General Information
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General Information
Water Supply Requirements
Use only 1/4” (6 mm) copper tubing for
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 particles
in the water line.
• Viking Range Corporation is not
responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water
connection.
• Connect 1/4” (6mm) flexible copper tubing
to household plumbing in compliance with
local codes and ordinances.
• Length of copper tubing must reach from
water supply connection to the unit
connection with an additional length to
facilitate moving the unit out of enclosure
for cleaning or service. Tubing should be
soft instead of rigid and ends should be
free of burrs.
• Copper tubing route must be above 35˚ F
(1.7˚ C) to prevent water line from freezing.
• Do not use plastic water lines from the
household plumbing to the water inlet
valve connection on the refrigeration
unit.
• Do not use the self-piercing feature of a
saddle valve.
The hole made by the
piercing lance is too small for the water
flow rate required by the ice maker.
• If saddle valve is not used, place a
separate shut-off valve in an easily
accessible location between water supply
and the unit. Do not install shut-off valve
behind the unit.
• The installation of Viking units with a
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.
• Connect a vertical or horizontal 1/2” (1.2
cm) to 1 1/4” (3.2 cm) COLD water line
near water area.
• Run water line through the floor, back, or
side wall. Tubing should lay flat on floor
underneath the unit. Clamp tubing to wall
or floor.
• Water pressure must be greater than 20 psi
and less than 120 psi on non-dispensers
and greater than 35 psi and less than 120
psi on dispensers.
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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 your water.
• Most of the unit’s weight is at the top.
Extra care is needed when moving the unit
to prevent tipping.
• Do Not remove protective film until unit is
in operating position.
• All four leveling legs must make contact
with the floor to support and stabilize the
full weight.
• Do not drop unit.
• Remove exterior shipping materials prior
to moving unit into home.
• Use two or more people to move and
install unit. Failure to follow this instruction
can result in back or other injury.
• To avoid personal injury, wear gloves when
performing any installation procedure and
wear eye protection when cutting metal
straps.
TIP OVER HAZARD
Appliance is top heavy and tips easily when
not completely installed. Keep doors closed
until appliance is completely installed and
secured per installation instructions. Use two
or more people to move and install the
appliance. Failure to do so can result in death
or serious injury.
Unpacking unit
1. Remove top and bottom strap.
2. Remove top cap.
3. Cut rear of carton approximately 1/4” (0.6
cm) to 1” (2.5 cm) from right corner with a
utility knife extended 1/4” (0.6 cm).
4. Remove carton and exterior packaging.
Save cardboard shipping material to
protect floor surface when installing unit.
Remove anti-tip board, kickplate and door
trim pieces (DF models) from rear of unit.
Moving Unit
Remove shipping brackets from skid by removing four
bolts (two on each side) with a 1/2” deep-well socket
wench and a pair of pliers.
Note:
Tilting unit is not required to remove
shipping brackets.
Slip cart between unit and skid. Remove unit from skid.
Note:
Use excess packaging to protect decorative trim;
also, verify that leveling legs are up (0” adjustment).
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