Installation Guide

Installation of Mantel
Full Length-Mantel
Develop a chalk line that represents
the bottom of the mantel. Mark the
center of the mantel on the chalk line.
Mark 17-11/16 ˝ from both sides of
centerline. Draw an 8 ˝ vertical line at
both marks.
Attach two clips on both lines. Make
sure that both clip throats fall in the
area that is 3-1/8 ˝ to 7-3/8 ˝ from the
chalk line. When applying on beveled
siding you will have to shim and or
bend the top of the clips to keep the
clip throats the same distance from the
wall. ( Fig.1)
Place locking legs over the four clips
and snap into place. NOTE: In new
construction applications using vinyl
siding, the mantel will sit on top
of the cap. In all other situations the
mantel will sit on the pilaster behind
the cap. (Fig.2)
Modified Length-Mantel
To lengthen a mantel, cut the ends
off two mantels. The mantels should
be equal in length and must span the
required distance. (Fig. 3)
To shorten a mantel, cut out a center
piece to make two equal size mantels
totaling the required length.
Place the two cut mantels face down
and locate hole for mantel overlay.
From centerline (cut edge) of mantels
measure over 2-3/4˝, and from top
of mantels measure down 4-1/8˝. At
these locations, drill one 3/16˝ hole
into each mantel piece. Place mantel
overlay face down located under the
two mantel sections. Make sure to
tightly butt the two mantel parts and
then fasten the two mantels to the
overlay with two #8x1/2˝ screws
(provided). (
Fig. 4)
To stabilize the system (especially
longer lengths) it is recommended
that you screw a 6˝ by 7-3/4˝ piece
of plywood centered into the back of
the two mantels. This will
eliminate sagging.
To install clips and mount the mantel
system, use the distance from the
center of modified mantel system
to one of the locking legs to
determine the location of your clips.
NOTE: Seal gaps at top of mantel if
Pediment / Urn system is not used.
(Fig. 5)
accessories installation
17
11
/16"
17
11
/16"
No More Than
7
3
/8" Above
Bottom of
Mantel
No Less Than
3
1
/8" Above
Bottom of
Mantel
1/2 Desired
Length
1/2 Desired
Length
Fig.1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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