Desa GMC55FA Instruction manual

IMPORTANT:If you are staining an unnished mantel (W36AUA

only), remove any sawdust, dirt or oils. This will prevent blem-

ishes from appearing under the stain. Stain mantel before

assembling according to manufacturer’s instructions. Apply

sanding sealer.

IMPORTANT: If you are painting an unnished mantel

(W36AUA only), assemble mantel before painting. Follow

directions listed on paint for wood products. Apply base coat

and top coat following directions listed on product.

Note: Gather all mantel pieces together before assembling.

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.

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.

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. 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. The supplied Allen wrench should be used

rather than a power screwdriver. Panels have threaded inserts

installed at 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.

W36AUA AND GMC55FA WALL MANTEL AND

BASE WITH PERIMETER TRIM

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Read entire instruction sheet before

assembling or installing mantel kit.

These mantels are only approved for use with any

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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 Header Assembly Blocks (2)

• Perimeter Trim Kit (for Gas Fireplace) PT36

• Hardware Kit*

16 - Metal Brackets 118937-01

32 - Screws M6 x 12 mm (1/2") 121149-01

14 - Screws M6 x 30 mm (1 1/4") 121335-01

14 - Washers M6 121336-01

1 - Allen Wrench 121337-01

* 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 or trim is missing or damaged, contact DESA

Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral. You can

also visit DESA Heating Products' technical service web site

at www.desatech.com.

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Firebox

Perimeter

Trim Included

With This

Mantel

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Figure 3 - Installing Header

Top

Leg

Assemblies

11/4" Screw

Figure 5 - Attaching Top to Leg and Header Assembly

Left Leg

Assembly Right Leg

Assembly

Header

Shoulder

Figure 2 - Attaching Front Leg

Figure 4 - Attaching Header to Leg Assembly

Header Assembly

Block #8

Header

Leg

Assembly 1 1/4" Screw

ATTACHING TOP OF MANTEL

1. Place mantel top (#7) onto upright leg assembly (see

Figure 5). Align back of top with back of sides.

2. Using six 1 1⁄4" screws with washers, attach top to header/

leg assembly (see Figure 5).

Brackets

Right Side

Figure 1 - Attaching Brackets to Side

1. Lay right side panel (#2) face down on a soft surface

to avoid marking nish. Attach four brackets with 1/2"

screws to bottom of right front leg (#3) leaving screws

slightly loose. Face brackets out (see Figure 1, page 2).

Place right front leg (#3) over right side (#2) as shown

in Figure 2, page 2, paying close attention to up arrows

on panels. Align threaded holes with brackets on side.

Start four 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. You may prefer to lay mantel face down on a soft surface

instead of upright to position header. Position header (#6)

between leg assemblies with direction arrow pointing up

(see Figure 3). Attach header assembly blocks (#8) with

1 1/4" screws and washers (see Figure 4).

1/2" Screws

Right Side

Right Front Leg

1/2" Screws

Washer

Back of Top

Flush with

Back of Leg

Assembly

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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 re-

place owner’s manual for installation clearances. Leave

enough room to get behind mantel once replace and

mantel assembly have been attached to base if installing

a replace with ange.

3. If installing gas replace, 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. Check

for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections in replace

owner’s manual.

IMPORTANT: If your replace has a nailing ange see Installing

Fireplace with Flange. If your replace does not have a nailing

ange see Installing Fireplace without Flange, page 4.

INSTALLING FIREPLACE WITH FLANGE

1. Position replace on base centering left to right. Care-

fully position gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use caution when

positioning replace on base as base may scratch.

2. With assistance, carefully place mantel over replace

(see Figure 6). Fireplace nailing anges will be to inside

of mantel. Align mantel over threaded holes in base. Make

sure back of mantel is ush with back of mantel base.

Adjust replace as necessary.

Figure 6 - Installing Fireplace with Flange

Mantel

Base

Gas Line

Access Hole

Possible

Shutoff Valve

Locations

Figure 7 - Attaching Mantel Assembly to Mantel Base

Bracket with 1/2"

Screws

3. Attach mantel to base using 8 brackets and 1/2" screws,

4 per leg assembly into threaded holes in base and leg

assembly (see Figure 7).

4. Adjust replace so that it ts into mantel opening properly.

5.  Lower bottom louver door.

Use two screws provided in replace hardware package

and attach replace to wooden base (see Figure 8). Close

louver door.

 r: Before installing logs or

burner assembly (see owner’s manual) remove screws

securing oor to assembly. Lift oor for access to bot-

tom of replace. Use two screws provided in replace

hardware package and attach replace base to wooden

base (see Figure 9, page 4). Reinstall oor with screws

removed previously.

7. If using perimeter trim that came with your mantel and

it has not yet been assembled, see Assembling Perim-

eter Trim, page 4. Place metal trim on shoulder screws

on replace. Firmly snap trim assembly over shoulder

screws.

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

Figure 8 - Attaching Fireplace to Mantel and Mantel Base

Hole for Attaching

Fireplace System to

Wooden Mantel Base

Bottom

Louver Door

Shoulder

Screw

Shoulder

Screw

Figure 9 - Screw Locations for Fireplaces with Fixed Louver

Screws

Holes are Behind Louver on

Fireplace Bottom for Attaching

Fireplace to Wooden Mantel

Base.

Fixed

Louver

121559-01

Rev. A

04/07

2701 Industrial Drive

P.O. Box 90004

Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

1-866-672-6040

NOT A UPC

121559 01

INSTALLING FIREPLACE WITHOUT FLANGE

1. Place mantel assembly on wood base and center left to

right having back of assembly ush with back of base.

2. Attach mantel to base using 6 brackets and 1/2" screws,

3 per leg assembly into threaded holes in base and leg

assembly (see Figure 7, page 3).

3. Position replace inside mantel (see Figure 10). Care-

fully position gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use caution when

positioning replace on base. Base may scratch easily.

4. : Lower bottom louver

door. Use two screws provided in replace hardware

package and attach replace to wooden base (see Figure

8, page 3). Close louver door

Gas : Before installing logs or

burner assembly (see owner’s manual) remove screws

securing oor to assembly. Lift oor for access to bot-

tom of replace. Use two screws provided in replace

hardware package and attach replace base to wooden

base (see Figure 9). Reinstall oor with screws removed

previously.

5. Assemble perimeter trim, see Assembling Perimeter

Trim. Firmly snap trim assembly over shoulder screws

on replace.

6. Carefully push mantel and base into position against

wall.

Figure 10 - Installing Fireplace without Flange

Figure 11 - Assembling Metal Trim

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

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 11.

4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered

edge of top trim (see Figure 11).

5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered

edge of side trim (see Figure 11).

6. While rmly holding edges of trim together, tighten both

set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screw-

driver.

7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for other corner.

Mantel

Base

Shoulder

Screw

Shoulder

Screw

Side Trim

Slot

Top Trim

Mitered Edge

Shim

Set Screws

Adjusting

Plate

Slot

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