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 side on floor. Position leg as shown in Figure
1. Align predrilled screw holes in leg and leg side. Make sure ends are flush. Attach with two or three 1 1/4" wood screws, depending on your model. Repeat for other leg.
2.Place header between right and left leg assemblies (see
Figure 2). The top of header must be flush with top of side leg assemblies.
3.Attach header with three screws provided on each side as shown in Figure 3.
4.Turn top and leg assembly upside down. Place leg as- sembly inside top (see Figure 4).
5.Make sure rear of leg assemblies are flush with back of top and mantel is centered left to right inside top. Square leg assemblies evenly with sides of mantel top, making certain gap between mantel top and leg assembly is the same from front to back. See Figure 4. Use screws provided in holes in sides to attach to top of mantel.
1 1/4" Wood 
Screws
Leg Side
Leg
| Figure 1 - Assembling Legs |
| Attach |
Right Side | Sides to |
Top |
Header
Left Side
Attach
Mantel to
Base
Figure 2 - Installing Header
6.Place mantel base next to wall at installation location. See fireplace owner's manual for installation clearances.
7.Place mantel assembly onto mantel base and center left to right with back of assembly flush with back of base (see
Figure 5). Use screws provided to attach mantel assembly to mantel base.
Right Leg Assembly
Header
Screws
Figure 3 - Attaching Header
Leg
Assembly
Screws
Top
Figure 4 - Placing Mantel Assembly onto Mantel Top
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