104323COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACEVMH26PR10®Assembling Brass Trim (Brasstrim shipped with mantel)1. Remove packaging from three remain-ing pieces of brass trim.2. Locate two adjusting plates with setscrews, and two shims in the hardwarepacket.3. Align shim under adjusting plate asshown in Figure 14.4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shimin slot on mitered edge of top brass trim(see Figure 14).5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shimin slot on mitered edge of side brasstrim (see Figure 14).6. While firmly holding edges of brasstrim together, tighten both set screwson the adjusting plate with slottedscrewdriver.7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for othercorner.8. Set brass assembly aside for later in-stallation.Side BrassTrimTop Brass TrimMitered EdgeFigure 14 - Assembling Brass TrimShimSetScrewsAdjustingPlateSlotSlotINSTALLATIONContinuedMantel Clearances for Built-InInstallationIf placing mantel above built-in fireplace,you must meet minimum clearance betweenmantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.If your installation does not meet the aboveminimum clearances, you must:• raise the mantel to an acceptable height,OR• remove the mantel.OPTIONAL MANTELINSTALLATIONNote: Refer to instructions provided withthe mantel for assembly instructions. Referto instructions below for system installa-tion. Refer to instructions on page 4 forfirebox assembly. Blower accessory shouldbe installed if it is being used (see Accesso-ries, pages 26 and 27).1. Unscrew four brass screws that attachtop louver to fireplace. Remove louverfrom fireplace and set aside.2. Place fireplace on wood base.3. Place mantel around fireplace/base as-sembly.4. Assemble brass trim kit. See Assem-bling Brass Trim.5. Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulderscrews. Shoulder screws are located onfireplace cabinet (see Figure 12).6. Align brass trim kit for flush fit aroundopening.7. Use two 3" wood screws provided andattach fireplace base to wooden base(see Figure 12).8. Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Becareful not to damage wall or mantel.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 13).If the floor is concrete use anchormethod (see Attaching Wood Base toSolid Floor, page 13).11. Install gas line. See Connecting To GasSupply, page 13.Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim toFireplaceFigure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor1 3/ 4 " ScrewWoodBase12. Check for leaks. See Checking GasConnections, page 15.13. Place mantel around fireplace. Be care-ful not to damage wall or mantel.14. Place brass trim kit on the shoulderscrews located on the side and top ofthe fireplace. Firmly snap the brass trimover the shoulder screws on fireplace(see Figure 12).15. Adjust assembly to remove any gaps.Attach remaining two 3" wood screwsfrom hardware pack through openingsinside of fireplace sides into the man-tel. The openings are located at top be-hind the area for the brass louvers (seeFigure 12).16. Reinstall top brass louvers.Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearancesfor Built-In InstallationMantel ShelfSide ofFirebox13"16"19"21"2 1/2"6"8"10"Note: All verticalmeasurements arefrom top of fireplaceopening to bottomof mantel shelf. Allmeasurements arein inches.ShoulderScrewsAssembledBrass TrimHole for 3"wood screwfor attachingfireplace towooden baseHole for 3" woodscrew for attachingfireplace to mantel