General Information - Viking VCSB5421 Installation Manual

General Information

Area Requirements
It is required that a separate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided. This
Verify the following:
appliance is equipped with a power supply
• Unit can fit into residence and can be
cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. To
moved around corners and through
minimize possible shock hazard, the cord
doorways.
must be plugged into a mating 3-prong,
• Floors can support unit's weight plus food
grounding-type wall receptacle.
weight (approximately 1200 pounds [540
Do not use an extension cord.
kg] total).
If codes permit a separate grounding wire
• Floors underneath refrigerator are level
to be used, it is recommended that a
with surrounding finished floor.
qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate.
• Rear wall is solid and is able to support
two horizontally mounted 2X4s (included)
DO NOT ground to a gas pipe. Check with
bolted to two wall studs. The 2X4
a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
board bolt heads must be flush with 2X4
appliance is properly grounded. DO NOT
to prevent obstruction.
have a fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit.
• Remove anything attached to rear or side
walls that can obstruct unit installation.
Anti-Tip Requirements
• Cutout dimensions are accurate.
The anti-tip boards should be fastened
into position prior to moving the unit into
• Electrical outlet is in correct location.
the opening.
• Water line is in correct location.
NOTE: Additional mounting boards may
• Do not install a refrigeration unit near a
be required if the unit does not touch
heat source, nor in a location where the
the back wall of the enclosure. To
surrounding temperature will fall below
prevent unit from tipping forward, it
60º F (16º C).
must be secured in place with a solid
Electrical Requirements
It is the customer's responsibility to:
• Contact a qualified electrical installer.
• Assure that the electrical installation is
adequate and in conformance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-
latest edition or Canadian Electrical Code
C22.1-1998 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (or
latest edition), and all local codes and
soffit or wood block.
ordinances. A 115 volt, 60-Hz, 15 amp,
fused, electrical supply is required.
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W A R N I N G
To avoid serious illness or death, do not use unit
where water is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection
before or after the system. Systems certified for
cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water
that may contain filterable cysts. The contaminants
or other substances removed or reduced by this
water treatment system are not necessarily in you
water.
General Information
• Copper tubing route must be above 35˚ F
C A U T I O N
Be sure to have a replacement cartridge available
when filter change is required.
• Do not use plastic water lines from the
•If water filtration system has been allowed to
freeze, replace filter cartridge.
•If system has not been used in several months,
and water has an unpleasant taste or odor, flush
system by dispensing 2-3 glasses of water. If
unpleasant taste or odor persists, change filter
• Do not use the self-piercing feature of a
Water Supply
Requirements
Use only 1/4" (6 mm) copper tubing for
• If saddle valve is not used, place a
water line. Do Not install copper tubing in
area where temperatures drop below
35˚ F (1.7˚ C). Before attaching copper
tubing to the unit, flush at least 2 quarts
(1.9 L) of water through the copper
tubing and into a bucket to remove any
• The installation of Viking units with a
particles in the water line.
• Viking Range Corporation is not
responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water
connection.
• Connect 1/4" (6 mm) flexible copper
tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and
ordinances.
• Length of copper tubing must reach from
• Connect a vertical or horizontal 1/2" (1.2
water supply connection to the unit
connection with an additional length to
facilitate moving the unit out of enclosure
• Run water line through the floor, back, or
for cleaning or service. Tubing should be
soft instead of rigid and ends should be
free of burrs.
• Water pressure must be greater than 20
25
(1.7˚ C) to prevent water line from
freezing.
household plumbing to the water inlet
valve connection on the refrigeration
unit.
saddle valve. The hole made by the
piercing lance is too small for the water
flow rate required by the ice maker.
separate shut-off valve in an easily
accessible location between water supply
and the unit. Do not locate shut-off valve
behind the unit.
reverse osmosis system is acceptable
as long as the water pressure remains
within the allowable PSI as stated
below. It is important to note that with
many reverse osmosis systems, the
pressure starts off high, but then it
decreases as the water level of the
reverse osmosis storage area drops. This
must be considered when checking the
water pressure coming into the unit.
cm) to 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) COLD water line
near water area.
side wall. Tubing should lay flat on floor
underneath the unit. Clamp tubing to wall
or floor.
psi and less than 120 psi on non-