Viking | Professional 5 Series 20" Power Burner

Overall Dimensions: 20 in. W x 11 in. H x 25-15/16 in. D (Viking spec sheet); cutout 19 in. W x 10-5/8 in. H x 22 in. D

The Viking Professional 5 Series VQGPB5201 is a 20 in. built-in outdoor power burner for big-pot cooking: seafood boils, stock, frying and wok work. A dual-ring cast brass burner (13,000 BTU inner, 34,000 BTU outer, 47,000 BTU total input) turns down from 46,000 BTU to a 3,000 BTU simmer, with each ring on its own knob.

The large stainless grate handles oversized stockpots, and lifting out the center grate seats a commercial round-bottom wok. Hot surface ignition, blue LED control illumination, a fully extendable drip pan and a removable stainless cover finish it.

Key Specifications

Dimensions and Cutout

Features

• Dual-ring cast brass burner, 47,000 BTU total input
• Turns down to a 3,000 BTU simmer
• Independent inner and outer ring controls
• Large grate for oversized stockpots
• Removable center grate for a commercial-style wok
• Hot surface ignition
• Blue LED control illumination
• Fully extendable stainless drip pan
• Removable stainless steel cover

What Is Included and What You Will Need

• Included: VQGPB5201 power burner with grates, drip pan, stainless cover, 6 ft of wiring and 12V transformer; LP models include a hose and regulator for a 20 lb cylinder
• Required: a non-combustible island with the 19 x 10-5/8 x 22 in. cutout and ventilation openings, a gas line with a T-handle shutoff run by a licensed installer, and a 120V 15A GFI outlet
• Optional from Viking: LASK accessory switch kit, LPEK power extension kit, and PRONGK1 or PROLPK1 conversion kits

Installation Notes

Viking designs the power burner to drop into a non-combustible island and hang from its counter trim, with ventilation holes in the enclosure. Keep 12 in. from the sides and back to combustible construction below the counter and 18 in. above it, and never install it under an unprotected combustible overhead. It needs the supplied regulator, a T-handle manual gas valve on permanent installs, and a 120V 15A GFI outlet within 6 in. of the rear service hole, or it can draw power from a Viking grill. In New York City, gas grills on terraces and rooftops are regulated by the FDNY and the Department of Buildings, gas piping must be run by a licensed master plumber, and propane cylinder use is heavily restricted, so we review the space before quoting. Book a free design consultation and we will help you plan the layout, utilities and installation.

Documentation

• Use and Care Manual
• Viking VQGPB5201 Spec Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

How powerful is it?

Viking rates the dual-ring brass burner at 47,000 BTU total input, with a usable range from 3,000 to 46,000 BTU.

Can I use a wok on it?

Yes. Remove the center grate to seat a commercial-style round-bottom wok, 12 in. minimum.

Does it need electricity?

Yes, for the hot surface ignition and LEDs: a 120V 15A GFI outlet, or power from a Viking grill's transformer.

Can it go in a wood island?

No. Viking requires a non-combustible enclosure with 12 in. and 18 in. clearances to combustibles.

Related reading: Side Burner, Power Burner and Griddle Guide and Outdoor Kitchen Planning Guide.

Warranty

Viking warranty, per the current VQGPB5201 spec sheet: 1 year full on the complete product, 90 days full on cosmetic parts, and 5 years limited on items including the side and power burner grate. The older Viking accessory manual linked below lists longer limited coverage (lifetime on the stainless body and brass burners, 5 years on manifolds and valves, 2 years on other components, 1 year full parts and labor), so we confirm the terms that apply at purchase. Coverage is for the original purchaser, for residential use in the United States and Canada.