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 CARPETING. OR COVER WITH THROW RUGS, RUNNERS OR SIMILAR MATERIALS.
AVOID THE USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD BE- CAUSE 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 FLAM- MABLE LIQUIDS ARE USED OR STORED.
THIS FIREPLACE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A DRYING RACK FOR CLOTHING, NOR SHOULD CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS OR OTHER DECORA- TIONS BE HUNG NEAR IT.
USE THIS APPLIANCE ONLY AS DESCRIBED 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 OB- JECTS TO ENTER ANY VENTILATION OR EXHAUST OPENING, AS THIS MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, OR DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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 9).
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 |
Figure 1 |
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
Tools and building supplies normally required
No tools are required for setup of the fire- place.
Tools: (construction)
Phillips Screwdriver
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
Mantel
Caulking Materials
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” fa- miliar with commonly accepted fireplace installation and safety techniques as well as prevailing local codes.
