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LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS • MERIT
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PLUS DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACES (MPD33/35/40/45) • CARE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS — ELECTRONIC
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by
hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for
gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is
heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.
2. (If applicable) Set the thermostat to lowest setting. Turn
wall on/off switch, unit mounted on/off switch or remote
control switch "OFF."
3. Turn OFF all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light the pilot by
hand.
5. Access the control compartment.
6. Turn the ON/OFF switch, on the gas control valve, to "OFF."
Do not force.
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas,
STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above on this
label. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.
8. Turn the ON/OFF switch, on the gas control valve, to "ON."
Do not force.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. (If applicable) Set the thermostat to lowest setting. Turn wall
on/off switch, unit mounted on/off switch or remote control
switch "OFF."
2. Turn "OFF" all electric power to the appliance if service is to
be performed.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
WARNING
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to actuate the gas valve ON/OFF switch.
Never use tools. If the switch will not move by hand, don’t
try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or
attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
3. Access the control compartment.
4. Turn the ON/OFF switch, on the gas control valve, to "OFF."
Do not force.
5. Close the main line gas shut-off valve.
6. Close control compartment.
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Electronic Pilot Assembly
9. Turn on all electrical power to the appliance.
10. (If applicable) Set thermostat to desired setting. Turn wall
on/off switch, unit mounted on/off switch or remote control
switch "ON."
11. Close control compartment.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
under "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance," and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
