Locate Wall Stud(S) - Whirlpool GH5184XPB Installation Instructions Manual

NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not
install the microwave oven.
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
B
C
A
E
F
Wall Stud at One End Hole
B
A
E
C
F
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Locate Wall Stud(s)

Figure 1
Figure 3
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
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."
No Wall Studs at End Holes
C
D
B
A A
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 Studs at Both End Holes
D
B
A,D
A,D
E
E
C
C
F
Figure 2
Figure 4
C
D
A
E
A,D
E
C