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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
LENNOX HEARTH PRODUCTS • MERIT PLUS
®
B-VENT GAS FIREPLACES (MPB33/35/40/45) • INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service or 
maintenance can cause injury 
or property damage. Refer to 
this manual. For assistance or 
additional information consult 
a qualified installer, service 
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
Failure to comply with these in-
stallation instructions will result 
in an improperly installed and 
operating appliance, voiding its 
warranty. Any change to this appli-
ance and/or its operating controls 
is dangerous.
WARNING
Clothing or other flammable 
material should not be placed 
on or near the appliance.
AVERTISSEMENT
On ne devrait pas placer de 
vêtements ni d’autres matières 
infl ammables sur l’appareil ni à 
proximité.
WARNING
Any safety screen or guard re-
moved for servicing the appli-
ance must be replaced prior to 
operating the appliance.
AVERTISSEMENT
Tout écran ou protecteur retiré 
pour permettre l’entretien de 
l’appareil doit être remis en 
place avant de mettre l’appareil 
en marche.
Note: Installation and repair should be 
done by a qualifi ed 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, etcetera. It 
is imperative that control compartments, 
burners and circulating air passageways of 
the appliance be kept clean.
Remarque: L’installation et la 
réparation devrait être confi йes а un 
technicien qualifi é. L’appareil devrait 
faire l’objet d’une inspection par un 
technicien professionnel avant d’être 
utilisé et au moins une fois l’an par la 
suite. Des nettoyages plus fréquents 
peuvent être nécessaires si les tapis, 
la literie, et cetera produisent une 
quantité importante de pous-sière. Il 
est essentiel que les compartiments 
abritant les commandes, les brûleurs 
et les conduits de circulation d’air de 
l’appareil soient tenus propres.
Do not use these appliances if any part 
has been under water. Immediately 
call a qualifi ed, professional service 
technician to inspect the appliance 
and to replace any parts of the control 
system and any gas control which have 
been under water.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil s’il a été 
plongé, même partiellement, dans 
l’eau. Appeler un technicien qualifi é 
pour inspecter l’appareil et remplacer 
toute partie du système de commande 
et toute commande qui a été plongée 
dans l’eau.
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 comply with National 
Safety Standards and are tested and listed 
by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. (Report 
No. 116-F-36d-5) to ANSI Z21.50b-2009 (in 
Canada, CSA 2.22b-2009), and CAN/CGA-
2.17-M91 (R2009) in both USA and Canada, 
as vented gas fi replaces.
Both millivolt and electronic versions of 
these appliances may be used in bedrooms 
only when the room is an "unconfi ned 
space" as defi ned by the National Fuel Gas 
Code. Use in bedrooms may not be allowed 
by your local building codes. You should 
obtain prior approval from the Authority 
having jurisdiction prior to installation.
MISC. CODES / STANDARDS
The Installation must conform to local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National 
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54—latest 
edition (In Canada, the current CAN/CGA-B149.1 
installation code).The appliance, when installed, 
must be electrically grounded and wired in 
accordance with local codes or, in the absence 
of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, 
ANSI/NFPA 70—latest edition, or the Canadian 
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1—latest edition.
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.
These appliances are designed to operate 
on natural or propane gas only. The use 
of other fuels or combination of fuels will 
degrade the performance of this system and 
may be dangerous.
These fi replaces are designed as decorative 
appliances and are not intended for use as 
area heaters. They must not be equipped 
with wall thermostats or remote controls 
with thermostat functions.
OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR HOOK UP
These appliances are equipped with an
integral combustion air door and actuator arm. 
Combustion air kits are optional. Install as 
shown in Step 7 on Page 13.
These appliances must not be connected to a 
chimney or fl ue serving a separate solid fuel 
burning appliance.
Both millivolt and electronic systems can be 
operated during a power outage, and feature 
manually operated hi-low fl ame control. The 
BTU Input for these appliances is shown in 
Table 1.
WARNING
Improper installation or use of 
this appliance can cause serious 
injury or death from fi re, burns, 
explosion or carbon monoxide 
poisoning.
WARNING
Failure to position the parts in 
accordance with these diagrams 
or failure to use only parts 
specifi cally approved with this 
appliance may result in property 
damage or personal injury.
AVERTISSEMENT
Risque de dommages ou de 
blessures si les pièces ne sont 
pas installées conformément à 
ces schémas et ou si des pièces 
autres que celles spécifi quement 
approuvées avec cet appareil sont 
utilisées.
Natural Gas
Propane Gas
Model
Input Rate
(BTU/HR)
Input Rate
BTU/HR)
MPB33
13,500 to
17,500
13,500 to
17,500
MPB35
16,000 to
20,000
16,500 to
20,000
MPB40
24,000 to
30,000
22,300 to
28,000
MPB45
24,750 to
31,000
23,000 to
29,000
Table 1: BTU Input Ratings
