Installation Planning
The recommended order of installation is as follows:
1 – Familiarize yourself with this manual.
2 – Check the minimum installation dimensions.
3 – Check your local installation codes.
4 – Check you have the parts and components necessary to complete the installation.
5 – Check the gas and electrical supplies are ready.
6 – Prepare opening (remove any loose materials)
7 – Install base unit.
8 – Connect gas.
9 – Install operational components and prepared for first test fire.
10 – Check to verify adequate accessibility clearance for service & proper operation.
11 – Check operation of unit.
12 – Take time to explain operation to customer (most call backs are caused by the customer not understanding the operation
of the unit.)
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Installing Gas and Electrical Supply Lines.
Gas and lines must be installed and accessible for the installation of the MBO-36.
Natural Gas requires a minimum inlet gas pressure of 5.5 in W.C..
IMPORTANT:
Installer please allow a portion of
the gas line connecting to the appliance to be flexible enough for moving and aligning the appliance into the
chase.
Existing Gas Supply
Before interrupting the existing gas supply it is recommended that the following be checked.
Shut down all gas appliances and carry out a pressure test to ensure there are no leaks in the system.
Before connecting the appliance to the gas supply line, double check that the appliance you have purchased is designed for the
gas type you are using. The gas type markings are located on the certification label and also on the appliance’s gas valve.
Check the gas pressure immediately upstream to ensure you will be able to supply the minimum inlet pressure for the
appliance.
Check your pipe sizing to ensure sufficient volume will be supplied to the appliance.
Gas Supply Installation
Provide adequate clearance for the proper installation and checking of the gas connection.
Have your gas supplier or a qualified gas fitter run a gas supply line into the gas fireplace. The line must be properly sized and
fitted according to the installation codes. Upstream of the appliance supply connection, the fitter shall provide an easily
accessible manual shut-off valve.
The gas supply pipe should enter the appliance case through the opening at the right side. The supply pipe should be
connected to the appliance gas inlet pipe situated at the right side of the control unit. Supply line connection to the inlet pipe is
3/8 NPT.
Use only new black iron or steel pipes or copper tubing if acceptable – check local codes.
Note that in the USA copper tubing must be internally tinned for protection against sulfur compounds.
Unions in gas should be of ground joint type. Sealant used must be resistant to the action of all gas constituents including LP
gas. Sealant should be applied lightly to male threads to ensure excess sealant does not enter gas lines.
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