Lennox Hearth MPE-36R manual

36" Electric Fireplace P/N 775,172M REV . G 04/2007 MODEL: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MERIT ™ PLUS SERIES This manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and dependable installation and operation of your electric fireplace. Please read and understand these instructions before beginning your installation. Do not a[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 2 IM PO R T AN T SA FE TY A ND W A RN II NG I NF OR MA TI ON REA D T HIS MANU AL I N I TS ENT IRE TY A ND U NDER ST AND THE SE RULE S TO FOL LOW FOR SAF ETY . TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE FIRE, DO NOT BLOCK AIR INT AKES OR EXHAUSTS IN ANY WA Y . DO NOT USE NEAR SOFT SURF ACES, LIKE A PILLOW , WHERE OPENING[...]

W ARNING Do not i n st al l or o pe ra te t hi s fir e- p la c e t h ro u gh a sw i tc h wi r ed i n t h e 12 0 V AC or 24 0 V A C ci r cu it s. The on l y ap pr ov ed wi ri ng fo r a sw it c h is th ro ug h t he l o w vo lt ag e c ir cu it (2 4 V AC ) as s ho w n on P ag e 14 . NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 3 CONGRA TULA TIONS[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 4 FRAMING SPECIFICA TIONS 3 7- 5/ 8 " ( 95 4 m m) 2 4 " ( 61 0 m m) 1 4- 7/ 8 " ( 32 m m ) 5 -1 /8 " ( 13 0 m m) 3 6 " ( 91 4 m m) 2 -1 /4 " ( 55 m m ) 2 9- 3/ 4 " ( 75 4 m m) 3 2 " ( 81 2 m m) Front View T op View Right Side Left Side Electrical Access 1 3- 3[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 5 Mantel Clearance: Combustibl e and Non-com- bustible mantels may be installed at any height above the top of the face of fireplace. 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. [...]

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 defined 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 e[...]

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 The Merit Plus Electric Fireplace is pro- vid ed wit h an Inf rared li gh t Remo te Con trol . All functions of the firep[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 8 Figure 9 MAINTENANCE This appliance has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free ser vice. The com- ponents that will need to be serviced have been kept to a minimum. Periodic dusting of the fireplace is all that should be required. HEA TER /BLOWER REPLACEMENT PROCE - DURE 1. T urn off[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 9 Replacing Light Bulbs b. Flame Cylinder Bulbs i. Remove Brick panel, following proce- dur e on Pag e 8 (see Bric k pan el Remov al Procedure ). Figure 12 Ember Bed Figure 13 Bulb Bulb Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Brick panel Retain- ing brackets Flame Panel iii. Locate flame [...]

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 directly to the appliance on the left side. CAUTION: LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER[...]

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 directly to the appliance on the left side. CAUTION: LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER[...]

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 [...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 13 Installing Wall Thermostat (optional kit, see Page 18) Wire the wall thermostat prior to installing the fireplace. WALL THERMOST A T WIRING (24 VAC): Install Wall Thermostat per instructions provided with kit and per the following information: 1. T urn off cir cuit breaker . 2. Remove cover plat[...]

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 fireplace. WALL SWITCH WIRING (24 V AC): Install Wall Switch per instructions provided with kit and per the following information: 1. T urn off cir cuit breaker . 2. Remove cover plate [...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Causes Who Perf orm s Co rrec tive Action Corrective Action 1. Fireplace turns off and will not turn on and an audible beeping noise can be heard. Fireplace has overheated. Homeowner The applianc e is protec ted with a safety device to prevent it from overheat ing[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 16 REPLACEMENT P ARTS 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 H1625 1 4 Nailing Flange Kit, (4 Each) H1626 1 5 Glass Brick Panel H1627 1 6 Glass Retaining Bracket Kit: Left, Right, & T op H162[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 17 REPLACEMENT P ARTS COMPONENT DIAGRAMS - MPE-36R 8b 23 14 16 11 1 4 2 5 6 6 7 8a 12 13 15 19 17 Front View POWER � ON/OFF � DISPLAY � ON/OFF � Dimmer � Brighter � EMBERS � HEATER � ON/OFF � TEMP. CONTROL � HIGH � MED. � LOW � FLAME � HIGHER � LOWER � 2 2 2 0 3 1 9 1[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 18 ACCESSORY COMPONENTS The following items are available for use with this appliance. Ca t. No . Mo de l De sc rip tio n H 1 53 5 GE P - 3 6B L Gl a s s E n c lo s u re P a ne l , Bl a c k o n Br o n z e H 1 53 6 GE P - 3 6P B Gl a s s E n c l os u r e P a n el , B ra s s o n B ro n z e H 1 53 7 GE[...]

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRA TIONS NOT TO SCALE. 19 NOTES[...]

Printed in U.S.A. © LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS 2004 P/N 775,172M REV .G 04/2007 The manufacturer reser ves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information. 1110 West T aft Avenue Orang[...]