FMI VFF KD 100 Operating instructions

Brand: FMI

Model: VFF KD 100

Type: Operating instructions

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 this

Mantel

IMPORTANT:

Read entire instruction sheet before assembling or installing mantel kit.

This mantel is only approved for use with VSGF28, VSGF33, VYGF33, VCGF30, FPVF33, (E)BDV34, BHDV34, DVF(E)34,

and DVFH34 series fireplace systems and (NL)FB32, (NL)RUV32, and (NL)UV32C series fireboxes. Do not use mantel

with any other product. Several optional accessories are available for this mantel kit. These accessories include the

G3000FB and G3001UB hearth base kits for hardwood mantels, G3006FB and G3007UB for oak mantels, and the

G3004WB for off-white mantels; the G3005J, G3005S, and G3005B series slim hearth bases; the G3002J, G3002S, and

G3002B series mantel trim kits; and the G3003J, G3003S, and G3003B series base trim kits. Contact dealer to purchase

optional accessories.

This mantel kit contains the following pieces:

The hardware package contains the following:

•15 - 1 1/4" wood screws

•Colored finishing nails

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.

Call DESA International’s Parts Department at

1-800-972-7879 for referral information. For

touch-up of the GM102WC mantel use Sherwin

Williams SW1095 semi-gloss enamel paint.

Shown with

Optional Hearth Base

GM100FC and GM101UC Hardwood

GM106FC and GM107UC Oak

GM102WC Off-White

Cabinet Mantel

Assembly and Installation Instructions

GM100FC GM101UC GM106FC GM107UC GM102WC

Hardware 101472-01 101472-01 101472-01 101472-01 101472-04

Batten Mold Strip 103468-17 103468-18 103468-19 103468-20 103468-25

Brass Trim Kit 102753-01 102753-01 102753-01 102753-01 102753-01

Trim Kit Hardware 102865-01 102865-01 102865-01 102865-01 102865-01

Mounting Blocks 101527-01 101527-01 101527-01 101527-01 101527-01

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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.

GM100FC, GM101UC, GM106FC, GM107UC, and GM102WC Mantel Kit

Assembly and Installation Instructions

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.

Figure 2 - Attaching Mantel Right Front to Mantel Right Side

Right Side

Right

Front

Male

Twistlock

Fastener

Female

Twistlock

Fastener

Screw

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

Header

Left Front

Right Front

Side

Screw

Top

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 1/4" screws. Repeat for other

side (see Figure 4).

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 1/4" screws (see

Figure 4). 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 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 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.

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Figure 6 - Attaching Top

Figure 3 - Installing Header

Header

Left

Side

Right

Side

Figure 4 - Attaching Header

Header

Side Face

Boards

Top

Header

Figure 5 - Placing Mantel Top on Mantel Assembly

Header

Top

1 1/4" Wood Screws

Side

Face Boards

1 1/4"

Wood

Screws

Mounting

Block

Side

1 1/4"

Wood

Screws

Continued

WARNING ICON G 001

WARNING: A qualified service person must in-

stall gas piping to heater. Follow all local codes.

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.

Colored Finishing Nails

Batten Molding

Figure 7 - Attaching Batten Molding to Header

Header

8. 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.

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 tank.

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

INTERNATIONAL

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.

10.To attach batten molding to mantel assembly, measure up

3 3/16" 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.

Figure 8 - Assembling Brass Trim

Side Brass

Trim

Mitered Edge

Shim

Adjusting

Plate

Set Screws

Top Brass Trim

Slot

Assembled

Brass Trim

Trim Hanging

Shoulder Screws

Hanging

Notches

on Trim

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.

Shoulder

Screw

Hanging

Notches

on Trim

Figure 9 - Assembling Brass Trim

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FMI VFF KD 100 Operating instructions

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