Matsushita MPE-33R warranty Maintenance, HEATER/BLOWER Replacement PROCE- Dure

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MAINTENANCE

This appliance has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. The com- ponents that will need to be serviced have been kept to a minimum. Periodic dusting of the fireplace is all that should be required.

CAUTION

Disconnectpowerbeforeattempt- ing any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electri- cal shock or personal injury.

WARNING

When cleaning the fireplace, the fireplace must be cool.

CLEANINGTHEGLASSENCLOSUREPANEL (OPTIONAL KIT)

Over time the front glass panel may become dirty or dusty. Dust can be removed by lightly rubbing the glass surface with a clean, lint free cloth or paper towel. To remove fingerprints or other marks, use a damp cloth with a good quality household glass cleaner. The front glass panel should be completely dried with a clean, lint free cloth or paper towel.

CAUTION

Do not use abrasive cleaners on the glass panel. Do not spray liquids directly onto any surface of the fireplace.

WARNING

An authorized service represen- tative should perform any other servicing.

CAUTION

Handle glass very carefully to prevent accidental breakage.

HEATER/BLOWER REPLACEMENT PROCE- DURE

1.Turn off power to the fireplace.

2.Let the fireplace completely cool, if it has been operating.

3.Open the steel curtains (remove glass panel enclosure, if applicable).

4.OPTIONAL: To ensure that the brick panel isn't accidentally scratched, you may wish to remove it before proceeding:

Brick Panel Removal Procedure:

a.Remove the 2 screws on the front of the grate. Remove Grate (see Figure 8).

b.Lift out Log / Ember assembly and set aside. Caution: Be careful not to scratch the finish.

c.Remove the top brick panel retaining bracket (see Figure 15). Be very careful to hold the bracket when removing the 2 screws to ensure the bracket doesn't fall.

d.Remove the left and right side brick panel retaining brackets (see Figure 15). Be very careful to hold the bracket when removing. Remove the bottom screw first to avoid the frame falling down after both screws are removed.

TAKE CARE TO HOLD BRICK PANEL IN PLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE.

Suggestion: Slide the screens toward the middle of the fireplace for easier access to the screws on the sides. Return the screens to the sides before proceeding to instruction f.

e.Tip brick panel forward from the top, just enough to clear screens. Carefully remove brick panel from firebox and set aside in a safe place.

5.Remove the screws which secure the heater blower mounting plate using a phillips screw- driver as follows (see Figures 9 & 10):

a.While using one hand to hold the handle of the heater/blower assembly (see Figure 9), remove the 5 screws which secure the mounting plate. Remove the 4 side screws first (2 on each side). Remove the middle screw that is on the top of the handle last.

b.Slowly lower the heater/blower assembly and let it rest on the 2 support chains (1 on each side).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Label all wire loca- tions prior to disconnecting to ensure that wires are reconnected in the correct positions.

6.Replace the heater/blower as follows:

a.Replace the old heater/blower with the new one. Note: when replacing the heater/blower, ensure that all the wires on the heater are correct, otherwise the heater will not function properly.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

b. Turn the power and heater switches on and check for proper operation.

c. Turn off power to the fireplace.

d. Using one hand to hold the handle of the heater/blower assembly, slowly push it back up and line up the holes for the 5 screws. Install the 5 screws to secure the new heater/blower assembly to the mounting plate.

7.(If brick panel was removed) Reverse instructions on Step 4.

8.Reinstall glass panel enclosure, if appli- cable.

Grate

Figure 8

Heater/blower Mounting Plate

Handle

Brick Panel

Remove screws indicated by arrows

Figure 9

Heater/blower Mounting Plate

Be careful not to

damage brick panel

Figure 10

Blower / Heater

Figure 11

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Contents Electric Fireplace 850,032M REV. a 02/2006 Report # C1482763Congratulations Power Supply Wire Specifications For 120 V W/OPTIONAL Power CordGeneral Information Locating Your Merit Plus Electric FireplaceFraming Specifications Fireplace SpecificationsLeft Side Right SidePRE-INSTALLATION Detailed Installation StepsMinimum Clearances to COMBUS- Tibles Electrical ConnectionsFinal Finishing BREAK-IN PeriodManual Control Panel Manual Control Panel OperationRemote Control Operation Brick Panel Removal Procedure MaintenanceHEATER/BLOWER Replacement PROCE- Dure Bulb Replacement Procedure Replacing Light BulbsAcess bulbs as follows Ember BedWiring Diagram 120 Volt Wiring 120 VoltGround 120 V 1600WWiring Diagram 240 Volt Wiring 240 VoltGround Main Power 240 V 3000WWall Thermostat & Wall Switch Wiring Diagrams Inside OutsideOptional kits, see Inside OutsideWall Thermostat Wiring 24 VAC Wall ThermostatBlack White White Left Side FireplaceRed Wire the wall switch prior to installing the fireplaceWall Switch Wiring 24 VAC Troubleshooting WHO Performs Corrective Action CausesReplacement Parts DescriptionMPE-33R CAT. noReplacement Parts Component Diagrams 712Accessory Components Page 850,032M REV. a 02/2006

MPE-33R specifications

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