GE PVM1899 Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions8Attaching the mounting plate to the wallPreparing rear wallCAUTIONWear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges.Note: Make sure the cabinet bottom is level.1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the cabinetspace.2. Cabinet with front overhang: Draw a line on the back wallequal to the depth of the front overhang.3. Tape the REAR WALL TEMPLATE onto the wall matching thecenterline and touching the bottom of the cabinet or thelevel line.4. Draw a horizontal line on the wall at the bottom of the RearWall Template.5. Drill holes at locations A and B:• 3/16" (5 mm) holes for wood screws (stud)• 5/8" (16 mm) holes for toggle bolts (no stud)Note: If neither A nor B is in a stud, find a studsomewhere in the area of the mounting plate and drill a3/16" (5 mm) hole.It is important to use at least one wood screw mountedfirmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave.6. Wall venting installation only: Cut out the shaded area "F"on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE using a saber or keyhole saw.CAUTIONIf exhaust adaptor is positioned outside considerrecommended dimensions, otherwise grease-laden air will discharge into house structure.7. Remove REAR WALL TEMPLATE.Attaching the mounting plate1. Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.2. Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holesdesignated to go into drywall.3. Attach toggle wings from the back of the mounting plateonto each bolt. Leave enough space for toggle wings to gothrough the wall and to open.4. Place the mounting plate against the wall and push thebolts through the drywall.5. Finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle wings haveopened against drywall.6. Verify that the plate is properly centered and level.7. Securely tighten all screws, including the wood screw.