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7
Mark Rear Wall
The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of 1 wall
stud, preferably 2, using a minimum of 1 lag screw, preferably 2.
1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical
centerline of the opening.
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A. Centerline
2. Align the center markers on the cardboard template (carton
top cap) or Wall template, to the centerline on the wall,
making sure it is level, and that the top of the cardboard
template or wall template is butted up against the bottom
edge of the upper cabinet.
NOTES:
If the front edge of the upper cabinet is lower than the back
edge, lower the cardboard template or wall template so that
its top is level with the front edge of the cabinet.
If the cardboard template or wall template is damaged or
unusable, measure and mark the wall with the dimensions
described in Step 4.
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B
D
A. Rear wall
B.
C.
Cardboard template or Wall template
Top of cardboard template or wall template
must align with front edge of cabinet.
D. Front edge of upper cabinet
Bottom of mounting plate
Mounting plate end hole
15⁵⁄₈"
(39.71 cm)
17⁵⁄₁₆"
(44.02 cm)
14¹⁄₈"
(35.96 cm)
14¹⁄₈"
(35.96 cm)
Centerline
3. Holding the cardboard template or wall template in place,
mark both holes in the lower corners and draw a horizontal
line across the bottom edge of the cardboard template or
wall template. These represent the mounting plate’s end
holes and bottom edge.
4. Remove the cardboard template or wall template and check
the markings:
Upper cabinet bottom
The bottom edge line must be 17 ⁵⁄₁₆" (44.02 cm e ht mo rf )
bottom of the upper cabinet and must be level.
The end holes must be 15 ⁵⁄₈" (39.71 cm) f rom the bottom
edge of the upper cabinet and must be on a level line with
each other. They must each be 14¹⁄₈" (35. 96 cm) from th e
centerline.
5. With the support tabs facing forward (see illustrations in the
“Locate Wall Stud(s)” section), align the mounting plate center
markers to
the centerline on the wall, making sure its bottom
edge is aligned to the horizontal line drawn in Step 3 and that
the end holes are properly marked. Make sure the mounting
plate is level.
6. Holding the mounting plate in place, find the wall stud
centerline(s) drawn in Step 2 of “Locate Wall Stud(s)” and
mark at least 1, preferably 2 hole(s) through the mounting
plate, closest to the wall stud centerline(s). See figures 1, 2,
and/or 3 in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in the “Locate
Wall Stud(s)” section. The blackened holes in the shaded
areas are ideal hole locations.
7. Set the mounting plate aside.
Wall Venting Installation Only
6" (15.2 cm) 6" (15.2 cm)
³⁄₈" (1 cm)
Upper cabinet bottom
4" (10.2 cm)
Centerline
8. Mark the centerline ³⁄₈" (1 cm) down from the bottom edge of
the upper cabinet.
9. Using measuring tape, measure out 6" (15.2 cm) on both
sides of the centerline, and mark.
10. Measure down 4" (10.2 cm) from the mark made in Step 8
and mark.
11. Using a straightedge, draw the 2 horizontal, level lines
through the marks made in steps 8 and 10.
12. Draw the 2 vertical plumb lines down from the marks made
in Step 9 to complete the 12" x 4" (
30.5 x 10.2 cm) rectangle.
This is the venting cutout area.
13. Cut a ³⁄₄" (19 mm) hole in one corner of the cutout area.
14. Using a keyhole saw, cut out the venting cutout area.
Drill Holes in Rear Wall
In addition to being installed on at least 1 wall stud, the mounting
plate must attach to the wall at both end holes. If the end holes
are not over wall studs, use two ³⁄₁₆-24 x 3" round-head bolts with
toggle nuts; if 1 end hole is over a wall stud
, use 1 lag screw and
one ³⁄₁₆-24 x 3" round-head bolt with toggle nut; or if both end
holes are over wall studs, use 2 lag screws. Following are
3 installation configurations.
Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes
(Figures 1 and 2)
1. Drill ⁵⁄₈" (16 mm) holes through the wall at both end holes
marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”
2. Drill ³⁄₁₆" (5 mm) hole(s) into the wall stud(s) at the hole(s)
marked in Step 6 of “Mark
Rear Wall.” Refer to figures 1 and
2 in “Possible Wall Stud Configurations” in the “Locate Wall
Stud(s)” section.
Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3)
1. Drill a ³⁄₁₆" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the end hole
marked in Step 3 of “Mark Rear Wall.”
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