Installation Guide

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Solid Mantel Shelf – Suggested Installation Instructions
1. Important: wood mantels are considered a combustible material, so heat clearances must be adhered to. Before installing,
check your local building codes and the manufacturer's instructions for your specific fireplace insert or stove.
2. Parts included (see image at right)
• (1) solid mantel shelf
• (3) hanger bolts (for attaching to wall studs - NOT brick or drywall)
• (2) hex nuts
• (1) 9/16” drill bit
• (1) 3/8” drill bit (for drilling into wall studs - NOT brick or drywall)
3. Minimum tools required
• Pencil or pen
• Tape measure
• Wrench (crescent or socket)
• Drill
4. Optional tools (not required, but may be helpful)
• Stud finder
• Level
• Hammer
• Construction adhesive
5. INSTALLATION (in order)
• Determine location on wall and drill holes
o First, measure the length of your mantel shelf (probably 36”, 48”, 60” or 72”)
o Using a pencil, mark on the wall where you would like the left and right side of your mantel shelf to be.
o Within those marks, locate 3 studs (2x4 boards) inside the wall you will be mounting to. If you can only
find 2 studs that will suffice, but 3 studs are recommended.
o After locating the studs, make a pencil mark on the center of each stud located 3” below the desired
location of the top surface of the mantel shelf (see image below).
o Important: Use a tape measure or level to double check that wall marks are at the same vertical height.
Ensuring these marks are at the same height will simplify installation. However, differing horizontal
distances between studs in the wall will not matter.
o Using 3/8” bit provided, drill (3) holes 4” deep into the wall where you made marks. Holes should be
drilled straight. After drilling holes, remove the 3/8” bit from your drill and set aside (do NOT use again).
3”
desired location
of top surface of
mantel shelf
studs in the wall
3/8” diameter
holes, 4” deep