Mantel, Adding Extra Support - Heatiator BIR42 Owner's Manual

F. Mantel, Adding Extra Support
If extra support for the mantel is needed across the front of
the fireplace:
• Obtain a piece of top/bottom track used in metal
framing.
• Cut the track to 57 7/8 in. (1470 mm) long.
• Notch each end of the track 2 in. (51 mm). See
Figure 12.12.
• Place the track into the notches (shown in Figure 12.13)
on the front standoffs and secure to the framing on both
sides of the fireplace (Figure 12.14).
• Use drywall screws to fasten the mantel to the metal
framing.
2 in.
(51 mm)
Figure12.12 Notch the Metal Track
Figure 12.13 Notch in Standoffs
46
Notches
(both ends)
Notches
in standoffs
Heatilator • Birmingham BIR42 • 4059-308 Rev J • 1/11
Figure 12.14 Secure to Framing
Secure to
framing