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 system, including but not limited to the fireplace and accessories, may void the warranty, listings and approvals of this system and could result in an unsafe and potentially dangerous installation. IMPORTANT! IF OPTIONAL GLASS DOORS ARE PURCHASED, TO ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT, INSTALL THIS FIREPLACE IN A SQUARE AND PLUMB CONDITION, USING SHIMS AS NECESSARY AT SIDES. THIS APPLIANCE IS MOUNTED ON RUBBER FEET TO ENSURE ADEQUATE AIR CIRCULATION BENEATH FIREPLACE. DO NOT BLOCK AIRFLOW AT THE BOTTOM AIR INTAKES. INSTALLER: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL PLEASE LEAVE FOR THE HOMEOWNER FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. Report # C1482763 MPE-33R ® A French manual is available upon request. Order P/N 850,032CF Ce manuel d’installation est disponible en francais, simplement en faire la demande. Numero de la piece 850,032CF. C US CONGRATULATIONS! In selecting this DAVE LENNOX Merit Plus electric fireplace, you have chosen the finest and 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 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 instructions included here will assure that you have many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your LENNOX product. 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 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, an electrical shock or fire may result causing property damage, per sonal injury or loss of life. IMPORTANT Please read and understand these instructions before begin- ning your installation. 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. INTRODUCTION This Electric Fireplace is designed for residential applications to be framed in as a fi replace. This appliance has been tested in accordance with UL 2021 and CSA C22.2 No. 46-M198 standards for fixed 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 current CSA C22-1 Canadian Electrical Code -latest edition. IMPORTANT Before starting your fireplace installation, read this installation and operation manual very carefully to ensure you understand it completely and in entirety. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a possible electric shock, fi re hazard and/or injury or property damage and will void the warranty. 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 fireplace directly onto a carpet, rug, furniture or similar surfaces, which could hinder or block the airfl ow. 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. 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 SURFACES. KEEP COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS FURNITURE, PILLOWS, BEDDING, PAPERS, CLOTHES AND CURTAINS AT LEAST 3 FEET (1 METER) FROM THE FRONT OF THIS APPLIANCE. DO NOT OPERATE ANY HEATER WITH DAMAGED WIRING OR CONNECTORS, OR AFTER THE APPLIANCE MALFUNCTIONS, OR IF IT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED IN ANY...