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 FPVF33PR/NR series natural gas and propane heaters. Do not use mantel
with any other product. The optional F3001UB hardwood mantel base accessory is available for this mantel kit.
Contact dealer to purchase optional accessory.
The hardware package contains the following:
• 15 - 1
1
/4" wood screws
• Colored finishing nails
Tools required
• #2 Phillips screw driver
• Flat head screw driver
• Measuring tape
• Pencil
• Drill
If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, contact the
dealer where you purchased this kit. Call Fireplace Manufac-
turers Incorporated's Parts Department at 1-888-427-8322 for
referral information.
Shown with Optional
Hearth Base and Trims
FM101UB
Cabinet Mantel
Assembly and Installation Instructions
This mantel kit contains the following pieces:
Right Leg Assembly
Left Leg Assembly
Header
Top
Hardware
Batten Mold Strip
Brass Trim Kit
Trim Kit Hardware
Mounting Blocks
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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.
FM101UB 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
Assembling Mantel
1. If you must install mantel flush with wall, baseboard will pre-
vent proper installation of mantel. Either alter baseboard to fit
mantel or remove baseboard.
2. Insert male twistlock fasteners (located on right side) in fe-
male 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). Re-
peat 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 Fig-
ure 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.
Header
Left Front
Right Front
Side
Side
Screw
Screw
Top
Shipping Carton
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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
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 install gas piping to
heater. Follow all local codes.
6. Place mantel in desired location. Place firebox in front open-
ing 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 in-
structions 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 South Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Technical Service Department 1-888-427-8322
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 bat-
ten molding to mantel assembly. Place bottom of batten mold-
ing 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 split-
ting. 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
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 as-
sembled 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.
Figure 9 - Assembling Brass Trim
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Rev. A
12/98
Side Brass Trim
Mitered
Edge
Shim
Adjusting
Plate
Set Screws
Top Brass Trim
Slot
Slot
Trim Hanging
Shoulder Screws
Hanging Notches
on Trim
Assembled
Brass Trim
Shoulder
Screw
Hanging Notches
on Trim
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