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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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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.
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.
Figure 1
Top View Showing Approved
Room Locations Of Fireplace
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.