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Downdraft VentilatorsVIKING RANGE CORPORATION
AIR
VENT
COUNTER
TOP
BLOWER
BOX
CHIMNEYTOP
COOK TOP
GEAR
MOTOR
COVER
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
120 VAC
GROUNDED
OUTLET
This downdraft blower system is
designedtobeusedtoexhaust
airborne contaminants when
cooking with a variety of gas
or electric cooktops. It can be
mounted in island, peninsula, or
conventional wall locations.
This unit can be easily installed
followingthesebasicsteps:
Cut out the countertop opening.
Mount the unit in the cabinet.
Install the Model VIDV500
Interior Blower
Connect the ductwork and
electrical.
Install the cooktop.
Note: thehighlevelofairow
of this appliance may effect the
gasameonsometypesofgas
cooktops. This is NORMAL and
will cause no harm, but can be
corrected by lowering the speed
of the blower.
PLANNING
Interior Blower Installation Exterior Blower Installation
Note: thehighlevelofairowofthisappliancemayeffectthegas
ameonsometypesofgascooktops.ThisisNORMALandwillcause
no harm, but can be corrected by lowering the speed of the blower.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
120 VAC
GROUNDED
OUTLET
AIR
VENT
GEARMOTOR
COVER
This downdraft blower system is
designedtobeusedtoexhaust
airborne contaminants when
cooking with a variety of gas
or electric cooktops. It can be
mounted in island, peninsula, or
conventional wall locations.
This unit can be easily installed
followingthesebasicsteps:
Cut out the countertop open-
ing.
Mount the unit in the cabinet.
•Install 10" round discharge
plate
Install Model VEDV900 or
VEDV1200 (48" Model
ONLY)ExternalBlower
Connect the ductwork and
electrical.
Install the cooktop.
COOK TOP
COUNTER TOP
CHIMNEYTOP
10" ROUND
DISCHARGE
PLATE
10" ROUND DUCTWORK
ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
120 VAC • 60 Hz • 4.0 A
TAKE MEASUREMENTS
All Units
1. Refer to the cooktop installation instructions for dimensions of
cooktop,countertopcut-out,andcabinetrequirements.The
ModelsVIPR101SSandVIPR101RSSwilltinmost30"wide
cabinetstheModelsVIPR161SSandVIPR161RSSwilltinmost
36" wide cabinets and the Models VIPR181SS and VIPR181RSS
willtmost48"widecabinets.However,itisrecommendedthat
oversized cabinets be used for easier installation.
2. Cooktop depth can vary greatly from one to another. This may
causethetofthesetwoappliancestoberathertight.
Pay special attention to the areas of potential interference highlighted
above. A countertop with (A) a raised lip and/or (B) a backsplash
maynotallowenoughatcountertopforaproperinstallation.Note
that2"ofatcountertopisrequiredbehindcooktopandthat1-3/4"
is necessary between the back edge of the cooktop and the inside
of cabinet back.
ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
120 VAC • 60 Hz • 6.0 A (max.)
3-1/4"X10"
DUCT CONNECTOR