Desa Tech VFF KD 100 Owner's manual

Brand: Desa Tech

Model: VFF KD 100

Type: Owner's manual

WARNING ICON G 001

WARNING: Carefully remove each mantel piece one at a time from shipping carton. Do not try to lift all of the

parts out of the box at once. This may damage mantel pieces.

Firebox

Perimeter Brass

Trim included

with these

Mantels

IMPORTANT:

Read entire instruction sheet before assem-

bling or installing mantel kit.

This mantel is only approved for use with DESA Heating

Products 32" fireboxes or 32" fireplace systems. Do not use

mantel with any other product. Several optional accesso-

ries are available for this mantel kit. Contact dealer to pur-

chase optional accessories.

This mantel kit contains the following pieces:

Item Part No.

Hardware Package 101472-01

Brass Trim Kit 102753-01

Trim Kit Hardware 102865-01

The hardware package contains the following*:

Qty. Item

13 #8 x 1

/4" Screws

6 1" Finishing Nails

*Extra hardware may be included.

Tools required

•#2 Phillips screw driver •Pencil

•Flat head screw driver •Drill

•Measuring tape

If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, contact the dealer where

you purchased this kit or DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040

for referral information. For touch-up of the GM102W series mantel

use Sherwin Williams SW1095 semi-gloss enamel paint.

Shown with Optional Hearth Base

Note:

Your mantel may differ slightly from illustrations.

WARNING ICON G 001

WARNING: Use care when finishing an unfinished

mantel. 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.

IMPORTANT:

If you are staining an unfinished mantel, sand entire

outside of mantel to remove any dirt or oils. This will prevent

blemishes from appearing under the stain. Stain mantel according to

manufacturer’s instructions. Apply sanding sealer.

IMPORTANT:

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.

GMC11FD, GMC12UD, GMC13FD,

GM102WC, GMC8CU and GMC10CF

Cabinet Mantel

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Header

Left Front

Side

Screw

Right Front

Side

Screw

Top

Shipping

Carton

WARNING ICON G 001

WARNING: Carefully remove each mantel piece

one at a time from shipping carton. Do not try to lift all

of the parts out of the box at once. This may damage

mantel pieces.

UNPACKING MANTEL

1. Carefully remove packaging materials, header, right front, and

left front one at a time from shipping carton.

2. Remove 2 screws attaching left side to right side (see Figure

1). Remove one side from shipping carton. Discard screws.

Remove 2 screws attaching other side to top. Discard screws.

Remove other side from shipping carton.

3. Remove top from shipping carton.

Figure 1 - Removing Mantel Pieces from Shipping Carton

ASSEMBLING MANTEL

1. If you must install mantel flush with wall, baseboard will

prevent proper installation of mantel. Either alter baseboard to

fit mantel or remove baseboard.

2. Insert male twistlock fasteners (located on right side) in female

twistlock fasteners (located on right front) (see Figure 2).

Tighten screws of twistlock fasteners one-half turn with flat

head screwdriver. Repeat for left side. This will lock the

fasteners together.

3. Rest header on face boards of right and left sides (see Figure 3).

Push sides together to eliminate gaps with header. Push down on

header to ensure a tight fit (see Figure 4). Attach header to right

side with two 1

/4" screws. Repeat for other side (see Figure 4).

Figure 2 - Attaching Mantel Right Front to Mantel Right Side

Figure 3 - Installing Header

Header

Left

Side

Figure 4 - Attaching Header

Side

Face Boards

Right

Side

Header

Mounting

Block

Side

/4"

Wood

Screws

Right Side

Right Front

Male

Twistlock

Fastener

Female

Twistlock

Fastener

Screw

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4. Place one mounting block on back of one of the side face boards

and the front panel. Attach mounting block to front panel and to

side face board with two 1

/4" screws (see Figure 4, page 2).

Repeat for other side.

5. Place top on assembly (see Figure 5). Make sure molding on

top fits properly over front and side panels. Back edge of top

should be flush with back edge of sides. From backside of

mantel, locate predrilled holes near top of left side. Attach with

three 1

/4" wood screws (see Figure 6). Repeat above steps to

attach top to right side. Locate predrilled hole near the center

of the header. Attach the header to the top using one 1

/4"

wood screw.

Note:

If using optional hearth base with mantel, move hearth

base to installation location. If using mantel without optional

hearth base, move mantel to installation location.

6. Place mantel in desired location. Place firebox in front opening

of mantel. To make firebox fit through mantel opening, bend

back or remove nailing flanges on sides of the firebox. Make

sure all pieces fit properly. Remove mantel. Follow instructions

included with heater or base to attach to floor.

7. Mark floor or wall for gas line entrance. Make sure there is

enough clearance between heater and mantel for gas line.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure there are no electrical lines where

gas piping will go through floor or wall.

WARNING ICON G 001

WARNING: A qualified service person must install

gas piping to heater. Follow all local codes.

8. From gas meter or propane/LP tank, run hard piping to

equipment shutoff valve. You must install the equipment shutoff

valve within reach from heater. Install an approved flex hose

(if allowed by local or state codes) for natural or propane/LP

gas to run from the equipment shutoff valve to heater.

ASSEMBLING MANTEL

Continued

Side Face

Boards

Top

Header

Figure 6 - Attaching Top

Figure 5 - Placing Mantel Top on Mantel Assembly

Header

/4" Wood

Screws

Side

Top

WARNING ICON G 001

WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for

a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all

joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks

at once.

10. If you purchased a mantel with batten molding, measure up

/16" from bottom of mantel front panel (see Figure 7).

Note:

If using optional laminate trim, install trim before attaching

batten molding to mantel assembly. Place bottom of batten

molding at this measurement. It may be necessary to lightly

sand ends of 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.

IMPORTANT:

Keep nails centered on molding to prevent

splitting. Fill nail holes with wood putty.

WARNING ICON G 001

CAUTION: Nails will bend if pilot hole is not drilled.

11. After firebox is secured, replace mantel. Assemble and install

brass trim.

Colored Finishing Nails

Batten

Molding

Figure 7 - Attaching Batten Molding to Header

Header

9. 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/LP tank.

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P.O. Box 90004

Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

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NOT A UPC

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.

Figure 8 - Assembling Brass Trim

Figure 9 - Assembling Brass Trim

ASSEMBLING MANTEL

Continued

Side Brass Trim

Mitered Edge

Shim

Adjusting Plate

Set Screws

Top Brass Trim

Slot

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.

Assembled

Brass Trim

Trim Hanging

Shoulder

Screws

Hanging Notches

on Trim

Shoulder Screw

Hanging

Notches

on Trim

Desa Tech VFF KD 100 Owner's manual

Desa Tech VFF KD 100 Owner's manual

Desa Tech VFF KD 100 Owner's manual

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