Lennox Hearth MPE-36R Minimum Clearances To Combus- Tibles, Sides, Floor, Electrical Connections

FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. H1534

Model: MPE-36R

Description: Merit Plus Electric Fireplace, 36” Radiant

Shipping Weight: 90 lb.'s (41 KG) Packaging:

44 ¾” x19 ½” x 34 ¼”

(1135 mm x 495 mm x 870 mm)

17.30cu. ft.

Power Requirements: (120 Volt, 60 Hz.)

Rated Wattage - 1600 Watts Amperage - 13.33 Amps

(240 Volt, 60 Hz.)

Rated Wattage - 3000 Watts Amperage - 12.5 Amps

Blower CFM: 83 CFM

(120 V): 5,461 BTU/HR

(240 V): 10,239 BTU/HR

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUS- TIBLES

This appliance is a zero-clearance design and is approved to be framed in with combustible materials (up to the edge of the appliance). A drywall lip at the top of the fireplace and 4 nailing flanges on the sides of the appliance is provided to facilitate installation.

Sides:	0 mm - 0 inches
Floor:	0 mm - 0 inches
Top:	0 mm - 0 inches

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Mantel Clearance: Combustible and Non-com- bustible mantels may be installed at any height above the top of the face of fireplace.

Hearth Protection: A hearth is not mandatory, but it is recommended for aesthetic purposes. Secure the hearth extension to the floor to prevent possible shifting. Do no block the airflow beneath the appliance (read the following WARNING).

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE IS MOUNTED ON RUBBER FEET TO ENSURE ADEQUATE AIR CIRCULATION BENEATH FIREPLACE. DO NOT BLOCK AIRFLOW AT THE BOTTOM AIR INTAKES.

COLD CLIMATE INSTALLATION RECOM- MENDATION: WHEN INSTALLING THIS FIREPLACE AGAINST A NON-INSULATED EXTERIOR WALL OR CHASE, IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE OUTER WALLS BE INSULATED TO CONFORM TO APPLI- CABLE INSULATION CODES.

WARNING! TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SAGGING OR LOOSE INSULATION, THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED AGAINST VAPOR BARRIERS OR EXPOSED INSULATION. LOCALIZED OVERHEATING COULD OCCUR AND A FIRE COUDLD RESULT. INSULATION AND A VAPOR BAR- RIER SHOULD BE PLACED A MINIMUM OF 2 INCHES FROM THE APPLIANCE.

PRE-INSTALLATION

Before You Start

Check appliance for any concealed damage.

DETAILED INSTALLATION STEPS

1.Complete the framing opening to the dimensions specified in Figure 2.

2.Ensure that there is a minimum of 8" of service cable for connection to the junction box on the fireplace. Remove the outer jacket and strip the individual wires 1/2" from the end.

3.Loosen the screw securing the junction box cover and remove the cover.

4.Position the fireplace into the framed-in opening. Attach fireplace to frame using nailing flanges provided.

5.Complete the wiring to the fireplace for the appropriate voltage (120 V or 240 V), as shown on pages 10 & 11. Wires L1, L2, N & G are attached to the rear of the junction box cable clamp for easy access.

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.

6.Wire a dedicated, properly fused circuit with an Amp rating for the appropriate voltage (120 V - 15 Amps or 240 V - 20 Amps). A dedicated circuit is required to prevent over- loading a house circuit in cases of having multiple appliances on the same circuit. Use an outlet that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter where required by electrical code.

7.(If applicable) Make wall mount wall switch or wall thermostat connections as outlined on pages 11 & 12.

8.Place all connectors inside the fireplace and replace the junction box cover, ensuring that the cable clamp grips only the jacket of service, and if applicable, wall switch or thermostat lines.

9.Perform a function test. See Manual Control Panel Operation on page 6 and Remote Control Operation on page 7.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Refer to the electrical diagrams on pages 10 to 14.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL WIRING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODES AND OTHER APPLICABLE REGULA- TIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS.

ANY ELECTRICAL RE-WIRING OF THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE DONE BY A QUALI- FIED ELECTRICIAN.

DO NOT USE THIS FIREPLACE IF ANY PART OF IT HAS BEEN UNDERWATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT THE FIREPLACE AND REPLACE ANY PART OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH HAS BEEN UNDER WATER.

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