Viking VQGI5301 Installation Manual

Viking VQGI5301 Installation Manual

Outdoor gas grills

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MANUAL
5 SERIES
Outdoor Gas Grills
VQGI5301, VQGI5361, VQGI5421, VQGI5541
VQGFS5301, VQGFS5361, VQGFS5421, VQGFS5541

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  • Page 1 Installation/ Use & Care MANUAL 5 SERIES Outdoor Gas Grills VQGI5301, VQGI5361, VQGI5421, VQGI5541 VQGFS5301, VQGFS5361, VQGFS5421, VQGFS5541...
  • Page 2 THIS MANUAL MUST REMAIN WITH THE PRODUCT OWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product complies with ANSI standard Z21.58/CSA 1.6 latest To obtain replacement parts or service contact: edition and has been tested and approved by Intertek. Viking Range, LLC Preferred Customer Service 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 Service: (888) 845-4641 INSTALLATION / USE &...
  • Page 3 WARNINGS WARNING READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY and completely before using your grill to reduce the risk of: Fire Burn hazard, personal injury or property damage Ruined steaks or other unpleasant cooking experiences Unapproved installation or servicing. THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or mainte- nance can cause property damage, injury or death.
  • Page 4 WARNINGS WARNING Always maintain the required clearances from combustible construction as detailed. The grill is designed for outdoor use only. Never use in a garage, building, shed, breezeway or other enclosed area. This grill shall not be used under any unprotected overhead combustible construction. Gas grills are not design certifi ed for and are not to be installed in or on recreational vehicles, portable trailers, boats or any other moving installation.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the Rotisserie Burner Using the Smoker Box CLEANING YOUR GRILL TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR GRILL Potential Problems CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE VIKING RANGE, LLC OUTDOOR WARRANTY WIRING SCHEMATICS 30 Rotisserie Grill 36 & 42 Rotisserie Grill 54 Rotisserie Grill INSTALLATION / USE & CARE...
  • Page 6: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START WARNING • Never install this product into a combustible enclosure without an insulated jacket. Doing so could result in fi re, property damage and personal injury. • Never locate the grill under a roof or overhang, in a building, garage, shed or other such enclosed area. •...
  • Page 7 If the grill is to be placed into a combustible enclosure, an approved insulated jacket is necessary and is available only from your Viking Range, LLC dealer. Insulated jackets have been designed and tested specifi cally for your grill. INSTALLATION / USE & CARE...
  • Page 8: Specifications & Installation

    IMPORTANT: Please reference the Care & Use / Installation manual for details on gas plumbing requirements, electrical specifi cations and the proper installation of your outdoor kitchen equipment. This manual can be downloaded from our website at www.vikingrange.com. GRILLS WITH INSULATED JACKET INSTALLED MODEL VQGI5301 29.00 10.88 24.50 MODEL VQGI5361 35.00...
  • Page 9 MODEL-SPECIFIC BTU OUTPUTS & MAX. RUNS FOR APPLIANCES MODEL-SPECIFIC BTU OUTPUTS MODEL H BURNER (Btu) ROTISSERIE (Btu) PROSEAR™ (Btu) TOTAL INPUT VQGI5301/VQGFS5301 (N/L)SS 1 @ 25,000 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 21,000 60,000 Btu/Hr VQGI5361/ VQGFS5361 (N/L)SS 2 @ 25,000...
  • Page 10 DIMENSIONS VQGI5301 30” 30" 253/16” (76.2 cm) " (64.0 cm) 14½” " (36.8 cm) 1¾” (4.4 cm) " 10½” " 11” (27.9 cm) 11" (26.7 cm) 11" 3" 11” (27.9 cm) 9” (22.9 cm) 9" 21½” 3” (7.6 cm) REAR (54.6 cm)
  • Page 11 DIMENSIONS VQGI5361 36” (91.4 cm) 23½” (59.7 cm) 147/8” (37.8 cm) 1¾” (4.4 cm) 97/8” 11” (27.9 cm) (25.1 cm) 11” (27.9 cm) 9” (22.9 cm) 3” (7.6 cm) 19” 2½” (6.4 cm) 11/8” (2.9 cm) (48.3 cm) 227/8” Rear Manifold Location (58.1 cm) 253/8”...
  • Page 12 DIMENSIONS 42” (106.7 cm) 253/16” (64.0 cm) " 14½” " (36.8 cm) 1¾” (4.4 cm) " 10½” 11” (27.9 cm) 9” (22.9 cm) " 11” (27.9 cm) 11" (26.7 cm) 3" 2½” (6.4 cm) 2½” (6.4 cm) 21½” 3” (7.6 cm) Rear Manifold (54.6 cm) Location...
  • Page 13 DIMENSIONS VQGI5541 54” (137.2 cm) 25½” " (64.8 cm) 1413/16” " (37.6 cm) 1¾” (4.4 cm) " 9” (22.9 cm) 11” (27.9 cm) 103/16” " 11” (27.9 cm) 11" (25.9 cm) 2½” (6.4 cm) 2½” (6.4 cm) 3" Rear Manifold 21½”...
  • Page 14: Unpacking & Assembly

    The grill arrives nearly ready to use and requires only minor as- INTERIOR PACKING sembly. Viking Range, LLC uses sturdy tie-down cables and straps to By carefully following the uncrating and unpacking steps, you ensure your grill arrives at your home in the same condition that will improve your fi rst experience with the grill.
  • Page 15 UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY ...continued Heat Shield Removed, Orifi ce/Venturi Position Inside View, Orifi ce all the way into venturi Legs in slot Burner sitting fl at INSTALLATION / USE & CARE...
  • Page 16: Gas Connections

    NATURAL GAS (NAT). It is critical that the gas you use matches that which the Viking Range, LLC recommends that only qualifi ed professionals grill was set up for. You can verify that by checking the rating perform the required plumbing on this product.
  • Page 17: Lp Gas

    GAS CONNECTIONS ...continued For freestanding units using natural gas, using a metal fl ex hose is recommended. WARNING This is available at your local hardware store or from your dealer. Do not change the regulator/hose assembly or use any other assembly than the one supplied with your LP GAS grill.
  • Page 18: Gas Conversion Kits

    • Wait at least 5 minutes after shutting off the control before attempting to light the burners. GAS CONVERSION KITS Gas conversion kits are available from Viking Range, LLC to allow the grill to operate on either Natural gas or LPG. These kits should be installed by a qualifi ed technician.
  • Page 19: Electrical Connections

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING • Product installation must meet local electric codes or, in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CGA 1.6b2005. • Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) protected circuit with this outdoor cooking gas appliance. •...
  • Page 20: Final Checks

    FINAL CHECKS LEAK TESTING LOW HEAT BURNER ADJUSTMENT FOR MAIN BRASS BURNERS AND SIDE BURNERS ONLY! DO NOT ADJUST THE ROTISSERIE BURNER. DANGER! The main brass burners and side burners on your grill feature an To prevent fi re or explosion hazard, DO NOT smoke or adjustable low setting.
  • Page 21 FINAL CHECKS ...continued BRASS BURNER FLAME/AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT • After the burner cools down, remove it, tighten the air shutter set screw and reinstall the burner, briquette trays and grill The amount of air that enters a burner is controlled by the air racks.
  • Page 22: Checklist Before Each Use

    CHECKLIST BEFORE EACH USE (FOR YOUR SAFETY) • Do you smell gas? If yes, shut off everything and call the gas • If you are using a portable propane cylinder, is it connected company or a qualifi ed plumber to check for leaks, if not and leak tested? If not, check the connection before please continue.
  • Page 23 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE REVIEW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOU USE YOUR GRILL. NEVER LEAVE THE GRILL UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING. 12. Never grill without the drip pan in place. Always ensure the drip pan is pushed all the way to the back of the grill. Hot Ensure all tie-down wires have been removed from the grease can leak downward and produce a fi re or explosion.
  • Page 24: Grilling In Windy Conditions

    GRILLING IN WINDY CONDITIONS Outdoor grills create more heat than interior kitchen ranges. • If you suspect the grill is overheating, using an oven mitt, That’s how they sear and grill steaks and other foods. open the front hood. Then adjust the burner control knob to a lower setting.
  • Page 25: Using Your Grill

    ProSear is a trademark of Viking Range LLC PRE-GRILL CHECKLIST BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE • IF YOUR GRILL DOES NOT LIGHT IN 4 TO 5 SECONDS you may need to purge the line.
  • Page 26: Lighting Your Grill

    PRE-GRILL CHECKLIST ...continued BEFORE EACH USE • … you know where the main gas supply shut-off is located. • … the burners are seated properly in the grill. The main Before any use, always make sure that: burners must sit level and fi rmly on the burner mounting •...
  • Page 27 ...continued To match-light this burner, use the lighting rod to insert a lit COLD WEATHER WARNING: match through the cooking grate into the front slot of the bri- PROPANE quette tray for that burner. Extremely cold temperatures may cause your Push and turn the corresponding burner control knob to “LITE”.
  • Page 28: Basic Grilling

    BASIC GRILLING Then close the hood and allow the grill to heat for 10 to 15 min- There are two basic types of grilling in an outdoor grill... Direct utes. Once you’ve reached your desired pre-heat temperature, ’ Heat and Indirect Heat turn off the burners that you won’t be using to cook your food.
  • Page 29: Using The Prosear™ Burner

    ... infrared heat ... to create a higher searing temperature than with a tender, juicy inside. what standard burners can achieve. Viking Range, LLC provides While the brass burners in your grill are capable of producing the ProSear™ infrared burner.
  • Page 30: Using The Rotisserie Burner

    Rotisserie cooking The Skewer & Forks provides an even The rotisserie can handle large food items up to 50 lbs. You large food items up to 50 lbs. You delivery of heat to should prepare any item and fi rst mount it on the skewer. your foods.
  • Page 31: Using The Smoker Box

    USING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER ...continued Slide the pointed end of the skewer into the motor and rest the To light the rotisserie infrared burner, fi rst mount the skewered other end on the rollers on the other side of the grill. food item on the grill then follow the rotisserie lighting proce- dure.
  • Page 32: Cleaning Your Grill

    STAINLESS STEEL SPECIAL NOTE FOR LOCATIONS NEAR POOLS AND COASTAL AREAS: Our products are known for their attractive appearance. We The 304 stainless steel material used in the construction of the grill achieve this by selecting only the fi nest grades of stainless steel is highly rust resistant, however, chlorine in the air from swimming and applying exacting workmanship.
  • Page 33 CLEANING YOUR GRILL ...continued To Remove Brass Burners: WARNING Remove the grill racks and briquette trays. Lift the burner up until the legs exit the frame. DO NOT ALLOW EXCESS GREASE OR LIQUIDS TO AC- CUMULATE IN THE DRIP TRAY AS THIS MAY CREATE A Then pull to the rear of the grill so the burner head comes off FIRE HAZARD.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Your Grill

    CLEANING YOUR GRILL ...continued It’s easy to keep your ProSear™ burner operating at peak perfor- When re-installing the ProSear™ burner, be sure to correctly mance. Just run it on “HI” with the hood open for 5 minutes after “HI” position the burner. each use to burn away any food particles or drippings.
  • Page 35: Potential Problems

    POTENTIAL PROBLEMS GRILL WON’T LIGHT If the burner will light with a match, then the igniter may not be functioning correctly. Call for service. First, confi rm that the grill is getting electricity by turning on the If the burner will not match light, and you know you are getting lights, then: gas, wait for any gas to dissipate and remove the burner and check it for blockages.
  • Page 36 Bulk LP cylinder lines must be properly regulated. Ensure that you are using a 4/11 appliance regulator supplied by Viking Range, LLC and converted to LP gas. Also ensure that you do not have more than one regulator in line.
  • Page 37 POTENTIAL PROBLEMS ...continued BURNER GOES OUT If, after holding the control knob in for at least 60 seconds, the burner still will not stay lit when releasing the control knob, call • Location for service. First determine if the problem is being caused by location. If (See INDEX: “Obtaining service”...
  • Page 38: Contacting Customer Service

    Clearly describe the problem that you are having. If you are unable to obtain the name of an authorized service agency, or if you continue to have service problems, contact Viking Range, LLC at 1-888-(845-4641), or write to: VIKING RANGE, LLC...
  • Page 39: Viking Range, Llc Outdoor Warranty

    Inspection of the product should be made at time of delivery. Any defects must be reported to the selling dealer within the 90 day period. Viking Range LLC uses the most up to date processes and the best materials available to produce all color fi nishes.
  • Page 40: Wiring Schematics

    WIRING SCHEMATICS 30” ROTISSERIE GRILL INSTALLATION / USE & CARE...
  • Page 41: 42 Rotisserie Grill

    WIRING SCHEMATICS 36” & 42” ROTISSERIE GRILL INSTALLATION / USE & CARE...
  • Page 42: Rotisserie Grill

    WIRING SCHEMATICS 54” ROTISSERIE GRILL INSTALLATION / USE & CARE...
  • Page 43 INSTALLATION / USE & CARE...
  • Page 44 Viking Range, LLC 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For product information, call 1-888-(845-4641) or visit our web site at vikingrange.com 068958-000B (022820)

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