Mounting Space; Wall Construction - Fisher & Paykel CMOH30SS Installation Manual

MOUNTING SPACE

Please read all instructions thoroughly before installing the Over the Range Convection
Microwave Oven. 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 is installed. See ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS page 5.
This microwave oven 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 Over the Range Microwave Oven.
12"
15.5"
Minimum 2"
4
30"
36" or more
from cooking
Backsplash
surface
72" or more
from floor
Figure 1

WALL CONSTRUCTION

This Over the Range Microwave Oven should be mounted against and supported 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.
16" or 24"
2"x 4"
Wood Studs
3
/ " Dry Wall
8
or Plaster/lath
Figure 2
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