NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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Mantel Clearance: Combustible 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. Do no block the air-
flow beneath the appliance (read the following
WARNING).
Cat. No. H1534
Model: MPE-36R
Description: Merit Plus Electric Fireplace,
36” Radiant
Shipping Weight: 90 lb.'s (41 KG)
Packaging:
44-3/4” x19-1/2” x 34-1/4”
(1135 mm x 495 mm x 870 mm)
17.30 cu. ft.
Power Requirements:
(120 Volt, 60 Hz.)
Rated Wattage - 1600 Watts
Amperage - 13.33 Amps
(240 Volt, 60 Hz.)
Rated Wattage - 3000 Watts
Amperage - 12.5 Amps
Blower CFM: 83 CFM
(120 V): 5,461 BTU/HR
(240 V): 10,239 BTU/HR
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMbUS-
TIbLES
This appliance is a zero-clearance design and
is approved to be framed in with combustible
materials (up to the edge of the appliance).
A drywall lip at the top of the fireplace and 4
nailing flanges on the sides of the appliance is
provided to facilitate installation.
FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS
3. Wire a dedicated, properly fused circuit with
an Amp rating for the appropriate voltage
(120 V - 15 Amps or 240 V - 20 Amps).
A dedicated circuit is required to prevent
overloading a house circuit in cases of having
multiple appliances on the same circuit.
Use an outlet that is protected by a ground
fault circuit interrupter where required by
electrical code.
4. (If applicable) Make wall mount wall switch
or wall thermostat connections as outlined
on
Pages 11 & 12.
5. Perform a function test. See
Manual Control
Panel Operation
on
Page 6
and
Remote
Control Operation
on
Page 7
.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Refer to the electrical diagrams on
Pages 10
to 14.
WARNING
Electrical wiring must comply
with local building codes and
other applicable regulations to
reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock and injury to individuals.
IMPORTANT
Any electrical re-wiring of this
appliance must be done by a
qualified electrician.
WARNING
Do not use this fireplace if any
part of it has been underwater.
Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the
fireplace and replace any part of
the electrical system which has
been under water.
PRE-INSTALLATION
before you Start
Check appliance for any concealed damage.
DETAILED INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Complete the framing opening to the dimen-
sions specified in
Figure 2
.
2. Prepare the connections to power source:
120 Volt Connections - Locate the power
cord on the left side of the unit and connect
it to the outlet installed during the framing
(see
Figure 2)
.
Verify that the power to the
receptacle is off.
Hard wired installation:
Ensure that there is a minimum of 8" of the
service cable for connection to the junction
box on the fireplace.
- Loosen four screws to remove the junction
box cover plate.
- Disconnect and remove the 120 Volt power
cord from the fireplace wires.
- Position the fireplace into the framed-in
opening. Attach fireplace to frame using
nailing flanges provided.
- Complete the wiring to the fireplace as
shown on
Page 10
.
- Place all wire connectors inside the junction
box.
- Attach junction box cover plate with four
screws.
240 Volt Connections - Ensure that there
is a minimum of 8" of the service cable
for connection to the junction box on the
fireplace.
- Loosen four screws to remove the junction
box cover plate.
- Disconnect and remove the 120 Volt power
cord from the fireplace wires.
- Position the fireplace into the framed-in
opening. Attach fireplace to frame using
nailing flanges provided.
- Complete the wiring to the fireplace as
shown on
Page 11
.
- Place all wire connectors inside the junction
box.
- Attach junction box cover plate with four
screws.
The fireplace wires L1, L2, N, N1, N2 and
G are attached to the rear of the junction
box cable clamp for easy access.
Clearances
Sides
0 inches - 0 mm
Floor
0 inches - 0 mm
Top
0 inches - 0 mm
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