Maytag MMV1174FZ Installation Guide - Page 6

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. 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 "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 F C 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 6