Assembling Mantel
IMPORTANT: More than one person is required to lift assembled mantel. Lift mantel by leg assemblies. Lifting by header or mantel top could damage mantel.
1.Some models require side/corner assembly. For these models, lay leg front on soft cloth on floor. Position leg as shown in Figure 1. Align bottom and attach with 1 1/4" screws through pocket holes. Repeat for other side.
2.Each leg assembly will use 3 brackets for stability. Your bracket hardware kit will contain either 1/2" or 3/4" screws. Using 1/2" or 3/4" screws, install a bracket in the center of each leg assembly and one at each end within 1" of but not over the last pocket hole (see Figure 2).
3.Place header between right and left leg assemblies (see Figure 3). Make sure header and legs are snug against each other. The top of the header must be flush with the top and sides of leg assemblies. Attach header through predrilled holes with 1 1⁄4" screws on each leg assembly as shown in Figure 3. Attach flat brackets with 1/2" or 3/4" screws using 1 flat bracket and 4 screws per side (see
Figure 4).
1 1/4" Screws
Leg Side
Leg Front
Figure 1 - Assembling Legs
Bracket
1/2" or 3/4"
Screw
Figure 2 - Installing Brackets
Left | Header |
Side Leg |
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Assembly |
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Top of
Mantel Right
Side Leg
Assembly
| Figure 3 - Installing Header | |
Leg | 1/2" or 3/4" Screws | |
Assembly | ||
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| Flat | |
| Bracket | |
| Header | |
| 1 1/4" Screws | |
| Figure 4 - Installing Header and Brackets |
For installation with dimplex electric fireplace only
If installing with a gas fireplace, proceed to Attaching Top of Mantel, page 3.
1.Locate Dimplex filler components and gather tools required for assembly.
WARNING: Only use 1 1/4" screws to assemble Dimplex kit pieces. Damage to the mantel will result if other screws are used for this purpose.
2.Place large header portion face down on a soft surface.
3.Using 1 1/4" screws provided, attach short blocks to both ends of Dimplex header (see Figure 5, page 3).
4.Using 1 1/4" screws provided, attach long block to top edge of Dimplex header (see Figure 5, page 3).
CAUTION: When attaching blocks be careful that they do not spin with drill. This may cause injury.
5.Place mantel face down on soft surface.
6.Place Dimplex kit header into space below mantel header (see Figure 6). Push the kit header tightly against mantel header and attach blocks to mantel using 1 1/4" screws provided.
7.Carefully set mantel upright.
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