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6200-002

REV. A

04.16.2009

www.fireplaces.com

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The walls and floor in the area of the installation should be clean, plumb and

level.  Any major deviation should be remedied before installing the fireplace,

marble or the mantel /cabinet.

a.  Is base molding already installed?

b.  Where are the electrical outlets or firebox switch?

c.  Is there enough distance between windows and edge of cabinet?

d.  Is the fireplace centered between walls?

e.  Return air vent location?

f.   Is the fireplace centered between windows?

g.  Where are the electrical & cable outlets positioned?

h.  Is there hardwood or carpet going in?

Above is a diagram of issues that may prevent an installation of wood products around a firebox:

Parts List and Diagram

MANTEL  PARTS:

1 Top assembly

(a)

1 Left leg assembly

(b)

1 Right leg assembly

(c)

3 Left, right, top scribe molding

(d)

1 Hearth base (optional)

(e)

8 Cams (installed)

(f)

4 Double head pins

   (installed)

          (g)

4 Wooden dowels (installed)         (h)

4 16D Finishing nails (not shown)

9 4D Finishing nails (not shown)

f

g

h

Tools and supplies needed:

- #2 Philips screwdriver

- Carpenter’s level

- Tape measure, pencil

- Construction adhesive

- Shim material

- Portable drill

- 1/16” and 3/32” drill bits

- Flat head screwdriver

- Hammer

- High temp. silicon adhesive

- Stud finder

- nail set

Summary of Contents for mantels & surrounds Kenwood Flush

Page 1: ...Classics A68F90 2 Paint Sherwin Williams Duration Home A98W151 Interior Latex Paint All other products may result in discoloration or undesired results Improper installation adjustment can cause injury or property damage For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified in firebo...

Page 2: ...ace centered between windows g Where are the electrical cable outlets positioned h Is there hardwood or carpet going in Above is a diagram of issues that may prevent an installation of wood products around a firebox Parts List and Diagram MANTEL PARTS 1 Top assembly a 1 Left leg assembly b 1 Right leg assembly c 3 Left right top scribe molding d 1 Hearth base optional e 8 Cams installed f 4 Double...

Page 3: ...y inserted into the breastboard and there is no gap between leg and breastboard Using a philips screwdriver turn the cams in breastboard clock wise until snug Do not rely on the cam to pull the two together Do not over tighten as too much torque can break the cam Repeat the last two steps for the other leg Your mantel is now assembled except for the scribe which will be re attached after the mante...

Page 4: ...r or other method locate at least two studs in the wall above the fireplace Holding the mantel tightly against the wall drill 3 32 pilot holes at a 45 degree angle down through the top of the shelf as shown in above Using 16d finish nails nail the mantel to the wall Use a nail set to set the nail head below surface of mantel and fill the result ing hole with an appropriate filler If the mantel req...

Page 5: ...l not to hit the facing material when nailing the scribe in place No cutting is needed if hearth exceeds mantel legs CAUTION ALDER IS A HARD WOOD AND PRONE TO SPLITTING IF THIS MANTEL IS MADE FROM ALDER IT IS RECOMMENDED TO PREDRILL 1 16 HOLES ON THE INSIDE SCRIBE PIECES PRIOR TO ATTACHING THEM TO THE MANTEL TO AVOID SPLITTING Attach the scribe making sure it is pushed back against noncom bustible...

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