WS26DS, W32DS and W36DS
Wall Mantel and Base with Trim
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important: Read entire instruction sheet before
assembling or installing mantel kit.
Note: Gather all mantel pieces together before assembling
mantel.
these mantels are only approved for use with any
DESA Heating Products compact fireplace system.
Do not use mantel with any other product.
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.
This mantel kit contains the following:
• Mantel pieces - unassembled and marked as follows:
WARNING: Use only 1/2" or 3/4" screws with brack-
ets in hardware pack 118983-01. Damage to mantel will
result if other screws are used for this purpose.
Base #1
Left Side #4 with arrow
Right Side #2 with arrow
Left Front Leg #5 with arrow
Right Front Leg #3 with arrowHeader #6 with arrow
Top #7
AssemblING mANtel
• 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
ImPORtANt: more than one person is required to lift
assembledmantel.liftmantelbylegassemblies.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 - 3" Screws
Tools required:
2. Position second panel as shown in Figure 1, page 2.Align
panels at bottom. With one person holding the panel align-
ment 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).
• #2 Phillips drill bit (3 1/2" min. length)
• Slotted screw driver
• Measuring Tape
• Drill Driver
• 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 informa-
tion.YoucanalsovisitDESAHeatingProducts'technicalservice
web site at www.desatech.com.
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4. Attach mantel to base using 1 1/4" screws through pocket
holes. Using brackets and 1/2" or 3/4" screws from
bracket hardware kit, attach brackets to base and mantel
assembly using one bracket at each back corner of leg
sides and one on each leg front (see Figure 9).
AssemblING tRIm
1. Remove packaging from three pieces of 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 7.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered
edge of top trim (see Figure 7).
5. Adjust fireplace so that it fits into mantel opening properly.
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered
edge of side trim (see Figure 7).
6. While firmly 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.
(Side view
for clarity)
Slot
Set Screws
Top Trim
Shoulder
Screw
Adjusting
Plate
Mitered Edge
Side Trim
Shim
Slot
Figure 7 - assembling trim
Gas Line
Access Hole
FIRePlAce INstAllAtION
1. Fireplace should be fully assembled. See Assembling
Fireplace in fireplace owner’s manual.
2. Place mantel base close to installation location. See fire-
place owner’s manual for installation clearances. Leave
enough room to get behind mantel once fireplace and
mantel assembly have been attached to base if installing
a fireplace with flange.
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.
Assembled
Possible
Trim
Shutoff Valve
Locations
Shoulder
Mantel
Screws
Base
Figure 8 - Installing Fireplace with Flange
4. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections in fire-
place owner’s manual.
IMPORTANT:IfyourfireplacehasanailingflangeseeInstalling
FireplacewithFlange. Ifyourfireplacedoesnothaveanailing
flange see Installing Fireplace without Flange, page 4.
11/4" Screw
Bracket with 1/2"
or 3/4" Screw
Installing Fireplace with Flange
1. Place mantel assembly on wood base and center left to
right having back of assembly flush with back of base.
Mark placement on base along inside front of mantel
assembly. Remove mantel assembly from base.
2. Position fireplace on base centering left to right between
markings. Carefully position gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use
caution when positioning fireplace on base as base may
scratch.
3. With assistance, carefully place mantel over fireplace
(see Figure 8). Fireplace nailing flanges will be to inside
of mantel. Align mantel with markings made previously.
Make sure back of mantel is flush with back of mantel
base. Adjust fireplace as necessary.
Figure 9 - Installing Brackets to mantel Base
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6. Fireplace with louver door: Lower bottom louver door. Use
two screws provided in hardware package and attach fire-
place to wooden base (see Figure 10). Close louver door
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 bottom of fireplace.
Use two screws provided in fireplace hardware package
and attach fireplace base to wooden base (see Figure 11).
Reinstall floor with screws removed previously.
7. Place metal trim on shoulder screws. Firmly snap trim
assembly over shoulder screws on fireplace.
8. Carefully push mantel and base into position against
wall.
Installing Fireplace without Flange
1. Place mantel assembly on wood base and center left to
right having back of assembly flush with back of base.
2. Attach mantel to base using 1 1/4" screws through pocket
holes. Using brackets and 1/2" or 3/4" screws from
bracket hardware kit, attach brackets to base and mantel
assembly using one bracket at each back corner of leg
sides and one on each leg front (see Figure 9, page 3).
3. Position fireplace inside mantel (see Figure 12). Care-
fully position gas lines. IMPORTANT: Use caution when
positioning fireplace on base. Base may scratch easily.
4. Fireplace with louver door: Lower bottom louver door. Use
two screws provided in hardware package and attach
fireplace to wooden base (see Figure 10). Close louver
door
Fireplace with fixed louver: Before installing logs or burner
assembly (see owner’s manual) remove screws secur-
ing floor to assembly. Lift floor for access to bottom of
fireplace. Use two screws provided in fireplace hardware
package and attach fireplace base to wooden base (see
Figure 11). Reinstall floor with screws removed previ-
ously.
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5. Place metal trim on shoulder screws. Firmly snap trim
assembly over shoulder screws on fireplace.
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Bottom
Louver Door
6. Carefully push mantel and base into position against
wall.
Hole for Attaching
Fireplace System to
Wooden Mantel Base
Figure 10 - attaching Fireplace to mantel and mantel Base
(Side view
for clarity)
Screws
Shoulder Screw
Possible
Fixed
Louver
Mantel
Shutoff
Base
Holes are Behind Louver on
Fireplace Bottom for Attaching
Fireplace to Wooden Mantel
Base.
Valve
Locations
Figure 11 - Screw Locations for Fireplaces with Fixed Louver
Shoulder
Screws
Assembled
Metal Trim
Figure 12 - Installing Fireplace without Flange
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
Technical Service and Parts
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