Desa GS38 Assembly Instructions Download Page 2

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Figure 1 -  Removing Screws and Screen

This Black Fireplace Surround Kit contains the following pieces:

     GS43

     GS38

Perimeter Trim Kit

101240-01

101240-02

Surround, Left

105234-01CK

105234-02CK

Surround, Right

105235-01CK

105235-02CK

Surround, Top

105236-01CK

105236-02CK

Screw, 6-20 x .38

100587-01 (4)

100587-01 (4)

Screw, 10 x .38

098304-01 (14)

098304-01 (10)

Tools required:

• #2 Phillips Screwdriver

• 5/16" Socket or Nut Driver

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.

 CAUTION: Close fireplace damper securely be-

fore installing heater insert. If chimney does not
have a damper, block or cap top of chimney. Failure
to cap an open chimney could cause drafts that can
affect the heater’s performance and increase sur-
face temperatures.

1.

Using a 5/16" nut driver, remove two shipping screws and
screen (see Figure 1). Discard these screws. Remove 5/16"
screen mounting shoulder screws (do not discard).

2.

Remove log packaging from firebox cavity.

Figure 2 - Attaching Left Surround Side Panel

Shipping Screw
(DISCARD)

Screen Mounting
Shoulder Screw (4)
(DO NOT DISCARD)

3.

Align holes in left surround side panel with screen mounting
screw holes.  Replace 5/16" screen mounting shoulder screws
removed in step 1 (see Figure 2). Do not tighten. Install Phillips
screw in bottom (see Figure 2).  Repeat for right side.

4.

Using Phillips screwdriver, remove four screws attaching
top louver (see Figure 3).

5.

Place top surround panel at top of fireplace insert. Bottom
edge of panel will slide under top edge of insert. Align top
panel screw holes with those in insert. Install four #10 Phillips
screws, do not tighten.

Figure 3 - Remove Louver

Top Louver

Phillips Screws

Surround Side

Screen
Mounting
Shoulder
Screws (5/16")

Phillips Screw

Shipping Screw
(DISCARD)

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