Lennox Hearth MPE-36R installation instructions Save These Instructions General Information

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.

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 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.

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

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

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

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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