There is a safety drill screw area as show below.
Please make sure that the fix screws are in this area.
Sa fe ty d rill s c re w a re a
(Da rk a re a )
MANTEL CLEARANCE
4"
Fireplace
Mantel
Wall (Combustible facing allowed)
Floor
Fireplace
SAFETY DRILL SCREW AREA
7
The clearance to the mantel should be 4”/ 105mm minimum when a mantel is applied
(Measurement is taken from the trim).