Viking VGSU SERIES User Manual

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
VGSU SERIES BUILT-IN GAS COOKTOPS
VIKING RANGE CORPORATION
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662) 455-1200
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 by-
products of incomplete combustion.
Properly adjusted burners with a bluish
rather than yellow flame will minimize
incomplete combustion.

Viking VGSU SERIES Specifications

General

Type	Gas Cooktop
Ignition System	Electronic
Fuel Type	Natural Gas or Liquid Propane
Burner Type	Sealed
Grates	Cast Iron
Width	36 inches
Color Options	Stainless Steel

Summary

Important Safety and Warning Information

Pre-Installation Guidelines

Essential steps to follow before starting installation to ensure safety and warranty.

Fire and Explosion Hazards

Critical warning about potential fire or explosion risks if instructions are not followed.

Chemical Exposure Risks

Warning regarding exposure to harmful substances from fuel combustion.

Product Specifications and General Guidelines

Basic Specifications Overview

Key dimensions, electrical requirements, and burner output for models.

General Installation Notes

General advice, safety considerations, and usage restrictions for the appliance.

Electrical Safety and Installation Configurations

Electrical Grounding Mandate

Stresses the critical requirement of proper electrical grounding for personal safety.

Hood Installation Clearances

Specifies required vertical clearances for rangehood installation above the cooktop.

Dimensional Specifications

Cooktop Overall and Cutout Dimensions

Details cutout openings, overall width, depth, and height for 30" and 36" models.

Burner Box and Top View Dimensions

Illustrates burner box dimensions, gas inlet, and electrical cord placement.

Installation Clearances and Procedures

Cabinet Proximity Requirements

Defines mandatory clearances between the cooktop and surrounding cabinets.

Combustible Material Clearances

Specifies minimum distances from adjacent combustible surfaces and wall cabinets.

Cooktop Mounting Steps

Step-by-step guide for applying gasket and placing the cooktop into the cutout.

Gas System Installation

Hold Down Bracket Securing

Instructions for installing brackets to secure the cooktop to the countertop.

Gas Supply Line Connections

Details manual shut-off valves, pressure regulators, and piping for gas supply.

Burner Performance Tuning

Surface Burner Adjustments

Guides for adjusting air shutters to achieve optimal burner flame.

Natural Gas to LP/Propane Conversion

Step-by-step process for converting the gas type and adjusting burners.

Operation and Final Touches

Electrical Hookup and Ignition

Covers plugging in the unit, lighting instructions, and initial burner ignition procedures.

Final Cleaning and Prep

Instructions for cleaning the appliance after installation before first use.

Technical Support and Schematics

Replacement Parts Ordering

Information on how to order authorized replacement parts from the manufacturer.

Electrical Wiring Diagram

A schematic showing the electrical connections and components of the cooktop.