W36TU and W36TO
Mantel and Base
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important: Read entire instruction sheet before
assembling or installing mantel kit.
WARNING: Follow guidelines of paint or finish
manufacturer. Use care when finishing or painting an
unfinished mantel (W36TU only). Do not finish or paint
mantelpiecesnearrunningheateroropenflame.These
vapors are highly flammable.
These mantels are only approved for use with any
DESAHeating,LLC36"electricandgasfireplacesys-
tems. Do not use mantel with any other product.
This mantel kit contains the following:
• Mantel pieces - unassembled and numbered as follows:
IMPORTANT:Ifyouarestaininganunfinishedmantel(W36TU
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.
#1 Base
#2 Right Side Assembly
#3 Left Side Assembly
#4 Header
IMPORTANT:Ifyouarepaintinganunfinishedmantel(W36TU
only), assemble mantel before painting. Follow directions
listed on paint for wood products. Apply base coat and top
coat following directions listed on product.
#5 Top
• Hardware Package
18 - 1 1/4" Wood Screws
114325-01
* Extra hardware may be included
Note: Gather all mantel pieces together before assembling
mantel.
Tools required:
• Power Screwdriver with #2 Phillips Bit
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WARNING: Only use 1 /4" screws to assemble
If any wood pieces are missing or damaged, contact the
dealer where you purchased this mantel for replacement. If
hardwareismissingordamaged,contactDESAHeating,LLC
at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also visit
mantel. Damage to mantel will result if other screws
are used for this purpose.
Gas Fireplace Installation
1. Fireplace should be fully assembled. See Assembling
Fireplace in fireplace owner’s manual.
6. Fireplace with louver door: Lower bottom louver door.
Use two screws provided in hardware package and attach
fireplace to wooden base. Close louver door.
2. Place mantel base close to installation location. See fire-
place owner’s manual for installation clearances. Leave
enough room to insert fireplace from back of mantel.
3. Install gas line. See Connecting to Gas Supply in fireplace
owner’s manual. Remember to leave access to the gas
shutoff valve somewhere on the base or where it is ac-
cessible to the user.
Fireplace with fixed louver: Before installing logs or
burner assembly (see owner’s manual) remove screws
securing floor to assembly. Lift floor for access to bot-
tom of fireplace. Use two screws provided in fireplace
hardware package and attach fireplace base to wooden
base. Reinstall floor with screws removed previously.
7. Carefully push mantel and base into position against
wall.
4. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections in fire-
place owner’s manual.
Electric Fireplace Installation
5. Position fireplace inside mantel (see Figure 4). Care-
fully position gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use caution when
positioning fireplace on base. Base may scratch easily.
Make sure fireplace is in proper position within mantel
opening before continuing with installation.
This mantel can be used with DESA Heating, LLC electric
fireplaces. Electric fireplaces install from the front of mantel.
To install electric fireplace see fireplace instruction manual.
Figure 4 - Installing Gas Fireplace
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