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 finer, 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.
No Wall Studs at End Holes
B
C
A
E
F
A. End holes (on mounting
plate)
B. Cabinet opening vertical
centerline
C. Wall stud centerlines
Wall Stud at End Holes
B
D
A
E
C
F
A. End holes (on mounting
plate)
B. Cabinet opening vertical
centerline
C. Wall stud centerlines
Find the Wall Stud(s)
Figure 1
D. Holes for lag screws
E. Support tabs
F. Mounting plate center
markers
Figure 3
D. Holes for lag screws
E. Support tabs
F. Mounting plate center
markers
No Wall Studs at End Holes
B
C
D
A
A
E
E
F
NOTE: If wall stud is within 6" (15.2 cm) of the vertical centerline,
only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done.
A. End holes (on mounting
plate)
B. Cabinet opening vertical
centerline
C. Wall stud centerlines
B
A,D
A,D
E
E
C
C
F
A. End holes (on mounting
plate)
B. Cabinet opening vertical
centerline
C. Wall stud centerlines
Figure 2
D. Holes for lag screws
E. Support tabs
F. Mounting plate center
markers
Wall Stud at End Holes
Figure 4
D. Holes for lag screws
E. Support tabs
F. Mounting plate center
markers
C
D
A
E
A,D
E
C
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