Instructions on installation and any problems with this model

Almost all measuring tapes have markings for the wall studs so once you've found one stud, placing one mark on the stud the next mark indicates the next stud.



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If possible, I would recommend moving the shelf and the supporting brackets. This doesn't always have to be a major move, just enough for you to find a stud, or studs to mount the shelving brackets to. The reason I would recommend moving the brackets/shelf, is that you want to make sure that your shelf can support the weight you will place on it, avoiding this same scenario in the future. You can locate the studs a couple of different ways. You can do a visual inspection for nails or screws in the wall that are used to attach the sheetrock or other material used for walls.(In most scenarios the studs are/should run vertically (up/down) If you have a hammer you can tap on the wall where the nails are located to ensure that they are in the wall stud(s). You will notice as you tap your hammer on the wall, that where there is a stud, the sound will be solid/dense. You can also use a stud finder. If you do not own one, you can pick one up at any hardware store, and they are inexpensive in most cases. I highly recommend that, if possible, always attach shelving brackets with screws instead of nails, due to their superior holding strength.You can pick up some wall spackle, which is inexpensive, and fill the hole that is in your wall, and touch up the paint if necessary. I hope that you find this information useful, and I want to thank you for using fixya!

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Frigidaire makes several over-the-range microwave models that are all installed in the same manner. To install correctly, you must have at least 45 1/2 inches from the bottom of the top cabinet to the cooking surface of the stove to provide enough clearance for the microwave. The top cabinet must also be at least 30 inches wide and 12 inches deep. Find someone to help you, then follow the steps below to install your Frigidaire microwave.

Things You'll Need:

• Stud finder or hammer
• Screwdriver
• Drill

Instructions

Pull your range away from the wall so you can work comfortably. If this is not possible, cover it with a drop cloth. Find and mark the locations of the studs in the wall behind the range. They will be either 16 or 24 inches apart.

Follow the instructions on the wall template to mark the location of the mounting bracket and the four anchor holes on the wall and the bottom of the cabinet. Drill the anchor holes. Follow the instructions on the top cabinet template to mark and drill the two holes in the bottom of the cabinet.

Attach the mounting bracket to the wall studs using the six wood screws included with your microwave. Screw the toggle nuts onto the toggle bolts and push one through each of the four drilled holes. Screw each toggle bolt until the nut is snug against the inside of the wall.
Pick up the oven with your helper. Plug the oven into the outlet and slide the oven onto the mounting bracket arms. Push the oven back against the wall. Tighten the two screws on the microwave faceplate to fasten the microwave to the mounting bracket arms.
Attach the louver to the top of the microwave with the three provided screws. Insert the two top cabinet screws and washers from the top cabinet into the microwave and fasten tightly.

Take care.

Here is the link to the installation manual. Cut and paste on the address bar of your browser. http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-40409-1.PDF It is possible to do it by yourself, but its a royal pain in the a**, so have someone available to help you lift it into place and hold it while you get the screws into the cabinet above. You could use sheet rock anchors to put the mounting bracket on the back wall, but I would really suggest getting the mounting screw into wall studs instead, even if you have to drill a hole or two through the mounting bracket.

The metal bracket is applied after the tile. That is the reason for the reinforcement between the studs.

Attach finished 1x4s to the two studs. Attach telelvision bracket to the 1x4.

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I'm Harvey the Master Plumber

Your question is how to tighten up in the wall without putting a stud wall in for kyra body jets.

Kyra sells about fifteen models and they are all designed to be installed in a wall of some type.
The wall lends some very nessessary support to the valve body so that the whole thing dosen't move when the handle is adjusted. Wood stud, metal stud and concrete are typical structures. If you are trying to install on a free standing shower I recomend at least some kind of creative frame to support the valve.
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You have a few options, First off, I am assuming that the stud you refer to is an outside wall. Assuming that is true, then you have a few options.... one of them is to cut thru the stud and run the vent out. Even if that stud is on a bearing wall ( meaning it is carrying a roof load above it) ... It is unlikely to pose a problem if that one stud has been compromised with it cut out, If that concerns you.. and you are handy, you can open that area of wall up from the inside and box the area that the vent will be located in with short pieces of 2x4 to the studs on either side of it... Another option is to vent the hood up thru the cabinet above and direct that out slightly offset to the stud in the wall..
One thing I have done is to cut the stud out and then to place a piece of 1/2" plywood in the area that the micro/hood will be located and attach that piece with drywall screws to the studs in the wall.. That piece of plywood will help support the stud you cut when you screw it to the adjacent studs and also act as a place to secure the hood mounting bracket on the wall. Granted, it shifts the hood out from the wall 1/2 " but then you have plenty of surface to secure the plate and don't have to worry about hitting a stud or using wall anchors.. I hope you understand my comments..If not...please respond to this and I will provide additional information to clarify this... Hope this helps !

12 inches is the minimum for mounting the unit to the wall. I mounted a 42 inch LCD using a Sanus tilt (non-swivel) mount from Best Buy. We mounted it on wooden beams exactly 12 inches apart. Works great!