1. Place base near final position. Make sure you have access to all four (4) sides.
2. Place sides in the approximate location on base. Align back edge of side with back of base. Secure joining block #1
to bottom of side using two (2) 1
Z\v
” screws. Be sure joining block is flush with bottom of side piece. (Do not attach
to base at this time)
3. With the aid of an assistant, and using two (2) joining block #4 and (12) 1
Z\v
” screws, secure header to the sides.
Carefully match the moulding.
4. Adjust cabinet assembly so it is centered from side to side and the back of the sides are aligned with the back of the
base.
5. Temporarily place top on side/header assembly. Adjust sides parallel to the base and top side. Secure the sides to
the base using two (2) 1
Z\v
” screws in each of the joining blocks.
6. Once the mantel is assem-
bled, temporarily place the
fireplace into the mantel in or-
der to locate the trim pieces.
7. Center the fireplace in the
opening with the inside of the
fireplace trim or facing even
with the inside of the front of
the mantel.
8. Attach the horizontal trim
piece to the mantel header.
Make sure the horizontal trim
is centered and there is an
approximate 1/4” gap between the bottom of the horizontal trim and the top of the fireplace. Secure with two (2)
screws; one on each end of the trim piece in the pre-drilled holes.
9. Place the vertical trim pieces so the edge is about 1/4” from the fireplace body. Make sure the joint between the trim
pieces is satisfactory. Secure through joining block #3 into horizontal trim using two (2) screws. Attach
joining block #2 to the bottom of the vertical trim. Repeat for other side.
10. Remove fireplace and move mantel to its final position. Cut wall base moulding as
necessary to provide adequate fit against wall.
11. Locate (anti-tip) bracket on wall so the cleat on the underside of the mantel top
is captured in the wall bracket and the wall bracket is screwed into a stud.
Joining Block #4
KT1220
assemble surround
Top
Joining
Block #4
Right
Side
Joining
Block #3
Header
Joining
Block #3
Left Side
Joining
Block #2
Joining
Block #2
Joining
Block #1
Base
Joining
Block #1
Vertical
Trim
Vertical Trim
Horizontal Trim
KT1220
KT1233
wall bracket
Wall Bracket
MHSC
149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361
www.mhsc.com
NOTE: Refer to fireplace Homeown-
er’s Manual for clearances and in-
stallation instructions.
If using fireplace trims or facings,
check fireplace Homeowner’s Man-
ual for installation.