Table Of Contents; Introduction; Important Safety Information - Lennox Merit lmbv-36rmn Care And Operation Instructions Manual

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TAbLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ......................................Page 2
Important Safety Information ............Page 2
Attaching "Safety-in-Operation"
Warnings ............................ Page 4
Appliance Installation, Service,
and Maintenance Notices ..............Page 5
Appliance Operation Notices .............Page 5
Warranty Information ........................Page 5
General Information ..........................Page 6
Operation/Care of Your Appliance .....Page 7
Optional Glass Door ..........................Page 8
Damper & Outside Air Controls .........Page 8
Manual Limit Switch .........................Page 9
Maintenance ......................................Page 10
Log and Glowing Embers Placement ...Page 10
Burner Adjustments ..........................Page 12
Millivolt Appliance Checkout .............Page 13
Electronic Appliance Checkout ..........Page 13
Replacement Parts ............................Page 13
Product Reference Information .........Page 13
Wiring Diagrams ...............................Page 14
Accessory Components ....................Page 15
Lighting Instructions - Millivolt ........Page 17
Lighting Instructions - Electronic .....Page 19
Maintenance Schedule ......................Page 21
Troubleshooting Guide - Millivolt......Page 22
Troubleshooting Guide - Electronic ..Page 22
Replacement Parts List .....................Page 24
Please read and understand these
instructions before beginning your
installation.
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SERIES B-VENT GAS FIREPLACES • 36" LMBV MODELS • CARE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INTRODUCTION

The Millivolt appliances are designed to operate
on either natural or propane gas. A millivolt gas
control valve with piezo ignition system provides
safe, efficient operation.
The Electronic appliances are designed to
operate on either natural or propane gas. An
electronic intermittent ignition system provides
safe, efficient operation. External electrical
power is required to operate these units.
These appliances comply with National Safety
Standards and are tested and listed by Warnock
Hersey (Report No. 3106807) to ANSI Z21.50
- latest edition (in Canada, CSA 2.22 - latest
edition), and CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 in both USA
and Canada, as vented gas fireplaces.
Installation must conform to local codes. In
the absence of local codes, installation must
comply with the current National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54). (In Canada, the current
CAN/CGA B149 installation code). Electrical
wiring must comply with local codes. In the
absence of local codes, installation must be in
accordance with the National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70 - latest edition (In Canada, the current
CSA C22.1 Canadian Electric Code).
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

Important Safety Information

1. 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.
2. Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out of
traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
3. Children and adults should be alerted
to the hazards of high surface
temperature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
4. Clothing or other flammable material
should not be placed on or near the
appliance.
5. Young children should be carefully
supervised when they are in the
same room as the appliance.
Toddlers, young children, and others
may be susceptible to accidental
contact burns. A physical barrier is
recommended if there are at-risk
individuals in the house. To restrict
access to a fireplace or stove, install
an adjustable safety gate to keep
toddlers, young children, and other
at-risk individuals out of the room and
away from hot surfaces.
6. Any safety screen or guard removed
for servicing an appliance must
be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
7. Installation and repair should be
done by a qualified service person.
The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually
by a professional service person.
More frequent cleaning may be
required due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding material,
et cetera. It is imperative that
control compartments, burners,
and circulating air passageways of
the appliance be kept clean. See
maintenance instructions on Page 10.