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Majestic • MERC32IN, MERC32IL Installation Manual • 2401-980 Rev. L • 1/21
Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE:
Used to address practices not related to personal injury.
Note:
The term “recommend” or “recommended” does not indicate a requirement. It is a best practice suggested by Hearth
& Home Technologies
®
.
Table of Contents
Installation Standard Work Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Product Specific and Important Safety Information
A. Appliance Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Glass Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C. BTU Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D. High Altitude Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E. Non-Combustible Materials Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F. Combustible Materials Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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G. Electrical Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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H. California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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I. Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts . .
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2 Getting Started
A. Design and Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Good Faith Wall Surface/TV Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C. Tools and Supplies Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D. Inspect Appliance and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3 Framing and Clearances
A. Appliance/Decorative Front Dimension Diagrams . . . . . . .
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B. Clearances to Combustibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C. Constructing the Appliance Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Termination Location and Vent Information
A. Vent Termination Minimum Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Vent Terminal Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C. Approved Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D. Use of Elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E. Measuring Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F. Use of Flex Vent (SLP-FLEX Series 6-5/8 Inch) . . . . . . .
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G. Vent Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 Vent Clearances and Framing
A. Pipe Clearances to Combustibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Wall Penetration Framing/Firestops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C. Ceiling Firestop/Floor Penetration Framing . . . . . . . . . . .
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D. Install Attic Insulation Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6 Appliance Preparation
A. Vent Collar Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Installing the Optional Heat-Zone
®
Gas Kit
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C. Securing and Leveling the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7 Venting and Chimneys
A. Assemble Vent Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Assemble Slip Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C. Secure the Vent Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D. Disassemble Vent Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E. Vertical Termination Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F. Horizontal Termination Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8 Electrical Information
A. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Wiring Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9 Gas Information
A. Fuel Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Gas Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C. Gas Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D. High Altitude Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E. Air Shutter Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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10 Finishing
A. Facing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Mantel and Wall Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C. Decorative Front Dimensions for Finishing . . . . . . . . . . .
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11 Appliance Setup
A. Fixed Glass Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Remove the Shipping Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C. Clean the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D. Install the Log Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E. Ember and Lava Rock Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F. Install Majestic Decorative Front/AngledHood . . . . . . . . .
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12 Reference Materials
A. Vent Components Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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= Contains updated information.