Viking 100 Series, 300 Series, 500 Series, VGBQ 100 Series, VGBQ 300 Series Installation Manual

Viking Range Corporation

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

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Viking Installation Guide

100/300/500 Series

VGBQ/VGIQ Conversion Kits

To convert the rotissiere infrared burner:

1. Remove the back cover from
the unit to expose the orifice
hood to the infrared burner.

2. Remove the gas orifice hood
located on the grill.

3. Replace with the gas orifice
hood supplied in the
conversion kit.

4. Replace the back cover.

Orifice hood

Back
Cover

Landing ledge

Grill Burner /
Side Burner
Orifice hoods

Rear side of
control
panel

Smoker Burner
Orifice hood

To convert grill burners, side burner and smoker burner:

1. Remove all grates, flavor generators and stainless steel
burners from the unit.

2. Look into the burner box back toward the control panel in
order to located the orifice hoods. Remove the gas orifice
hoods located on the grill burner valves.

3. Replace the orifice hoods with the correct gas orifice hoods
supplied in the conversion kit. (See chart)

4. Replace the stainless steel burners, flavor generators and
grates.

NOTE: For installation in areas with altitudes greater than 2000 feet, the orifices must be derated at 4% for every

1000 feet above 2000 feet.

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Natural LP/Propane

Orifice Hood Orifice Hood

Natural LP/Propane

Orifice Hood Orifice Hood
Grill
Burners (3) - 40 (3) - #54

Smoker
Burners (2) - #51 (2) - #62

Side
Burners (2) - #49 (2) - #57

VGBQ T/T1/E AND 100/300 SERIES CONVERSIONS

To check LP/Propane to Natural Conversion of the rotissiere infrared
burner:

Ignite the rotissere burner and set it to low. If the burner will not
hold a flame, it will be necessary to adjust the low setting. Remove
the control panel to expose the rotissiere safety valve. Using a small
flat head screwdriver turn the adjustment screw counterclockwse.
Visually check the flame. When the burner is able to hold a flame
on the low setting, the setting is complete. Replace the control
panel.

adjustment
screw

(1) or (2) - #48 (1) or (2) - #57

Infrared
Burner

Depending on grill model

GAS CONVERSION

To convert a grill from natural to LP/Propane gas or LP/Propane
to natural, you must use the conversion kit supplied by the
manufacturer. When converting to Natural Gas, use the NKVGBQ
kit for VGBQ models and NKVGIQ kit for VGIQ models. When
converting to LP/Propane, use the LPKVGBQ kit for VGBQ models
and LPKVGIQ kit for VGIQ models. Conversions should only be
done by an authorized service technician.

NOTE: WHEN THE CONVERSION IS COMPLETED, THE
CONVERSION LABEL MUST BE PLACED NEXT TO THE RATING
LABEL UNDER THE DRIP TRAY IN THE REAR LEFT CORNER
NEXT TO THE INLET PIPE.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW

1. Before beginning, please read these instructions completely and
carefully.

2. Do not remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from
product. This may void the warranty.

3. Please observe all local and national codes and ordinances.

CAUTION: Before proceeding with the conversion, shut off the gas

supply to the appliance prior to disconnecting the
electrical power.

WARNING

This conversion kit shall be installed by a
qualified service agency in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable
codes and requirements of the authority having
jurisdi ction. If the in formatio n in these
instructi ons is not followed exact ly, a fire,
explosion or production of carbon monoxide
may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. The qualified service agency
is responsible for the proper installation of this
kit. The installation is not proper and complete
until the operation of the converted appliance is
checked as specifi ed i n th e ma nufacturer’s
instructions supplied with the kit.

TNK-VGBQ Conversion Kit Part List

(1) Natural Regulator Assembly
(1) Natural Orifice Kit

(3) #40 Grill Burner Orifices
(2) #51 Smoker Burner Orifice
(2) #49 Side Burner Orifies
(2) #48 Infrared Burner Orifices

(1) Natural Conversion Kit Label

TLPK-VGBQ Conversion Kit Part List

(1) LP/Propane Regulator Assembly
(1) LP/Propane Orifice Kit

(3) #54 Grill Burner Orifices
(2) #62 Smoker Burner Orifice
(3) #57 Side Burner/Infrared Burner Orifices

(1) LP/Propane Conversion Kit Label

TNK-VGIQ Conversion Kit Part List

(1) Natural Regulator Assembly
(1) Natural Orifice Kit

(2) #40 Grill Burner Orifices
(2) #51 Smoker Burner Orifice
(2) #49 Side Burner Orifies
(2) #48 Infrared Burner Orifices
(1) TruSearTMInfrared Burner Valve

(1) Natural Conversion Kit Label

TLPK-VGIQ Conversion Kit Part List

(1) LP/Propane Regulator Assembly
(1) LP/Propane Orifice Kit

(2) #54 Grill Burner Orifices
(2) #62 Smoker Burner Orifice
(3) #57 Side Burner/Infrared Burner Orifices
(1) TruSearTMInfrared Burner Valve

(1) LP/Propane Conversion Kit Label

Depending on the grill model, all orifices in the kit may not be used.

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FOR T/T1/E AND 100/300 SERIES GRILLS