Finding The Wall Studs; Possible Wall Stud Configurations; Attaching The Mounting Plate To The Wall - Bosch 500 Serie Mode D'emploi

Reinstall the screws into the holes where they were
3.
removed.
Note: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not
grip or use the door or door handle while the microwave
oven is being handled.

Finding the wall studs

Note: The microwave must be connected to at least one
wall stud. If no wall studs exist within the cabinet
opening, do not install the microwave oven.
Locate the edges of the wall studs within the cabinet
1.
opening by using:
- a stud finder or
- a hammer (tapping lightly across the mounting
surface to find a solid sound).
Place a mark halfway between the edges and draw a
2.
line down the center of the studs (See possible wall
studs configuration).

Possible wall stud configurations

These depictions show examples of preferred installation
configurations with the mounting plate.
Note: Care must be taken when drilling holes. Electrical
wires may be concealed behind the wall covering and
contact with them could result in electrical shock.
No wall studs at corner holes
If wall stud is within 6¼" (159 mm) of the vertical
centerline, only Room Venting (recirculation) or Roof
Venting installations can be done.
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Wall stud at one corner hole
Wall studs at both corner holes

Attaching the mounting plate to the wall

Preparing rear wall
CAUTION
9
Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp
edges.
Note: Make sure the cabinet bottom is level.
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the
1.
cabinet space.
Cabinet with front overhang: Draw a line on the back
2.
wall equal to the depth of the front overhang.
Tape the REAR WALL TEMPLATE onto the wall
3.
matching the centerline and touching the bottom of the
cabinet or the level line.
Draw a horizontal line on the wall at the bottom of the
4.
Rear Wall Template.
Drill holes at locations A and B:
5.
3/16" (5 mm) holes for wood screws (stud)
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5/8" (16 mm) holes for toggle bolts (no stud)
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Note: If neither A nor B is in a stud, find a stud
somewhere in the area of the mounting plate and drill
a 3/16" (5 mm) hole.
It is important to use at least one wood screw mounted
firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave.