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COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH
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FIREPLACE
VMH26TPB
®
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 13 - Attaching Brass Trim to
Fireplace
Shoulder Screws
Assembled
Brass Trim
Hole for 3" wood
screw for attaching
fireplace to mantel
Figure 14 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor
9.
Place wood base next to wall at instal-
lation location.
10. Attach wood base to floor with two 1
3
/
4
"
black screws provided (see Figure 14).
If the floor is concrete use anchor method
(see Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor,
page 14).
11. Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas
Supply, page 14.
12. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas
Connections, page 16.
13. Place mantel around fireplace. Be care-
ful not to damage wall or mantel.
14. Place brass trim kit on the shoulder
screws located on the side and top of
the fireplace. Firmly snap the brass trim
over the shoulder screws on fireplace
(see Figure 13).
15. Adjust assembly to remove any gaps.
Attach remaining two 3" wood screws
from hardware pack through openings
inside of fireplace sides into the man-
tel. The openings are located at top be-
hind the area for the brass louvers (see
Figure 14).
16. Reinstall top brass louvers.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace,
you must meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clearances
shown, you must do one of the
following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
NOTICE: Surface temperatures of
adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch. If
installed properly, these tempera-
tures meet the requirement of the
national product standard. Fol-
low all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
OPTIONAL MANTEL
INSTALLATION
Note:
Refer to instructions provided with
the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer
to instructions below for system installa-
tion. Refer to instructions on page 4 for
firebox assembly. Blower accessory should
be installed if it is being used (see Accesso-
ries, page 26).
1.
Unscrew four brass screws that attach
top louver to fireplace. Remove louver
from fireplace and set aside.
2.
Place fireplace on wood base.
3.
Place mantel around fireplace/base
assembly.
4.
Assemble brass trim kit. See Assem-
bling Brass Trim, page 11.
5.
Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder
screws. Shoulder screws are located on
fireplace cabinet (see Figure 13).
6.
Align brass trim kit for flush fit around
opening.
7.
Use two 3" wood screws provided and
attach fireplace base to wooden base
(see Figure 13).
8.
Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be
careful not to damage wall or mantel.
1
3
/
4
" Screw
Wood Base
13"
16"
19"
21"
2
1
/
2
"
6"
8"
10"
Note:
All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Figure 12 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf
Side of
Firebox
WARNING: Do not allow non-
combustible materials to cover
any necessary openings like lou-
vered slots.
WARNING: Use only noncom-
bustible mortar or adhesives
when overlapping the front fac-
ing with noncombustible facing
material.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
Hole for 3"
wood screw
for attaching
fireplace to
wooden base
