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 NFPA-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
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerated beverage center, follow basic precautions including the following:
•FOR YOUR SAFETY•
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
It is your responsibility to be sure your refrigerated beverage center is:
•located so the front is not blocked to restrict incoming or discharge air flow. •properly leveled.
•located in a well ventilated area.
•connected to the proper kind of outlet, with the correct electric supply and grounding. A 115 volt, 60 Hz, 15 amp fused electrical supply is required. NOTE: Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
•not used by anyone unable to operate it properly. •used only for its intended purpose.
•properly maintained.
•SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS•
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATION PRODUCT
DANGER
SUFFOCATION HAZARD
Remove doors f rom your old refr igeration unit. Failure to do s o can result in c hild entrapment, which can cause death or brain damage.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerated beverage centers are still dangerous, even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your refrigerated beverage center, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATION PRODUCT: •Take off the doors.
•Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Unpack
1.Remove banding from bottom of carton. Lift carton up and off of the unit.
2.Remove all tape and packaging material from the outside and inside of the cabinet.
3.Keep all carton packaging until your refrigerated beverage center has been thoroughly inspected and found to be in good condition.
AREA REQUIREMENTS
Units Certified for Indoor Use - (Black outer cabinet)
MUST BE INSTALLED IN AN AREA PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS, SUCH AS WIND, RAIN, WATER (SPRAY OR DRIP).
1.Place unit so the front side will be completely unobstructed to provide proper air flow. The unit may be closed in on the top and three sides, but the front MUST BE unobstructed for air circulation and proper operation. Installation should be such that the cabinet can be moved for servicing if necessary.
2.Unit should be in a well ventilated area with temperature above 55°F (13°C) and below 110°F (43°C). Best results are obtained at temperatures between 65°F (18°C) and 80°F (27°C) for built-in products and 65°F (18°C) and 90°F (32°C) for freestanding products.
3.Provisions for electricity should be determined before placing unit in proper place.
Units Certified for Outdoor Use - (Outdoor models contain a T after the base model number (ex. VUAR153T/VUAR143T) and have a stainless steel outer cabinet.)
1.Place unit so the front side will be completely unobstructed to provide proper air flow. The unit may be closed in on the top and three sides, but the front MUST BE unobstructed for air circulation and proper operation. Installation should be such that the cabinet can be moved for servicing if necessary.
2.Unit should be in a well ventilated area with temperature above 40°F (4.4°C) and below 110°F (43°C). Best results are obtained at temperatures between 60°F (16°C) and 100°F (38°C).
3.Provisions for electricity should be determined before placing unit in proper place.
UNDERCOUNTER CABINET CUTOUT | | | | | | | |
| 15” W. Models | 24” W. Models | | | | | | | |
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A | 15” (38.1 cm)* | 24” (61.0 cm)* | | | | | | | |
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B | Min. 34-1/4” (87.0 cm) | Min. 34-1/4” (87.0 cm) | | | | | | | | |
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| Max. 35” (88.9 cm) | Max. 35” (88.9 cm) | | C | | | | |
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C | 24” (61.0 cm) | 24” (61.0 cm) | | | | | | | | |
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*Add 1/4” (.64 cm) to cutout width if door is recessed between cabinets.
