Viking VGRT7486GSS Installation Manual

Viking Range, LLC

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

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For product information,

call 1-888-845-4641

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Installation Guide

7 Series Professional Built-In

Gas Rangetops

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Warnings & Important Safety Information _______________________________________________4

Dimensions _________________________________________________________________________6

Specifications _______________________________________________________________________7

Clearance Dimensions________________________________________________________________8

Electrical & Gas Requirements _______________________________________________________10

General Information ________________________________________________________________12

Installation_________________________________________________________________________13

Final Preparation ___________________________________________________________________14

Performance Checklist ______________________________________________________________14

Service & Registration _______________________________________________________________15

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

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

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.

• 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
ANSIZ223.1/NFPA-54 –latest edition.

• 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 CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Codes Part 1 and/or local codes.
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 rangetop.

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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, LLC 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

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 70­latest 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.

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.

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.

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.

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