Viking VIPR101 User Manual

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VIKING RANGE CORPORATION Downdraft Ventilators
WARNING
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If
you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or
telephone number in the warranty.
2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel
and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
3. Installationworkandelectricalwiringmustbedonebyaqualied
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
includingre-ratedconstructioncodesandstandards.
4. Sufcientairisneededforpropercombustionandexhaustingof
gasesthroughtheue(chimney)offuelburningequipmenttopre-
vent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s
guideline and safety standards such as those published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American
Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electri-
cal wiring and other hidden utilities.
6. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
7. Toreducetheriskofre,useonlymetalductwork.
8. Do not install this product with the activating switch directly behind
a burner or element. Minimum distance between the switch and
the edge of the burner should be 4 inches.
9. Loose-ttingorhangingclothingshouldneverbewornwhen
operating this appliance. They may be ignited by burners/ele-
ments on cooktop.
10. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where
this appliance is in use.
11. This unit must be grounded.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when
cookingamingfoods.
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be
allowedtoaccumulateonfanorlter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate
for the size of the surface element.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE
EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING
a
:
 1. SMOTHERFLAMESwithaclose-ttinglid,cookiesheet,
or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO
PREVENTBURNS.Iftheamesdonotgooutimmedi 
ately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
 2. NEVERPICKUPAFLAMINGPAN-Youmaybeburned.
3. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels
-aviolentsteamexplosionwillresult.
 4. UseanextinguisherONLYif:
 A. YouknowyouhaveaClassABCextinguisher,andyou
already know how to operate it.
B. Thereissmallandcontainedintheareawhereit 
started.
C. Theredepartmentisbeingcalled.
D. Youcanghttherewithyourbacktoanexit.
a
Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” published by NFPA.
MODEL WIDTH BLOWER (purchase separately)
VIPR101 30" VIDV500InteriororVEDV900Exterior
VIPR101R 30" w/ remote control VIDV500InteriororVEDV900Exterior
VIPR161 36" VIDV500InteriororVEDV900Exterior
VIPR161R 36" w/ remote control VIDV500InteriororVEDV900Exterior
VIPR181 48" VIDV500Interior,VEDV900ExteriororVEDV1200Exterior
VIPR181R 48" w/ remote control VIDV500Interior,VEDV900ExteriororVEDV1200Exterior
WARNING - RANGETOPS ONLY: To reduce the risk of burns or ignition of clothing by reaching across burners, an "R" model
downdraft (with remote control) MUST be used with a rangetop. The remote control MUSTbemountedinthecountertop-atleast
4" from the burners. See "INSTALL COOKTOP" section on page 8.
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INSTALLER:
Save this manual for Electrical
Inspector and Homeowner to use.
HOMEOWNER:
Use and Care Information on Page 11.
CAUTION
1. Forgeneralventilatinguseonly.Donotusetoexhausthazardous
orexplosivematerialsandvapors.
2. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced
impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power
unit.
3. Cleanltersandgrease-ladensurfacesfrequently.
4. Donotrepairorreplaceanypartofthisapplianceunlessspeci-
cally recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be
donebyaqualiedtechnician.
5. Pleasereadspecicationlabelonproductforfurtherinformation
and requirements.
6. DO NOT INSTALL WITH GRILL MODEL RANGETOPS. This
will void the warranty.
7. Models VIPR101SS, VIPR161SS, and VIPR181SS (non-
remote units): DO NOT INSTALL WITH RANGETOPS. This
will void the warranty.
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INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY
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Viking VIPR101 Specifications

General

Brand	Viking
Model	VIPR101
Category	Ventilation Hood
Language	English