Desa W26ME User Manual
W26ME WALL MANTEL AND BASE
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Shown with
Dark Reed
Panels
IMPORTANT: Read entire instruction sheet before
assembling or installing mantel kit.
This mantel is only approved for use with any DESA
Heating Products 26" gas or electric replace system.
Do not use mantel with any other product.
This mantel kit contains the following:
• Mantel pieces - unassembled and marked as follows:
#1 Base
#2 Right Side with arrow
#3 Right Front Leg with arrow
#4 Left Side with arrow
#5 Left Front Leg with arrow
#6 Header with arrow
#7 Top
#8 Top Assembly Blocks (3)
#9 Header Assembly Blocks (2)
#10 Fruitwood (light) Left and Right Reed Panels (2)
#11 Fruitwood (light) Front Reed Panel
#12 Espresso (dark) Left and Right Reed Panels (2)
#13 Espresso (dark) Front Reed Panel
#14 Corner Trim (4)
• Hardware Kit*
12 - Metal Brackets 118937-01
24 - Screws M6 x 12 mm (1/2") 121149-01
20 - Screws M6 x 30 mm (1 1/4") 121335-01
20 - Washers M6 121336-01
1 - Allen Wrench 121337-01
*Extra hardware may be included.
• Perimeter Trim Kit 113140-02 (GAB6094)
Shown with
Light Reed
Panels
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: 45 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 assistance or for replacement parts please have
that number ready.
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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). Place right front leg over right side (#2)
matching groove in leg to tongue on side, as shown in
Figure 1. 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.
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
using 1/2" screws leaving screws loose. Face brackets
toward outside (see Figure 2).
Leg Front (#3)
Groove in
Leg Front
1/2" Screw
Bracket
Tongue on
Leg Side
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.
HEADER ASSEMBLY
1. Start two 1 1/4" screws with washers through header assembly block (#9) into threaded inserts on right side of
mantel. Repeat for left side (see Figure 3).
2. With arrow pointing up, place header (#6) into position on
top of leg assemblies and against header assembly block
(#9) (see Figure 3). Start two 1 1/4" screws with washers
through header assembly blocks (#9) into threaded inserts in header. Hold header in proper alignment with leg
assemblies and tighten, leaving screws slightly loose.
Header
Assembly
Block (#9)
Header (#6)
Washer
1 1/4"
Screw
Figure 1 - Right and Left Leg Assemblies
Right
Side/Leg
Assembly
Bracket
1/2" Screw
Leg Side (#2)
Figure 3 - Attaching Header
Base (#1)
Figure 2 - Leg Assembly to Base
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