Lennox Hearth MPE-36R manual

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  • Page 1

    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 1 36" Electric Fireplace P/N 775,172M RE V . B 7 /2004 MODEL: RET AIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MERIT PLUS SERIES This manual will enable you to obtain a safe, effi cient and dependable installation and operation of your electric fi replace. Please read and understand these inst[...]

  • Page 2

    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 2 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 mus[...]

  • Page 3

    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 3 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[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 4 FRAMING SPECIFICA TIONS 37 5/8" (954 mm) 24 " (610 mm) 14 7/8" (32 mm) 5 1/8 " (130 mm) 36 " (914 mm) 2 1/4 " (55 mm) 29 3/4 " (754 mm) 32 " (812 mm) Front View T op View Right Side Left Side Electrical Access 13 3/4" (350 mm) 5 1/4 " (134 mm) 24 1[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS 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) P[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 6 MANUAL CONTROL P ANEL OPERA TION (refer to Figures 5 & 6) Once this appliance has been properly installed and connected to the power supply as defi ned in this manual, it is ready to operate. Note: Ensure the circuit breakers for the power supply are turned on. This appliance can be operated [...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 7 • When using the remote control , the power on/off switch inside the body and the wall switch (optional kit) must be on the OFF position. REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION: Figure 6 CAUTIONS • DO NOT USE OLD BA TTERIES WITH NEW ONES. • DO NOT USE BA TTERIES OTHER THA T THE TYPE SPECIFIED (2 EA. AA).[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 8 Figure 9 MAINTENANCE This appliance has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. The com- ponents that will need to be serviced have been kept to a minimum. Periodic dusting of the fi replace is all that should be required. CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINT[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 9 WARNING: THE FIREPLACE MUST BE UNPLUGGED/DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPL Y PRIOR TO ANY MAINTE- NANCE OR CLEANING IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RISK ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE. CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED A 35 WA TT BULB. USE OF A HIGHER RA TED BULB MA Y RESUL T IN A FIRE, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJU[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 10 WIRING DIAGRAM - 120 VOL T Wiring diagrams are provided here for reference purposes only . This information is also provided on schematics attached direct ly to the appliance on the left side. CAUTION: LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPE[...]

  • Page 11

    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 11 WIRING DIAGRAM - 240 VOL T Wiring diagrams are provided here for reference purposes only . This information is also provided on schematics attached direct ly to the appliance on the left side. CAUTION: LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPE[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 12 5 V GROUND INSIDE POWER ON/OFF SWITCH (ON CONTROL PANEL) POWER ON/OFF SWITCH (OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH) OUTSIDE RED RED GREEN 1K POTENTIOMETER 5 V GROUND INSIDE OUTSIDE A#D BLACK Ω WHITE GREEN WALL THERMOSTAT WALL THERMOST A T & WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAMS (optional kits, see page 18) • When [...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 13 Wall Thermostat Black 5 V Left Side of Fireplace Installing Wall Thermostat (optional kit, see page 18) Wire the wall thermostat prior to installing the fi replace. WALL THERMOST A T WIRING (24 VAC): Install Wall Thermostat per instructions provided with kit and per the following information: 1.[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 14 Power On/Off Wall Switch Installation (optional kit, see page 18) Wire the wall switch prior to installing the fi replace. WALL SWITCH WIRING (24 V AC): Install Wall Switch per instructions provided with kit and per the following information: 1. T urn off circuit breaker . 2. Remove cover plate [...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 15 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHO PERFORMS CORRECTIVE ACTIO N CORRECTIVE ACTIO N 1. Fireplac e turns off a nd will not tu rn on. Fireplace ha s overheat ed. Homeowne r The appl iance is protect ed with a safety dev ice to prev ent it fro m overheatin g. If the fireplace shoul d overheat[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 16 REPLACEMENT P AR TS ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION MPE-36R CA T . NO. QTY 1 Bulb Kit, (10 Each 35w Halogen) H1623 1 2 Side Frames, 1 Left And 1 Right H1624 1 3 Circuit Board And Remote Control Sensor H1625 1 4 Nailing Flange Kit, (4 Each) H1626 1 5 Glass Brick Panel H1627 1 6 Glass Retaining Bracket Kit: L[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 17 REPLACEMENT P AR TS COMPONENT DIAGRAMS 17 14 16 11 1 4 2 5 6 6 7 8 12 13 15 19 3 20 1 9 Front View 18 POWER ON/OFF DISPLAY ON/OFF Dimmer Brighter EMBERS HEATER ON/OFF TEMP. CONTROL HIGH MED. LOW FLAME HIGHER LOWER 22[...]

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    NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 18 ACCESSORY COMPONENTS The following items are available for use with this appliance. Cat. No. Model Description H1535 GEP-36BL Glass Enclosure Panel, Black on Bronze H1536 GEP-36PB Glass Enclosure Panel, Brass on Bronze H1537 GEP-36BS Glass Enclosure Panel, Stainless on Bronze Cat. No. Model Descr[...]