Maytag MMV1175 Installation Instructions - Page 7

Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven. 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." 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 Figure 1 No Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 2 B C C C B D D A A A A E E F E E F NOTE: If wall stud is within 6" (15.2 cm) of the vertical centerline (see the "Mark Rear Wall" section), only recirculation or roof venting installation can be done. Wall Stud at End Hole Figure 3 Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 4 B D B A A,D A,D A,D E E E E C C C C F 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 Mark Rear Wall The microwave oven must be installed on a minimum of one wall stud, preferably two, using a minimum of one lag screw, preferably two. 1. Using measuring tape, find and clearly mark the vertical centerline of the opening. NOTES: ■ If the front edge of the upper cabinet is lower than the back edge, lower the cardboard template so that its top is level with the front edge of the cabinet. ■ If the cardboard template is damaged or unusable, measure and mark the wall with the dimensions described in Step 4. A A. Centerline D A C B 2. Align the center markers on the cardboard template (carton top cap) , to the centerline on the wall, making sure it is level, and that the top of the cardboard template is butted up against the bottom edge of the upper cabinet. A. Rear wall B. Cardboard template C. Top of cardboard template must align with front edge of cabinet. D. Front edge of upper cabinet 7