Locate Wall Stud(s)
NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven.
See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.”
1.Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening.
2.Mark the center of each stud, and draw a plumb line down each stud center. See illustrations in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations.”
Possible Wall Stud Configurations |
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These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate. |
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| No Wall Studs at Corner Holes |
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| No Wall Studs at Corner Holes |
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NOTE: If wall stud is within 6" (15.2 cm) of the vertical centerline (see “Mark Rear Wall” section), only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done.
Wall Stud at One Corner Hole | Wall Studs at Both Corner Holes |
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B | MOUNTING | MOUNTING | D | B | MOUNTING | MOUNTING |
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A | A,D | A,D | A,D |
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A. Corner holes (on mounting plate)
B. Cabinet opening vertical centerline
C. Wall stud centerlines
D. Holes for lag screws
E. Support tabs
F. Mounting plate center markers
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