Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions for the Vanderbilt

Construction adhesive will be needed to mount your surround. Use one that works for the types of

materials you will be bonding to. You will also need a screw gun to mount the product.

New Package: Each surround is packaged in its own crate.

Before unpacking: Carefully remove each piece from the package without scratching the exterior

nish.

Always carry or transport the header and hearth vertically and not at like a table. We don’t want to

put too much stress on these long pieces and possibly cause cracks.

Start with the hearth

Prepare the surface to receive the hearth. The hearth can set on the sub-oor or hardwood ooring

but not on carpet or easily combustible material. Make sure the oor is clean and has nothing sticking

up that would not let the hearth set ush on the oor. You can use a mastic or construction adhesive

to set the hearth. Keep it away from the edges of the hearth so it won’t squeeze out from under the

hearth.

Set the hearth and center it on the rebox so that the entire mantel will be centered around the

replace.

2 flat facing panels: They frame the sides of the fireplace opening.

The 2 facing panels have a rounded nished edge. This edge goes to the inside left and right of the

replace opening. Align them with the replace opening on each side. Glue the back of one panel

and stick it to the wall next to the replace opening. Do the same for the other side. Let the panel’s

adhesive set up before proceeding. Don’t let them fall off the wall while setting up!

Put adhesive on the back of one of the surround legs. There is a left and a right leg. Let the glue set

a little so the legs will stay on the wall, but not so much so that you can’t move them. Set one leg at

a time so they won’t fall off the wall until the adhesive sets. The inside bottom of each leg should be

aligned approximately 3 ½” from the inside opening of the rebox. In other words, approximately 3 ½”

of your facing material you just put up will be exposed on either side of the rebox opening.

Put adhesive on the back perimeter of the Header (the large piece that goes over the legs) and make

sure you keep it away from the nished outside edge so that it won’t squeeze out and be seen.

Set header on legs carefully. The top of the legs have lego type blocks to go into recesses in the

bottom of the header. Be careful to hold the header in place until you get some screws in place to

hold it on the wall. Be careful how you set the header, you don’t want to smear adhesive all over the

wall.

Line up legs and header so they are evenly spaced around the rebox.

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Installation Instructions for the Vanderbilt Construction adhesive will be needed to mount your surround. Use one that works for the types of materials you will be bonding to. You will also need a screw gun to mount the product. New Package: Each surround is packaged in its own crate. Before unpacking: Carefully remove each piece from the package without scratching the exterior finish. Always carry or transport the header and hearth vertically and not flat like a table.
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“L” brackets are included to fasten the header to the wall. These brackets attach the top of the header to the wall. Find a stud on each side of the wall to attach the header to the wall. The bracket should be screwed to the wall first and then the top of the header. Shelf installation: Set the shelf in place on top of the header. Be careful not to drop the shelf on the header or force the fit. Ease it in place and hold it there. Have someone mark with a pencil where the top of the shelf is on the wall.