Locate Wall Stud(S) - Whirlpool GH5184XPT Installation Instructions Manual

NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within
install the microwave oven. the opening.
See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations." 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 Corner Holes
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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.
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Wall Stud at One Corner Hole
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Wall Studs at Both Corner Holes
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A. Corner 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
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