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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
5
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUS-
TIBLES
Mantel Clearance: Combustible and Non-com-
bustible mantels may be installed at any height
above the top of the face of fi replace.
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)
17.30 cu. 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
FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS
Sides: 0 mm - 0 inches
Floor: 0 mm - 0 inches
Top: 0 mm - 0 inches
PRE-INSTALLATION
Before You Start
Check appliance for any concealed damage.
DETAILED INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Complete the framing opening to the
dimensions specifi ed in Figure 2.
2. Ensure that there is a minimum of 8" of
service cable for connection to the junction
box on the fi replace. 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 fi replace into the framed-in
opening. Attach fi replace to frame using
nailing fl anges provided.
5. Complete the wiring to the fi replace 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.
Table 2
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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Refer to the electrical diagrams on pages 10
to 14.
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.
ANY ELECTRICAL RE-WIRING OF THIS
APPLIANCE MUST BE DONE BY A QUALI-
FIED ELECTRICIAN.
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 fi replace and 4
nailing fl anges on the sides of the appliance is
provided to facilitate installation.
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.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE IS MOUNTED
ON RUBBER FEET TO ENSURE ADEQUATE
AIR CIRCULATION BENEATH FIREPLACE.
DO NOT BLOCK AIRFLOW AT THE BOTTOM
AIR INTAKES.
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 fi replace 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.
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 airfl ow beneath the appliance (read the
following WARNING).
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.