Viking VGSU SERIES Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

VGSU SERIES BUILT-IN GAS COOKTOPS

VIKING RANGE CORPORATION

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA

[phone]

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.

4. Please ensure that this product is properly grounded.

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

Installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or the latest edition.
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 CSAC22.1 Canadian Electrical Codes Part 1 and/or local codes.

Installation of any gas-fired equipment should be made by a licensed plumber. A manual gas shut-off valve must be installed in the gas
supply line ahead of the cooktop in the gas stream for safety and ease of service.

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All gas products must be installed by a “ Massachusetts” licensed plumber or gasfitter. A “T” handle type manual

gas valve must be installed in the gas supply line to the appliance.

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors

and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

2.

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•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.

3. Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING

If not installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
this product could expose you to substances in
fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause
death or serious illness and which are known to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.

WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN

THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY
RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

For example, benzene is a chemical which is
part of the gas supplied to the cooking
product. It is consumed in the flame during
combustion. However exposure to a small
amount of benzene is possible if a gas leak
occurs. Formaldehyde and soot are by­products of incomplete combustion.
Properly adjusted burners with a bluish
rather than yellow flame will minimize
incomplete combustion.

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Cutout Width - Minimum 26 3/4” (67.9 cm) 34 3/8” (87.3 cm)

Maximum 29 7/8” (75.9 cm) 35 7/8” (91.1 cm)
Cutout Height - Minimum 2 3/8” (6.0 cm)
Cutout Depth - Minimum 18 5/8” (47.3 cm)

Maximum 20 1/8” (51.1cm)
Overall Width 30 3/4” (78.1 cm) 36 3/4” (93.3 cm)
Overall Height from Bottom 4 3/16” (10.5 cm)
Overall Depth from Rear 21” (53.3 cm)
Gas Requirements To field convert from natural to LP/Propane, the orifice spuds and regulator must be physically

changed. Order accessory kit (LPK2-VGSU). Accepts standard residental 1/2” (1.3 cm) I.D. gas

service line.
Electrical Requirements 120 VAC/60 Hz; 4 ft. (121.9 cm), 3-wire cord with grounded 3-prong plug attached to product.
Maximum Amp Usage 2.0 amps
Surface Burner Rating Left Front- 14,000 Nat./13,500 LP (BTU) Left Front- 14,000 Nat./13,500 LP (BTU)

(4.1 Nat./4.0 LP [kw]) (4.1 Nat./4.0 LP [kw])

Left Rear- 12,000 Nat./11,000 LP (BTU Left Rear, Center Front, and Center Rear -

(3.5 Nat./2.8 LP [kw]) 12,000 Nat./11,000 LP (BTU

Right Rear- 9,100 Nat./LP (BTU) (3.5 Nat./2.8 LP [kw])

(2.6 Nat./LP [kw}) Right Rear- 9,100 Nat./LP (BTU)

Right Front- 6,000 Nat./LP (BTU) (2.6 Nat./LP [kw})

(1.8 Nat./LP [kw]) Right Front- 6,000 Nat./LP (BTU)

(1.8 Nat./LP [kw])

Approximate Shipping Weight 67 lb. (30.2 kg.) 80 lb. (36.0 kg)

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. WARNING

::

The use of cabinets for storage above the appliance may result in a potential burn hazard.
Combustible items may ignite, metallic items may become hot and cause burns. If a cabinet storage is to be
provided the risk can be reduced by installing a rangehood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5” (12.7 cm)
beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

2.

WARNING

::

This appliance shall not be used for space heating. This information is based on safety
considerations.

3. All openings in the wall behind the appliance and in the floor under the appliance shall be sealed.

4. Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors.

5. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

6. Disconnect the electrical supply to the appliance before servicing.

7. When removing cooktop for cleaning and/or service;
A. Shut off gas at main supply
B. Disconnect AC power supply
C. Disconnect gas line to the inlet pipe.
D. Lift appliance out of cabinet cutout.

8.

Electrical Requirement

Normal grounded household current, 120 volts, 60 Hz, 15 amps, single phase. Electrical installation should
comply with national and local codes.

9.

Air Supply and Ventilation

Means must be provided for any heavy-duty cooking appliance to exhaust combustion waste product to the
outside of the building. It is recommended that the cooktop be set under a powered, vented exhaust hood. A
non-vented recirculating hood is not recommended. Nothing should obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.

10.

Gas Manifold Pressure

Natural gas - 5.0” W.C.P.
LP/Propane - 10.0” W.C.P.

11.

Flexible Connections

If the unit is to be installed with flexible couplings and/or quick disconnect fittings, the installer must use a
flexible connector of at least 1/2” I.D. (1.3 cm) NPT with suitable strain reliefs and comply with ANSI Z21.41
and Z21.69 standards.

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WARNING!!

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

The cooktop must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of codes, with the
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest edition. Installation should be made by a licensed electrician. This appliance is equipped
with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the plug.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

Do not under any circumstances

cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power plug.

WOOD/COMPOSITE OVERLAY INSTALLATION

The bottom of the hood should be 30” (76.2 cm) min. to 36” (91.4 cm) max. above the countertop. This would

typically result in the bottom of the hood being 66” (167.6 cm) to 72” (182.9 cm) above the floor. Refer to the
rangehood installation instructions for further information. These dimensions provide for safe and efficient operation of
the hood.

30” (76.2 cm) min
36” (91.4 cm) max

30” (76.2 cm) min
36” (91.4 cm) max

66” - 72”

(167.6 cm -

182.9 cm)

66” - 72”

(167.6 cm -

182.9 cm)

36”

(91.4 cm)

ISLAND INSTALLATION

WALL INSTALLATION

36”

(91.4 cm)

Metal Hood

Metal Hood

Wood/Composite Overlay

Wood/Composite Overlay

Countertop

Countertop