Installation Guide

windows and door trim
accessories installation
Bottom of
bottom c
lip at
least 2" abo
ve
bottom of
mantel
Centerline
X
X
Top of top
clip no
more than
4
3
/4" abo
ve
bottom of
mantel
Standard Length Mantels
Locate the centerline of where the
mantel will be installed. Measure to
each side of the centerline as
specified for each length mantel (see
chart below).
Scribe a vertical line approximately
6˝. These lines will correspond to
the locking legs on the back of the
mantels. Install 2 mounting clips to
each line with the bottom of each
clip at least 2˝ above the bottom of
the mantel, and the top of the other
clip no higher than 4-3/4˝ above the
bottom of the mantel. (Fig.1)
Position the mantel over the clips and
snap into place. (Fig.2)
NOTE: When applying clips over
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.
To Install End Caps
(For non-standard window sizes.)
Cut the window mantel to the
required length minus 3/8˝. NOTE:
The cut on a mantel with dentil
blocks must be 1/8˝ to the right
(facing the mantel) of a full dentil
block. Clean any shavings or grit
from the cut end(s). Insert the end
cap into the mantel and mark the
mantel on the inside. Remove the end
cap and spread adhesive on both the
lip of the end cap and the end of the
mantel where marked.
Insert the end cap into the mantel and
clamp each side. Allow 10 minutes
for drying and then install the mantel
into place as described above. (Fig.3)
To Shorten a Mantel
Determine length and make two
cuts to remove excess material from
the center of the mantel. Be sure to
cut through the center of the dentil
blocks.
Turn the mantel sections face down.
Drill a 3/16˝ hole in the second
indented hole marker 2-3/4˝ from
the cut edge of both mantel sections.
Place mantel overlay face down
under the cut and drilled mantel
sections. The mantel overlay screw
bosses will align with the 3/16˝
drilled clearance holes. A paper
pattern is included to locate screw
location. Fasten together with
#8x1/2˝ self-tapping screws.
NOTE: Mantels must be installed
directly over brick or stucco siding.
If vinyl siding is to then be applied,
panels will have to be cut to fit
around the end caps. Mantels can
also be installed in remodeling
applications over vinyl siding.
Mantel Length Measurement
36" 16-5/8"
40" 18-5/8"
44" 20-5/8"
Fig.1
Apply
Adhesive
Mark Mantel
Inside
(Back) View
Fig.3
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Window Mantels