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LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS • MERIT PLUS
®
B-VENT GAS FIREPLACES (MPB33/35/40/45) • CARE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLIANCE OPERATION NOTICES
Do not operate appliance with the glass
front removed, cracked, or broken.
These fireplaces are vented gas
appliances. Do not burn wood or other
material in these appliances.
This appliance is only for use with the
type of gas indicated on rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases, unless a certified kit is used.
These appliances are designed to operate
on natural gas or propane gas only. The
use of other fuels or combinations of
fuels will degrade the performance of this
system and may be dangerous.
Cet appareil doit être utilisé uniquement
avec les types de gaz indiqués sur la
plaque signalétique. Ne pas l’utiliser avec
d’autres gaz sauf si un kit de conversion
certifié est installé.
Provide adequate clearances around
air openings and adequate accessibility
clearance for service and proper
operation. Never obstruct the front or
back openings of the appliance.
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 that
has been under water.
These fireplaces are designed as decor-
ative appliances and are not intended for
use as area heaters. They must not be
equipped with wall thermostats or remote
controls with thermostat functions.
CAUTION: Hot while in operation. Do not
touch. Severe Burns may result. Keep
children, clothing furniture, gasoline and
other liquids having flammable vapors
away.
ATTENTION : L’appareil est chaud lorsqu’il
fonctionne. Ne pas toucher l’appareil.
Risque de brûlures graves. Surveiller
les enfants. Garder les vêtements, les
meubles, l’essence ou autres liquides
produisant des vapeur inflammables loin
de l’appareil.
This appliance uses room air for
combustion. It is imperative that
provisions for adequate combustion and
ventilation air be made. This appliance is
NOT designed to and will not operate in a
negative pressure. Contact your dealer if
you suspect such a situation exists.
WARNING
B-Vent appliances are not
designed to operate in negatively
pressured environments (pres-
sure within the home is less than
pressures outside). Significant
negatively pressured environ-
ments caused by weather, home
design, or other devices may
impact the operation of these
appliances. Negative pres-
sures may result in poor flame
appearance, sooting, damage to
property and/or severe personal
injury. Do not operate these
appliances in negatively pres-
sured environments.
APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, SERVICE,
AND MAINTENANCE NOTICES
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to the owner’s information
manual provided with this appliance.
For assistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
AVERTISSEMENT : Une installation, un
réglage, une modification, une réparation
ou un entretien mal effectué peut
causer des dommages matériels ou des
blessures. Voir la notice de l’utilisateur
qui accompgne l’appareil. Pour de l’aide
ou des renseignements supplémentaires,
consultez un installateur, un technicien
agréé ou le fournisseur de gaz.
Only trim kit(s) supplied by the
manufacturer shall be used in the
installation of this appliance.
Seules les trousses de garniture fournies
par le fabricant doivent être utilisées pour
l’installation de cet appareil.
These appliances must not be connected
to a chimney or flue serving a separate
solid fuel burning appliance.
Draft relief openings must not be covered
or blocked.
Any change to this appliance and/or its
operating controls is dangerous. Improper
installation or use of this appliance can
cause serious injury or death from fire,
burns, explosion or carbon monoxide
poisoning.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING:
Early
signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are
similar to the flu with headaches, dizziness
and/or nausea. If you have these signs,
obtain fresh air immediately. Turn off the
gas supply to the appliance and have it
serviced by a qualified professional, as
it may not be operating correctly. Some
people are more affected by carbon
monoxide than others, including pregnant
women, people with heart or lung disease
or anemia, those under the influence of
alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Turn off gas and electrical power to the
fireplace and allow it to cool before
cleaning or servicing the appliance.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Your gas appliance is covered by a limited
20-year warranty. You will find a copy of
the warranty accompanying this manual.
Please read the warranty to be familiar
with its coverage.
Retain this manual. File it with your other
documents for future reference.
Failure to comply with the installation and
operating instructions provided will result
in an improperly installed and operating
appliance, voiding its warranty.
Do not attempt to alter or modify
the construction of the appliance or
its components. Any modification
or alteration may void the warranty,
certification, and listings of this unit.
NEGATIVE PRESSURE WARNING
GENERAL INFORMATION
The fireplace models covered in this manual are
B-vented decorative gas appliances designed
for residential application.
Millivolt appliances have a millivolt gas control
valve with piezo ignition system. If any optional
accessories that will require electrical power
are to be installed, the electrical power must
be provided at the time of appliance installation.
Electronic appliances are designed to operate
on natural or propane gas. An electronic
intermittent pilot ignition system provides safe,
efficient operation. External electrical power is
required to operate these units. In the event of a
power outage, four (4) "AA" batteries (in battery
holder) provide backup power for appliance
operation (excluding [optional] blower).
