www.desatech.comWARNING: Follow guidelines of paint or finishmanufacturer. Use care when finishing or painting anunfinished mantel (W36TU only). Do not finish or paintmantel pieces near running heater or open flame. Thesevapors are highly flammable.IMPORTANT: If you are staining an unfinished mantel (W36TUonly), remove any sawdust, dirt or oils. This will prevent blem-ishes from appearing under the stain. Stain mantel beforeassembling according to manufacturer’s instructions. Applysanding sealer.IMPORTANT: If you are painting an unfinished mantel (W36TUonly), assemble mantel before painting. Follow directionslisted on paint for wood products. Apply base coat and topcoat following directions listed on product.Note: Gather all mantel pieces together before assemblingmantel.WARNING: Only use 1 1/4" screws to assemblemantel. Damage to mantel will result if other screwsare used for this purpose.W36TU and W36TOMantel and BaseASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSImportant: Read entire instruction sheet beforeassembling or installing mantel kit.These mantels are only approved for use with anyDESA Heating, LLC 36" electric and gas fireplace sys-tems. Do not use mantel with any other product.This mantel kit contains the following:• Mantel pieces - unassembled and numbered as follows:#1 Base#2 Right Side Assembly#3 Left Side Assembly#4 Header#5 Top• Hardware Package18 - 1 1 /4" Wood Screws 114325-01* Extra hardware may be includedTools required:• Power Screwdriver with #2 Phillips BitIf any wood pieces are missing or damaged, contact thedealer where you purchased this mantel for replacement. Ifhardware is missing or damaged, contact DESA Heating, LLCat 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also visitDESA Heating, LLC’s web site at www.desatech.com.