Remote Control Operation - Lennox Hearth Products MPE-36R Installation Instructions And Homeowner's Manual

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION:

REMOTE CONTROL
A
POWER
ON/OFF
DISPLAY
ON/OFF
D
Dimmer
Brighter
EMBERS
F
HEATER
ON/OFF
TEMP. CONTROL
G
HIGH
MED. LOW
H
FLAME
HIGHER
LOWER
J
• 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.
Figure 6
CAUTIONS
• DO NOT USE OLD BATTERIES WITH NEW
ONES.
• DO NOT USE BATTERIES OTHER THAT
THE TYPE SPECIFIED (2 EA. AA).
• ENSURE BATTERIES ARE CORRECTLY
INSTALLED IN REMOTE CONTROL.
The Merit Plus Electric Fireplace is provided
with an Infrared light Remote Control.
All functions of the fi replace can be con-
trolled through the remote control. Note:
The Effective range of the remote control
is up to approximately 26 feet (8 meters).
The functions identifi ed on the remote (see
Figure 6) are as follows:
A. POWER BUTTON
Press once to turn on power to fi replace.
B. INDICATING LIGHT
Illuminates when signal is sent.
C. LIGHT BUTTON
B
On/off switch for fl ame and ember light.
C
D. LIGHT ADJUSTING BUTTON (DIM)
Reduces brightness of embers.
E
E. LIGHT ADJUSTING BUTTON (BRIGHTEN)
Increases brightness of embers.
F. HEATER ON/OFF
This button will turn the heater ON and OFF
independent of the main button.
G. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTON
I
(HIGH)
Highest heat output, up to 86° F.
H. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTON
(MED.)
Medium heat output, up to 75° F.
I. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTON
K
(LOW)
Lowest heat output, up to 64° F.
J. FLAME ADJUSTING BUTTON (LOWER)
Reduces fl ame intensity.
K. FLAME ADJUSTING BUTTON (HIGHER)
Increases fl ame intensity.
Remote Control Operation Steps:
1. To control the electric fi replace by remote
control, the main power on/off switch should
be in the off position. This switch is located
on the front left fl oor of fi rebox (see Figures
4 & 5).
2. When operating the remote control, it must
be pointed at the logs inside the electric
fi replace and a beep must be heard each time
you press a function button. The beep lets
you know the remote control is operating the
function button you are pressing.
3. Remote On & Off Button - The button on the
top left (see A) is the on/off power button.
When pressing this button you will hear a
beep, this will activates the power to the
fi replace. You must then press the display
button (B) to activate the lights.
Note: If the fl ame does not come on immedi-
ately, adjust brightness and intensity (buttons
E & K).
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
4. To increase the brightness, press and release
the light brighten button (see E). Each time
you press this button you will hear a beep,
and the brightness will increase by a small
amount, until the maximum brightness
is achieved. To decrease the brightness,
press and release the light dimming button
(see D). Each time you press this button
you will hear a beep, and the brightness
will decrease by a small amount, until the
minimum brightness is achieved.
5. Heater Button, To activate the heater, press the
heater button (see F), then press HI (G),
MED (H), or LO (I). The heater is preset to
the following temperatures:
• HIGH will shut off when room reaches
approximately 86° F (30° C).
• MED. will shut off when room reaches
approximately 75° F (24° C).
• LO. (Low) will shut of when room reaches
approximately 64° F (18° C).
6. Flame Button - Press the Flame Adjusting
Buttons to achieve a higher or lower fl ame
intensity (see J & K).
7. To Increase Flame Brightness press and
release the (K) button. Each time you press
this button you will hear a beep and the
brightness of the fl ame will increase slightly,
until the maximum setting is reached. To
Decrease Flame Brightness press and
release the (J) button. Each time you press
this button you will hear a beep and the
brightness of the fl ame will decrease slightly,
until the minimum setting is reached.
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