Viking VDD5300 ARKD - Non-Duct Recirculation Kit - Installation Instructions - Page 1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Model ARKD DOWNDRAFT RECIRCULATION KIT READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ! INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY ! WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number in the warranty. 2. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction codes and standards. 3. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer's guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities. 4. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities. 5. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork. CAUTION ! 1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors. 2. Clean filters and grease-laden surfaces frequently. 3. Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be done by a qualified technician. 4. Please read specification label on product for further information and requirements. CONTENTS 1 - Recirculation Box 1 - Recirculation Filter 1 - Decorative Grille 1 - Parts Bag (containing): 6 - #10 x .625" screws 4 - #8 x .375" screws 2 - #8 x 1" screws PLAN THE INSTALLATION IMPORTANT - Installation Requirements The blower can be installed in either of two ways: (1) attached to the downdraft and stabilized with mounting legs. (2) installed remotely (not attached to the downdraft), using mounting brackets and wood framing. Purchase blower separately. (Includes mounting legs and mounting brackets.) A minimum 24-inch wide cabinet is recommended. The 8-inch round blower outlet and 8-inch round recirculation box inlet must align vertically. (See page 2.) 1. Determine where recirculation box will exhaust through cabinet. • Front (toe space), Back, Side (Left or Right). • 14½" x 15" opening in cabinet base is required for recirculation box. • 3½" x 14¼" opening is required for exhaust. 2. Determine location of recirculation box. • Plan to align blower outlet with recirculation box inlet. 3. Determine what lengths of duct are required. (Purchase duct separately.) • A length of flexible or rigid 8" round duct is required to connect blower exhaust to recirculation box inlet. • A length of 3¼" x 14" duct may be required to connect to exhaust of recirculation box and extend to decorative grille location. FILTER 14½" RECIRCULATION BOX OPENING IN CABINET BASE 15" DECORATIVE GRILLE 3½" x 14¼" EXHAUST OPENING 1 EXHAUST THROUGH CABINET FRONT (TOE SPACE)