NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
3
Figure 1
TOOLS AND BUILDING SUPPLIES
NORMALLY REQUIRED
Tools:
Phillips
Screwdriver
7/16" Socket Drive
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
Caulking
Materials
(noncombustible)
IMPORTANT NOTE: This fi replace system
is not diffi cult to install. However, in the
interest of safety, it is recommended that
the installer be a qualifi ed or certifi ed
“tradesman” familiar with commonly
accepted fi replace installation and safety
techniques as well as prevailing local
codes.
LOCATING YOUR MERIT PLUS ELECTRIC
FIREPLACE
Your new fi replace may be installed into existing
framing or built into a wall (see
Figure 1
)
, or
set in a freestanding mantel cabinet available
from your dealer (see
Page 17
)
.
When choosing a location for your new fi re-
place, ensure that the general instructions are
followed. Also, for the best effect, install the
fi replace out of direct sunlight and away from
overhead lighting. See
Figure 1
.
Top View Showing Approved
Room Locations of Fireplace
fi replace shown in gray.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Power Supply Wire Specifi cations
120 Volt, 60 Hz, 1600 Watts:
(ref.
Page 10)
Use two conductor, non-metallic sheath cable
with ground wire for the incoming power
supply. The wire used must conform to local
and national electrical codes for the specifi ed
power consumption rating. See Table 1.
240 Volt, 60 Hz, 3000 Watt:
(ref.
Page 11)
Use three conductor, non-metallic sheath
cable with ground wire for the incoming power
supply. The wire used must conform to local
and national electrical codes for the specifi ed
power consumption rating. See Table 1.
Wall Switch or Wall Thermostat Kits
(optional kits, see
Page 17)
Low voltage wire is provided for the wall switch
connection. The wires gage requirements are
shown on
Table 1
.
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE OUT-
DOORS. DO NOT EXPOSE FIREPLACE TO
THE ELEMENTS (SUCH AS RAIN, ETC.).
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE IN BATHROOMS, LAUNDRY AREAS
OR SIMILAR INDOOR LOCATIONS. NEVER
LOCATE THIS APPLIANCE WHERE IT
COULD FALL INTO A BATHTUB OR OTHER
WATER CONTAINER.
DO NOT RUN ELECTRICAL WIRING OR
POWER CORD (OPTIONAL) UNDER CAR-
PETING. OR COVER WITH THROW RUGS,
RUNNERS OR SIMILAR MATERIALS.
(FOR 120 V W/OPTIONAL POWER CORD)
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
EXTENSION 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 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 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
OBJECTS TO ENTER ANY VENTILATION
OR EXHAUST OPENING, AS THIS MAY
CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, OR
DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
Do not install or operate this fi re-
place through a switch wired in the
120 V AC or 240 V AC circuits. The
only approved wiring for a switch
is through the low voltage circuit
(24 V AC) as shown on
Page 14
.
Table 1
Power Supply Wire Gage
Voltage
Wire Gage
Fuse
Rating
120 V
14 GA.
15 AMP
240 V
14 GA.
20 AMP
Wall Switch / Thermostat Wire Gage
Voltage
Wire Gage
5 VOLTS
18 GAGE