Installation
Above the
Instructions
Cooktop Oven
PVM1790
CVM1790
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BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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governing codes ond ordinonces
• Note to Installer- Be sureto leovethese
instructionswiththe Consumer
Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructions
for future reference.
Skill level - Instollotion of this opplionce requires bosic
mechonicol ond electricol skills.
Proper instollotion is the responsibility of the instoller.
Product foilure due to improper instollotion is not
covered under the Worronty.
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Installation Instructions
CONTENTS
General information
Important Safety Instructions ........................................3
Electrical Requirements ..................................................3
Hood Exhaust ................................................................4, 5
Damage - Shipment/Installation ..................................6
Parts Included ...................................................................6
Tools You Will Need .........................................................7
Mounting Space ................................................................7
Step-by-step installation guide
Placement of Mounting Plate .................................. 8-10
Removing the Mounting Plate.............................8
Finding the Wall Studs..........................................8
Determining Wall Plate Location ........................9
[_ Recirculatinc .................................................19-22
Attach Mounting PlatetoWall ................19
Preparationof Top Cabinet......................19
Adapting Blower
forRecirculation..................................20,21
Mount the Oven ...................................21,22
Installingthe Charcoal Filter....................22
BeforeYou Use Your Oven ..........................................23
Secci6n en Espa_ol .................................................25-47
Aligning the Wall Plate .......................................10
Installation Types ....................................................11-22
[_ Outside Top ....................................
[_i_ Outside .................................. 15-18
Exhaust 12-14
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .................12
Preparation of Top Cabinet.......................13
Assemble and Install Adaptor ..................13
Mount the Oven...................................13,14
Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ......................14
Connecting Ductwork ................................14
Back Exhaust
Preparing Rear Wall for
Outside Back Exhaust................................15
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .......... 15, 16
Preparation of Top Cabinet.......................16
Adapting Blower for Outside
Back Exhaust ..........................................16, 17
Mount the Oven..........................................18
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A qualified electrician must perform a ground continuity
check on the wall receptacle before beginning the
installation to ensure that the outlet box is properly
grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the wall
receptacle does not meet electrical requirements noted
(under ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS),a qualified electrician
should be employed to correct any deficiencies.
WARNING:
Riskof Electric Shock.
Can cause injury or death:
Remove house fuse or
open circuit breaker before
beginning installation to avoid
severe or fatal shock injury.
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J_W/_nl_l I I_1_._: Risk of Electric Shock.
Can causeinjury or death: THISAPPLIANCEMUSTBE
PROPERLYGROUNDEDto avoid severe or fatal shock.
120 V Models
The power cord of this
appliance isequipped with
a three-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with
a standard three-prong
(grounding) wall receptacle
_su_l P_Pt_r
beforeuse
to minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it must be replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by a
qualified electrician.
kWARN ING: RiskofElectricShock.
Can cause injury or death: DO NOT,under any
circumstances, cut, deform or remove any of the prongs
from the power cord. Do not use with an extension cord.
Failure to comply may cause fire.
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ml_.,/'_U/l_/l_l: For personal safety, the
mounting surface must be capable of supporting the
cabinet load, in addition to the added weight of this
63-85 pound product, plus additional oven loads of up
to 50 pounds or a total weight of 113-135 pounds.
kCAUTION: Forpersona,sofety,thisproduct
cannot beinstalled in cabinet arrangementssuch asan
island or o peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTHa top
cabinet AND a wall.
CAUTION: Toavoidtheriskofpersona,
inJury (back inJury or other inJuries due to excessive
weight of the microwave oven) or property damage, you
will need two people to install this microwave oven.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
120 V Models
This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet.
Product rating is 120volts AC,60 Hertz, 15amps,
and 1.70 kilowatts. This product must be connected
to a supply circuit of the proper voltage and frequency.
Wire size must conform to the requirements of the
National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code
for this kilowatt rating. The power supply cord and
plug should be brought to a separate 15to 20 ampere
branch circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box
should be located in the cabinet above the oven and away
from any potential microwave oven ducting.The outlet
box and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified
electrician and conform to the National Electrical Code or
the prevailing local code.
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Installation Instructions
HOOD EXHAUST
NOTE: Reed these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the outside.
If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6.
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
Thefollowing chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
_Roof Cap
12Ft.StraightDuct
(6"Round)
Rectangular-to-Round
TransitionAdaptod
Equivalentlengthsof ductpiecesarebasedonactualtestsand
reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyventhood.
*IMPORTANT:If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper will
have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.
24Ft.
12Ft.
5 Ft. x (1)
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCTPIECES
LENGTH_ x USED = LENGTH
Total Length =
24Ft.
12Ft.
5 Ft.
41 Ft.
Wall Cap
Ft.StraightDuct
3W' x 10" Rectangular)
40Ft. x (1)
3 Ft. x (1)
40Ft.
3 Ft.
E
90° Elbow
Equivalentlengthsof ductpiecesarebasedonactualtestsand
reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyvent hood.
NOTE:For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust with space between studs, or wall should be prepared
at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.
10 Ft. x (2)
Total Length =
4
20Ft.
63 Ft.
Installation Instructions
NOTE:If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct
length of 3VJ' x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct
should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Outside ventilation requires a HOODEXHAUSTDUCT.
Read the following carefully.
NOTE:It is important that venting be installed using
the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.
This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent
blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and
nothing is blocking the ducts.
Exhaust connection:
The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with
a standard 3½" x 10" rectangular duct.
If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than
a 6" diameter duct.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCTPIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Rectangular-t0-R0und 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
TransitionAdapt0€_
Maximum duct length:
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of
3½" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should
not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps, etc.,
present additional resistance to airflow and are equivalent
to a section of straight duct which is longer than their actual
physical size.When calculating the total duct length, add the
equivalent lengths of all transitions and adaptors plus the
length of all straight duct sections. Thechart below shows
you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using
the approximate feet of equivalent length
of some typical ducts.
_ Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
(_ g0° Elbow 10Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
g0° Elbow 25Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
45°EIb0w 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
RoofCap 24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
StraightDuct6" Roundor 1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3W'x 10"Rectangular
Total Ductwork = Ft.
* IMPORTANT:If a rectangular-to-round transition Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and
adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent
will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order hood.
to allow free movement of the damper.
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Installation Instructions
DAMAGE- SHIPMENT/
INSTALLATION
• If the unit is domoged in shipment, return
the unit to the store in which it was bought for
repair or replacement.
• If the unit is domoged by the customer, repair or
replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
• If the unit is domoged by the instoller (if other than
the customer), repair or replacement must
be made by arrangement between customer
and installer.
PARTS INCLUDED
HARDWARE PACKET
PART
WoodScrews
(Y4"x2")
ToggleBolts(and
wingnuts)(1¼,x 3")
QUANTITY
PARTS INCLUDED
ADDITIONAL PARTS
PART
TOPCABINETTEMPLATE
® REARWtL!_EMPLA_U
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
TopCabinet
Template
RearWall
Template
Installation
Instructions
Separately
Packed
Grease
Filters
QUANTITY
1
1
1
2
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You will find the installation hardware contained
in a packet with the unit. Check to make sure you
have all these parts.
NOTE:Some extra parts are included.
Self-aligningMachine
Screw(W'-28x2%")
NylonGrommet
(formetalcabinets)
Metal Screws
(1/8" X 1/2")
1black
2bronze
Exhaust
Adaptor
Damper
1
1
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Installation Instructions
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
# 1and#2 Phillipsscrewdriver
Tinsnips(forcutting
damper,if required)
Gloves
Scissors
(tocuttemplate,ifnecessary)
Pencil
Ruleror tapemeasure
aightedge
Electricdrillwith¾s",7½d',
_½"and%" drillbits
Carpentersquare
(optional)
Fillerblocksor scrap
woodpieces,if needed
fortop cabinetspacing
(usedonrecessedbottom
cabinetinstallationsonly)
Saw(saber,holeorkeyhole)
Safetygoggles
MOUNTING SPACE
66" or more
fromthefloor
tothetopof
theoven
cabinetneedsto
fromthe cooking
Backsplash
Bottomedgeof
be30" or more
surface
Studfinder or Hammer(optional)
Level
NOTES:
• The space between the cabinets must be 30" wide
and free of obstructions.
• If the space between the cabinets is greater than
30", a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill in the gap
between the oven and the cabinets. Your Owner's
Manual contains the kit number for your model.
• This oven is for installation over ranges up to
36" wide.
• If you are going to vent your oven to the outside,
see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct
preparation.
• When installing the oven beneath smooth, flat
cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions
on the top cabinet template for power cord
clearance.
• Maximum cabinet depth above and beside the unit
is 13".
• Formodels with top venting holes: Do not allow
cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of the
vent.
• The product should not be installed over any
cooktop or range with a combined BTUgreater
than 60000 BTU.
Ductandmaskingtape
Installation Instructions
I-- PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
REMOVING THE OVEN FROM
E]
THE CARTON/REMOVING
THE MOUNTING PLATE
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Remove the box containing the installation
instructions, filters, exhaust adaptor, damper
and the small hardware bag. Do not remove
the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven.
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Fold back all 4carton flaps fully against carton sides.
Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto
the top side. The oven should be resting in the
Styrofoam.
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Pullthe carton up and off the oven.
The mounting plate is attached to the back of the
oven. Remove the two screws holding it to the oven.
The plate will be used as the rear wall template and
for mounting the oven to the wall.
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Setthe oven upright. Remove and properly discard
plastic bags and Styrofoam.
FINDING THE WALL STUDS
Center_
[_ Find the studs, using one of the following methods:
A. Stud finder - a magnetic device which locates nails.
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting
surface to find a solid sound. This will indicate
a stud location.
[_ After locating the stud(s),find the center by probing
the wall with a small nail to find the edges of the stud.
Then place a mark halfway between the edges.
The center of any adjacent studs should be 16" or 24"
from this mark.
[_ Draw u line down the center of the studs.
IMPORTANT: The microwave oven must be connected to
at least one wall stud.
Studs
OR
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Open the oven door and remove the styrofoam
pack from inside the oven. Remove the tape
covering the turntable hub.
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Installation Instructions
_'1 DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
Plate position - beneath flat bottom
cabinet
Ol
MountingPlateTabs
the CabinetBottom
At least 30", up to 36"
Plate position - beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom
MountingPlateTabs
Touchingthe Back
Frame
II
II 30"to Cooktop
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Plate position - beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang
MountingPlatewith
TabsBelowCabinet
BottomtheSame
Distanceas the Front
OverhangDepth
O
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30" to Cooktop
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes
with the oven installation. Remove the decorative trim
to install the oven properly and to make it level.
THE OVEN MUSTBE LEVEL.
Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.
If the cabinets have a front overhang only, with no back
or side frame, install the mounting plate down the same
distance as the front overhang depth. This will keep
the oven level.
[_ Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.
[_ Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal
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distance below the cabinet bottom asthe inside depth
of the front overhang.
[_ For this type of installation with front overhang only,
align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, not
touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.
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Installation Instructions
r-_ ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE
Hole
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,CAUTION:
Wear gloves to avoid cutting
fingers on sharp edges.
[_ Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30"
wide space.
[_ Usethe mounting plate as the template for the rear wall.
Placethe mounting plate on the wall, making sure that
the tabs are touching the bottom of the cabinet or
the level line drawn in Step C for cabinets with front
overhang. Line up the notch and center line on
the mounting plate to the center line on the wall.
[_3 While holding the mounting plate with one hand, draw
circles on the wall at holesA, B,Cand D(see illustration
above/actual plate marked with arrows). Four holes
must be used for mounting.
NOTE:Holes C and D are inside area E.If neither C nor D
isin a stud, find a stud somewhere in area Eand draw a
fifth circle to line up with the stud. Itis important to use
at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud
to support the weight of the oven.
Set the mounting plate aside.
WA RNING:Riskofelectricshock.Cancause
injury or death. Take care to not drill into electrical wiring
inside walls or cabinets.
[_ Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a sA6"hole
for wood screws. Forholes that don't line up with a stud,
drill a %" hole for toggle bolts.
NOTE:DONOTMOUNTTHEPLATEATTHISTIME.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION TYPES
This oven is designed for adaptation to the following
:3types of ventilation:
A. Outside Top Exhaust {Vertical Duct}
B. Outside Back Exhaust {Horizontal Duct}
C. Recirculating {Non-Vented Ductless}
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST
(VERTICAL DUCT)
Adaptorin Placefor
OutsideTopExhaust
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(Choose A, B or C)
NOTE:This oven is shipped assembled for Outside Top
Exhaust. Select the type of ventilation required for your
installation and proceed to that section.
_1 UTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
(HORIZONTAL DUCT)
_1 RECIRCULATING
(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)
A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit
is required for the non-vented
exhaust. (Seeyour Owner's
Manual for the kit number.)
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Installation Instructions
I- OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
At. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
A2. Prepare Top Cabinet
A3. Install Adaptor
A4. Mount Oven
A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor
A6. Connect Ductwork
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I-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE
TO THE WALL
A
D
Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least
one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to
a wall stud. Recommended locations on the mounting
plate are indicated by A, B,C and D.
[_ Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
[_ Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through
the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach
the toggle wings to sA"onto each bolt.
To use toggle bolts:
SpacingforToggles
MoreThanWall
-_1_-_!_- Thickness
Mounting
i ToggleWings.
BoltEnd
[_ Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert
the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount
the plate.
NOTE:Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw,
make sure the tabs on the mounting plate touch
the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against
the wall and that the plate is properly centered under
the cabinet.
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LIt, L,/_U/IUI_I: Be careful to avoid pinching
fingers between the back of the mounting plate and
the wall.
[_ Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall
to help tighten the bolts.
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Installation Instructions
I--_"1 USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR
PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET
You need to drill holes for the top support screws,
u hole large enough for the power cord to fit through,
and u cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.
• Read the instructions on the TOP CABINETTEMPLATE.
• Tape it underneath the top cabinet.
• Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP
CABINETTEMPLATE.
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JI_%,/_U/I _.Jl_l : Wear safety goggles when
drilling holes in the cabinet bottom.
ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL ADAPTOR
Damper
r_S MOUNT THE OVEN
CAUTI riskofpersonal
injury (back injury or other injuries due to excessive
weight of the microwave oven) or property damage,
you will need two people to install this microwave
oven.
IMPORTANT:Do not grip or use handle during
installation.
J;lWl_l_l_l I I_1_._: Risk of Electric Shock. Can
cause injury or death: If installing unit with metal
countertops, cover the edge of the power supply
cord hole with the power supply cord bushing.
IMPORTANT:If filler blocks are not used, case damage
may occur from overtightening screws.
NOTE:When mounting
the microwave oven,
thread power cord through
hole in bottom of top
cabinet. Keep it tight
throughout Steps 1-3. Do
not pinch cord or lift oven
by pulling
[] Lift microwave oven,
tilt it forward, and hook
slots at back bottom
edge onto four lower
tabs of mounting plate.
,_E ....... Exhaust
i BlowerPlate
__L_I Oven
[_3 Placethe oven in its upright position, with the top
of the unit facing up.
[_3 Insert the tubs on each side of the dumper into
the holes at the inside rear of the adaptor.
[_3 Attach the exhaust adaptor to the blower plate with
the two bronze metal screws provided.
Make sure that the damper pivots easily before
mounting oven.
You will need to make adjustments to assure proper
alignment with your house exhaust duct after the
oven is installed.
Adaptor
Backof
[_3 Rotate front of oven up
against cabinet bottom.
[_3 Insert a self-aligning screw through top-center
cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by
turning the screw at least two full turns after
the threads have engaged. (It will be completely
tightened later.)
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Installation Instructions
I--_I MOUNT THE OVEN (continued)
[_ Attach the oven to the top cabinet.
[_ Insert 3 self-aligning screws
(_"-28 x 2s_,,)through outer
top cabinet holes. Turn two full
turns on each screw.
CabinetFront
CabinetBottomShelf
FillerBlock
I-_ ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR
Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor
to connect to the house duct.
Damper
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Backof
Oven
I-_ CONNECTING DUCTWORK
HouseDuct
-_quivalent canNOT
I to Depthof | exceed2"to
_ CabinetRecess_ensurepr°per
-- Self-AligningScrew
OvenTop
[] Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the oven.
(While tightening screws, hold the oven in place
against the wall and the top cabinet.)
,Thisdistance
,installation
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[_ Install grease filters. Seethe Owner's IVlanual
packed with the oven.
[_ Extend the house duct down to connect to
the exhaust adaptor.
[_ Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.
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Installation Instructions
I-B-IOUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
B1. Prepare Rear Wall
B2.Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
B3. Prepare Top Cabinet
B4.Adjust Blower
B5. Mount the Oven
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I-_ PREPARING THE REAR WALL
FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for outside
exhaust.
• Read the instructions on the REARWALLTEMPLATE.
• Tape it to the rear wall, lining up with the holes
previously drilled for holes A and B in the wall plate.
• Cut the opening, following the instructions of the
REARWALL TEMPLATE.
r-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE
TO THE WALL
Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least
one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to
a wall stud.
[_ Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
[_ Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through
the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach
the toggle wings to 3A"onto each bolt.
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