Matsushita MPE-33R warranty General Information, Power Supply Wire Specifications

DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE OUT- DOORS. DO NOT EXPOSE FIREPLACE TO THE ELEMENTS (SUCH AS RAIN, ETC.).

THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN BATHROOMS, LAUNDRY AREAS OR SIMILAR INDOOR LOCATIONS. NEVER LOCATE THIS APPLIANCE WHERE IT COULD FALL INTO A BATHTUB OR OTHER WATER CONTAINER.

DO NOT RUN ELECTRICAL WIRING OR POWER CORD (OPTIONAL) UNDER CAR- PETING. OR COVER WITH THROW RUGS, RUNNERS OR SIMILAR MATERIALS.

(FOR 120 V W/OPTIONAL POWER CORD)

AVOID THE USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD BECAUSE THE EXTENSION CORD MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A RISK OF FIRE. HOWEVER, IF YOU HAVE TO USE AN EXTENSION CORD, THE CORD SHALL BE NO. 14 AWG MINIMUM SIZE AND RATED NOT LESS THAN 1800 WATTS, 15 AMPS.

THE EXTENSION CORD MUST BE A THREE WIRE CORD WITH GROUNDING TYPE PLUG AND CORD CONNECTION.

THIS APPLIANCE HAS HOT AND ARCING OR SPARKING PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT USE IT IN AREAS WHERE GASOLINE, PAINT OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ARE USED OR STORED.

THIS FIREPLACE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A DRYING RACK FOR CLOTHING, NOR SHOULD CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS OR OTHER DECORATIONS BE HUNG NEAR IT.

USETHISAPPLIANCEONLYASDESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. ANY OTHER USE IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IF APPLIANCE IS TO BE DISCONNECTED, TURN OFF CONTROLS FIRST.

DO NOT INSERT OR ALLOW FOREIGN OBJECTS TO ENTER ANY VENTILATION OR EXHAUST OPENING, AS THIS MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, OR DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Power Supply Wire Specifications

120 Volt, 60 Hz, 1600 Watts:

(ref. Page 10)

Use two conductor, non-metallic sheath cable with ground wire 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 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 V AC or 240 V AC circuits. The only approved wiring for a switch is through the low voltage circuit (24 V AC) as shown on Page 14.

Power Supply Wire Gage

Voltage	Wire Gage	Fuse
		Rating
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

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), or set in a freestanding mantel cabinet available from your dealer (see Page 17).

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:

Phillips Screwdriver

7/16" Socket Drive

Hammer

Saw And/or Saber Saw

Level

Measuring Tape

Plumb Line

Electric Drill And Bits

Pliers

Square

Gloves

Building Supplies:

Framing Materials

Wall Finishing Materials

Caulking Materials

(noncombustible)

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.

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