Important - Please Read And Follow; Before You Start Installation; Electrical Requirements; Recommended Grounding Method - Viking Designer Series Installation Manual

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW

•Before beginning, please read these instructions completely and carefully.
•Do not remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from the product. This may void the warranty.
•Please observe all local and national codes and ordinances.
•Please ensure that this product is properly grounded.
•The installer should leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain for local inspector's use and for future reference.
A GFI shall be used if required by NFP -70 (National Electric Code), federal/state/local laws, or local ordinances.
• The required use of a GFI is normally related to the location of a receptacle with respect to any significant sources of water or
moisture.
• Viking Range Corporation will NOT warranty any problems resulting from GFI outlets which are not installed properly or do not
meet the requirements below.
If the use of a GFI is required, it should be:
• Of the receptacle type (breaker type or portable type NOT recommended)
• Used with permanent wiring only (temporary or portable wiring NOT recommended)
• On a dedicated circuit (no other receptacles, switches or loads in the circuit)
• Connected to a standard breaker of appropriate size (GFI breaker of the same size NOT recommended)
• Rated for Class A (5 mA +/- 1 mA trip current) as per UL 943 standard)
• In good condition and free from any loose-fitting gaskets (if applicable in outdoor situations)
• Protected from moisture (water, steam, high humidity) as much as reasonably possible

BEFORE YOU START INSTALLATION

Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified installer to assure that electrical installation meets all local and
national codes and ordinances.
Grounded electrical outlet is required. (See "Electrical Requirements")
Check the location where the compactor will be installed. Compactor is designed for recessed installation. Cabinet opening should
be square. You should be able to fully open the compactor drawer. Allow 25" (63.5 cm) in front of compactor to remove drawer. Six
inches of clearance is needed on the right side of the compactor drawer to be able to remove basket/bag.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
Do not let any item fall or collect behind the compactor. To do so may result in a fire.
F F R R O O N N T T R R E E A A R R
17-13/16"
(45.2 cm)
Min.
34-1/8"
(86.7 cm)
Max.
35-1/2"
(90.2 cm)
Electric/Cord Data
•2-wire with ground/
3 prong plug
•bracket to end -
3-1/2"
(8.9 cm)
54" (137.2 cm)
•total length -
72" (182.9 cm)
•115 VAC/60 hz
•separate 15 amp min.
S S I I D D E E
26-3/16" (66.5 cm)
23-7/8" (60.6 cm)
21-7/8" (49.2 cm)
2-7/8" (7.3 cm)
2
CUTOUT
18" Min.
1/4" (.6 cm)
(45.7 cm)
Min. clearance
from
compactor
top to 34-1/4"
(87.0 cm)
underneath
24"
Min.
side of
(61.0 cm)
countertop
Min.
12" (30.5 cm)
Min.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
•Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
•Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in electric shock.
•Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
•Do Not modify the plug on the power supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
•Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance. Such use may result in a fire, electrical shock or other personal
injury.
•Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in
electrical shock.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, electrical shock or other personal injury.
A 115 volt, 60 Hz fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended). It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

Do Not, under any circumstances, remove the power supply cord grounding prong.
For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped
with a power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. To minimize possible shock
hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong, grounding type, wall
receptacle, grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70
latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not
available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a
properly grounded, 3-prong, wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
CLEARANCES
25" (63.5 cm) clearance needed to fully
open or remove compactor drawer
3-prong
grounding-type
wall receptacle
grounding
prong
3-prong
power supply
grounding
cord
plug
3
6" (15.2 cm)
clearance
right side of
drawer for
bag removal