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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

9

45"

(1143 mm)

31-9/16"

(802 mm)

21-1/4"

(540 mm)

8-3/16"

(208 mm)

Top View

Right Side

Gas Line

Access

Junction

Box

Combustion

Air Inlet

9-7/8"

(251 mm)

43"

(1092 mm)

21-1/4"

(540 mm)

43"

(1092 mm)

21-1/4"

(540 mm)

Left Side

45"

(1143 mm)

Front View

43"

(1092 mm)

7-3/16"

(183 mm)

 41"

(1041 mm)

2"

(51 mm)

12-1/2"

(318 mm)

22-5/16"

(566 mm)

13-7/16"

(341 mm)

8-3/8"

(213 mm)

Fireplace Top Spacer

Fireplace

Top Spacer

Gas Line

Access

19"

(483 mm)

10"

(254 mm)

12

¹⁄₂

"

(318 mm)

47"

(1194 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

38"

(965 mm)

FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL MP-42OD

Figure 18

Notes

Due to Lennox' ongoing commitment to quality, 
all specifi cations, ratings and dimensions are 
subject to change without notice.

All framing dimensions calculated for 1/2" dry wall 
at the fi replace face.  If sheathing the chase or 
fi nishing with other thickness materials, calcula-
tions will  need to be made.

See 

Page 10 

for Ceiling and Roof Framing 

Dimensions

Diagrams & Illustrations Not to Scale

Fireplace Framing

Header

(See 

Note **)

B

1

A

B

2

A

Outside Chase

G

C

H

Including Finising Materials

if any

Rough

Framing Face

(Unfinished Shown)

Combustion

Air Kit - Optional

*

Framing Dimensions

A

46-1/2"

1181 mm

B

1

43-1/2"

1105 mm

B

2

60-1/2"

1537 mm

C

33"

828 mm

D

17-1/2"

445 mm

E

76-1/4"

1937 mm

F

38-1/8"

968 mm

G

21-5/8"

549 mm

H

20-5/8"

524 mm

J

53-7/8"

1362 mm

K

8"

203 mm

Outside Chase - Indoor Installations

Outside

Air Kit

G

A

Outside Chase

Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure
Including Finishing
Materials if any

Rough Framing Face
(Unfinished Shown)

Optional

Drainage

Line

**Note:

 

When Framing With 6” Studs Header Must Be 17” 

(432mm) Higher.  Use Security Chimney’s OR15 Offset/Re-
turn Elbow To Recess The Chimney Back 2 1/2” (64mm).  
Flat Frame Down To A False Header At (B

1

).  Maintain 

Required Clearance To Chimney At All Times.

* 1" Air Space to insulation and construction materials on the 
back and sides.

OTL Report No. 116-F-37-2

Corner Installation

J

D

A

E

F

Back Wall of

Chase/Enclosure

Including Finising

Materials

if any

Rough
Framing Face
(Unfinished Shown)

OAK-OD Combustion

Air Kit 

A

K

G

Inside Chase

Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure

Including Finishing Materials, if any.

Rough

Framing Face

(Unfinished Shown)

OAK-OD Combustion
Air Kit

Product Reference Information

Cat. 

No.

Model

Ship. 

Weight

Ship.

 Volume

H1934

MP-42OD

  188 lb.

24 cu. ft.

Summary of Contents for Merit Plus MP-420D

Page 1: ...EQUIPPED TO BE READILY IN STALLED OUTDOORS IF INSTALLED INDOORS YOU MUST INSTALL THE COMBUSTION AIR COVER PROVIDED WITH THE INSTALLATION KIT OR PURCHASE THE OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR KIT GATE OAKG OD SEE...

Page 2: ...tate and national codes and regulations 3 ThisfireplacemustbeinstalledwithSecurity Chimneys FTF8 8 203mm inside diam eter Chimney System only This fireplace is intendedforindoororoutdoorinstallations...

Page 3: ...always maintain minimum clearances to combustible materials and do not violate any specific installation requirements These fireplaces have been tested and listed by OMNI Test Laboratories Inc Report...

Page 4: ...materials Outdoor installations less than 15 height require chimney clearance of 2 air space to insulation and construction materials In Canada the chimney and fireplace outer wrapper require a minimu...

Page 5: ...kept within the shaded areas illustrated in Figure 7 CLEARANCES Minimum clearance to combustibles for the appliance is as follows sides and back 1 25 mm floor 0 0mm adjacentwall 12 305 mm ceiling 37 1...

Page 6: ...t If you plan to raise the fireplace and hearth extension build the platform assembly then position fireplace and hearth extension on top Secure the platform to the floor to prevent possible shifting...

Page 7: ...the outside air kit is NOT installed you must install the Outside Air Cover provided with the instructions kit b IfanoutsideairkitISinstalled theOutside Air Kit Gate must be installed see Page 23 of o...

Page 8: ...ons Outside Air Kit Installation provided These appliances are equipped with a com bustion air inlet collar so that it is possible to duct combustion air from the outdoors to the firebox To accomplish...

Page 9: ...g Materials if any Rough Framing Face Unfinished Shown Combustion Air Kit Optional Framing Dimensions A 46 1 2 1181 mm B1 43 1 2 1105 mm B2 60 1 2 1537 mm C 33 828 mm D 17 1 2 445 mm E 76 1 4 1937 mm...

Page 10: ...ions must not interfere with circulating grillwork Figure 19 Figure 20 A B Ceiling Framing C D Roof Framing Framing Dimensions for Ceiling Inches millimeters Flue Type A B FTF8 Vertical USA 14 1 2 368...

Page 11: ...les espaceurs du dessus du foyer voir le sch ma 13 ne peuvent tre retir es ou modifi es vous ne pouvez pas entaillez le colombage pour ajuster autour ou tre install plus bas que les espaceurs Le colom...

Page 12: ...and outer wrapper require a minimum 2 air space to insulation and construction materials Reference Figures 19 20 and charts Framing DimensionsforCeilingandRoof whichspecify minimum ceiling and roof di...

Page 13: ...e the building must be con structed with galvalume outer sections only Theappropriatemodeldesignationsarelocated in the back of this manual F8FS30 Firestop Spacer FTF8 S4 Stabilizer 1 Min Air Space 30...

Page 14: ...as noted in Step 4 Step 6 Select the proper Security Chimneys roof flashing based on pitch of roof Use chart below for selection Figure 37 Note Do not caulk or seal the ventilating open ings or seal t...

Page 15: ...chimney must be at least 2 above this reference point In all cases thechimneycannotbelessthen3 above the roof at the edge of the chimney The 2 in 10 rule is necessary in the interest of safety but doe...

Page 16: ...36 48 11 0 11 1 0 0 0 17 1 5 0 1 0 0 21 1 9 2 0 0 0 27 2 3 1 1 0 0 35 2 11 0 0 1 0 47 3 11 0 0 0 1 51 4 3 0 1 1 0 57 4 9 1 0 0 1 63 5 3 0 1 0 1 67 5 7 2 0 0 1 73 6 1 1 1 0 1 81 6 9 0 0 1 1 93 7 9 0 0...

Page 17: ...the Straight Up In stallation Instructions for cutting and framing ceiling and roof openings Note See Framing and Dimension Chart for the sizes of the ceiling and roof openings The size of the roof op...

Page 18: ...ilizer Considerthiswhen determining the need for a stabilizer Note Do not apply excessive pressure to any subsequent chimney section following return elbow assembly when installing Ensure that each su...

Page 19: ...c tions are placed lower than 18 inches from the fireplace opening These fireplaces have been marked with a maximum rating of 26 000 BTU to assure that homeowners do not exceed the allowable limits fo...

Page 20: ...ux non combustibles il se pourrait qu il n y ait pas suffisament de d gagement pour installer les portes de verre de votre choix Assurez d avoir un d gagmet suf fisant tout moment afin de ne pasinterf...

Page 21: ...es 416 x 1 Answer TheminimumrequiredthicknessoftheMicore160is 417 there fore round up to nearest standard thickness available which is 1 2 Using the r formula Note To convert inches to millimeters div...

Page 22: ...ormal wall decor with elaborate mantels to rustic wood paneling or warm brick facings Only noncombustible materials like stone tile brick etc may overlap the black front facing Do not extend these mat...

Page 23: ...ith fireplace Shownhereforre placement purposes only Locking Band 63L60 FLB Ref Form 750 080M Spark Arrester 63L57 FSA 2 Ref Form 750 198M INSTALLATION COMPONENTS The following items are available for...

Page 24: ...n For open top shrouds 96L20 FTF8 CTT Ref Form 750 077M Chimney Pack conventional Convenience Pack Residential 63L70 FTF8 CP7 Contains 3 FTF8 36 1 F8FS 1 F8F6 1 FTF8 CTD 7 P C 8 F T F R O I R E P U S...

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