Viking 5 Series, VQGI5301, VQGI5361, VQGFS5361, VQGFS5301 Installation Use & Care Instructions

Installation/
Use & Care

MANUAL

5 SERIES

Outdoor Gas Grills

VQGI5301, VQGI5361, VQGI5421, VQGI5541

VQGFS5301, VQGFS5361, VQGFS5421, VQGFS5541

WARNINGS

WARNING

• Never use dented, rusty or damaged propane cylinders. Never store additional or empty propane
cylinders in the grill cabinet or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not store propane cylinders
indoors or on their sides.

• Children should never be left alone or unattended in an area where a grill is located. Place your grill well
away from areas where children play. Do not store items that may interest children in or around the grill, in
the cart, or in the masonry enclosure.

• Never move the grill when hot. When in use, portions of the grill are hot enough to cause severe burns.

• Always maintain the required clearances from combustibles as detailed. The grill is designed for outdoor
use only. Never use in a garage, building, shed, breezeway, or other enclosed area. Do not use this grill
under any unprotected overhead combustible construction.

• Gas grills are not designed or certifi ed for and are not to be installed in or on recreational vehicles,
portable trailers, boats or any other moving installation.

• Always have an ABC Fire Extinguisher accessible — never attempt to extinguish a grease fi re with water or
other liquids.

• Storing your grill: Store your grill in a well-ventilated area. If stored indoors, detach and leave L.P. cylinder
outdoors in a well-ventilated area away from heat and away from where children may tamper with it.

• Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces. Electrical cords
should be placed away from walkways to avoid tripping hazard.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the grill unless specifi cally recommended in this manual. Other service
should be performed by a qualifi ed technician.

• If the grill is installed by a professional installer or technician, be sure that he/she shows you where your
gas supply shut-off is located. All gas lines must have a shut-off that is readily and easily accessible. If you
smell gas, check for gas leaks immediately. Check only with a soap and water solution. (See INDEX: “Leak
Testing” for further details.) Never check for gas leaks with an open fl ame.

• Inspect the L.P. gas supply hose prior to each use of the grill. If there is evidence of excessive abrasion or
wear, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced before using the grill.

• Never remove the grounding prong from the plug or use this product with an ungrounded, 2-prong
adapter.

THIS MANUAL MUST REMAIN WITH THE PRODUCT OWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This product complies with ANSI standard Z21.58/CSA

1.6 latest edition and has been tested and approved by
Intertek.

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To obtain replacement parts or service contact:

Viking Range, LLC
Preferred Customer Service
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930

Service: [phone]

WARNINGS

WARNING

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY and completely before using your grill to reduce the risk of:

1. Fire

2. Burn hazard, personal injury or property damage

3. Ruined steaks or other unpleasant cooking experiences

4. Unapproved installation or servicing.

THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.

Read this manual thoroughly before installation, use, or servicing of this product.

DANGER

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. Shut off all gas supply lines to the grill.

2. Extinguish any open fl ames.

3. Carefully open the lid. Remember, it may be
extremely hot!

4. If odor continues, keep everyone away from the
grill and immediately call your gas supplier or
your fi re department.

WARNING

1. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other fl am­mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.

2. An LP cylinder not connected for use shall
not be stored in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

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WARNINGS

WARNING

1. Always maintain the required clearances from combustible construction as detailed. The grill is designed for
outdoor use only. Never use in a garage, building, shed, breezeway or other enclosed area. This grill shall not
be used under any unprotected overhead combustible construction.

2. Gas grills are not design certifi ed for and are not to be installed in or on recreational vehicles, portable
trailers, boats or any other moving installation.

3. Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces. Electrical cords
should be placed away from walkways to avoid creating a tripping hazard.

4. Do not repair or replace any part of the grill unless specifi cally recommended in this manual. Other service
should be performed by a qualifi ed technician.

5. All gas lines must have a shut-off that is readily and easily accessible. Be sure the owner knows where the
shut-off is located. If you smell gas, check for gas leaks immediately. Check only with a soap and water
solution. Never check for gas leaks with an open fl ame. (See INDEX: “Leak Testing” for further details.)

WARNING

1. The outdoor cooking gas appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa).

2. The outdoor cooking gas appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures
equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).

STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS

1. Massachusetts requires all gas be installed using a plumber or gas fi tter carrying the appropriate
Massachusetts license.

2. All permanently-installed natural gas or propane installations require a “T” handle type manual gas valve be
installed in the gas supply line to this appliance.

3. This does not apply to portable propane installations using a 20 pound cylinder.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU START 6

If Shipment Arrives Damaged 6

Important Notes 6

SPECIFICATIONS & INSTALLATION 8

UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY 14

GAS CONNECTIONS 16

Natural Gas 16

LP Gas 17

Gas Conversion Kits 18

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 19

FINAL CHECKS 20

Leak Testing 20

CHECKLIST BEFORE EACH USE 22

A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS 22

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 22

GRILLING IN WINDY CONDITIONS 24

USING YOUR GRILL 25

Pre-Grill Checklist 25

Lighting your Grill 26

Basic Grilling 28

Using the ProSear™ Burner 29

Using the Rotisserie Burner 30

Using the Smoker Box 31

CLEANING YOUR GRILL 32

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR GRILL 34

Potential Problems 35

CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE 38

VIKING RANGE, LLC LIMITED WARRANTY 39

VIKING RANGE, LLC COMMON AREA LIMITED WARRANTY 40

WIRING SCHEMATICS 41

30 Rotisserie Grill 41

36 & 42 Rotisserie Grill 42

54 Rotisserie Grill 43

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BEFORE YOU START

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WARNING

• Never install this product into a combustible enclosure without an insulated jacket. Doing so could result in fi re,

property damage and personal injury.

• Never locate the grill under a roof or overhang, in a building, garage, shed or other such enclosed area.

• Never locate the grill under unprotected combustible construction.

• Installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Natural Gas and propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane Storage and
Handling Code, B149.2, in Canada.

IF SHIPMENT ARRIVES DAMAGED

VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE

Be certain any visible damage to the carton is noted on
freight bill or express receipt and signed by the person
making delivery.

FILE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IMMEDIATELY, regardless of
extent of damage.

IMPORTANT NOTE

HERE’S THE WIND

When selecting a suitable location, consider important fac­tors such as exposure to the wind and foot-traffi c patterns

If you have a freestanding grill, position it so the prevailing
wind blows into the front control panel (at your back when
grilling), supporting the proper front-to-rear airfl ow

CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE

If damage is unnoticed until the grill is unpacked, notify the
transportation company or carrier immediately and fi le a
“concealed damage” claim with them. This should be done
within (15) days of the date delivery is made to you. Be
sure to hold on to the container for inspection. We cannot
assume responsibility for damage or loss incurred in transit.
(See INDEX: “Obtaining Service” for further details.)

HOW LONG IS YOUR RUN

Keep all gas supply lines as short as possible because gas
lines lose pressure over distance and with each elbow and

ee that is added. This drop in pressure affects grill per
ormance. (See INDEX: “Gas Supply Line Runs” for further

details.

Built-in grills located in areas with prevailing winds should
be protected by a wind barrier.

Winds hitting the
lems, as well as wind blowing along the hood ga

Be sure wind doesn’t blow into the hood gap.

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ARE YOU “ON-THE-LEVEL”

Proper leveling during installation is critical. A grill that is
out of level will cause erratic burner combustion and inef

cient, uneven heating. A carpenter’s spirit level should be

used to level the grill both front-to-back and side-to-side

If the fl oor is uneven or has a decided slope, re-leveling
may be required each time you move a freestanding unit.

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BUILT-IN INSTALLATIONS

This built-in grill is designed for easy installation into
masonry enclosures.

NOTE: Built-in grills are intended either for installation in a
built-in enclosure constructed of non-combustible materi­als or for an installation in a built in enclosure constructed
of combustible material when installed with a insulating
jacket (LIJ).

For non-combustible applications, the grill drops into the
opening shown in the cutout detail drawing (See INDEX:
“Gas Requirements”) and hangs from its counter-top trim.
A deck is not required to support it from the bottom.

When using the insulated jacket in a combustible enclo­sure, the jacket must be supported from the bottom by a
ledge on each side or a full deck beneath the jacket.

(See INDEX: “Gas Requirements”) Pay special attention to
the provisions shown for gas line hook-up.

The enclosure should have ventilation holes to prevent gas
build-up in the event of a leak. The deck ledges and coun­ter should be fl at and level. (refer to ANSI Z21.58 Standard
for Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances, Section 1.7 Enclo­sures For Self Contained LP-Gas Supply Systems)

REAR HOOD CLEARANCE

A 3 inch clearance is required behind the grill to allow the
front hood to open.

The grill exhausts combustion products and cooking
greases to the back. Never locate the grill where this ex­haust will be diffi cult to clean.

3” (7.6 cm)

This grill requires that a 120 volt, 60 hertz, 15 amp GFI
certifi ed outlet be installed by a qualifi ed electrician.

CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Minimum clearance from the sides and back of the grill to
adjacent combustible construction below the counter top
surface is 12” from the sides and 6 1/4” from the back of
the hood.

Minimum clearance from sides and back of grill to ad­jacent combustible construction extending above the
counter top surface is 12” from the sides and 6 1/4” from
the back.

Do not use this appliance under unprotected overhead
combustible surfaces.

A minimum of 6” of clearance is needed on the left side of
the grill above the counter top for the motor and skewer.

If the grill is to be placed into a combustible enclosure, an
approved insulated jacket is necessary and is available
only from your Viking Range, LLC dealer. Insulated jackets
have been designed and tested specifi cally for your grill.

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PECIFICATIONS & INSTALLATI

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The guides, measurements and dimensions detailed below are designated to assist you with planning your outdoor kitchen.

NOTE: Due to continuing product innovation, specifi cations are subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT: Please reference the Care & Use / Installation manual for details on gas plumbing requirements, electrical specifi cations and

the proper installation of your outdoor kitchen equipment. This manual can be downloaded from our website at www.vikingrange.com.

GRILLS

MODEL A B C

VQGI5301 29.00 10.88 24.50

VQGI5361 35.00 10.13 22.00

VQGI5421 41.00 10.88 24.50

VQGI5541 53.00 10.88 24.50

COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS

SIDE BURNERS

MODEL A B C

VQGSB5131 12.13 10.63 24.50

VQGPB5201 19.00 10.63 22.00

WARMING DRAWERS

MODEL A B C

VQEWD5301 28.50 10.00 20.50

VQEWD4201 40.25 19.38 24.50

WITH INSULATED JACKET INSTALLED

MODEL A B C

VIJ5301 36.00 11.63 26.50

VIJ5361 42.00 11.63 24.00

VIJ5421 48.00 11.63 26.50

VIJ5541 60.00 11.63 26.50

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COUNTER TOP NOTCH DETAIL

Only required if island counter top overhangs the face of the island

AA

5”

4.5”

C

3”

B

MODEL-SPECIFIC BTU OUTPUTS & MAX. RUNS FOR APPLIANCES

MODEL-SPECIFIC BTU OUTPUTS

MODEL H BURNER (Btu) ROTISSERIE (Btu) PROSEAR™ (Btu) TOTAL INPUT

VQGI5301/VQGFS5301 (N/L)SS 1 @ 25,000 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 21,000 62,000 Btu/Hr

VQGI5361/ VQGFS5361 (N/L)SS 2 @ 25,000 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 21,000 87,000 Btu/Hr

VQGI5421/ VQGFS5421 (N/L)SS 2 @ 25,000 1 @ 16,000 1 @ 21,000 89,000 Btu/Hr

VQGI5541/ VQGFS5541 (N/L)SS 3 @ 25,000 2 @ 14,000 1 @ 21,000 126,000 Btu/

Hr

MAXIMUM RUNS FOR ALL

APPLIANCES ON SUPPLY LINE

Run Length

3/4” Pipe (in feet)

10 360,000

20 245,000

30 198,000

40 169,000

50 150,000

60 135,000

70 123,000

80 115,000

Max BTU for all

Appliances on line

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DIMENSION

S

GFS

VQGI5301

VQ

36"

32"

9"

5301

1

/2"

2

REAR CORD
LOCATION

3

1

/8"

30"

55

36

3

30"

/4"

1

/2"

11"

2

1

/2"

REAR
MANIFOLD
LOCATION

1

35

/2"

3

/4

26

11"

11"

1

/2"

21

253/8"

7

27

/8"

141/2"

3

1

/4"

GAS
EXIT

26

CORD

8

3

1

3

/4"

3

/4"

141/2"

/4"

1

10

3"

60

50"

25

/2"

11

3

/16"

/16"

(DOORS OPEN AT 90°)

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7

/8"

7

/8"

8

35

30"

1

/4"

15

1

/2"

2

1

/8"

1

25

/4"

(DOORS OPEN AT 90°)

8

DIMENSION

S

VQGI53

GFS

61

36"

147/8"

3

1

/4"

23

1

/2"

VQ

36"

32"

9"

5361

1

1

/8"

REAR CORD

1

3

/8"

61

42

36"

3

/4"

1

/2"

11"

2

1

/2"

REAR
MANIFOLD
LOCATION

35

3

26

/4

3

/16"

11"

11"

19"

227/8"

3

/8"

25

3"

7

9

/8"

147/8"

3

/4"

1

8

GAS
EXIT

26

CORD

7

/16"

3

/4"

50"

58

11

/16"

(DOORS OPEN AT 90°)

7

/8"

7

8

/8"

36"

41

1

/2"22

1

/4"

18

1

2
/8"

3

/4"

(DOORS OPEN AT 90°)

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DIMENSION

S

QG

VQGFS

V

I5421

9"

5421

42"

3

1

11"

REAR

1

2

/2"

3

/4"

67

1

/2"

48

21/2"

MANIFOLD
LOCATION

11"

1

21

/2"

253/8"

7

27

/8"

141/2"

/4"

10

3"

25

1

/2"

3

/16"

42"

1

/2"

14

3

/4"

1

11

60

3

8

11"

/4"

GAS

36"

32"

(DOORS OPEN AT 90°)

REAR CORD

LOCATION

42"

5

44

/8"

3

/16"

1

3

6

/16"

26

1

35

/2"

3

/4"

21

1

2

/2"

1

/8"

1

25

/4"

(DOORS OPEN AT 90°)

EXIT

26

CORD

3

6

/16"

3

/4"

/16"

50"

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DIMENSION

S

GFS

VQGI5541

VQ

36"

32"

9"

21/2"

5541

REAR CORD
LOCA TION

31/8"

7

8

/8"

54"

79 3/4"

601/2"

54"

54"

591/4"

(DOORS OPEN AT 90°)

11"

21/2"

REAR
MANIFOLD
LOCATION

269/16

REAR
GAS EXIT
LOCA TION S

353/16"

"

11"

18

11"

1

2

1

/8"

/2"

1413/16"

13/4"

103/16"

3"

211/22"

253/8"

277/8"

CORD

8

1

25

/4"

(DOORS OPEN AT 90°)

1413/16"

3

/4"

1

8

GAS
EXIT

26

7

/8"

251/

5

/8"

9

/16"

50"

60

11

/16"

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NPACKING & ASSEMBLY

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The grill arrives nearly ready to use and requires only minor
assembly.

By carefully following the uncrating and unpacking steps,
you will improve your fi rst experience with the grill.

Shipping weight on smaller units is app. 300 pounds and
larger units may weigh over 500 pounds.

WARNING:
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD!

Use two or more people to move or install this
unit. Failure to follow this instruction can result in
back or other personal injuries.

CRATE & CARTON

• IMPORTANT! Do not remove staples around the top of
the carton. These staples hold a wooden pallet in place
inside the carton that protects the unit from damage.
Removing these staples may cause the pallet to fall on
the top of grill.

INTERIOR PACKING

Viking Range, LLC uses sturdy tie-down cables and straps
to ensure your grill arrives at your home in the same condi­tion that it left our factory. BE SURE YOU HAVE REMOVED
ALL TIE DOWNS BEFORE USING YOUR GRILL.

• Remove the white accessory box and wood packing, the
grill racks, and remove any loose items from the fi rebox.

• Carefully cut the cable ties securing the warming rack and
rotisserie spit (if equipped).

• Cut the strapping that secures the briquette trays and
carefully lift them out, front fi rst.

How to Remove the Carton

• Cut the main strap holding the grill to the pallet.

• Remove the staples at the bottom of the carton.

• Lift off the carton.

• With assistance, remove the grill from the pallet and
place into desired location.

Grill will not
slide directly
off pallet.

The wheels sit down in the gaps of the shipping crate so
that the grill can sit safely and solidly on the crate during
shipping. The grill cannot be slid directly off of the pallet.

One way to safely move the grill off of the pallet is by lifting
one end of the grill high enough to place a ramp under the
wheel and then lift the
other end while rolling
the grill off of the pallet.

Make sure you remember to remove the tie-downs on the
burners.

• On ProSear™ models, cut and remove ties from the
burner partition on the left side of the ProSear™ burner.

• Ensure that all burners are properly seated on the burner
valve orifi ce and sitting level with the legs in the frame
slots and no side-to-side movement.

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