Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsDogberry Collections ManualsFireplace Mantels48 in. W x 5.5 H x 6.25 in. D Rustic Unfinished Cap-Shelf Mantel

Suggested Installation Instructions

for Wall Mounted Mantel Shelf & Floating Shelf

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. Upon receiving your mantel, you may notice the smell of

lacquer or stain. This is not a defect, and will not inhibit the installation process. But if it concerns

you, simply remove the packaging and set the mantel in a space protected from sun and water (ex.

garage) for 48 hours to allow the smell to dissipate.

Parts included

• (1) mantel shelf

• (1) hanger board (narrow unfinished board)

• (5) short screws (3 screws if floating shelf)

• (3) long screws (these screws are only for attaching to wall studs - NOT brick or drywall)

• (4) additional short screws (only if mantel ordered includes corbels)

Minimum tools required

• Pencil or pen

• Tape measure

• Phillips screwdriver

INSTALLATION (in order)

a. Detach the hanger board from the mantel shelf

i. If your hanger board came pre-attached to the inside of your mantel shelf, you will need to

detach the hanger board before continuing. Do this by carefully removing the screws from

the top of the mantel using a screwdriver, and save the screws for use in step “e”.

b. Determine location and measure

i. First, measure the width of your mantel or shelf (mantels should be 36”, 48”, 60” or 72”;

floating shelves should be 24”, 36” or 48”).

ii. Using a pencil, mark on the wall where you would like the left and right side of your mantel

shelf to be.

iii. Within those marks, locate 3 studs (2x4 boards) inside the wall you will be mounting to.

For mantels and shelves 48” or longer, attaching to 3 studs is recommended. For mantels

and shelves less than 48” long, attaching to 2 studs is sufficient.

iv. After locating studs, make a pencil mark on the center of each stud located ¾” below the

desired location of the top surface of the mantel shelf (image below).

v. Use a level or tape measure to check that wall marks are at the same height.

vi. Then make corresponding pencil marks on the hanger board, such that the hanger board

will be centered above your fireplace (or desired location).

¾”

desired location of top

surface of mantel or shelf

make marks

corresponding to

location of studs

hanger board centered above fireplace

Optional tools (not required, but recommended)

• Stud finder

• Level

• Drill

• Phillips drill bit and 1/16” drill bit

(instructions continue on back side)

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Suggested Installation Instructions for Wall Mounted Mantel Shelf & Floating Shelf 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. Upon receiving your mantel, you may notice the smell of lacquer or stain. This is not a defect, and will not inhibit the installation process.
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c. Attach the hanger board to the wall i. Drive the long screws into the hanger board. 1. If using a drill and 1/16” drill bit (recommended): first pre-drill holes in the marks you made on the hanger board, and then partially drive the screws into those holes. 2. Or if using a Phillips screwdriver: partially drive the long screws directly into the marks you made on the hanger board. ii.