Maytag MERIT PLUS SERIES MPE-33R - Manual (Page 2)

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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INTRODUCTION
This Electric Fireplace is designed for
residential applications to be framed in
as a 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 must conform to local codes.
In the absence of local codes, electrical
wiring and grounding must comply with
the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA
70 - latest edition. In Canada, the cur-
rent CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code
- latest edition.
CONGRATULATIONS!
In selecting this LENNOX Merit Plus electric fi replace, you have chosen the fi nest and
most dependable fi replace found anywhere. A beautiful and prestigious addition to
the fi nest homes. Welcome to a Family of hundreds 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 instruc-
tions included here will assure that you have many years of dependable and enjoyable
service from your LENNOX product.
TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE FIRE,
DO NOT BLOCK AIR INTAKES OR
EXHAUSTS IN ANY WAY. DO NOT
USE NEAR SOFT SURFACES, LIKE
A PILLOW, WHERE OPENINGS MAY
BECOME BLOCKED.
THIS APPLIANCE MAY BECOME HOT
WHEN IN USE. TO AVOID BURNS, DO
NOT LET BARE SKIN TOUCH HOT SUR-
FACES. KEEP COMBUSTIBLE MATERI-
ALS, SUCH AS FURNITURE, PILLOWS,
BEDDING, PAPERS, CLOTHES AND
CURTAINS AT LEAST 3 FEET (1 METER)
FROM THE FRONT OF THIS APPLI-
ANCE.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY HEATER WITH
DAMAGED WIRING OR CONNECTORS,
OR AFTER THE APPLIANCE MALFUNC-
TIONS, OR IF IT HAS BEEN DROPPED
OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY.
ANY REPAIRS TO THIS FIREPLACE
SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALI-
FIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
THIS FIREPLACE BE MODIFIED. PARTS
HAVING TO BE REMOVED FOR SERVIC-
ING MUST BE REPLACED PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE FIREPLACE AGAIN.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Packaging List .................................. Page 2
Introduction ..................................... Page 2
General Information ......................... Page 3
Locating Fireplace ............................ Page 3
Tools/Supplies Required .................. Page 3
Framing Specifi cations ..................... Page 4
Fireplace Specifi cations .................... Page 4
Clearances ....................................... Page 5
Pre-installation ................................. Page 5
Installation Steps ............................. Page 5
Electrical Connections ...................... Page 5
Final Finishing .................................. Page 6
Break-In Period ................................ Page 6
Control Panel Operation ................... Page 6
Remote Control Operation ............... Page 7
Maintenance ..................................... Page 8
Wiring Diagrams .............................. Page 10
Troubleshooting ............................... Page 15
Replacement Parts ........................... Page 16
Optional Accessories ........................ Page 18
PACKAGING LIST
This assembled Electric Room Heater is
packaged with:
• One accessory package located in the
fi rebox, containing;
1. One Installation and Operation Manual.
2. One Warranty Certifi cate.
3. One Remote Control.
• Two spare Light Bulbs are located in a
recess on the back of the log assembly.
WARNING
If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, an elec-
trical shock or fi re may result
causing property damage, per-
sonal injury or loss of life.
IMPORTANT
Please read and understand
these instructions before begin-
ning your installation.
IMPORTANT
Before starting your fi replace
installation, read this instal-
lation and operation manual
very carefully to ensure you
understand it completely and in
entirety. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in a pos-
sible electric shock, fi re hazard
and/or injury or property damage
and will void the warranty.
CAUTION
This appliance is mounted on
rubber feet. The purpose of these
feet is to ensure adequate air
circulation beneath the fi replace.
Do not remove these feet. Do not
install the fi replace directly onto
a carpet, rug, furniture or similar
surfaces, which could hinder or
block the airfl ow.
CAUTION
Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or
near children or invalids and
whenever the heater is left oper-
ating and unattended.