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
center line. 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 center line (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)
window and door trim
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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