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F
T
IRES OF
RADITION
The steel foot brackets secure the bot-
tom of the vertical 2x3's to the wall, as it
is impossible to hit the vertical wall
studding every time. First, install the two
wide 'L' foot brackets against the bottom
back of the vertical 2x3's, being careful
to maintain the 5" extension shown in
the above image.
Second, locate the vertical 2X3's so that
the outside top edge is flush with the
ends of the horizontal already attached
to the wall and insure that they are
vertical (use a level). The bottom bracket
can now be firmly screwed to the floor.
I
I
NSTALL
NSTRUCTIONS FOR
Step #3
2x3's and the steel brackets that securely
hold the mantel to the wall. This wooden
2x3 backing for the steel brackets must
be installed according to the dimensions
shown.
centered on the fireplace.
2x3 span the entire 47 3/8" and be level.
Locate the wall studs and secure this
horizontal 2x3 solidly to these with the
appropriate length
overlapping of the horizontal and vertical
2x3's by the vertical steel brackets that
secures the top of the vertical 2x3's to
the wall.
the outer edge of each vertical 2x3's.
Step #5
These must be positioned so that the top
of the bracket is flush with the top of
the horizontal 2x3.
brackets. It is very important that the
top and bottom of the brackets are an-
chored securely to both the vertical and
horizontal 2X3's.
properly
sturdy frame is created upon which the
stone mantel may be hung.
P
6
AGE
OF
J
T
URASTONE
ORRANCE
It is the combination of the wooden
Insure
that
It is crucial that the upper horizontal
Step #4
Install the two long steel brackets to
Use multiple screws when attaching the
When all of the 2x3's and brackets are
positioned
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#4004
this
framing
is
screws. It is the
and
secured,
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