Bosch HMV8052U Installation Instruction

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Attaching the mounting plate to the wall
Preparing rear wall
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CAUTION
Wear 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 
cabinet space.
2.
Cabinet with front overhang: Draw a line on the back 
wall equal to the depth of the front overhang.
3.
Tape the REAR WALL TEMPLATE onto the wall 
matching the centerline and touching the bottom of the 
cabinet or the level line.
4.
Draw a horizontal line on the wall at the bottom of the 
Rear Wall 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 stud 
somewhere in the area of the mounting plate and drill 
a 3/16” (5 mm) hole.
It is important to use at least one wood screw mounted 
firmly 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.
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CAUTION
If exhaust adaptor is positioned outside consider 
recommended dimensions, otherwise grease-
laden air will discharge into house structure.
7.
Remove REAR WALL TEMPLATE.
Attaching the mounting plate
1.
Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
2.
Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the 
holes designated to go into drywall.
3.
Attach toggle wings from the back of the mounting 
plate onto each bolt. Leave enough space for toggle 
wings to go through the wall and to open.
4.
Place the mounting plate against the wall and push the 
bolts through the drywall.
5.
Finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle wings 
have opened against drywall.
6.
Verify that the plate is properly centered and level.
7.
Securely tighten all screws, including the wood screw.