Installing The Gas Line - Marco C 36 HC Installing & Operating Manual

NSTALLING THE GAS LlNE
MPORTANT Install the gas line before finishing the
ireplace. If desired, a decorative gas appliance may be
nstalled. Use only iron pipe,
1/2"
size, and appropriate fit-
ings. When installing gas line, a valve designed for in-
;tallation outside the fireplace is required (Figure 26).
The gas line may be installed to enter the fireplace from
either side. Refer to Figure 5 for hole location. The unit
is shipped from the factory ready for installation on the
right hand side. To install in the right hand side proceed
as follows: First remove the cover from ouside of fireplace
casings with 5/16" socket wrench and remove conduit
sleeve. Take insulation material out of gas line conduit and
save for reuse. On the inside wall of firebox, using a light
punch, strike mark or plug located 1 1 1 2 inches from floor
in the center of the side panel. Knock the plug through
from the inside the firebox to the outside. Reinsert the con-
duit sleeve.
If a left hand installation is desired: First knock out the plug
in the fireplace case on the left side. Proceed as for a right
hand installation, except that conduit from the right hand
side must be moved'to the left hand side. Be sure to
replace the cover on the right hand side.
Run gas line to just inside entrance hole of fireplace. In-
stall a 7" minimum nipple to reach inside the fireplace.
Repack insulation to conduit sleeve around nipple, finish
installation by either capping the gas line or attaching gas
log.
The gas line is intended for connection to a decorative gas
appliance incorporating an automatic shutoff device and com-
plying with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for
Installation in Vented Fireplaces, ANSI 221.60. Decorative
gas appliance should be installed in accordance with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 2223.1. and NFPA 54.
CAUTION: WHEN USING THE DECORATIVE
APPLIANCE, THE FIREPLACE DAMPER MUST
BE SET IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITON.
TEST FOR GAS LEAKS
All gas piping and connections must be tested for
leaks after the installation is completed. Be sure gas
valve is turned on. Apply soap suds solution to all
connections and joints. If bubbles appear, leaks can
be detected and corrected. DO NOT use a match or
open flame of any kind to test for leaks. Never
operate any appliance with leaky connections.
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"THIS INSTALLATION IS NOT LISTED BY
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC."
Gas log lighter has been tested by RADCO LAB. in
accordance with ICBO requirements and approved for use with6
this fireplace model.
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INSTALLATION OF GAS LOG
LIGHTER.
IF YOUR FIREPLACE IS PROVIDED WITH A GAS
LlNE FOR ATTACHMENTTO A GAS LOG LIGHTER,
P L E A S E F O L L O W T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S
CAREFULLY:
1) BEFORE DOING ANYTHING, MAKE SURE THE
G A S VALVE L O C A T E D O U T S I D E YOUR
FIREPLACE IS SHUT OFF.
2) REMOVE THE CAP AT END OF GAS PIPELINE
P R O T R U D I N G F R O M S I D E O F T H E
REFRACTORY. (SEE FIG. 32)
3) CONNECT FITTINGS:
TWO
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' A 2
INCH DIA. 45" ELBOW
ONE
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' / 2
INCH DIA. CLOSE NIPPLE
4) INSTALL GAS LOG LIGHTER MAX. 24" LONG,
%
INCH DIAMETER TO ELBOW. (SEE FIG. 33)
GAS LOG LIGHTER MUST BE INSTALLED FLUSH
TO THEHEARTH FLOOR OFYOUR APPLIANCE. DO
NOT ELEVATE GAS LOG LIGHTER.
YOUR GAS LOG LIGHTER IS NOW READY FOR USE.
'h" GAS PIPE
LOG LIGHTER
1 , 2 . 8
NOTE: MAXIMUM LOG LIGHTER SIZE-
LENGTH-24", DIAMETER-'i:"
14
45" ELBOW
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(TWO EACH)
NOTE: LOG LIGHTER CLEARANCE
C L O S E NIPPLE
TO FIREPLACE HEARTH- " 0 INCHES
FIGURE 33