Sharp Carousel R1881LSY Installation Instructions Manual

O V E R T H E R A N G E M I C R O W A V E O V E N
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions thoroughly before installing the Over the Range Microwave Oven/Hood System. Two
people are recommended to install this product.
If a new electrical outlet is required, its installation should be completed by a qualified electrician before the
Microwave Oven/Hood is installed. See 3 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 2.
1 MOUNTING SPACE
This Microwave Oven/Hood requires a mounting space on a wall
as shown in Figure 1.
For proper installation and servicing, a 2-inch space is necessary
between the top of the range backsplash and the bottom of the
Microwave Oven/Hood system.
2 WALL CONSTRUCTION
This Microwave Oven/Hood should be mounted against and support-
ed by a flat vertical wall. The wall must be flat for proper installation.
If the wall is not flat, use spacers to fill in the gaps.
Wall construction should be a minimum of 2" x 4" wood studding and
3/8" or more thick dry wall or plaster/lath. The mounting surfaces
must be capable of supporting weight of 110 pounds—the oven
and contents—AND the weight of all items which would normally
be stored in the top cabinet above the unit.
The unit should be attached to a minimum of one 2" x 4" wall stud.
To find the location of the studs, one of the following methods may
be used:
A. Use a stud finder, a magnetic device which locates the nails in
the stud.
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find
a solid sound. This will indicate stud location.
The center of the stud can be located by probing the wall with a small
nail to find the edges of the stud and then placing a mark halfway
between the edges. The center of any adjacent studs will normally
be 16" or 24" to either side of this mark.
NOTE: In the event that the unit will be unable to be supported by any
stud, it will be necessary to use special care in the placement of the
toggle bolts and top cabinet screws. See Wall Template for details.
The top cabinet should be tested to ensure it is securely attached to
the wall. Place extra weight up to 110 pounds inside the top cabinet
to test the support.
12"
15.5"
At least 2"
Backsplash
16" or 24"
1
30"
30" or more from
cooking surface
66" or more
from floor
Figure 1
2"x 4" Wood Studs
3/8" Dry Wall
or Plaster/lath
Figure 2