User manual BAUKNECHT WMH2175XVS INSTALLATION

[. . . ] MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This product is suitable for use above electric or gas cooking products up to and including 36" (91. 4 cm) wide. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustration in these installation instructions. Table of Contents MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tools and Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Secure damper plate with 2 screws removed in Step 1 of "Wall Venting Installation Only. " A. Exhaust port 5 Locate Wall Stud(s) NOTE: If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not install the microwave oven. See illustrations in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations. " 1. Using a stud finder, locate the edges of the wall stud(s) within the opening. 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 End Holes Figure 1 No Wall Studs at End Holes Figure 2 B C C D A E C D A E B A E F A 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 Stud at One End Hole Figure 3 Wall Studs at Both End Holes Figure 4 B A E C F D A, D E C B A, D E C F A, D E C A. Draw the 2 vertical, plumb lines down from the marks made in Step 9 to complete the 12" x 4" (30. 5 x 10. 2 cm) rectangle. Holding the cardboard template in place, mark both holes in the lower corners, and draw a horizontal line across the bottom edge of the cardboard template. Remove the cardboard template and check the markings: Centerline Upper cabinet bottom Drill Holes in Rear Wall In addition to being installed on at least 1 wall stud, the mounting plate must attach to the wall at both end holes. If the end holes are not over wall studs, use two 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolts with toggle nuts; if 1 end hole is over a wall stud, use 1 lag screw and one 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt with toggle nut; or if both end holes are over wall studs, use 2 lag screws. Following are 3 installation configurations. 15³/" (40. 0 cm) 17¹/" (43. 8 cm) 14¹/" (35. 9 cm) 14¹/" (35. 9 cm) Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes (Figures 1 & 2) 1. Drill 3/4" (19 mm) holes through the wall at both end holes marked in Step 3 of "Mark Rear Wall. " 2. Drill 3/16" (5 mm) hole(s) into the wall stud(s) at the hole(s) marked in Step 6 of "Mark Rear Wall. " Refer to figures 1 and 2 in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations" in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. Mounting plate end hole Bottom of mounting plate The bottom edge line must be 17¹/" (43. 8 cm) from the bottom of the upper cabinet, and must be level. The end holes must be 15³/" (40. 0 cm) from the bottom edge of the upper cabinet, and must be on a level line with each other. They must each be 14¹/" (35. 9 cm) from the centerline. 7 Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3) 1. Drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the end hole marked in Step 3 of "Mark Rear Wall. " 2. If installing on a second wall stud, drill a 3/16" (5 mm) hole into the wall stud at the other hole marked in Step 6 of "Mark Rear Wall. " Refer to Figure 3 in "Possible Wall Stud Configurations" in "Locate Wall Stud(s)" section. Drill a 3/4" (19 mm) hole through the wall at the other end hole. 5. Insert lag screw(s) into the hole(s) drilled into wall stud(s) in Step 2 of "Installation for No Wall Studs at End Holes" in the "Drill Holes in Rear Wall" section. Securely tighten all lag screws and bolts. Wall Stud at One End Hole (Figure 3) 1. With the support tabs of the mounting plate facing forward, insert a 1/4-20 x 3" round-head bolt through the end hole that fits over the 3/4" (19 mm) hole drilled in Step 3 of "Installation for Wall Stud at One End Hole" in the "Drill Holes in Rear Wall" section. Leave enough space for the toggle nut to go through the wall and to open. [. . . ] 3¹/" x 10" to 6" (8. 3 x 25. 4 cm to 15. 2 cm) rectangular to round transition piece F. Vent extension piece, at least 3" (7. 6 cm) high 3" (7. 6 cm) E F If venting through the wall, be sure that there is proper clearance within the wall for the damper to open fully. If venting through the roof, and rectangular to round transition is used, be sure there is at least 3" (7. 6 cm) of clearance between the top of the microwave oven and the transition piece. See "Rectangular to Round Transition" illustration. Recommended Standard Fittings The following length equivalents are for use when figuring vent length. [. . . ]