Viking DBRTGK72-SS Installation Manual

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

BUILT-IN BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
DBRTGK72SS-GRILLE KIT
(FOR designer SERIES ONLY)

VIKING RANGE CORPORATION

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi (MS) 38930 USA

[phone]

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW

Make sure that incoming voltage is the same as unit rating. An electric rating plate specifying voltage, frequency, wattage,
amperage, and phase is attached to the product.

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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified
people in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

The installer should leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain for local inspector’s use and for future
reference.

GENERAL INFORMATION

It is your responsibility to :

-comply with installation specifications and dimensions

-properly install refrigerator

-remove any moldings or decorative panels that prevent the refrigerator from
being serviced

-make sure that you have these materials, (not provided with the unit), which
are necessary for proper installation:

2 - 1/4” (6 mm) copper tubing with shutoff valve
2 - 1/4” (6mm) compression fitting
12 - #8 x 3” (7.6 cm) wood screws (Longer screws may be required.)
2 - saddle valves (do not use self-piercing feature of the valve).

-assure that floor will support refrigerator, door panels and contents,
(approximately 1200 lbs. [540 kg.] per unit)

-provide a properly grounded electrical outlet

-assure that location will permit appliance doors to open 90

o

minimum

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wwhheenn nnoott ccoommpplleetteellyy iinnssttaalllleedd..
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ccoommpplleetteellyy iinnssttaalllleedd aanndd sseeccuurreedd wwiitthh
llaagg bboollttss ttoo rreeaarr wwaallll..
UUssee ttwwoo oorr mmoorree ppeeooppllee ttoo mmoovvee aanndd
iinnssttaallll rreeffrriiggeerraattoorr..
FFaaiilluurree ttoo ddoo ssoo ccaann rreessuulltt iinn ddeeaatthh oorr
sseerriioouuss iinnjjuurryy

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wweeiigghhtt iiss aatt tthhee ttoopp.. EExxttrraa ccaarree
iiss nneeeeddeedd wwhheenn mmoovviinngg tthhee
rreeffrriiggeerraattoorr ttoo pprreevveenntt ttiippppiinngg..
KKeeeepp ccaarrddbbooaarrdd sshhiippppiinngg
ppiieeccee oorr ppllyywwoooodd uunnddeerr
rreeffrriiggeerraattoorr uunnttiill iitt iiss iinnssttaalllleedd iinn
tthhee ooppeerraattiinngg ppoossiittiioonn..

YYoouurr ssaaffeettyy aanndd tthhee ssaaffeettyy ooff ootthheerrss

iiss vveerryy iimmppoorrttaanntt..
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” or “WARNING”.
These words mean:

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ddoonn’’tt ffoollllooww iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss..

YYoouu ccaann bbee kkiilllleedd oorr sseerriioouussllyy iinnjjuurreedd iiff
yyoouu ddoonn’’tt ffoollllooww iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss..

All safety messages will identify the
hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance
if injury , and tell you what can happen if
the instructions are not followed.

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83 1/4” (211.5 cm) Min.
84 1/16” (213.5 cm) Max.

7722”” ((118822..99 ccmm))

FFOORR TTWWOO DDEESSIIGGNNEERR SSTTYYLLEE 3366”” WWIIDDEE

BBOOTTTTOOMM MMOOUUNNTT RREEFFRRIIGGEERRAATTOORRSS

site preparations and considerations

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TTWWOO 22XX44 ((11--11//22”” [[33..88 ccmm]])) XX 33--11//22”” ((88..99 ccmm))

2299 33//1166”” ((7744..11 ccmm))

2277--11//22”” ((6699..99 ccmm)) TTyypp 3355--1133//1166”” ((9911..00 ccmm)) TTyypp

11--11//22”” ((33..88 ccmm))

33 11//22”” ((88..99 ccmm)) TTYYPP

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WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

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SSoommee wwaatteerr mmaayy rreemmaaiinn iinn lliinnee.. EElleeccttrriicc
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lleetthhaall sshhoocckk iiff wwaatteerr iiss iinn lliinnee aanndd eenntteerrss ddrriillll
dduurriinngg uussee..

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NNoott iinnssttaallll ccooppppeerr ttuubbiinngg iinn aarreeaa wwhheerree tteemmppeerraattuurreess
ddrroopp bbeellooww 3355

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ttoo rreeffrriiggeerraattoorr,, fflluusshh aatt lleeaasstt 22 qquuaarrttss ((11..99 LL)) ooff wwaatteerr
tthhrroouugghh tthhee ccooppppeerr ttuubbiinngg aanndd iinnttoo aa bbuucckkeett ttoo rreemmoovvee
aannyy ppaarrttiicclleess iinn tthhee wwaatteerr lliinnee..

•

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•Connect 1/4” (6mm) flexible copper tubing to household plumbing in compliance with local codes and ordinances.

•Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply connection to refrigerator connection with an additional length
to facilitate moving the refrigerator out of enclosure for cleaning or service. Tubing should be soft instead of rigid and
ends should be free of burrs.

•Copper tubing route must be above 35oF (1.6oC) to prevent water line from freezing.

••DDoo nnoott uussee ppllaassttiicc wwaatteerr lliinneess..

•

DDoo nnoott uussee sseellff--ppiieerrcciinngg ffeeaattuurree ooff aa ssaaddddllee vvaallvvee..

The hole made by the piercing lance is too small for the water flow
rate required by the ice maker. To use a saddle valve, follow the instructions on page 6 under “To rough in water line”
on how to pre-drill a 3/16” diameter hole.

•If saddle valve is not used, place a separate shut-off valve in an easily accessible location between water supply and
refrigerator. Do not locate shut-off valve behind refrigerator.

•

DDoo nnoott uussee wwiitthh rreevveerrssee oossmmoossiiss wwaatteerr ffiillttrraattiioonn ssyysstteemm

. This will void warranty.

•Connect a vertical or horizontal 1/2” (1.2 cm) to 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) COLD water line near refrigerator area.

•Run water line through the floor, back, or side wall. Tubing should lay flat on floor underneath refrigerator. Clamp
tubing to wall or floor.

•Water pressure must be greater than 20 psi and less than 120 psi.

To rough in water line:

1. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.

2. Vertical cold water line: Use grounded electric drill or hand drill to drill 3/16” (4.5 mm) hole in

an easily accessible location in water line.
Horizontal cold water line: Use grounded electric drill or hand drill to drill 3/16” (4.5 mm) hole
in the TOP of the water line. This will keep sediment from collecting in valve.

3. Position washer over hole in water line. Turn saddle valve handle clockwise to expose piercing

lance a maximum of 3/16” (4.5 mm). Align piercing lance over hole in water line. Place both
halves of saddle valve bracket against water line. Turn saddle valve handle clockwise until
piercing lance enters hole in waterline and is firmly seated. The saddle valve is now in the
closed position. Tighten packing nut. Evenly and firmly tighten bracket screws so washer will
make a water-tight connection. Do not overtighten screws: copper tubing could be crushed.

4. Check that both ends of copper tubing are cut square. Slide compression nut and sleeve onto

copper tubing. Insert end of copper tubing completely into valve outlet. Tighten compression
nut to outlet with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

Plumbing Dimensions

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

AREA REQUIREMENTS

IItt iiss tthhee ccuussttoommeerr’’ss rreessppoonnssiibbiilliittyy ttoo::

•contact a qualified electrical installer.

•assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with the

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or Canadian Electrical
Code C22.1-1998 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (or latest edition), and all local codes
and ordinances. 120 volt, 60-Hz, 15 amp, fused, electrical supply is required. It
is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
This appliance is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong
grounding plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged
into a mating 3-prong, grounding-type wall receptacle. Do not use an

extension cord.

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uusseedd,, iitt iiss rreeccoommmmeennddeedd tthhaatt aa qquuaalliiffiieedd eelleeccttrriicciiaann
ddeetteerrmmiinnee tthhaatt tthhee ggrroouunnddiinngg ppaatthh iiss aaddeeqquuaattee..
DDoo NNoott

ggrroouunndd ttoo aa ggaass ppiippee.. CChheecckk wwiitthh aa
qquuaalliiffiieedd eelleeccttrriicciiaann iiff yyoouu aarree nnoott ssuurree tthhee
aapppplliiaannccee iiss pprrooppeerrllyy ggrroouunnddeedd.. DDoo NNoott hhaavvee aa
ffuussee iinn tthhee nneeuuttrraall oorr ggrroouunnddiinngg cciirrccuuiitt..

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•Refrigerators can fit into residence and can be moved around corners and through doorways.

•Floors can support refrigerator’s weight plus food weight (approximately 1200 pounds each).

•Rear wall is solid and is able to support a (2) horizontally mounted 2X4s (included) bolted to 2 wall studs. The 2X4
board bolt heads must be flush with 2X4 to prevent obstruction.

•Remove anything attached to rear or side walls that can obstruct refrigerator opening.

•Cutout dimensions are accurate.

•Electrical outlet is in correct location.

•Water line in in correct location.

Anti-Tip Requirements

The anti-tip boards should be
fastened into position prior to
moving the unit into the opening.

Note: The space between the
rear of the refrigerator cabinet
and the condensing unit
assembly housing is 1 1/2” (3.8
cm) deep. Additional mounting
boards may be required if the
refrigerator does not touch the
back wall of the enclosure

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RReeffrriiggeerraattoorr iiss ttoopp hheeaavvyy aanndd ttiippss eeaassiillyy wwhheenn nnoott
ccoommpplleetteellyy iinnssttaalllleedd..
KKeeeepp ddoooorrss cclloosseedd uunnttiill rreeffrriiggeerraattoorr iiss ccoommpplleetteellyy
iinnssttaalllleedd..
UUssee ttwwoo oorr mmoorree ppeeooppllee ttoo mmoovvee aanndd iinnssttaallll rreeffrriiggeerraattoorr..
FFaaiilluurree ttoo ddoo ssoo ccaann rreessuulltt iinn ddeeaatthh oorr sseerriioouuss iinnjjuurryy

5. Tur n on main water supply. Check for leaks. Turn saddle valve handle counterclockwise and run water through
copper tubing and into a bucket. Turn saddle valve clockwise to shut off water to copper tubing.

6. Route copper tubing to refrigerator area or water filter area.

7. Leave an additional length of copper tubing coil to facilitate moving the refrigerator out of enclosure for cleaning or
service.

8. See page11 for water connection instructions.

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DDOO NNOOTTrreemmoovvee ggrroouunndd pplluugg..
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DDOO NNOOTT uussee aann eexxtteennssiioonn ccoorrdd..
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ffiirree oorr eelleeccttrriiccaall sshhoocckk..

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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

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rreeffrriiggeerraattoorr.. FFaaiilluurree ttoo ffoollllooww tthhiiss iinnssttrruuccttiioonn ccaann
rreessuulltt iinn bbaacckk oorr ootthheerr iinnjjuurryy.. TToo aavvooiidd ppeerrssoonnaall
iinnjjuurryy,, wweeaarr gglloovveess wwhheenn ppeerrffoorrmmiinngg aannyy
iinnssttaallllaattiioonn pprroocceedduurree aanndd wweeaarr eeyyee pprrootteeccttiioonn
wwhheenn ccuuttttiinngg mmeettaall ssttrraappss..

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DDoo NNoott

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ttoo ssuuppppoorrtt aanndd ssttaabbiilliizzee tthhee ffuullll wweeiigghhtt.. DDoo nnoott ddrroopp rreeffrriiggeerraattoorr..

1. Remove exterior shipping materials prior to moving
refrigerator into home. Remove top and bottom strap (see
Figure 1).

2. Remove top cap (see Figure 1).

3. Cut carton rear approximately 1/4” (.64 cm) to 1” (2.5 cm)
from right corner (see Figure 2) with a utility knife extended
1/4” (.6 cm). Remove carton, exterior packaging, and lag
screw tape. Save cardboard shipping
material to protect floor surface when
installing refrigerator. Do not remove nylon
cord from power cord. Remove anti-tip
board, lag screws, door trim insert, and
kickplate from rear of refrigerator (see
Figure 3).

4. Remove shipping brackets from skid by
removing 4 bolts (2 each side) with a 7/16”
socket head screwdriver (see Figure 4).

•Tilting refrigerator is not required to
remove shipping brackets.

5. Slip cart between
refrigerator and skid.
Remove refrigerator
from skid. Use excess
packaging to protect
decorative trim. Verify
that leveling legs are
up (0” adjustment)
(see Figure 5).

6. To avoid floor damage,
use protective material (see Figure 6).

TTIIPP OOVVEERR HHAAZZAARRDD
RReeffrriiggeerraattoorr iiss ttoopp hheeaavvyy aanndd ttiippss eeaassiillyy
wwhheenn nnoott ccoommpplleetteellyy iinnssttaalllleedd.. KKeeeepp
ddoooorrss cclloosseedd uunnttiill rreeffrriiggeerraattoorr iiss
ccoommpplleetteellyy iinnssttaalllleedd aanndd sseeccuurreedd wwiitthh
llaagg bboollttss ttoo rreeaarr wwaallll..
UUssee ttwwoo oorr mmoorree ppeeooppllee ttoo mmoovvee aanndd
iinnssttaallll rreeffrriiggeerraattoorr.. FFaaiilluurree ttoo ddoo ssoo ccaann
rreessuulltt iinn ddeeaatthh oorr sseerriioouuss iinnjjuurryy..

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

KKIICCKKPPLLAATTEE

BACK VIEW

SKID

ANTI-TIP BOARDS
AND LAG SCREWS

PROTECT TRIM FROM
STRAPPING

FRONT LEVELING LEGS (2)

PROTECT FLOOR

7/16” (1.1 cm) BOLT