Viking E-Series, T-Series User Manual

53”W. Ultra-Premium T-Series/E-Series Gas Grill

Standard Features & Accessories

All models include

• 25,000 BTU stainless steel grill burners
produce intense searing heat across
entire grilling surface

• Extra-deep sealed burner box keeps
heat contained in burner area, allowing
easier temperature maintenance

• Rotisserie standard on all Ultra­Premium models; rotisserie system
consists of a 15,000 BTU Gourmet­Glo™ infrared rear burner, heavy-duty
rotisserie motor, stainless steel 1/2”
rotisserie rods, and two rotisserie forks

• Removable smoker box accommodates
wood chips or large wood chunks

• Smoker box can be replaced with grilling
grate for use of entire grill surface

• Stainless steel flavor-generator plates
catch drippings, generate smoke,
minimize flare-ups, and allow for
better heat control

• Chrome-plated warming rack –
reinforced by heavy-duty rack supports

• Thermometer located on canopy
indicates the best zones for warming,
smoking, and grilling

• Commercial styling and construction
o

Double wall construction insulates
hood to help keep heat inside and
provides for a cooler sidewall

o

All models can be built into any type
of enclosure without the need of an

insulated jacket – a Viking exclusive

• Easy maintenance and cleanup
o New and improved Grease

Control™ system consists of full­width removable stainless steel drip
tray, and individual removable trays
within main tray

o Extra heavy-duty cooking grids are

porcelain-coated to prevent food
from easily sticking

o Burners are equipped with stainless

steel drip guards to combat burner
clog and aid grease management
by channeling liquids to the drip
tray, assisting in flare-up control

VGBQ530 models

• 53” W. w/four grill areas – 7.8 sq. ft.
(1,120 sq. in.)

VGBQ532 models

• 53” W. w/double side burners and
three grill areas – 5.8 sq. ft. (836 sq. in.)

• Side burners – a double configuration
15,000 BTU side burners w/porcelain
“V” grates and stainless steel cover

VGIQ530 models

• 53” W. w/four grill areas – 7.8 sq. ft.
(1,120 sq. in.)

• TruSear™ infrared burner
o Located in far left grill burner position
o Constructed of heavy-duty inconel

stainless steel

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o 30,000 BTU high, 17,500 BTU low

VGIQ532 models

• 53” W. w/double side burners and
three grill areas – 5.8 sq. ft. (836 sq. in.)

• Side burners – a double configuration
15,000 BTU side burners w/porcelain
“V” grates and stainless steel cover

• TruSear™ infrared burner
o Located in far left grill burner position
o Constructed of heavy-duty inconel

stainless steel

o 30,000 BTU high, 17,500 BTU low

T-Series only

• Push-button electronic ignition powered
by a 9-volt battery provides a positive,
consistent, and continuous spark for
easy grill lighting (T-Series only)

E-Series only

• Push and turn 120-volt electric ignition
system provides a positive, consistent,
and continuous spark for easy grill
lighting (E-Series only)

o

Automatic re-ignition system
(E-Series only)

o

Halogen lighting mounted on the
inside of canopy provides ample
lighting for nighttime grilling
(E-Series only)

• E-Series numerical thermometer gives
even more precise temperatures for
grilling, smoking, and warming

Model Options

VGBQ530-4RT/E*

T-Series/E-Series

Four-Burner All-Grill

VGBQ532-3RT/E*

T-Series/E-Series

Three -Burner Grill

w/Side Burners

FINISH DETAILS FOR ALL MODELS

• Stainless Steel (SS)
o Porcelain-coated cooking grids (and

“V” grates on the 412 model’s side
burners), and black knobs.

*T-Series & E-Series models look the same, with the exception of the canopy light switch in the upper right corner of the E-Series control panel.
(See photo of 30”W. E-Series grill for example.)

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

You must specify fuel type (“N” or “L”) following model number (VGBQ5304RTNSS). If ordering optional brass trim, specify code at end
(VGBQ5304RTNSSBR).

• Brass Trim Option (BR)—nameplate,
handle/brackets, and knob bezels.
Brass components have a durable
protective coating for maintenance­free normal use.

VGIQ530-4RT/E*

T-Series/E-Series

Four -Burner All-Grill

(inc. TruSear™ Burner)

VGIQ532-3RT/E*

T-Series/E-Series

Three-Burner Grill

w/Side Burners

(inc. TruSear™ Burner)

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Please see

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Installation Notes

and Accessories for

important

information,

including fuel

conversion kits, carts,

and side burners.

VGBQ T-Series
grills are Star-K
certified for use on
the Jewish Sabbath
or Jewish holidays.
(VGIQ grills are not
Star-K certified.)

Dimensions & Specifications

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

VGBQ530-4RT/E
T-Series/E-Series

Four-Burner All-Grill

VGBQ532-3RT/E
T-Series/E-Series

Three-Burner Grill

w/Side Burners

VGIQ530-4RT/E

T-Series/E-Series

Four-Burner All-Grill

(inc. TruSear™ Burner)

VGIQ532-3RT/E

T-Series/E-Series

Three-Burner Grill

w/Side Burners

(inc. TruSear™ Burner)

VGBQ530-4RT/E VGBQ532-3RT/E VGIQ530-4RT/E VGIQ532-3RT/E

Overall width 53-3/16” (132.7 cm)
Overall height—hood closed 26-7/8” (68.3 cm)

With hood fully open 33-3/16” (84.3 cm)
Overall depth—from front of knobs 32-3/4” (83.2 cm)
Approx. ship wt. lbs. (kg) 460 (208.8) 490 (222.5) 460 (208.8) 490 (222.5)

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Dimensions & Specifications

CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS & HOOD SWING

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Minimum clearances

1. Maintain a min. of 6” (15.2 cm) from
the sides, or a min. of 8” (20.3 cm)
from the right side if there is a
rotisserie motor, and a min. of
24” (61.0 cm) from the back above the
cooking surface to adjacent vertical
combustible construction. Do not
place grill under unprotected
combustible construction.

2. Maintain a min. of 3” (7.6 cm)
clearance from the back of the grill
with a canopy and a min. of 6” (15.2
cm) from the back of the grill without
a canopy to non-combustible
construction to allow the lid to open
fully and for proper ventilation. (The
grill exhausts combustion products
and cooking greases to the back.)
Never place the grill where the

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exhaust is directed at a window, less
than 24” (61.0 cm) to combustible
material, or any surface that is difficult
to clean. Allow at least 6” side
clearance to non-combustible
construction above the cooking
surface for counter space. If using the
rotisserie option, the space is essential
for motor and skewer clearance. The
grill can be placed directly adjacent to
combustible and/or non-combustible
construction below the cooking
surface.

3. When determining a suitable location
for the grill, take into account
exposure to wind, proximity to traffic
paths, and keeping gas supply lines as
short as possible. Place the grill only in
a well-ventilated area. Never place the
grill in a building, garage, breezeway,

shed, or other fully enclosed areas.
During heavy use, the grill will
produce a lot of smoke; ensure you
have adequate room for smoke to
dissipate.

4. If using a rear wall, place the electrical
service on the right-hand side for the
rotisserie motor.

IMPORTANT: Gas fittings, regulator, and
installer-supplied shut-off valve must be
easily accessible.

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Electrical Connection
for Rotisserie Motor
(position unit so that
the plug is always
accessible)

Electrical Connection
(E-series only) for
power supply cord to be
located on rear wall with
a maximum distance of
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Installation Requirements

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

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VGBQ530-4RT/E
T-Series/E-Series

Four-Burner All-Grill

VGBQ532-3RT/E
T-Series/E-Series

Three-Burner Grill

w/Side Burners

VGIQ530-4RT

/E

T-Series/E-Series

Four-Burner All-Grill

(inc. TruSear™ Burner)

VGIQ532-3RT

/E

T-Series/E-Series

Three-Burner Grill

w/Side Burners

(inc. TruSear™ Burner)

*Cabinet Cutout must have a solid bottom to support the full weight of the unit.
**Access Doors sold seperately

Cutout width 52-1/4” (132.7 cm)
Cutout height 10-1/4” (26.0 cm)
Cutout depth 28” (71.1 cm)

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Installation Requirements

OUTDOOR—COOKING

VGBQ530-4RT/E
T-Series/E-Series

Four-Burner All-Grill

GAS
Fixed piping installations

• Check with local gas utility
company or with local codes
for instructions on installing gas
supply lines. All gas
connections should be made
by a competent technician and
in accordance with local codes
and or ordinances. In the
absence of codes, the
installation must comply with
the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1.

• An installer-supplied gas shut­off valve must be installed in an
easily accessible location. All
installer-supplied parts must
conform to local codes.

• Must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing
its individual manual shut-off
valve during any pressure
testing of that system at test
pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).

Natural gas models

• Water column pressure
o Operating pressure—4.0”

WCP

o Supply pressure of 6” – 14”

WCP

o If incoming pressure exceeds

14” WCP, a step-down
regulator is required.

• Accepts standard residential
1/2” (1.3 cm) ID gas service
line; 1/2” (1.3 cm) NPT male
with 7/8” (2.2 cm) flare adapter.

VGBQ532-3RT/E

T-Series/E-Series

Three-Burner Grill

w/Side Burners

o If using a Viking GSH12

LP/propane models

• Water column pressure
o Operating pressure—10”

o Supply pressure of 11” – 14”

o If incoming pressure exceeds

• Accepts standard residential
1/2” (1.3 cm) ID gas service
line; 1/2” (1.3 cm) NPT male
with 3/8” (0.95) flare adapter.

LP/propane tank installations

• Water column pressure
o Operating pressure—10”

• Includes high-capacity
hose/regulator assembly for
connection to a standard 5­gal./20-lb. (approx. 12”
diameter/18”H.) LP/propane
gas cylinder equipped with a
Type 1, QCC-1 connector
o The cylinder connection

o The cylinder must be

VGIQ530-4RT/E
T-Series/E-Series

Four-Burner All-Grill

(inc. TruSear™ Burner)

UTILITY

REQUIREMENTS

flexible hose, remove the
1/2” (1.3 cm) flare adapter
and attach hose to the 7/8”
(2.2 cm) male flare on the
regulator assembly.

WCP

WCP (for fixed piping
installations)

14” WCP, a step-down
regulator is required.

WCP

device must be compatible
with the Type 1, QCC-1
connector on the outdoor
cooking appliance.

provided with a shut-off valve
terminating in an LP/propane

VGIQ532-3RT/E

T-Series/E-Series

Three-Burner Grill

w/Side Burners

(inc. TruSear™ Burner)

gas supply cylinder valve
outlet specified.

o The cylinder supply system

must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal and provided with
a listed OPD (overfilling
prevention device).

ELECTRICAL

• T-Series models

o 9-volt DC battery for

electronic ignition (not
included?)

o 2’ (61.0 cm) power cord

supply cord with 3-prong
grounded plug attached to
rotisserie

• 120 VAC/60 Hz

o Rotisserie motor max. amp

usage—6.0

• E-Series models
o 3’ (91.4 cm) power cord

supply cord with 3-prong
grounded plug attached to
grill

• 120 VAC/60 Hz

o Grill max. amp usage—3.0
o 2’ (61.0 cm) power cord

supply cord with 3-prong
grounded plug attached to
rotisserie

• 120 VAC/60 Hz

o Rotisserie motor max. amp

usage—6.0

PLUMBING

• Not applicable

VGBQ530-4RT/E VGBQ532-3RT/E VGIQ530-4RT/E VGIQ532-3RT/E

Burner rating

Standard SS grill burners (each)
Smoker burner (split standard) 12,500 BTU (3.7 kW) Nat./10,500 BTU (3.1 kW) LP
GourmetGlo™ rotisserie burner 15,000 BTU (4.4 kW) Nat./13,500 BTU (4.0 kW) LP
Side grill burners (each) 15,000 BTU (4.4 kW) Nat./ 15,000 BTU (4.4 kW) Nat./

TruSear infrared burner

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25,000 BTU (7.3 kW) Nat./22,500 BTU (6.5 kW) LP

13,500 BTU (4.0 kW) LP 13,500 BTU (4.0 kW) LP

3

0,000 BTU (8.8 kW) Nat./LP30,000 BTU (8.8 kW) Nat./LP

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Portable Grill Cart

• See individual product pages for more information and additional specifications.

Model Description Approx. ship wt. lbs. (kg)

QC530T1-SS Ultra-Premium portable cart (for 53”W. grill) 290 (131.7)

B

QC053T1-N 53”W. portable cart & gas oven—natural gas 319 (143.5)

B

QC053T1-L 53”W portable cart & gas oven—LP/propane 319 (143.5)

B

Outdoor Range™cart/oven

• See individual product pages for more information and additional specifications.

Model Description Approx. ship wt. lbs. (kg)

QC053T1-N 53”W. portable cart & gas oven—natural gas 319 (143.5)

B

QC053T1-L 53”W. portable cart & gas oven—LP/propane 319 (143.5)

B

Stainless Steel Cabinetry–Grill Bases

• Stainless Steel (SS)

• Must be installed with locally supplied countertop

• See individual product pages (storage section) for more information and additional specifications.

Model Description Approx. ship wt. lbs. (kg)

VQBO5322 Grill base (for 53”W. grill) 279 (126.6)
VQWO5311 Grill base w/ warming drawer access (for 53”W. grill & 36”W. warming drawer) 265 (120.2)

Gas Conversion Kits

• For field conversions

• Conversions should be performed only by an authorized technician

• Kit includes all hardware necessary for conversion

Model Description Approx. ship wt. lbs. (kg)

TNK-VGBQ Conversion kit—LP/propane to natural 3 (1.2)
TNK-VGIQ Conversion kit—LP/propane to natural (for TruSear grill) 3 (1.2)
TLPK-VGBQ Conversion kit—natural to LP/propane 3 (1.2)
TLPK-VGIQ Conversion kit—natural to LP/propane (for TruSear grill) 3 (1.2)

12’ Natural Gas Supply Hose & Quick Disconnect Assembly

• For use with natural gas fuel supply

• For outdoor use only with portable appliances that may be moved for convenience of operation

• Valve in the socket automatically allows full gas flow when the plug is connected, and prevents gas flow when the plug is
disconnected

• Kit includes quick disconnect socket with female pipe threads, plug/hose assembly, and adapter to mate with female
fitting on the grill (remove for mating hose to male fittings)

Model Description Approx. ship wt. lbs. (kg)

GSH12 Supply hose/disconnect assembly 3 (1.4)

Vinyl Covers

• Sturdy, reinforced vinyl exterior; felt-lined interior for protection

Model Description Approx. ship wt. lbs. (kg)

CV53T-BI Cover for 53”W. built-in all grill 13 (5.9)
CV53T-BISB Cover for 53”W. built-in grill w/side burners 13 (3.9)
CV53T-C Cover for 53”W. all grill & cart 15 (6.8)
CV53T-CSB Cover for 53”W. grill w/side burners & cart 15 (6.8)

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Grill Lights

• Light fits all Ultra-Premium Grills

• Heavy-duty construction
Anodized brushed aluminum handle and visor

•

• 12-volt, 20-watt lamp with 8’ electrical cord

• 22” flexible gooseneck with heat-sealed vinyl protective cover

• Unique Viking design allows light to mount securely to rotisserie motor and to be removed quickly for storage

Model Description Approx. ship wt. lbs. (kg)

VQL Grill lights 5 (2.3)

SS Grill Grates

• Heavy-duty 3/8”- thick stainless steel

Model Description Approx. ship wt. lbs. (kg)

SS3TG Grill grate set for 53”W. grill w/side burners 30 (13.5)
SS4TG Grill grate set for 53”W. all grill 40 (18.0)

Warming Racks

• Every grill can accommodate up to three racks (one rack included with every grill)

• Chrome-plated

• Rack provides additional cooking/warming space

• Single rack

Model Description Approx. ship wt. lbs. (kg)

WR3TSS Warming rack for 53”W. grill w/side burners 7 (3.2)
WR4TSS Warming rack for 53”W. all grill 8 (3.6)

Rotisserie Baskets

• For use with Gourmet-Glo™rotisserie

• Heavy-duty stainless steel construction

• Adjustable meat clamps

• Basket allows you to cook different size/shape items without needing to wire, tie, or spear

• Limited lifetime warranty

• Single basket

Model Description Approx. ship wt. lbs. (kg)

BQRB418T 8”W. rotisserie basket (for 53”W. grill w/side burners) 8 (3.6)
BQRB538T 8”W. rotisserie basket (for 53”W. all grill) 10 (4.5)

Compliance Information

WARRANTY SUMMARY*

• One-year full warranty—complete product

• Lifetime limited warranty—rust through on all stainless steel components, including burners and porcelain grates

• Five-year limited warranty—grill burner assemblies, infrared burners, and porcelain grill grates (under normal
household use)

• Ninety-day limited warranty—cosmetic parts such as glass, painted, & decorative items

* For complete warranty see Use & Care Guide. Warranty valid on Viking products shipped within the United States and Canada.

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