User's Manual

NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE.
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• 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.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION:
Figure 6
The Merit Plus Electric Fireplace is pro-
vided with an Infrared light Remote Control.
All functions of the fireplace 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 identified on the remote (see
Figure 6) are as follows:
A. POWER BUTTON
Press once to turn on power to fireplace.
B. INDICATING LIGHT
Illuminates when signal is sent.
C. LIGHT BUTTON
On/off switch for flame and ember light.
D. LIGHT ADJUSTING BUTTON (DIM)
Reduces brightness of embers.
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
(HIGH)
Highest heat output, up to 86° F.
H. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTON
(MED.)
Medium heat output, up to 75° F.
I. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTON
(LOW)
Lowest heat output, up to 64° F.
J. FLAME ADJUSTING BUTTON (LOWER)
Reduces flame intensity.
K. FLAME ADJUSTING BUTTON (HIGHER)
Increases flame intensity.
Remote Control Operation Steps:
1. To control the electric fireplace by remote
control, the main power on/off switch
should be in the off position. This switch is
located on the front left floor of firebox (see
Figures 4 & 5).
2. When operating the remote control, it must
be pointed at the logs inside the electric
fireplace 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
fireplace. You must then press the display
button (C) to activate the lights.
Note: If the flame does not come on imme-
diately, adjust brightness and intensity
(buttons E & K).
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 slightly 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
slightly 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 flame
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 flame 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 flame will decrease slightly,
until the minimum setting is reached.
8. To turn the electric fireplace off, Press the
On/Off button once (A), when you hear the
beep the fireplace will be completely off.
When you restart your fireplace with the
remote control, all settings will restart at the
high settings programmed at the factory. You
may also simply press the (C) button to turn
off the flame and still use the heater.
POWER
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
DISPLAY
Dimmer
Brighter
EMBERS
HEATER
ON/OFF
TEMP. CONTROL
HIGH
MED.
LOW
FLAME
LOWER
HIGHER
A
C
B
E
F
D
H
G
I
J
K
REMOTE CONTROL
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.