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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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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.
Figure 1
Table 1
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 fi replace system
is not diffi cult to install. However, in the
interest of safety, it is recommended that
the installer be a qualifi ed or certifi ed
“tradesman” familiar with commonly
accepted fi replace installation and safety
techniques as well as prevailing local
codes.
LOCATING YOUR MERIT PLUS ELECTRIC
FIREPLACE
Your new fi replace 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 fi re-
place, ensure that the general instructions are
followed. Also, for the best effect, install the
fi replace out of direct sunlight and away from
overhead lighting. See Figure 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Power Supply Wire Specifi cations
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 specifi ed
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 specifi ed
power consumption rating. See Table 1.
Top View Showing Approved
Room Locations of Fireplace
fi replace shown in gray.
Voltage
Wire Gage
5 Volts 18 Gage
Wall Switch/Thermostat Wire Gage
Voltage
Wire Gage Fuse Rating
120 V
240 V
20 AMP
15 AMP
14 GA.
14 GA.
Power Supply Wire Gage
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.