REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION:

REMOTE CONTROL

A

POWER

 

B

 

ON/OFF

C

D

DISPLAY

ON/OFF

E

Dimmer

Brighter

FEMBERS

HEATER ON/OFF

G

 

TEMP. CONTROL

I

 

HIGH

MED. LOW

 

H

 

FLAME

 

 

 

 

 

LOWER

HIGHER

 

J

 

 

 

K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•When using the remote control, the power on/off switch inside the body and the wall switch (optional kit) must be on the OFF position.

Figure 6

CAUTIONS

•Do Not Use Old Batteries With New Ones.

•Do Not Use Batteries Other That The Type Specified (2 Ea. AA).

•Ensure Batteries Are Correctly Installed In Remote Control.

The Merit Plus Electric Fireplace is provided with an Infrared light Remote Control. All functions of the fireplace can be controlled through the remote control. Note: The Effective range of the remote control is up to approximately 26 feet (8 meters).

The functions identified on the remote (see Figure 6) are as follows:

A.POWER BUTTON

Press once to turn on power to fireplace.

B.INDICATING LIGHT Illuminates when signal is sent.

C.LIGHT BUTTON

On/off switch for flame and ember light.

D.LIGHT ADJUSTING BUTTON (DIM) Reduces brightness of embers.

E.LIGHT ADJUSTING BUTTON (BRIGHTEN) Increases brightness of embers.

F.HEATER ON/OFF

This button will turn the heater ON and OFF independent of the main button.

G.TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTON (HIGH)

Highest heat output, up to 86° F.

H.TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTON (MED.)

Medium heat output, up to 75° F.

I. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTON (LOW)

Lowest heat output, up to 64° F.

J. FLAME ADJUSTING BUTTON (LOWER) Reduces flame intensity.

K. FLAME ADJUSTING BUTTON (HIGHER) Increases flame intensity.

Remote Control Operation Steps:

1.To control the electric fireplace by remote control, the main power on/off switch should be in the off position. This switch is located on the front left floor of firebox (see Figures 4 & 5).

2.When operating the remote control, it must be pointed at the logs inside the electric fireplace and a beep must be heard each time you press a function button. The beep lets you know the remote control is operating the function button you are pressing.

3.Remote On/Off Button - The button on the top left (see A) is the on/off power button. When pressing this button you will hear a beep, this will activates the power to the fireplace. You must then press the display button (C) to activate the lights.

Note: If the flame does not come on immedi- ately, adjust brightness and intensity (buttons E & K).

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

4.To increase the brightness, press and release the light brighten button (see E). Each time you press this button you will hear a beep, and the brightness will increase slightly until the maximum brightness is achieved. To decrease the brightness, press and release the light dimming button (see D). Each time you press this button you will hear a beep, and the brightness will decrease slightly until the minimum brightness is achieved.

5.Heater Button - To activate the heater, press the heater button (see F), then press HI (G),

MED (H), or LO (I). The heater is preset to the following temperatures:

•HIGH will shut off when room reaches approximately 86° F (30° C).

•MED. will shut off when room reaches approximately 75° F (24° C).

•LO. (Low) will shut of when room reaches approximately 64° F (18° C).

6.Flame Button - Press the Flame Adjusting Buttons to achieve a higher or lower flame intensity (see J & K).

7.To Increase Flame Brightness press and release the (K) button. Each time you press this button you will hear a beep and the brightness of the flame will increase slightly, until the maximum setting is reached. To Decrease Flame Brightness press and release the (J) button. Each time you press this button you will hear a beep and the brightness of the flame will decrease slightly, until the minimum setting is reached.

8.To turn the electric fireplace off, Press the On/Off button once (A), when you hear the beep the fireplace will be completely off. When you restart your fireplace with the remote control, all settings will restart at the high settings programmed at the factory. You may also simply press the (C) button to turn off the flame and still use the heater.

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