Desa VMH10TNC - Manual (Page 6)

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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always have
screen in place before operat-
ing fireplace. This prevents ex-
cessive temperatures on fire-
place surfaces.
WARNING: Failure to posi-
tion the parts in accordance with
these diagrams or failure to use
only parts specifically approved
with this fireplace may result in
property damage or personal
injury.
ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE
Tools Required:
• Phillips screwdriver
• 5/16" hex wrench
• slotted screwdriver
• scissors
1. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen
in place for shipping. These screws are located
near top of screen. Discard screws. Lift fire-
place screen up and pull out to remove (see
Figure 2). Set screen aside until installation
has been completed.
2. Cut two plastic straps to remove the log from
the firebox cavity.
3. An optional blower is available. See Acces-
sories, page 40. Install optional blower now.
Follow installation instructions provided with
blower. See Installing Optional Blower Ac-
cessory GA3450T on page 14.
Screen
Shoulder
Screw
Figure 3 - Assembling Hood
Sheet Metal
Screws
Louver
Hood
Hood Tabs
Hood Tab
Baffle
Firebox Top
Figure 2 - Removing Screen
4. Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws
from the hardware packet.
5. Rotate hood as shown in Figure 3. Make sure
hood tabs point toward fireplace.
6. Insert hood tabs between baffle and louvers
(see Figure 3).
7. Gently rotate hood to upright position. Make
sure hood tabs are behind louvers and hood is
resting on firebox top (see Figure 3).
8. Align screw holes on hood with screw holes
on firebox top.
9. Insert screws as shown in Figure 3. Tighten
screws firmly.