Step 9
Locate the support panel for the top of the mantel. Insert the dowels on the side of the support panel into the dowels holes in the left side panel (exterior). Line up the support in the middle of the support panel with the hole in the central top shelf. From the top, insert and tighten the 1 wing nut and lock washer.
Step 10
Locate the right lower panel, right interior shelf and the right back panel. Insert the dowels on the right lower panel into the dowel holes on the right interior side panel. Insert the dowels on the side of the right interior shelf into the dowels on the right interior side panel. Slide the right back panel into the groves on both the right interior shelf and the right interior side panel.
Step 11
Locate the right top shelf and slide the shelf onto the supports located on the right interior side panel. Line up the holes, insert and tighten the 2 wing nut and lock washers.
Step 12
Locate the right side panel (exterior) and position it on the right side (exterior) of the base. Ensure the 2 top supports go under the right top shelf. Ensure the 2 dowels on the support panel for the top of the mantel go into the dowel holes on the right exterior side panel. Ensure the dowels on the side of the right lower panel go into the holes on the right exterior side panel. Ensure the dowels on the side of the right interior shelf go into the holes on the right exterior side panel.
Line up the 2 holes between the right exterior side panel and the base, insert and tighten the 2 wing nuts and lock washers. Line up the holes between the 2 supports on the right exterior side panel and the holes on the right top shelf. From below insert and tighten the 2 wing nuts and lock washers.
Step 13
Get your assistant and locate the top of your mantel. This top is very heavy. It will take 2 people to lift and position the top into place. Ensure the top goes over the sides and the front support. Once you have lined up all the holes, from inside insert and tighten 6 wing nuts and lock washers.
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