| MANTEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION |
| Step #1 - Assemble Mantel (if necessary) |
| Carefully unpack mantel from the box and inspect mantle for damage that may have occurred during shipment. |
| Step #2 - Mark Mantel Position On Wall |
| Once you have assembled (if necessary) the mantel, turn it over and place in position around fireplace opening. Center the mantel and then draw the outline of the mantel top and sides on the wall. Remove the mantel and mark a second set of lines 3/4" inside the mantel outline. These lines are the location of the outside edges of the mounting boards. Mounting boards are not included with some mantels. Use a 3/4" thick material, 1 x 2's or larger, for mounting boards. The top mounting board should be one foot shorter than the length of the shelf. |
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| Step #3 - Install Mounting Boards |
| Once you have marked the position of the mounting boards on the wall, place the mounting boards so that the top edge of the top mounting board and the outside edge of the side mounting boards are on the inside edge of the second line that was drawn. Secure the mounting boards to the wall by nailing through the mounting boards into the wall studs. For the side mounting boards, if you are not lined up on a wall stud, cut the mounting boards down to a small block, and secure block by nailing into the floor sill which is located at the bottom of the wall. |
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| Step #4 - Install The Mantel |
| Once your mounting boards are properly secured to the wall, you are ready to install your mantel. You may wish to paint or stain the mantel before final installation. Place the mantel in position over the mounting boards and nail into position using 8 penny finish nail. Make sure that you keep the mantel tight against the wall when nailing into position. Helpful Hint: You may want to drill pilot holes in each position on the mantel before nailing. This will insure that you do not damage the mantel when nailing into position. Where the wall and the mantel meet the wall may not be perfectly flat and some small gaps may appear. Simply fill the gaps with caulk and paint and finish the mantel appropriately |
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| Step #5 - Install Inside Scribe Mouldings |
| You should note that there will be a gap between the fireplace facing material (brick, tile marble or slate) and the mantel legs. The mantel's inside scribe moulding is used to cover the gap between the mantel and the facing material. Put the scribe moulding into position and nail scribe moulding to mantel leg. Make sure you keep pressure on the leg when nailing to keep the leg from coming off the mounting brackets. Helpful Hint: You may want to drill pilot holes in each scribe piece for nail positions. |
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