Lennox Hearth MPE-36R Indoor Fireplace User Manual


 
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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INTRODUCTION
This Electric Fireplace is designed for
residential applications to be framed in as
a zero clearance fi replace.
This appliance has been tested in accor-
dance with UL 2021 and CSA C22.2 No.
46-M198 standards for fi xed 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 cur-
rent CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code
- latest edition.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE STARTING YOUR FIRE-
PLACE INSTALLATION, READ THIS INSTAL-
LATION AND OPERATION MANUAL VERY
CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND
IT COMPLETELY AND IN ENTIRETY. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN A POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK,
FIRE HAZARD AND/OR INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE IS MOUNTED ON
RUBBER FEET. THE PURPOSE OF THESE FEET
IS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE AIR CIRCULATION
BENEATH THE FIREPLACE. DO NOT REMOVE
THESE FEET. DO NOT INSTALL THE FIREPLACE
DIRECTLY ONTO A CARPET, RUG, FURNITURE
OR SIMILAR SURFACES, WHICH COULD
HINDER OR BLOCK THE AIRFLOW.
CONGRATULATIONS!
In selecting this DAVE LENNOX Merit Plus electric fi replace, you have chosen the
fi nest and most dependable fi replace found anywhere. A beautiful and prestigious
addition to the fi nest homes. Welcome to a Family of hundreds of thousands of
satisfi ed 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.
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS
MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY,
AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE MAY
RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE FIRE, DO NOT
BLOCK AIR INTAKES OR EXHAUSTS IN ANY
WAY. DO NOT USE NEAR SOFT SURFACES,
LIKE A PILLOW, WHERE OPENINGS MAY
BECOME BLOCKED.
THIS APPLIANCE MAY BECOME HOT WHEN
IN USE. TO AVOID BURNS, DO NOT LET
BARE SKIN TOUCH HOT SURFACES. KEEP
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS FUR-
NITURE, PILLOWS, BEDDING, PAPERS,
CLOTHES AND CURTAINS AT LEAST 3 FEET
(1 METER) FROM THE FRONT OF THIS
APPLIANCE.
CAUTION: EXTREME CAUTION IS NECESSARY
WHEN ANY HEATER IS USED BY OR NEAR
CHILDREN OR INVALIDS AND WHENEVER
THE HEATER IS LEFT OPERATING AND
UNATTENDED.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY HEATER WITH DAM-
AGED WIRING OR CONNECTORS, OR AFTER
THE APPLIANCE MALFUNCTIONS, OR IF
IT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED IN
ANY WAY.
ANY REPAIRS TO THIS FIREPLACE SHOULD
BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS
FIREPLACE BE MODIFIED. PARTS HAVING
TO BE REMOVED FOR SERVICING MUST
BE REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERATING THE
FIREPLACE AGAIN.
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE OUTDOORS.
DO NOT EXPOSE Fireplace TO THE ELEMENTS
(SUCH AS RAIN, ETC.).
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE IN BATHROOMS, LAUNDRY AREAS
OR SIMILAR INDOOR LOCATIONS. 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.
(FOR 120 V W/OPTIONAL POWER CORD)
AVOID THE USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD
BECAUSE THE EXTENSION CORD MAY OVER-
HEAT 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Packaging List ...................................page 2
Introduction ......................................page 2
General Information ..........................page 3
Locating Fireplace .............................page 3
Tools/Supplies Required .................. page 3
Framing Specifi cations ..................... page 4
Fireplace Specifi cations .................... page 4
Clearances ....................................... page 5
Pre-installation ................................. page 5
Installation Steps ............................. page 5
Electrical Connections ...................... page 5
Final Finishing .................................. page 6
Break-In Period ................................ page 6
Control Panel Operation ................... page 6
Remote Control Operation ............... page 7
Maintenance ..................................... page 8
Wiring Diagrams .............................. page 10
Troubleshooting ............................... page 15
Replacement Parts ........................... page 16
Optional Accessories ........................ page 18
PACKAGING LIST
This assembled Electric Room Heater is
packaged with:
One accessory package located in the
rebox, containing;
1. One Installation and Operation Manual.
2. One Warranty Certifi cate.
3. One Remote Control.
Two spare Light Bulbs are located in a
recess on the back of the log assembly.