Electrical & Gas Requirements - Viking RDGSU2005B Installation Manual

Electrical & Gas Requirements
Electrical Requirements Manual shut-off valve:
There is no connection necessary beyond • The installer-supplied valve must be
plugging the unit into a polarized,
grounded, 120 volt, 60 Hz, 15 amp circuit. A
minimum of 120VAC is required for proper
operation of gas ignition systems. DO NOT
use a GFI circuit. This circuit, however, MUST
be grounded and properly polarized. The
In Massachusetts: A "T" handle type
unit is equipped with 16-3 SPT2 power cord.
Note: If electrical power is not supplied or is
manual gas valve must be installed in
interrupted, the open top burners will have gas supply line to the appliance.
to be lit manually with a match.
Pressure regulator:
Gas Connection
• All heavy-duty, commercial-type cooking
The gas supply (service) line must be the
same size or greater than the inlet line of the
appliance. All cooktops use a 1/2" (1.3 cm)
I.D. NPT (Sch40) inlet. Sealant on all pipe
joints must be resistive to LP/Propane gas.
These cooktops are designed specifically for
natural gas. An (LP) gas conversion kit must
be purchased separately. Before beginning • Manifold pressure should be checked with
installation verify that the model is
compatible with the intended gas supply.
IMPORTANT: Any conversion required
must be performed by a qualified licensed
plumber or gas service company. The
proper conversion kit must be ordered
from your authorized service agency or
dealer.
• The appliance must be disconnected from
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installed in the gas service line ahead of
the appliance and regulator in the gas
stream and in a position where it can be
reached quickly in the event of an
emergency.
equipment must have a pressure regulator
on the incoming service line for safe and
efficient operation, since service pressure
may fluctuate with local demand. The
regulator supplied with the cooktops must
be installed before any gas connections
are made.
a manometer; natural gas requires 5.0"
WCP and LP/Propane requires 10.0" WCP.
Incoming line pressure upstream for the
regulator must be 1" WCP higher than the
manifold pressure in order to check the
regulator. The regulator used on this
cooktop can withstand a maximum input
pressure of 1/2 PSI (14.0" WCP). If
the line pressure is in excess of that
amount, a stepdown regulator will be
required.
the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system.
Electrical & Gas Requirements
Rigid Connections: Initial Ignition of Burners
• Incoming gas is brought from an intake All cooktops are tested before leaving the
pipe (not supplied) at the rear of the unit factory. Field adjustments may be necessary
to the pressure regulator; then to the for proper mixture of gas and air for proper
manifold pipe for distribution. The only operation. When the cooktop is connected
connection necessary is from the service to gas and electrical service, it should be
supply, through the shut-off valve (not adjusted by a qualified technician. If it is not,
supplied), to this intake pipe (not contact your dealer for the name of their
supplied) to the regulator supplied, but authorized service agency in your area.
not connected through the cooktop.
Proper Lighting and Shutdown
Instructions
In Massachusetts: This appliance must be
installed with a 36" (3-foot) long flexible gas 1. To ignite the surface burners, turn the
connector.
2. Upon ignition of the surface burner, turn
CAUTION
3. To shutdown the burner, turn knob
Before placing the cooktop into operation,
always check for gas leaks with a soapy
4. In case of failure, shut the gas OFF using
water solution or other acceptable method.
DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO
CHECK FOR LEAKS.
LP/Propane Conversion
The RDGSU models are field convertible to
LP/Propane gas. The orifice spuds and
regulator must be physically changed. See
conversion kit and instructions which must
be purchased separately. Gas conversions
and initial installation adjustments are not
the responsibility of the manufacturer.
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knob counter clockwise to any position.
the knob to the desired position, (HI,
Med, or Low).
clockwise to the OFF position.
the installer supplied manual shut-off
valve.