Installation – Desa CF26PTA User Manual
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INSTALLATION
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13"
16"
19"
21"
2
1
/
2
"
6"
8"
10"
Minimum Non-
Combustible 
Material 
Figure 9 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf
Note: All vertical 
measurements 
are from top 
of fireplace 
opening to 
bottom of 
mantel shelf.
REMOVING BRICK LINER 
RETAINER
1. Using Phillips screw driver, remove 2 screws
attaching brick liner retainers to vertical
sides.
2. Remove brick liner retainers and discard.
Replace 2 screws into vertical sides.
ASSEMBLING TRIM
(Trim shipped with mantel) 
1. Remove packaging from three pieces of trim.
2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws, 
and two shims in the hardware packet.
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in
Figure 10.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot
on mitered edge of top trim (see Figure 10).
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot
on mitered edge of side trim (see Figure 10).
Figure 10 - Assembling Trim
Top 
Trim 
Side 
Trim
Mitered 
Edge
Shim
Set Screws
Adjusting
Plate 
Slot
Slot
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Note:
Refer to instructions provided with the man-
tel for assembly instructions. Refer to instructions
below for system installation. If using blower ac-
cessory (see Accessories, page 32), see installation
instructions on pages 12 through 15.
1. Choose location for fireplace and install gas 
supply line.
2. Remove screen from fireplace by removing
screws in each end of screen rod (see Figure
11). Hold screen rod cover while removing
five hex head screws underneath hood (see
Figure 12). Carefully lift and pull out hood
(see Figure 13, page 12).
AUTO
OFF
ON
Figure 11 - Removing Screen
Figure 12 - Removing Hood Screws
Hood
Screen Rod 
Cover
Screw
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
6. While firmly holding edges of trim together,
tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate
with slotted screwdriver.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other corner.
8. Set trim assembly aside for later installation.
