Viking VGBQ53024 Installation Manual Download Page 9

Page: 9 / 14

Vents

1.00 inch maximum

5.00 inch
maximum

All vents no more than 5.00 inches
above the floor of the installation.

5.00 inch
maximum

Not more than 5.00
inches from inside
bottom of countertop.

Bottom Vent not
more than 1.00 inch
from inside floor of
installation.

Vents located
on sidewall

Ventilation for Built-In Installations

An enclosure for an LP-gas cylinder shall be ventilated by openings at both the upper and lower levels of
the enclosure. The effectiveness of the opening(s) for purposes of ventilation shall be determined with the
LP-gas supply cylinder in place. This shall be accompanied by one of the following:

One side of the enclosure shall be completely open; or

For an enclosure having four sides, a top and a bottom:

1. At least two ventilation openings shall be provided in the side walls of the enclosure, located within 5

in. (217 mm) of the top of the enclosure, equally sized, spaced at a minimum of 90 degrees (1.57 rad),
and unobstructed. The opening(s) shall have a total free area of not less than 1 in2/lb (14.22 cm2/kg) of
stored fuel capacity.

2. Ventilation opening(s) shall be provided at floor level at rear of the enclosure and shall have a total free

area of not less than 1/2 in2/lb (7.1 cm2/kg) of stored fuel capacity. The bottom of the openings shall
be 1 in. (25.4 mm) or less from the floor level and the upper edge no more than 5 in. (127 mm) above
the floor level. The openings shall be equally sized, spaced at a minimum of 90 degrees (1.57 rad) and
unobstructed.

3. Every opening shall have minimum dimensions so as to permit the entrance of a 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)

diameter rod.

4. Ventilation openings in the side walls shall not communicate directly with other enclosures of the

outdoor cooking gas appliance.

Note:

It is strongly recommended to follow the same ventilation requirements when using Natural Gas.

Gas and Electrical Connection

Gas Connection

Verify the type of gas supply to be used, either
natural or LP, and make sure the marking on the
grill rating plate agrees with that of the supply.
Never connect an unregulated gas line to the
appliance. An installer supplied gas shut-off valve
must be installed in an easily accessible location.
All installer supplied parts must conform to local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and the
National Fuel Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. When
using semi ridged tubing, aluminum or aluminum
alloy tubing is not permitted.

In Canada:

Installation must be in accordance

with the current CSA-B149.1, Natural Gas
Installation Code or CSA-B149.2, Propane
Installation Code and/or local codes. All pipe
sealants must be an approved type and resistant
to the actions of LP gas. Never use pipe sealant
on flare fittings. All gas connections should be
made by a competent technician and in
accordance with local codes and or ordinances. In
the absence of codes, the installation must
comply with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54. The gas grill and its individual
shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing
of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2
PSIG (3.5 kPa). The gas grill must be isolated from
the gas supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shut-off valve during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures
equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa). Built-in
installations must be plumbed using a fixed/hard
line if the unit is going to be operated at a
distance exceeding 3 feet (0.91 meters) from the
fuel supply per ANSI Z21.24 CSA.