Lennox Hearth MPE-36R warranty Congratulations

Congratulations!

In selecting this LENNOX Merit Plus electric fireplace, you have chosen the finest and most dependable fireplace found anywhere. A beautiful and prestigious addition to the finest homes. Welcome to a Family of hundreds of thousands of satisfied LENNOX Fireplace Owners.

Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please pay special attention to the safety instructions provided in this manual. The instruc- tions included here will assure that you have many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your LENNOX product.

Power Supply Wire Gage

Voltage	Wire Gage	Fuse
120 V	14 Ga.	15 Amp
240 V	14 Ga.	20 Amp

Wall Switch / Thermostat Wire Gage

Voltage	Wire Gage
5 Volts	18 GAGE

Table 1

Table of contents
Important Safety Information.	...........Page	2
Packaging List	Page	3
Introduction	Page	3
General Information	Page	3
Locating Fireplace	Page	3
Tools/Supplies Required	Page	3
Framing Specifications	Page	4
Fireplace Specifications	Page	4
Clearances	Page	5
Pre-installation	Page	5
Installation Steps	Page	5
Electrical Connections	Page	5
Final Finishing	Page	6
Break-In Period	Page	6
Control Panel Operation	Page	6
Remote Control Operation	Page	7
Maintenance	Page	8
Wiring Diagrams	Page 10
Troubleshooting	Page	15
Replacement Parts	Page 16
Optional Accessories	Page	18

PACKAGING lIST

This assembled Electric Room Heater is packaged with:

•One accessory package located in the firebox, containing;

1.One Installation and Operation Manual.

2.One Warranty Certificate.

3.One Remote Control.

•Two spare Light Bulbs are located in a recess on the back of the log assembly.

INTRODUCTION

This Electric Fireplace is designed for residential applications to be framed in as a zero clearance fireplace.

This appliance has been tested in accor- dance with UL 2021 and CSA C22.2 No. 46-M198 standards for fixed and location dedicated electric room heaters.

Installation must conform to local codes. In the absence of local codes, electrical wiring and grounding must comply with the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA 70 - latest edition. In Canada, the current CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code - latest edition.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Power Supply Wire Specifications

120 Volt, 60 Hz, 1600 Watts:

(ref. Page 10)

Hard Wire Connection - Use two conductor, non-metallic sheath cable with ground wire (total three wires) for the incoming power supply. The wire used must conform to local and national electrical codes for the specified power consumption rating. See Table 1.

240 Volt, 60 Hz, 3000 Watt:

(ref. Page 11)

Use three conductor, non-metallic sheath cable with ground wire (total four wires) for the incoming power supply. The wire used must conform to local and national electrical codes for the specified power consumption rating. See Table 1.

Wall Switch or Wall Thermostat Kits (optional kits, see Page 17)

Low voltage wire is provided for the wall switch connection. The wires gage requirements are shown on Table 1.

WARNING

Do not install or operate this fire- placethroughaswitchwiredinthe 120 VAC or 240 VAC circuits. The only approved wiring for a switch is through the low voltage circuit (24 VAC) as shown on Page 14.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

LOCATING YOUR MERIT PLUS ELECTRIC FIREPLACE

Your new fireplace may be installed into existing framing or built into a wall (see Figure 1).

When choosing a location for your new fire- place, ensure that the general instructions are followed. Also, for the best effect, install the fireplace out of direct sunlight and away from overhead lighting. See Figure 1.

Top View Showing Approved

Room Locations of Fireplace

fireplace shown in gray.

Figure 1

Tools and building supplies normally required

TOOLS:	BUILDING SUPPLIES:
Phillips Screwdriver	Framing Materials
7/16" Socket Drive	Wall Finishing Materials
Hammer	Caulking Materials
Saw And/or Saber Saw	(noncombustible)
Level
Measuring Tape
Plumb Line
Electric Drill And Bits
Pliers
Square
Gloves

IMPORTANT NOTE: This fireplace system is not difficult to install. However, in the interest of safety, it is recommended that the installer be a qualified or certified “tradesman” familiar with commonly accepted fireplace installation and safety techniques as well as prevailing local codes.