FMI GM-32C Operating instructions

Brand: FMI

Model: GM-32C

Category: Car kits

Type: Operating instructions

GMC36FA, GMC37UA, and

GM202FC Corner Mantel Kit

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Firebox

Perimeter Brass

Trim included

with this

Mantel

Hardware included:

GMC36FA GM202FC GMC37UA

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

The hardware package contains the following*:

• 4 - 2" Screws

• 13 - 1

/4" Screws

• 6 - 1" Finishing Nails

*Extra hardware may be included.

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 Heating Products at

1-866-672-6040 for information.

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.

Hardware required:

•4 - 2

" Load-bearing Nails

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IMPORTANT:

Read entire instruction sheet before assembling or installing mantel kit.

This mantel is only approved for use with DESA Heating Products 32" fireboxes and 32" 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.

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Mounting Strips

" Nails

Level

Figure 3 - Installing Mounting Strips

Baseboard

Wall Studs

30" max

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 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.

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 assem-

bly, 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

/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

/4" wood

screw, leaving remainder of block to overhang about one half

its length (see Figure 1).

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). The

mounting blocks should overhang the side panels.

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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

/4" wood screws through predrilled holes in mount-

ing block (see Figure 2). 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).

Note:

The mantel assembly will be loose until you attach the top.

4. Find studs in corner where mantel will be installed. Measure

/4" from floor or base if installed (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

/2" nails.

Note:

Do not use smaller nails.

These nails will be load-bearing. Repeat above steps to attach

mounting strip to facing wall.

Floor or Top of

Base if Used

Header

(Face Down)

Figure 1 - Attaching Header Blocks to Header

Header Blocks

" Wood Screw

Header

Figure 2 - Connecting Header to Left and Right Legs

Legs

Wall Mounting

Strips

" Wood Screw

Header Block

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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.

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/LP 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/LP

gas to run from the equipment shutoff valve to heater.

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.

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/LP tank.

Note:

If optional trim kit is to be installed with mantel, follow

instructions included with the accessory to attach to mantel

front piece.

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

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.

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

/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.

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

Mounting Strips

3" Wood

Screws

3 3/16"

Figure 7 - Attaching Batten Molding Strip to Mantel Front

Batten Molding

Strip

Optional

Trim Kit

Colored Finishing Nails

Header

/16"

Figure 6 - Attaching Top to Mounting Strips

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2701 Industrial Drive

P.O. Box 90004

Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

Technical Service and Parts: 1-866-672-6040

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Rev. B

10/03

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

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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.

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.

FMI GM-32C Operating instructions

Brand: FMI

Model: GM-32C

Category: Car kits

Type: Operating instructions

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