Lennox International Inc. MERIT PLUS MPB3530CNM-B User Manual
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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
Test gauge connections are provided on 
the front of the millivolt and electronic gas 
control valve (identifi ed IN for the inlet and 
OUT for the manifold side). The control 
valves have a 3/8 in. (10 mm) NPT thread 
inlet and outlet side of the valve (refer to 
Figures 1 and 2).
Propane tanks are at pressures that will 
cause damage to valve components. Verify 
that the tanks have step down regulators to 
reduce the pressure to safe levels.
ORIFICE SIZES—SEA LEVEL TO HIGH 
ALTITUDE (ALL MODELS)
These appliances are tested and approved 
for installation at elevations of 0–4500 ft 
(0–1372 m) above sea level using the 
standard burner orifi ce sizes (marked with an 
"*" in Table 4). For elevations above 4500 ft, 
contact your gas supplier or qualifi ed service 
technician. 
Deration—At higher elevations, the amount 
of BTU fuel value delivered must be reduced 
by either:
• Using gas that has been derated by the
gas company.
• Changing the burner orifi ce to a smaller
size as regulated by the local authorities 
having jurisdiction and by the (USA) 
National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54—latest 
edition / ANSI Z223.1 or, in Canada, the 
CAN/CGA-B149.1 codes—latest edition.
Fuel #
Low
High
Natural Gas
1.6 in. WC
(0.40 kPa)
3.5 in. WC
(0.87 kPa)
Propane
6.3 in. WC
(1.57 kPa)
10.0 in. WC
(2.49 kPa)
Table 3: Manifold Gas Supply Pressure
The appliance and its appliance main gas 
valve must be disconnected from the gas 
supply piping system during any pressure 
testing of that system at test pressures in 
excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from 
the gas supply piping system by closing 
its equipment shutoff valve during any 
pressure testing of the gas supply piping 
system at test pressures equal to or less 
than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
Install the appliance according to the 
regulations of the local authorities having 
jurisdiction and, in the USA, the National Fuel 
Gas Code NFPA 54—latest edition / ANSI 
Z223.1 or, in Canada, the CAN/CGA-B149.1—
latest edition. 
Flame breadth, height and width will diminish 
4% for every 1,000 feet of altitude. Gas Valve 
Diagrams
.
See Figure 1 for millivolt models
and Figure 2 For electronic models.
In Canada - CAN/CGA-2.17-M91 (R2009)
(high altitude): THE CONVERSION SHALL 
BE CARRIED OUT BY A MANUFACTURER’S 
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE, IN 
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS 
OF THE MANUFACTURER, PROVINCIAL 
OR TERRITORIAL AUTHORITIES HAVING 
JURISDICTION AND IN ACCORDANCE 
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 
CAN/CGA-B149.1 OR CAN/CGA-B149.2 
INSTALLATION CODES.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
These fi replaces are approved for installation 
in the US state of Massachusetts if the 
following additional requirements are met:
• Install this appliance in accordance with
Massachusetts Rules and Regulations 
248 C.M.R. 
• Installation and repair must be done by
a plumber or gas fi tter licensed in the 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• The fl exible gas line connector used shall
not exceed 36 in. (92 cm) in length.
• The individual manual shut-off must be a
T-handle type valve.
COLD CLIMATE INSULATION
For cold climate installations, seal all cracks 
around your appliance with noncombustible 
material and wherever cold air could enter the 
room. It is especially important to insulate 
outside chase cavity between studs and 
under fl oor on which appliance rests, if fl oor 
is above ground level. Gas line holes and 
other openings should be caulked or stuffed 
with unfaced fi berglass insulation. 
If the fi replace is being installed on a 
cement slab in cold climates, a sheet of 
plywood or other raised platform can be 
placed underneath to prevent conduction 
of cold transferring to the fi replace and into 
the room. It also helps to sheetrock inside 
surfaces and tape for maximum air tightness 
and caulk fi restops.
MANUFACTURED HOUSING
B-Vent Fireplaces are not approved for use in 
OEM or aftermarket manufactured housing 
built to HUD standards.
Fuel #
Minimum
Maximum
Natural Gas
4.5 in. WC
(1.12 kPa)
10.5 in. WC
(2.61 kPa)
Propane
11.0 in. WC
(2.74 kPa)
13.0 in. WC
(3.23 kPa)
Table 2: Inlet Gas Supply Pressure
GAS PRESSURE—ALL MODELS
Tables 2 and 3 show the appliances' inlet and 
manifold gas pressure requirements:
H I
LO
W
HT
PT
HT
PT
PI
LOT
PI
L
O
T
ON
it
OFF
IN
OUT
HI/LO Variable
Flame Height
Adjustment
Figure 1: SIT Millivolt Gas Valve
Manifold Pressure Tap
Inlet Pressure Tap
Pilot Adjustment
Screw
Main Gas Control Knob
OFF/PILOT/ON
Orange Wire
(from DFC Wire
Harness)
Main Gas Inlet
3/8 in. NPT
Green Wire
(from DFC Wire Harness)
Inlet (IN) Test Port
Manifold (OUT) Test Port
Figure 2: SIT Electronic Gas Valve
Hi/Lo Flame 
Control Knob
Yellow Ground Wire
(from DFC Wire Harness)
Model
Series
Nat.Gas
drill size (inches)
Propane
drill size (inches)
MPB33
#47 (.0785") *
99K74 •
(.048")*
99K78 •
MPB35
#44 (.086") *
60J80 •
#55 (.052") *
19L52 •
MPB40
#38 (.102") *
99K76 •
(.0625") *
21L01 •
MPB45
#36 (.104") *
24M10 •
#52 (.0635") *
37G00 •
* Standard size installed at factory
• Part /Cat. Number
Table 4: Burner Orifi ce Sizes
Elevation 0-4500 feet
(0-1372 meters)
