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 instructions 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...........

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Packaging List..................................

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3

Introduction .....................................

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General Information .........................

Page

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Locating Fireplace ............................

Page

3

Tools/Supplies Required ..................

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3

Framing Specifications.....................

Page

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Fireplace Specifications....................

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Clearances .......................................

Page

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Pre-installation.................................

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Installation Steps .............................

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Electrical Connections......................

Page

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Final Finishing ..................................

Page

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Break-In Period ................................

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Control Panel Operation ...................

Page

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Remote Control Operation ...............

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Maintenance.....................................

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Wiring Diagrams ..............................

Page 10

Troubleshooting ...............................

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15

Replacement Parts...........................

Page 16

Optional Accessories........................

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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 fireplace.

This appliance has been tested in accordance 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 fireplace throughaswitchwiredinthe 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.

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.

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

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