Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PACKAGING LIST; • One accessory package located in the
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 2 INTRODUCTION This Electric Fireplace is designed for residential applications to be framed in as a zero clearance fi replace. This appliance has been tested in accor-dance with UL 2021 and CSA C22.2 No. 46-M198 standards for fi xed and location dedi...
Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.; Figure 1; GENERAL INFORMATION; Top View Showing Approved; fi replace shown in gray.; Volts; Wall Switch/Thermostat Wire Gage; Voltage; Power Supply Wire Gage
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 3 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 OTHE...
Page 4 - FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS; Electrical Access; FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS; Front View; Figure 2
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 4 FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS 37 5/8" (954 mm) 24 " (610 mm) 14 7/8" (32 mm) 5 1/8 " (130 mm) 36 " (914 mm) 2 1/4 " (55 mm) 29 3/4 " (754 mm) 32 " (812 mm) Front View Top View Right Side Left Side Electrical Access 13 3/4...
Page 5 - Table 2; ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS; Manual Control
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 5 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUS-TIBLES Mantel Clearance: Combustible and Non-com- bustible mantels may be installed at any height above the top of the face of fi replace. Cat. No. H1534Model: MPE-36RDescription: Merit Plus Electric Fireplace, 36” Radia...
Page 6 - MANUAL CONTROL PANEL OPERATION; Main Power ON/OFF Switch; MANUAL CONTROL PANEL; Figure 4; Hearth; FINAL FINISHING; are located behind pull; Figure 5
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 6 MANUAL CONTROL PANEL OPERATION (refer to Figures 5 & 6) Once this appliance has been properly installed and connected to the power supply as defi ned in this manual, it is ready to operate. Note: Ensure the circuit breakers for the power supply ...
Page 7 - REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION:; Figure 6; CAUTIONS; POWER; REMOTE CONTROL
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 7 • When using the remote control , the power on/off switch inside the body and the wall switch (optional kit) must be on the OFF position. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION: Figure 6 CAUTIONS • DO NOT USE OLD BATTERIES WITH NEW ONES. • DO NOT USE BATTERIES OT...
Page 8 - Figure 9; MAINTENANCE; Brick Panel Removal Procedure:; IMPORTANT NOTE: Label all wire; Remove the; TAKE CARE TO HOLD BRICK PANEL; Suggestion: Slide the screens toward
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 8 Figure 9 MAINTENANCE This appliance has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. The com-ponents that will need to be serviced have been kept to a minimum. Periodic dusting of the fi replace is all that should be required. CAUTIO...
Page 9 - Replacing Light Bulbs; Brick panel Removal; ing brackets; Bulb Replacement Procedure:
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 9 WA R N I N G : T H E F I R E P L A C E M U S T B E UNPLUGGED/DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY PRIOR TO ANY MAINTE-NANCE OR CLEANING IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RISK ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE. CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED A 35 WATT BULB. USE OF A HIGHER RATED BU...
Page 10 - Transformer; GROUND
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 10 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 SERVI...
Page 11 - Wall Thermostat
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 11 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 SERVI...
Page 12 - WALL THERMOSTAT & WALL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAMS; optional wall switch
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 12 5 V GROUND INSIDE POWER ON/OFF SWITCH (ON CONTROL PANEL) POWER ON/OFF SWITCH (OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH) OUTSIDE RED RED GREEN 1K POTENTIOMETER 5 V GROUND INSIDE OUTSIDE A#D BLACK Ω WHITE GREEN WALL THERMOSTAT WALL THERMOSTAT & WALL SWITCH WIRING DI...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 15 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHO PERFORMS CORRECTIVE ACTION CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Fireplace turns off and will not turn on. Fireplace has overheated. Homeowner The appliance is protected with a safety device to prevent it from overheating...
Page 16 - REPLACEMENT PARTS; ITEM
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 16 REPLACEMENT PARTS ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION MPE-36R CAT. NO. QTY 1 Bulb Kit, (10 Each 35w Halogen) H1623 1 2 Side Frames, 1 Left And 1 Right H1624 1 3 Circuit Board And Remote Control Sensor H1625 1 4 Nailing Flange Kit, (4 Each) H1626 1 5 Glass Brick P...
Page 17 - REPLACEMENT PARTS COMPONENT DIAGRAMS
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 17 REPLACEMENT PARTS COMPONENT DIAGRAMS 17 14 16 11 1 4 2 5 6 6 7 8 12 13 15 19 3 20 1 9 Front View 18 POWER ON/OFF DISPLAY ON/OFF Dimmer Brighter EMBERS HEATER ON/OFF TEMP. CONTROL HIGH MED. LOW FLAME HIGHER LOWER 22