Viking S Series Service Notebook

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VIKING RANGE CORPORATION, P.O. DRAWER 956, GREENWOOD, MS. 38930, USA

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  • Page 1 VIKING RANGE CORPORATION, P.O. DRAWER 956, GREENWOOD, MS. 38930, USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL NUMBERS..........................FEATURES............................GENERAL INFORMATION......................LIGHTING THE OUTDOORGRILL....................BURNER ADJUSTMENTS......................... GAS CONNECTIONS........................... GRILL CART ASSEMBLY....................... SIDE BURNER INSTALLATION...................... ACCESS DOORS FOR GRILL......................FLAVOR GENERATOR PLATES...................... ROTISSERIE SYSTEM........................SERVICE TIPS I./R SAFETY VALVE / THERMAL COUPLE REPLACEMENT..........TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ....................... H-BURNER REMOVAL........................
  • Page 3: Model Numbers

    VIKING GAS GRILL MODEL NUMBERS V G B Q 3 0 R - S L - SS - BR VIKING STAINSTEEL L.P. GAS 30" PHASE 1"S” SERIES ROTISSERIE V G B Q 5 3 2 - 3 - L - S S...
  • Page 4: Features

    FEATURES OF YOUR OUTDOOR GAS GRILL Grill section 9. Support trim Infrared burner Control panel Drip tray Burner control knob Side burners Safety valve button (Available on 41" and 53" models) (Rotisserie models only) Rotisserie motor assembly Smoker tray Basting pan (Available on 41"...
  • Page 5: General Information

    OUTDOOR GAS GRILLS GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. WARNING: This outdoor gas grill is not intended to be installed in or on recreation vehicles and/or boats. 2. WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces. 3.
  • Page 6 Lighting the Grill When lighting a burner, always pay attention to what you are doing. Be certain you are rotating the ignitor labeled for the burner you intend on using. To light the grill burner: Open the hood, push and turn the control knob until the “OFF” position on the knob aligns with the “LIGHT”...
  • Page 7 To properly install the flavor generator plates; Place the flavor generators over the burner so that the “V” is slanted outward and the small lips overlap over the center of the burner. To light the infrared rotisserie burner (rotisserie models only): The location of the infrared burner makes it more susceptible to strong wind conditions, more so than the protected grill burners.
  • Page 8: Burner Adjustments

    BURNER ADJUSTMENTS Each burner is tested and adjusted at the factory, however, variations in the local gas supply or a conversion from one gas to another may make it necessary to adjust the burners. The flames of the burners (except the rotisserie infrared burner) should be visually checked and compared with figure 4. Flames should be blue and stable with no yellow tips, excessive noise or lifting.
  • Page 9: Gas Connections

    GAS CONNECTION • Verify the type gas supply to be used, either natural or LP and make sure the marking on the grill rating plate agrees with that of the supply. Never connect an unregulated gas line to the appliance. An installer supplied gas shut-off valve must be installed in an easily accessible location.
  • Page 10 LP/PROPANE CONNECTION Outdoor grills orificed for use with LP/Propane come equipped with a high capacity hose/regulator assembly for connection to a standard 20 lb. LP/Propane cylinder equipped with a 5LP-A coupler sleeve. Connection: ½" NPT male with a 3/8" flare adapter.
  • Page 11 Natural Gas of LP/Propane Fixed Connection. Connection: Standard Residential ½” gas service line –1/2” NPT male with 3/8” flare adapter. Operating Pressure: 4.0” WPC Nat.---10” WPC LP/Propane. Supply Pressure: 6” to 14” WPC Nat. If in excess of 14” WPC a step down regulator is required. Check with your local gas utility company or with local codes for instructions on installing gas supply lines.
  • Page 12 BUILT-IN INSTALLATION AND PORTABLE CART IMPORTANT: Gas fittings, regulator, and installer supplied shut-off valve must be easily accessible. Built-In And Portable Cart Clearance Dimensions MODEL VGBQ30 VGBQ410 VGBQ412 VGBQ530 VGBQ532 VGBQ652 29 ½" 41 ½" 41 ½" 53 1/4" 53 1/4" 65"...
  • Page 13 30" W. OUTDOOR GAS GRILL CART ASSEMBLY To mount grill to cart: The support brackets must be attached to the side of the cart before mounting the grill on the cart. Place the “Z” bracket inside the cart and attach to the support bracket with two (2) screws and nuts that are provided.
  • Page 14 41" W., 53" W. OUTDOOR GAS GRILL CART ASSEMBLY To mount grill to cart: First remove the drip tray from grill. Lower the unit to the inside of the cart assembly. Make certain the grill fits squarely on the cart. Replace the drip tray.
  • Page 15: Side Burner Installation

    SIDE BURNER CART INSTALLATION When installing side burners on the grill cart, the side burner installation must be completed before the gas connection. • On 41” and 53” carts, the shelf brackets on the left side MUST be removed first. •...
  • Page 16 GAS CONNECTIONS FOR SIDE BURNERS (Natural Gas) Remove the flare fitting located on the bottom of the grill regulator. Attach the flare fitting to the nipple on the bottom of the supplied “T” assembly. Use threading compound on make threads only. DO NOT use threading compound on the male end of the ½”...
  • Page 17 ACCESS DOORS FOR OUTDOOR GAS GRILLS...
  • Page 18 OUTDOOR GAS GRILL FLAVOR GENERATOR PLATES To properly install the flavor generator plates: Place the flavor generators over the burner so that the “V” is slanted outward and the small lips overlap over the center of the burner OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE SYSTEM The rotisserie motor is placed inside the bracket located on the right support trim.
  • Page 19 INFRARED SAFETY VALVE / THERMAL COUPLE REPLACEMENT NOTE: Check the thermal - couple capillary tube connection at the I / R safety valve, make sure it is tight before condemning the thermal - couple. • Remove the back panel to gain access to the Infrared burner.
  • Page 20 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Grill won’t light when the 1A. Remove the grill rack 1A. Check spark lead from the the rotary ignitor is turned and the flavor generator sparker to the electrode. plates. Watch the ignitor 2A Check the other burners tip.
  • Page 21 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE USE AND CARE ( CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ) Clean greasy parts with a household grease solvent such as household ammonia and water. Use a flashlight to inspect the burner inlet to ensure it is not blocked. If obstruction can be seen, use a metal wire coat hanger that has been straightened out.
  • Page 22: Flavor Generator Plates

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE USE AND CARE ( CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ) 1. Spider and insect Spiders and insects can nest in the burners of this or any other grill, warning. and cause the gas to flow from the front of the burner. This is a very dangerous condition which can cause a fire to occur behind the valve panel, thereby damaging the grill and making it unsafe to operate.
  • Page 23: H-Burner Removal

    STAINLESS STEEL “H” BURNER REMOVAL • Remove the Porcelain Grill Grates * • Remove the Flavor Generator Plates * • DO NOT remove the 6 hex nuts that hold the Drip Guard to the “H” Burner. • Remove the 2 screws (A) that hold the front of the burner to the front brackets. •...

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