FMI GM-32C Operating instructions

FMI
Brand
FMI
Model
GM-32C
Category
Car kits
Type
Operating instructions
GM200FB, GM202FB, and
GM201UB
Corner Mantel Kit
Assembly and
Installation Instructions
Shown with optional trim kit
Firebox
Perimeter Brass
Trim included
with this
Mantel
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Hardware included:
Finished Finished Oak Unfinished
• Header blocks (2) 101527-01 101527-01 101527-01
• Mounting strips (2) 101534-01 101534-01 101534-01
• Batten molding strip 103468-17 103468-19 103468-18
• Hardware package 101542-01 101542-01 101542-01
• Brass Trim Kit 102753-01 102753-01 102753-01
• Trim Kit Hardware 102865-01 102865-01 102865-01
Hardware required:
• 4 - 2
1
/
2
" Load-bearing Nails
Tools required:
• #2 Phillips screw driver (regular length)
• Electric drill
• 5/16" drill bit
• Hammer
• Pencil
• Level
• Measuring Tape
• Hand or electric saw
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.
WARNING: Use care when finishing an unfin-
ished 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.
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.
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 approximately centered 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 approximately centered with one 1
1
/
4
" wood
screw, leaving remainder of block to overhang about one half
its length (see Figure 1).
Header
(Face Down)
Figure 1 - Attaching Header Blocks to Header
Header Blocks
1
1
/
4
" Wood Screw
IMPORTANT:
Read entire instruction sheet before assembling or installing mantel kit.
This mantel is only approved for use with CGFP28, VSGF28, VSGF33, VCGF30, and VYGF33 series natural gas and propane/LP
heaters, CGFB32 and (NL)FB32 series fireboxes, and 34" Direct-Vent fireplace systems. Do not use mantel with any other product.
Several optional accessories are available for this mantel kit. Contact dealer/retailer to purchase optional accessories.
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.
GM200FB, GM202FB, & GM201UB CORNER MANTEL KIT
Assembly and Installation Instructions
3. Lay mounting strips on the floor. Place left and right sides
face down on mounting strips. Use the mounting strips to give
you a flat surface to work on while attaching sides to header.
Set header between right and left sides (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 side. Align top of both pieces.
Insert 1
1
/
4
" wood screws through predrilled holes in mount-
ing block (see Figure 2, page 3). Make sure top of header and
sides are still flush and all pieces fit tightly together. Tighten
screws to fasten header to left side. Repeat to attach header to
right side (see Figure 2, page 3).
NOTE:
The mantel assembly will be loose until you attach
the top.
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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
1
/
4
"
Baseboard
Wall Studs
30" max
Header
Figure 2 - Connecting Header to Left and Right Legs
Legs
Wall Mounting
Strips
1
1
/
4
" Wood Screw
Header Block
Mounting Strips
Figure 6 - Attaching Top to Mounting Strips
3" Wood
Screws
4. Find studs in corner where mantel will be installed. Measure
47
1
/
4
" 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- bear-
ing. Repeat above steps to attach 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.
8. If gas line is not installed, follow steps 9 and 10 to install gas
line.
WARNING: A qualified service person must in-
stall gas piping to heater. Follow all local codes.
3 3/16"
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
www.desatech.com
107189-01
Rev. B
05/00
Figure 7 - Attaching Batten Molding Strip to Mantel Front
Batten
Molding
Strip
Header
Trim Kit
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
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).
Slot
107189 01
NOT A UPC
9. Note location of gas line. Mark floor or wall behind heater
for gas line entrance. Make sure there is enough clearance
between 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 equip-
ment 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 gas
to run from the equipment shutoff valve to heater.
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.
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 in-
structions 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 mold-
ing to ensure proper fit. Use masking tape to hold molding
in place. Use level to ensure proper positioning. Drill a pi-
lot 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 split-
ting. Fill nail holes with wood putty. Touch up paint on painted
mantels.
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 in-
stall brass trim.
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.
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FMI GM-32C Operating instructions

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