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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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AVOID THE USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD
BECAUSE THE EXTENSION CORD MAY
OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A RISK OF FIRE.
HOWEVER, IF YOU HAVE TO USE AN EX-
TENSION 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 DECO-
RATIONS 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 EX-
HAUST 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 fireplace.
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 inter-
est of safety, it is recommended that the
installer be a qualified or certified “trades-
man” familiar with commonly accepted fire-
place 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 exist-
ing 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
.