all seven screws.

Base (#1)

Bracket

1/2" Screw

Figure 2 - Leg Assembly to Base

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Washer

1 1/4" Screw

Mantel Side Assembly

Mantel Top (#7)

Figure 5 - Installing Fireplace

Figure 4 - Attaching Mantel Top

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 posi-

tion gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use caution when positioning

replace on base. Base may scratch easily.

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. If mantel trim that came with your replace has not yet been

assembled, see Assembling Trim. Place metal trim on shoulder

screws. Firmly snap trim assembly over shoulder screws on replace.

8. Carefully push mantel and base into position against wall.

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

This mantel can be used with Dimplex 26" Electric Fireplace. Electric replaces install from the front of mantel. To install electric replace see replace instruction manual.

ASSEMBLING PERIMETER TRIM (If Supplied with Gas Fireplace)

1. Remove packaging from three pieces of metal trim.

2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet.

3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 6.

4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top trim (see Figure 6).

5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of side trim (see Figure 6).

6. While rmly holding edges of trim together, tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.

7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for other corner.

Set Screws

Adjusting Plate

Shim

Slot

Top Trim

Mitered Edge

Side Trim

Slot

Figure 6 - Assembling Trim

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