Viking BVGRC848-6G-W Installation Manual
Freestanding Gas Range
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662) 455-1200
For product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641)
or visit vikingrange.com
F21033A EN (120312)
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IMPORTANT–Read and Follow!
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Table of Contents
• Before beginning, please read these
instructions completely and carefully.
• DO NOT remove permanently affixed
labels, warnings, or plates from product.
This may void the warranty.
• All local and national codes and ordinances
must be observed. Installation must
conform with local codes or in the absence
of codes, the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1 INFPA54.
• The installer must leave these instructions
with the consumer who should retain for
local inspector’s use and for future
reference.
In Canada: Installation must be in accordance
with the current CAN/CGA B149.1 & 2 Gas
Installation codes and/or local codes. Electrical
installation must be in accordance with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Codes
Part 1 and/or local codes.
In Massachusetts: All gas products must be
installed by a “Massachusetts” licensed
plumber or gasfitter. A “T” type handle
manual valve must be installed in the gas
supply line to the appliance.
An air curtain or other overhead range hood
which operates by blowing a downward
airflow onto the range, shall not be used with
a gas range
Your safety and the safety of others is
very important.
We have provided many important safety
messages in this manual and on your
appliance. ALWAYS read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This
symbol alerts you to hazards that
can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by
the safety alert symbol and the word
“DANGER,” “WARNING” or “CAUTION.”
These words mean:
Hazards or unsafe practices
which WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
DANGER
Hazards or unsafe practices
which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury or
property damage.
All safety messages will identify the
hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen if
the instructions are not followed.
WARNING
CAUTION
Warnings & Important Safety Instructions _______________________________________________3
Dimensions _________________________________________________________________________6
Specifications _______________________________________________________________________8
Clearance Dimensions (Proximity to Cabinets)___________________________________________9
Clearance Dimensions (Wood/Composite Overlay) _____________________________________10
Electrical & Gas Requirements _______________________________________________________11
General Information ________________________________________________________________13
Installation_________________________________________________________________________14
Door Removal __________________________________________________________________14
Leg Installation _________________________________________________________________15
Kickplate Installation ____________________________________________________________15
Leveling/Adjustments/Alignment _________________________________________________16
Anti-tip Device Installation _______________________________________________________17
Connecting Gas & Electric _______________________________________________________18
Standoff Spacer Removal ________________________________________________________19
Final Installation ________________________________________________________________19
Door Replacement and Adjustment _______________________________________________20
Final Preparation ___________________________________________________________________21
Performance Checklist ______________________________________________________________21
Service & Registration _______________________________________________________________22
IMPORTANT–Read and Follow!
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GAS LEAK HAZARD
To avoid risk of personal injury
or death; leak testing of the
appliance must be conducted
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Before placing appliance in
operation, always check for gas leaks
with soapy water solution.
• DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
To avoid risk of electrical shock,
personal injury or death; verify
your appliance has been properly
grounded in accordance with local codes
or in absence of codes, with the National
Electrical Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA-70 –
latest edition.
MOVING HAZARD
To avoid risk of severe
personal injury; this appliance
requires two or more personnel
while handling and moving. Possible
use of appliance moving devices is
recommended.
FIRE/EXPLOSION
HAZARD
IF THE INFORMATION IN
THIS MANUAL IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR DEATH.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
–DO NOT try to light any appliance.
–DO NOT touch any electrical switch;
DO NOT use any phone in your
building.
–Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone.
–Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
–If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
• Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
CHEMICAL HAZARD
To avoid risk of property
damage and/or personal injury
or death; this appliance is not
too be used as a heating source.
• Benzene is a chemical which is part of
the gas supply to this cooking product,
which is consumed in the flames during
combustion. Exposure to a small
amount of benzene is possible if a gas
leak occurs. Formaldehyde and soot are
by-products of incomplete combustion.
• This appliance contains or produces
chemicals which can cause serious
injury or death and which are known to
the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To reduce the risk from substances in
the fuel or from fuel combustion make
sure this appliance is installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance
to the instructions in this document.
TIPPING HAZARD
To reduce the risk of property
damage or personal injury;
install anti-tipping device
provided in accordance with
the installation instructions in
this document. Device must be
engaged properly to prevent
product from tipping over.
• THIS RANGE CAN TIP
• INJURIES TO PERSONS CAN
RESULT
• INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED
WITH RANGE
• SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A GFI
shall be used if required by NFPA-70 (National Electric Code), federal/state/local
laws, or local ordinances.
• The required use of a GFI is normally related to the location of a receptacle with respect to
any significant sources of water or moisture.
• Viking Range Corporation will NOT warranty any problems resulting from GFI outlets which
are not installed properly or do not meet the requirements below.
If the use of a GFI is required
, it should be:
• Of the receptacle type (breaker type or portable type NOT recommended)
• Used with permanent wiring only (temporary or portable wiring NOT recommended)
• On a dedicated circuit (no other receptacles, switches or loads in the circuit)
• Connected to a standard breaker of appropriate size (GFI breaker of the same size NOT
recommended)
• Rated for Class A (5 mA +/- 1 mA trip current) as per UL 943 standard
• In good condition and free from any loose-fitting gaskets (if applicable in outdoor situations)
• Protected from moisture (water, steam, high humidity) as much as reasonably possible
To prevent possible damage to cabinets
and cabinet finishes, use only materials
and finishes that will not discolor or
delaminate and will withstand temperatures
up to 194°F (90°C). Heat resistant
adhesive must be used if the product is to
be installed in laminated cabinetry. Check
with your builder or cabinet supplier to
make sure that the materials meet these
requirements.
IMPORTANT–Read and Follow!
WARNING
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
DANGER
Dimensions
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Dimensions
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Gas 36” and 48” W. Ranges
Note: Unit shown with standard island trim.
Note: All ranges installed with a backguard against a combustible wall require a standoff with
the backguard which will add 3/8” (.9 cm) to the overall range depth.
Gas 36” and 48” W. Ranges
Note: Unit shown with standard island trim.
35-7/8”
(91.1 cm)
1-3/16”
35-7/8”
(91.1 cm) min.
to
37”
(94 cm) max.
(3 cm
)*
47-7/8”
(121.6 cm)
1-3/16”
35-7/8”
(91.1 cm) min.
to
37”
(94 cm) max.
(3 cm
31-3/8” (79.7 cm)
29-1/16” (73.8 cm)
2-13/16”
(7.1 cm)
1-3/16”
(3 cm)
7-15/16”
(20.2 cm)
35-7/8”
(91.1 cm) min.
to
37”
(94 cm) max.
25-11/16”
(65.3 cm)
)*
19-7/16”
(49.4 cm)
28”
(71.1 cm)
47-5/8”
(121.0 cm)
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