Installation

!
WARNING:
Do Not cut or damage fireplace components! This can allow
gases to escape into the house leading to injury or death!
Check closely for any damage after cutting the opening.
MantelMount MM700R Recess Box Kit Addendum PAGE 5
12a
Locate at least two studs with a stud finder. Locate the
center of these studs by using a sharp awl or finish nail
poked through the drywall to locate each edge. Lag
bolts must be installed into the CENTER of the studs.
Find the centers of the studs at both upper and lower
locations. The upper Lag Bolts are most important, as
they carry more of the weight of MantelMount.
CENTER STUD:
If there is a center stud within the Template tracing,
and this stud is NON-BEARING only, the section of this
stud inside the tracing will need to be cut out. One stud
on each side of the center stud must also be located.
IMPORTANT: This situation might require longer Recess
Braces {63}, available from MantelMount.com.
Cut out the opening along the Template tracing. Do not
cut deeper than needed to cut the wall covering, there
may be components of the fireplace behind the wall
that could be damaged.
CENTER STUD:
Before cutting the opening, cut a small “spy window”
along the stud and within the Template tracing. Use the
window to identify any fireplace components behind
the wall you must avoid when cutting the stud.
Cut the stud at the top and bottom first. The drywall
will hold the stud in place. Then finish the opening.
Cutout shown
for reference
Cutout shown
for reference
13a
Spy Window