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CONGRATULATIONS!
In selecting this Lennox B-Vent Gas Appliance you have chosen the fi nest and most
dependable fi replace to be found anywhere. A beautiful, prestigious, alternative to a
wood burning fi replace. Welcome to a Family of tens 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 Homeowner's
Care and Operation Instructions included here will assure that you have many years of
dependable and enjoyable service from your Lennox product.
INTRODUCTION
Installation must conform to local codes. In
the absence of local codes, installation must
comply with the current National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54). (In Canada, the current
CAN/CGA B149 installation code). Electrical
wiring must comply with local codes. In the
absence of local codes, installation must be in
accordance with the National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70 - (latest edition). (In Canada, the current
CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code).
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER OR MODIFY
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR
ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY,
CERTIFICATION AND LISTINGS OF THIS UNIT.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ......................................Page 2
General Information ..........................Page 2
Operation/Care of Your Appliance .....Page 3
Variable Flame Adjustment ................Page 4
Outside Combustion Air Control .......Page 5
Manual Limit Switch .........................Page 5
Maintenance Schedule ......................Page 6
Maintenance ......................................Page 7
Front Glass Enclosure Panel,
Removal and Installation ...............Page 7
Burner Adjustments ..........................Page 8
Millivolt Appliance Checkout .............Page 8
Electronic Appliance Checkout ..........Page 8
Logs, Rockwool, Vermiculite &
Volcanic Stone Placement .............Page 9
Wiring Diagrams ...............................Page 14
Warranty ...........................................Page 14
Replacement Parts ............................Page 14
Product Reference Information .........Page 14
Accessory Components ....................Page 15
Lighting Instructions – Millivolt ........Page 18
Lighting Instructions – Electronic .....Page 20
Troubleshooting Guide – Millivolt .....Page 22
Troubleshooting Guide – Electronic ..Page 22
Replacement Parts List .....................Page 24
The millivolt appliances are designed to operate
on either natural or propane gas. A millivolt
gas control valve with piezo ignition system
provides safe, effi cient operation. External
electrical power is required to operate the
optional electrically powered components, if
installed. Electrical power must be wired during
appliance installation.
The electronic appliances are designed to
operate on either natural or propane gas. An
electronic intermittent pilot system provides
safe, effi cient operation. External electrical
power is required to operate these units.
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by OMNI-
Test Laboratories, Inc. (Report No. 116-F-__-__)
to ANSI Z21.50 (in Canada, CSA 2.22), and
CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA and Canada,
as vented gas fi replaces.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Note: Installation and repair should be
performed by a qualifi ed service person. The
appliance should be inspected annually by a
qualifi ed professional service technician. More
frequent inspections and cleanings may be
required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. It is imperative that the
control compartment, burners and circulating air
passage ways of the appliance be kept clean.
S'assurer que le brùleur et le compartiment des
commandes sont propres. Voir les instructions
d'installation et d'utilisation qui accompagnent
l'appareil.
Provide adequate clearances around air open-
ings and adequate accessibility clearance for
service and proper operation. Never obstruct
the front openings of the appliance.
Due to high temperatures the appliance should
be located out of traffi c and away from furniture
and draperies. Locate furniture and window
coverings accordingly.
Millivolt Models with
Manually-Modulated Gas Valve
Natural Gas Propane Gas
Model Input Rate
(BTU/HR)
Input Rate
(BTU/HR)
MPB3328
13,500 to 17,500 13,500 to 17,500
MPB3530
16,000 to 20,000 16,500 to 20,000
MPB4035
24,000 to 30,000 22,300 to 28,000
MPB4540
24,750 to 31,000 23,000 to 29,000
Table 1
Electronic Models -
Electronic models have a fi xed rate gas valve.
Input of electronic models is shown in Table 2:
Electronic Models with
Fixed-Rate Gas Valve
Natural Gas Propane Gas
Model Input Rate
(BTU/HR)
Input Rate
(BTU/HR)
MPB3328
17,500 17,500
MPB3530
20,000 20,000
MPB4035
30,000 28,000
MPB4540
31,000 29,000
Table 2
These appliances are designed to operate on
natural or propane gas only.
Input of millivolt models is variable. These rates
are shown in Table 1:
Maximum manifold pressure is 3.5 in. w.c. (0.87
kPa) for natural gas and 10 in. w.c. (2.49 kPa)
for LP/Propane gas.
Do not use these appliances if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed, profes-
sional service technician to inspect the appliance
and to replace any parts of the control system and
any gas control which have been under water.
Table 3 shows the units' orifi ce size for the
elevations indicated.
Burner Orifi ce Sizes
Elevation 0-4500 feet ( 0-1372 meters)
Models
NaturalGas
drill size (inches)
Propane Gas
drill size (inches)
MPB-3328 #47 (.0785") 1.2mm (.048")
MPB-3530 #44 (.086") #55 (.052")
MPB-4035 #37 (.104") 1/16"
(.0625")
MPB-4540 #36 (.1065") #52
(.0635")
Table 3
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance
can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional information
consult a qualifi ed installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
These fi replaces are vented deco-
rative gas appliances. Do not burn
wood or other material in these
appliances.