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
These depictions show examples of preferred installation configurations with the mounting plate.
B
C
A
E F
No Wall Studs at End Holes
Figure 1
C
D B
A A
E E
F
No Wall Studs at End Holes
Figure 2
C
D
A
E
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.
B
A
E
C F
Wall Stud at One End Hole | Wall Studs at Both End Holes |
Figure 3 | Figure 4 |
D B
A,D A,D
E E
CC F
A.End 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
A,D
E
C
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