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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Merit PLUS SerieS
33" Electric Fireplace
LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS
P/N 850,032M REV. E 04/2007
MPE-33R
MODEL:
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 alter or modify this fireplace or its components under any circum-
stances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace
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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD IMPORTANT SAFETy AND THIS FIREPLACE bE MODIFIED. PARTS IMPORTANT WARNIINg INFORMATION HAVINg TO bE REMOVED FOR SERVIC - These fireplaces are designed INg MUST bE REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERATINg THE FIREPLACE AgAIN. as supplemental heaters. There- READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS fore, it is advisable to have an ENTIRETy AND UNDERSTAND DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE OUT- alternate heat source when THESE RULES TO FOLLOW FOR DOORS. DO NOT EXPOSE FIREPLACE installed in
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CONgRATULATIONS! Power Supply Wire gage Voltage Wire gage Fuse In selecting this LENNOX Merit Plus electric fireplace, you have chosen the finest and 120 V 14 gA. 15 AMP most dependable fireplace found anywhere. A beautiful and prestigious addition to the finest homes. Welcome to a Family of hundreds of thousands of satisfied LENNOX 240 V 14 gA. 20 AMP Fireplace Owners. Wall Switch / Thermostat Wire gage Please read and carefully follow all of the instructions found in this manual. Please
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FRAMINg SPECIFICATIONS 25-5/8 " (651 mm) 36-1/4 " (921 mm) 35-1/4 " (895 mm) 51-1/4 " (1302 mm) Electrical Junction box Electrical 32 " Junction 35-1/4 " (812 mm) (895 mm) box (left side) Corner View 4 " (102 mm) 15-1/8 " Front View Note: Framing dimensions are calculated for a nailing flange depth of 1/2" (384 mm) Side View Figure 2 FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Access 21-1/8 " Cover (537 mm) 13-3/4" 14-7/8" (350 mm) Top View (32 mm) Power Cord 34-1/2" (876 mm) 32 " 24-1/2" 21-1/8 " 29-3/
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3. Wire a dedicated, properly fused circuit with FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS PRE-INSTALLATION an Amp rating for the appropriate voltage (120 V - 15 Amps or 240 V - 20 Amps). Cat. No. H3427 before you Start A dedicated circuit is required to prevent Model: MPE-33R Check appliance for any concealed damage. overloading a house circuit in cases of having Description: Merit Plus Electric Fireplace, multiple appliances on the same circuit. DETAILED INSTALLATION STEPS Use an outlet that is protect
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Note: Ensure the circuit breakers for the power Main Power ON/OFF Switch FINAL FINISHINg When the main power switch is turned on, power supply are turned on. is supplied to the fireplace. This switch must be Materials such as brick and tile can be extended on for all other switches to operate. This appliance can be operated either from the down to the top of the fireplace. Do not extend manual control panel (see Figures 4 & 5) or down, covering the outlet or glass enclosure Heater ON/
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION: The functions identified on the remote (see 4. To increase the brightness, press and Figure 6) are as follows: release the light brighten button (see E). Each time you press this button you will REMOTE CONTROL hear a beep, and the brightness will increase A. POWER bUTTON slightly until the maximum brightness Press once to turn on power to fireplace. b. INDICATINg LIgHT is achieved. To decrease the brightness, Illuminates when signal is sent. press and rel
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MAINTENANCE 4. OPTIONAL: To ensure that the brick panel b. Turn the power and heater switches on isn't accidentally scratched, you may wish and check for proper operation. This appliance has been designed to provide to remove it before proceeding: c. Turn off power to the fireplace. many years of trouble-free service. The com- d. Using one hand to hold the handle of the ponents that will need to be serviced have been brick Panel Removal Procedure: heater/blower assembly, slowly push it ke
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6. Remove spare bulbs from the recess on the ii. using a phillips screwdriver, remove Replacing Light bulbs back of the log assembly. the flame panel (see Figure 16). Acess bulbs as follows: WARNINg Use gloves or cloth when handling bulbs to prevent oils from your skin damaging bulbs The fireplace must be unplugged/ when heated. a. Ember Bed Bulbs - disconnected from the power i. With the ember bed removed, the 2 supply prior to any maintenance ember bed light bulbs will be vis
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P-TRA. SIP7 N-LIGHT T-P POWER-N N-FAN N-M SIP6 TEM. K-H SIP3 N-FLAME L-FLAME K-P SIP4 REMOTE SIP2 WIRINg DIAgRAM - 120 VOLT 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 AND DAN- gEROUS APPLIANCE OPERATION. Outer Wall Outside Switches Wall Switch Wall Thermostat (power
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P-TRA. . SIP7 N-LIGHT T-P POWER-N N-FAN N-M SIP6 TEM. K-H SIP3 N-FLAME L-FLAME K-P SIP4 REMOTE SIP2 WIRINg DIAgRAM - 240 VOLT 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 AND DAN gEROUS APPLIANCE OPERATION. Outside Switches Wall Switch Wall Thermostat (power on/off)
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WALL THERMOSTAT & WALL SWITCH WIRINg DIAgRAMS (optional kits, see Page 18) 5 V INSIDE OUTSIDE RED POWER ON/OFF SWITCH POWER ON/OFF SWITCH (ON CONTROL PANEL) (OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH) gREEN RED gROUND • When using the manual control panel power on/off switch, the outside power on/off switch (optional wall switch kit) must be in the OFF position. • When using the outside power on/off switch (optional wall switch), the manual control panel power on/off switch must be in the OFF position. • When usi
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Installing Wall Thermostat (optional kit, see Page 18) Wire the wall thermostat prior to installing the fireplace. WALL THERMOSTAT WIRINg (24 VAC): Install Wall Thermostat per instructions provided with kit and per the following information: 1. Turn off circuit breaker. 2. Remove cover plate located on the left side of appliance. 3. Locate the the black and white wires and pull out the length needed to reach wall thermostat (15 feet max.). 4. Connect the wires to the wall thermostat as shown
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Power On/Off Wall Switch Installation (optional kit, see Page 18) Wire the wall switch prior to installing the fireplace. WALL SWITCH WIRINg (24 VAC): Install Wall Switch per instructions provided with kit and per the following information: 1. Turn off circuit breaker. 2. Remove cover plate located on the left side of appliance. 3. Locate the 2 red wires and pull out the length needed to reach wall switch (15 feet max.). 4. Connect the red wires to the wall switch as shown in Figure 26. Follow
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TROUbLESHOOTINg Symptom Possible Causes Who Performs Corrective Corrective Action Action 1. Fireplace turns off and will not Fireplace has overheated. Homeowner The appliance is protected with a safety turn on and an audible beeping device to prevent it from overheating. If noise can be heard. the fireplace should overheat, a thermal switch will disconnect power to the unit and will not come back on without being reset. Reset it by turning the main power switch off (or optional wall swit
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REPLACEMENT PARTS ITEM DESCRIPTION MPE-33R NO. CAT. NO. qTy bulb Kit, (10 Each 35w Halogen) 1 H1623 1 Side Frames, 1 Left And 1 Right 2 H1942 1 Circuit board 3 H1625 1 Nailing Flange Kit, (4 Each) 4 H1626 1 glass brick Panel 5 H1943 1 glass Retaining bracket Kit: Left, Right, & Top 6 H1628 1 grate Assembly 7 H1944 1 blower, Heating Element & Access Panel Assembly 8a H1630 1 Fuse Plate Assembly (5 each) 8b H5043 1 Flame Cylinder Assembly 9 H1631 1 Flame Motor 10 H1632 1 Lennox Logo Kit (1 Each
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17 23 REPLACEMENT PARTS COMPONENT DIAgRAMS - MPE-33R 8b 16 8a 19 6 4 15 14 2 13 POWER � 1 ON/OFF � DISPLAY � ON/OFF � Brighter � Dimmer � 22 EMBERS � HEATER � ON/OFF � TEMP. CONTROL � HIGH � MED. � LOW � 11 FLAME � HIGHER � LOWER � 6 5 12 7 20 9 18 1 Front View 3 17 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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ACCESSORy COMPONENTS Wall Thermostat Trim Kit The following items are available for use with The wall thermostat kit provides temperature This kit contains trim panels used to finish the this appliance. control for optimum comfort. gaps between the wallboardand the fireplace, providing the appliance a finished built-in look. Wall Switch Kit Cat. No. Model Description Cat. No. Model Description H3435 TK3-33bL 3-pc. black Trim Kit, MPE-33R 89L36 WTK Wall Thermostat Kit H3436 TK3-3
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NOTES 19 NOTE: THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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The manufacturer reserves 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. Printed in U.S.A. © LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS 2005 1110 West Taft Avenue Orange, CA 92865 P/N 850,032M REV. E 04/2007
