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.Lay right front leg (#3) on floor. Position right side (#2) as shown in Figure 1. Align predrilled screw holes in front leg and side. Make sure ends are flush. Attach with two or three 1 1/4" wood screws, depending on your model. Repeat for other leg using #4 and #5.
2.Each leg assembly will use 3 brackets for stability. Your bracket hardware kit will contain either 1/2" or 3/4" screws. Using two 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 (#6) between right and left leg assemblies
(see Figure 3). The top of header must be flush with top of side leg assemblies. Attach header using 1 1/4" in pocket holes on each leg assembly as shown in Figure 3. Be sure you have proper alignment between the header and leg assemblies. 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" Wood 
Screws
Leg Side
Leg
Figure 1 - Assembling Legs
Brackets
1/2" or 3/4"
Screw
1/2" or 3/4" Screw
Figure 2 - Installing Brackets to Legs
4.Turn top (#7) and leg assembly upside down. Place leg assembly inside top (see Figure 5, page 3).
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. Use 1 1/4" screws in pocket holes in sides to attach to top of mantel (see Figure 5, page 3).
6.Attach supplemental brackets using 1/2" or 3/4" screws provided in bracket hardware pack. Use 3 brackets to attach top to mantel assembly - one at back of each leg assembly and one at center of header (see Figure 6, page 3).
7.Place mantel base (#1) next to wall at installation location.
See fireplace owner's manual for installation clearances.
| Attach Sides |
Right Side | to Top |
|
Header
Left Side
Attach Mantel to Base
Figure 3 - Installing Header
Leg
Assembly
1/2" or 3/4"
Screws
1 1/4" Screws
Flat
Bracket
Header
Figure 4 - Installing Header Brackets
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