Aligning The Wall Plate - GE pvm9179 Installation Instructions Manual

ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

D.
Hole A
CAUTION
Wear gloves to avoid cutting
fingers on sharp edges.
1 Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the
30 wide space.
2 Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear
wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall, making
sure that the tabs are touching the bottom of the
cabinet or the level line drawn in Step C for cabinets
with front overhang. Line up the notch and centerline
on the bottom of the mounting plate to the centerline
on the wall.
While holding the mounting plate with one hand,
3
draw circles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D
(see illustration above/actual plate marked with arrows) .
Four holes must be used for mounting.
Installation Instructions
Hole C
Centerline
Notches
Area E
10
Draw a Vertical
Line on Wall
from Center of
Top Cabinet
Hole D
NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E. If neither
C nor D is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E and
draw a fifth circle to line up with the stud. It is important
to use at least one wood screw mounted
firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave.
Set the mounting plate aside.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury
or death. Take care to not drill into electrical wiring inside
walls or cabinets.
4
Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a
hole for wood screws. For holes that don't line up with
a stud, drill a hole for toggle bolts. Drill two 5/8"
5 8
holes for toggle screws.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME.
Hole B
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