IMPORTANT: Read entire instruction sheet before assembling or installing mantel kit.
This mantel is only approved for use with VMH2800T, VMH2800TA, CMH2800T, CMH2800TA, RF28T, or RF28TA Natural and Pro-
pane models. Do not use mantel with any other product. Heater must be attached to a GHB802 series hearth base accessory
before mantel installation. If heater does not have base accessory, contact dealer to purchase proper base.
This mantel kit contains the following pieces:
Finished
Unfinished
• Mantel right side
101433-04
101433-09
• Mantel left side
101433-01
101433-06
• Mantel front panel
101433-03
101433-08
• Two mounting strips
101016-01
101016-01
• Mantel top
101433-02
101433-07
• Corner left side
101789-01
101787-02
• Corner right side
101788-01
101787-01
• Two molding strips
101433-05
101433-10
• Gauge strip
101015-01
101015-01
• Hardware package
101052-01
101052-01
• L-Block
101216-01
101216-01
The hardware package contains the following:
• 2 - 2" screws
• 6 - 3" screws
• 10 - 1 1/4" screws
• 4 wall anchors
• 6 finishing nails
Tools required:
• #2 Phillips screw driver (regular length)
• #2 Phillips screw driver (short length)
• Electric drill (if using wall anchors)
• 5/16" drill bit (if using wall anchors)
• Hammer
• 1/8" drill bit
• Pencil
• 1/16" drill bit
• 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 DESA International at 1-800-
972-7879.
Before installing mantel to heater, the heater must be mounted
on the GHB802, GHB802A, or GHB802B hearth base acces-
sory. Follow the steps below to assemble the mantel.
GM701U and GM700F
Corner Mantel Kit
Assembly and
Installation Instructions
WARNING ICON
G 001
CAUTION
If this mantel is used with a heater equipped with a GA series heater blower accessory, use only a GHB802B
hearth base with this mantel. This will improve flame appearance and combustion.
If this mantel is used with a heater attached to a GHB802 or GHB802A hearth base, a heater blower accessory
should not be used.