Step 5
Locate the header piece that will be attached to the left and right legs and will sit above the firebox. Position the header with the finished side facing the front of the mantel. Insert and tighten the 4 screws which will hold the header in place.
Step 6
Get your helper and locate the top of your mantel. This top is very heavy. It will take 2 people to lift and position it in place. Ensure the top goes over the positioning guide located on the header. The top must go over this guide to be positioned correctly. Once the top is in place insert and tighten the 4 screws which hold the top in place.
Step 7
If you are using this mantel in a corner application, locate the triangular piece of wood which attaches to the mantel to create the corner unit. You must attach this piece for all corner applications. Simply take the triangle and slide the brackets with the holes onto the pins which are already attached to the mantel. Once the triangle is attached push it up so it is level with the mantel and lock it into place. To lock it into place simply turn the horizontal wooden blocks attached to the underside of the mantel into a vertical position to support the weight of the triangle.
