Maintenance; Warning - Lennox MPE-36R Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

36" electric fireplace merit plus series
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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
fireplace is all that should be required.
CAUTION
Disconnect power before
attempting any maintenance or
cleaning to reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock or personal
injury.

WARNING

When cleaning the fireplace, the
fireplace must be cool.
CLEANING THE GLASS ENCLOSURE
PANEL (OPTIONAL KIT)
Over time the front glass panel may become
dirty or dusty. Dust can be removed by lightly
rubbing the glass surface with a clean, lint free
cloth or paper towel. To remove fingerprints
or other marks, use a damp cloth with a good
quality household glass cleaner. The front glass
panel should be completely dried with a clean,
lint free cloth or paper towel.
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners on
the glass panel. Do not spray
liquids directly onto any surface
of the fireplace.
WARNING
An authorized service represen-
tative should perform any other
servicing.
CAUTION
Handle glass very carefully to
prevent accidental breakage.
HEATER/bLOWER REPLACEMENT PROCE-
DURE
1. Turn off power to the fireplace.
2. Let the fireplace completely cool, if it has
been operating.
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3. Open the screens (remove glass panel
enclosure, if applicable).
4. OPTIONAL: To ensure that the brick panel
isn't accidentally scratched, you may wish
to remove it before proceeding:
brick Panel Removal Procedure:
a. Remove the 2 screws on the front of the
grate. Remove Grate (see Figure 8).
b. Lift out Log / Ember assembly and set
aside. Caution: be careful not to scratch
the finish.
c. Remove the top brick panel retaining
bracket (see Figure 15). Be very careful
to hold the bracket when removing the
2 screws to ensure the bracket doesn't
fall.
d. Remove the left and right side brick panel
retaining brackets (see Figure 15). Be
very careful to hold the bracket when
removing. Remove the bottom screw
first to avoid the frame falling down after
both screws are removed.
TAKE CARE TO HOLD bRICK PANEL
IN PLACE TO PREVENT POSSIbLE
DAMAGE.
Suggestion: Slide the screens toward the
middle of the fireplace for easier access
to the screws on the sides. Return the
screens to the sides before proceeding
to instruction e.
e. Tip brick panel forward from the top,
just enough to clear screens. Carefully
remove brick panel from firebox and set
aside in a safe place.
5. Remove the screws which secure the heater
blower mounting plate using a phillips
screwdriver as follows (see Figures 9 &
10):
a. While using one hand to hold the handle of
the heater/blower assembly (see Figure
9), remove the 5 screws which secure
the mounting plate. Remove the 4 side
screws first (2 on each side). Remove
the middle screw that is on the top of
the handle last.
b. Slowly lower the heater/blower assembly
and let it rest on the 2 support chains (1
on each side).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Label all wire loca-
tions prior to disconnecting to ensure
that wires are reconnected in the correct
positions.
6. Replace the heater/blower as follows:
a. Replace the old heater/blower with the
new one. Note: When replacing the
heater/blower, ensure that all the wires
on the heater are correct, otherwise the
heater will not function properly.
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
b. Turn the power and heater switches on
and check for proper operation.
c. Turn off power to the fireplace.
d. Using one hand to hold the handle of the
heater/blower assembly, slowly push it
back up and line up the holes for the 5
screws. Install the 5 screws to secure
the new heater/blower assembly to the
mounting plate.
7. (If brick panel was removed) Reverse
instructions on Step 4.
8. Reinstall glass panel enclosure, if appli-
cable.
Grate
Figure 8
Heater/blower Mounting Plate
Handle
brick Panel
Remove screws indicated by arrows
Figure 9
Heater/blower Mounting Plate
be Careful Not to
Damage brick Panel
Figure 10
blower / Heater
Figure 11

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