Desa W32CO User Manual

W32CO 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 32" electric and 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

• Hardware Package
22 - 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

Header into
Groove on
Legs

Header
Assembly
Block

11/4"
Screws

Right Leg
Assembly
#2

Base #1

Left Leg
Assembly #3

11/4"
Screws

Assembly
Blocks

11/4"
Screws

Left Leg
Assembly #3

Figure 1 - Installing Header

Mantel
Top #5

Flush

Figure 3 - 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.

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 4, page 3).
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.

Figure 2 - 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.

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