FMI GM-32C Operating instructions

FMI
Brand
FMI
Model
GM-32C
Category
Car kits
Type
Operating instructions
GMC36F and GMC37U
Corner Mantel Kit
Assembly and
Installation Instructions
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Firebox
Perimeter Brass
Trim included
with this
Mantel
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This mantel kit contains the following pieces:
Finished Unfinished
• Header right leg 103487-01 103487-02
• Header left leg 103487-03 103487-04
• Header 103487-05 103487-06
• Header blocks (4) 101527-01 101527-01
• Mounting strips (2) 101534-01 101534-01
• Header top 103487-07 103487-08
• Batten molding strip 103468-17 103468-18
• Hardware package 101542-01 101542-01
• Brass Trim Kit 102753-01 102753-01
• Trim Kit Hardware 102865-01 102865-01
Tools required:
• #2 Phillips screw driver (regular length)
• Electric drill
• 5/16" drill bit
• Hammer
• Pencil
• Level
• Measuring Tape
• Hand or electric saw
Hardware required:
• 4 - 2
1
/2" Load-bearing Nails
If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, contact the dealer where you purchased this kit or call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for information.
3. Lay mounting strips on the floor. Place left and right legs face
down on mounting strips. Use the mounting strips to give you
a flat surface to work on while attaching legs to header. Set
header between right and left legs (see Figure 2
, page 3
).The
mounting blocks should overhang the side panels.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to wood, do not kneel, lean,
or apply any pressure on the front panel in this position.
Slide header flush against left legs. Align top of both pieces.
Insert 1
1
/
4
" wood screws through predrilled holes in mounting
blocks (see Figure 2, page 3). Make sure top of header and legs
are still flush and all pieces fit tightly together. Tighten screws
to fasten header to left leg. Repeat to attach header to right leg
(see Figure 2, page 3).
NOTE:
The mantel assembly will be loose until you attach the top.
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Use care when finishing an unfinished mantel.
Finish pieces before assembly. Do not finish
mantel pieces near running heater or open flame.
Vapors from most finishing products are highly
flammable. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines when
using finishing products.
I
MPORTANT:
If you are painting an unfinished mantel, apply an oil
base undercoat to the mantel before painting. This will seal the wood.
After undercoat dries completely, lightly sand and apply an oil base
top coat. If you do not apply an oil base undercoat and topcoat, the
wood grain will bleed through the paint.
1. Mantel must be installed flush with wall. Baseboard will pre-
vent proper installation of mantel. Baseboard can either be
altered to fit mantel or removed.
Note:
To avoid scratching mantel front pieces during assembly, place
a sheet or blanket on floor where mantel will be assembled.
2. Remove header front panel from carton. Note position of or-
nament on front to identify top of piece. Place header front
panel face down on floor. Attach one header block to bottom
left of header (about 1
1
/2" up) with one 1
1
/4" wood screw,
leaving remainder of block to overhang about one half its length
(see Figure 1). Attach one header block to the top left of header
(about 1
1
/2" down) with one 1
1
/4" wood screw, leaving re-
mainder of block to overhang about one half its length (see
Figure 1). Repeat above steps to attach the other two header
blocks to right side of header.
Header
(Face Down)
Figure 1 - Attaching Header Blocks to Header
Header Blocks
1
1
/4" Wood Screws
IMPORTANT:
Read entire instruction sheet before assembling or installing mantel kit.
This mantel is only approved for use with CGFP28 and LF33R series natural gas and propane heaters and CGFB32 series
fireboxes. Do not use mantel with any other product.
WARNING
Carefully remove each mantel piece one at a time from the shipping carton. Do not
try to lift all of the parts out of the box at once. This may damage mantel pieces.
GMC36F & GMC37U CORNER MANTEL KIT
Assembly and Installation Instructions
3
Mounting
Strips
2
1
/2" Nails
Level
Figure 3 - Installing Mounting Strips
Mantel Top
Figure 4 - Placing Top on Mantel Front Assembly.
Predrilled Holes
Top
Outside of
Mantel Front
Assembly
Inside of
Mantel Front
Assembly
Screw
Figure 5 - Placing Top on Mantel Front Assembly
Predrilled
Holes
Continued
47
7
/8"
Baseboard
Wall Studs
30" max
Header
Figure 2 - Connecting Header to Left and Right Legs
Legs
Wall Mounting
Strips
1
1
/4" Wood Screws
Header Block
4. Find studs in corner where mantel will be installed. Measure 47
7
/
8
"
from floor (see Figure 3). Mark measurements parallel to floor.
Align top of mounting strip with penciled mark within 30" of the
corner. Use a level to ensure mounting strips are level (see Figure
3). Attach strip to wall with two 2
1
/
2
" nails.
Note:
Do not use smaller
nails. These nails will be load- bearing. Repeat above steps to at-
tach mounting strip to facing wall.
5. Place top on front assembly. Make sure molding on mantel top
fits properly over front and side panels. Locate predrilled holes
inside of mantel front assembly (see Figure 4). Attach mantel
top to front mantel assembly from the inside with 1
1
/
4
" wood
screws provided (see Figure 5).
6. Have someone help you carefully lift mantel front assembly
to its upright position. If baseboard is to be customized for
mantel, move assembly to corner where it will be installed.
Use a pencil to mark where baseboard will be altered. Re-
move sections of baseboard.
7. To attach top to wall mounting strips, drill one hole through the
bottom of each mounting strip under the top (see Figure 6). Be
sure to drill hole a short distance into top to help start wood
screws. Have someone hold the mantel in place while drilling
holes.
IMPORTANT:
Do not drill through the top. Do not drill too close
to edge of top. This may damage the wood.
Use 3" wood screws to attach top to mounting strips.
Mounting Strips
Figure 6 - Attaching Top to Mounting Strips
3" Wood
Screws
8. If gas line is not installed, follow steps 9 and 10 to install gas line.
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
A qualified service person must install gas pip-
ing to heater. Follow all local codes.
4
3 3/16"
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
Technical Service Department 1-800-323-5190
Parts Department 1-800-972-7879
INTERNATIONAL
104873-01
Rev. A
07/98
Figure 7 - Attaching Batten Molding Strip to Mantel Front
Batten
Molding
Strip
Header
Colored Finishing Nails
Assembled
Brass Trim
Trim Hanging
Shoulder Screws
Hanging
Notches
on Trim
Shoulder Screw
Hanging
Notches
on Trim
Figure 9 - Assembling Brass Trim
11. Connect heater to gas line according to instructions in heater
owner’s manual. Check all connections for leaks from heater
to gas meter or propane tank.
Note:
If optional trim kit is to be installed with mantel, follow instruc-
tions included with the accessory to attach to mantel front piece.
12. To attach batten molding to mantel assembly, measure up 3
3
/16"
from bottom of header (see Figure 7). Place bottom of batten
molding at this measurement. If optional trim kit is installed on
mantel, make sure molding covers top edge of trim. It may be
necessary to lightly sand ends of the molding to ensure proper fit.
Use masking tape to hold molding in place. Use level to ensure
proper positioning. Drill a pilot hole through molding and mantel
with a small drill bit. Attach to mantel front panel with colored
finishing nails.
I
MPORTANT:
Keep nails centered on molding to prevent split-
ting. Fill nail holes with wood putty. Touch up paint on painted
mantels.
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
Nails will bend if pilot hole is not drilled.
13. Break off nailing flanges using a hammer or pliers. Place heater
in front opening of mantel. Make sure all pieces fit properly
before attaching heater to floor. Follow instructions included
with heater to attach to floor.
IMPORTANT:
Do not place heavy objects on mantel.
14. After firebox is secured, replace mantel. Assemble and install
brass trim.
9. Note location of gas line. Mark floor or wall behind heater for
gas line entrance. Make sure there is enough clearance be-
tween heater and mantel for gas lines.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure
there are no electrical lines where gas piping will go through
floor or wall.
10. From gas meter or propane tank, run hard piping to manual
shutoff valve. You must install the manual shutoff valve within
reach from heater. Install an approved flex hose (if allowed by
local or state codes) for natural or propane gas to run from the
manual shutoff valve to heater.
Figure 8 - Assembling Brass Trim
Side Brass
Trim
Mitered Edge
Shim
Adjusting
Plate
Set Screws
Top Brass Trim
Slot
Assembling and Installing Brass Trim
1. Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim.
2. Locate 2 adjusting plates with set screws and 2 shims in the
hardware packet.
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 8.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of
top brass trim (see Figure 8).
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge
of side brass trim (see Figure 8).
6. While firmly holding edges of brass trim together, tighten both
screws on the adjusting plate using a slotted screwdriver.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.
8. Locate seven hanging shoulder screws in hardware packet.
Tighten the seven hanging shoulder screws (#10-16x.50 long
with .12 shoulder) into holes on firebox sides. Place the assembled
trim onto firebox cabinet. Align hanging notches on trim with
hanging screws on side of firebox (see Figure 9). Tap trim firmly
into place with palm of hand engaging hanging notches around
shoulder screws. Start at one end of the trim and work around
firebox until all notches are fully engaged.
Slot
104873 01
NOT A UPC
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FMI GM-32C Operating instructions

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