FMI W36DS, W32DS, WS26DS User Manual

Wall Mantel and Base with Trim

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Firebox

Perimeter

Trim Included

With This

Mantel

WS26DS, W32DS and W36DS

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

These mantels are only approved for use with any

DESA Heating Products compact replace system.

Do not use mantel with any other product.

This mantel kit contains the following:

• Mantel pieces - unassembled and marked as follows:
Base #1 Left Side #4 with arrow
Right Side #2 with arrow Left Front Leg #5 with arrow
Right Front Leg #3 with arrow Header #6 with arrow
Top #7

• Hardware Package (117197-01)

• Bracket Hardware Kit (118983-01)

• Trim Kit 113140-02 (26"), 113140-01 (32") or

113140-14 (36")

• Trim Kit Hardware (102866-01)

The hardware kit 117197-01 contains the following:

• 28 - 1 1⁄4" Screws

• 2 - 3" Screws

Tools required:

• #2 Phillips drill bit (3 1/2" min. length)

• Slotted screw driver • Drill Driver

• Measuring Tape • Pencil

If any wood pieces are missing or damaged, contact the
dealer where you purchased this mantel for replacement.
If hardware or trim 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: Only use 1 1/4" screws in pocket holes to
assemble mantel. Damage to mantel will result if other
screws are used for this purpose.

WARNING: Use only 1/2" or 3/4" screws with brack­ets in hardware pack 118983-01. Damage to mantel will
result if other screws are used for this purpose.

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.

1. For leg assembly, lay side or front that does not contain
pocket holes front side down on a soft surface. Pocket
hole locations will vary by model. Pay special attention
to the up direction arrows on panels.

2. Position second panel as shown in Figure 1, page 2. Align
panels at bottom. With one person holding the panel align­ment secure, attach panels using 1 1/4" screws through
pocket holes. Check assembly for correct alignment.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for second leg assembly.

4. Each leg assembly will use 3 brackets for stability. Your
bracket hardware kit will contain either 1/2" or 3/4" screws.
Using two 1/2" or 3/4" screws, install a bracket in the center
of each leg assembly and one at each end within 1" of but
not over the last pocket hole (see Figure 2, page 2).

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5. Position header between leg assemblies with direction
arrow pointing up (see Figure 3). Attach header to leg
assemblies through predrilled holes with 1 1⁄4" screws
in each leg assembly as shown in Figure 4. You may
prefer to lay mantel face down on a soft surface instead
of upright. Using pocket holes and 11/4" screws, attach
header to leg assemblies. Be sure you have proper align-

ment between the header and leg assemblies. Attach at
brackets with 1/2" or 3/4" screws using 1 at bracket and

4 screws per side (see Figure 4).

1 1/4" Screw for
Pocket Holes

Leg
Front

Figure 1 - Assembling Legs

1/2" or 3/4" Screws

Brackets

Pocket
Holes

Leg Side

Bottom of
Panel

Left Side Leg
Assembly

Header

Figure 4 - Attaching Header to Leg Assembly

1/2" or 3/4" Screws

Flat Bracket

1 1/4" Screw

ATTACHING TOP OF MANTEL

Turn top (#7) and leg assembly upside down on soft surface.

1.
Place header/leg assembly inside top (see Figure 5).

2. Make sure mantel is centered left to right inside top and

rear of legs are ush with back of top. Gap between mantel

top and leg should be the same from front to back (see
Figure 5).

3. Attach side and header assembly to mantel top using 1

1

⁄4" screws inserted through pocket holes (see Figure 6).

4. Attach 3 brackets to assembly using two 1/2" or 3/4" screws
per bracket. One bracket should be in center of header
and the other two toward back of leg assembly on each
side (see Figure 6).

5. With assistance, carefully turn assembly upright.

Leg
Assembly

Right Side Leg
Assembly

Figure 2 - Attaching Brackets

Top of
Mantel

Header

Left Side Leg
Assembly

Figure 3 - Installing Header

Screw

Header

Top

Figure 5 - Placing Mantel Assembly onto Mantel Top

Screws

Small
Gap

Make certain
spacing is the
same front and
back.

Figure 6 - Attaching Top to Leg and Header Assembly

Legs Should Be
Flush With Top

Bracket with 1/2"
or 3/4" Screw

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