Shelf Installation

1. Check with your local building code authorities for fireplace mantel installation requirements.
2. Mount a 2×4 horizontally into the wall studs above the firebox.
3. The 2×4 should be approximately 12” shorter than the length of the mantel.
4. Use a leveling device to insure that the 2×4 mounting board is horizontally straight and level to the line of vision.
5. Anchor the 2×4 into the wall studs with 3” wood screws.
6. For additional mounting surface area and strength, mount a second 2×4 on top of the first one. Two 2x4s gives a horizontal mounting surface of 3” to rest the mantel on.
7. For concrete, brick or mortar mounting, contact a handy man or building supply center for advice.
8. After the mounting board is secure and level, slide the mantel over the top of the 2x4s.
9. Now that the mantel is in place, counter sink two holes at the back of the top shelf for inserting 2” wood screws. Set the screws through the holes into the 2×4.
10. Installation is complete.
11. If you experience installation problems, please call customer service at 864-318-9663.

 

Directions for mounting the wall 45 degree hanger

1. Locate wall studs or wall board area for your shelf.
2. Decide the height of the shelf and lightly mark that point on the wall.
3. From that mark, measure down 3” and mark that spot.  This mark is the bottom of the wall 45 degree hanger.
4.  With a level on the lower mark, draw a line the length of the 45 hanger.  This level line is where the 45 degree hanger will rest after the screws are mounted into the wall.
5. Install the screws or toggle bolts through the 45 hanger into the wall.
6. Finally, install the shelf by sliding it onto the wall 45 hanger.

Step 1:

Mounting the 45 degree wall hanger

 

Step 2:

Example of a mounted 45 degree wall hanger.

 

Step 3:

Align and center the mantle flush to the wall over the 45 degree hanger.

 

Step 4:

Hang the mantle on the 45 degree wall hanger.

 

Step 5:

Admire your work and enjoy your Wild Life Woodcraft carved mantle!