Sharp OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN/HOOD SYSTEM Installation Instructions Manual

OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN/HOOD SYSTEM

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all instructions thoroughly before installing the Microwave Oven/Hood System. 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/Hood is installed. See 3 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 2.

1 MOUNTING SPACE

This Microwave Oven/Hood requires a mounting space on a wall
as shown in Figure 1.
If the space between the wall cabinets is greater than 30-inches
(36-inches or 42-inches), a Filler Panel may be used to fill
the gap between the Microwave Oven/Hood system and wall
cabinets. The Filler Panel Kit should be installed before the
Microwave Oven/Hood is installed.
For proper installation and servicing, a 2-inch space is necessary
between the top of the range backsplash and the bottom of the
Microwave Oven/Hood system.
2 WALL CONSTRUCTION
This Microwave Oven/Hood 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.
12"
Figure 1
Figure 2
1
30"
16.3"
30" or more
At least 2"
from cooking
surface
Backsplash
66" or
more from
floor
2"x 4" Wood Studs
16" or 24"
3/8" Dry Wall
or Plaster/lath