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Majestic  •  MERID36IN, MERID36IL, MERID42IN, MERID42IL Installation Manual  •  2517-980 Rev. C  •  3/18

Installation Manual

Installation and Appliance Setup

INSTALLER:  Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.

OWNER:  Retain this manual for future reference.

NOTICE: DO NOT

 discard this manual!

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be 

performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

See Table of Contents for location of additional Commonwealth 

of Massachusetts requirements.

• 

DO NOT

 store or use gasoline or other flam

-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this 

or any other appliance.

•  What to do if you smell gas   

DO NOT

 try to light any appliance.

DO NOT

 touch any electrical switch. 

DO 

NOT

 use any phone in your building.

-  Leave the building immediately.

-  Immediately call your gas supplier from 

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup

-

plier’s instructions.

-  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call 

the fire department.

•  Installation and service must be performed 

by a qualified installer, service agency, or the 

gas supplier.

WARNING: 

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly 

could result in serious injury, death, or 

property damage. 

Models:

This appliance may be installed as an OEM 

installation in manufactured home (USA 

only) or mobile home and must be installed 

in accordance with the manufacturer’s 

instructions and the 

Manufactured Home 

Construction and Safety Standard,

 

Title 24 

CFR, Part 3280 

in the United States, or the 

Standard for Installation in Mobile Homes, 

CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series,

 in Canada.

This appliance is only for use with the type(s) 

of  gas  indicated  on  the  rating  plate.  This 

appliance is not convertible for use with other 

gases, unless a certified kit is used.

DANGER

HOT GLASS 

WILL 

CAUSE BURNS.

DO NOT TOUCH 

GLASS 

UNTIL COOLED.

NEVER 

ALLOW CHILDREN

 TO TOUCH GLASS

.

A  barrier  designed  to  reduce  the  risk  of 

burns from the hot viewing glass is provided 

with this appliance and shall be installed for 

the  protection  of  children  and  other  at-risk 

individuals.

Models:

MERID36IN

MERID36IL

MERID42IN

MERID42IL

MERIDIAN

SERIES

Summary of Contents for MERID36IN

Page 1: ...ent Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in se...

Page 2: ...ion Minimum Clearances 13 B Chimney Diagram 14 C Approved Pipe 15 D Use of Elbows 16 E Measuring Standards 17 F Vent Diagrams 17 5 Vent Clearances and Framing A Pipe Clearances to Combustibles 32 B Wa...

Page 3: ...AC provided to the appliance ___________________________ Switch wires properly installed ___________________________ Gas Section 9 Pg 48 49 Proper appliance for fuel type ___________________________ W...

Page 4: ...her flame proofed or not or plastered or unplastered shall be considered combustible materials G Electrical Codes NOTICE This appliance must be electrically wired and grounded in accordance with local...

Page 5: ...ly vented gas fu eled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 in in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OB STRUCTIONS Inspection The state...

Page 6: ...be sure that the following tools and building supplies are available Tape measure Framing material Pliers Non corrosive leak check solution Hammer Phillips screwdriver Gloves Framing square Voltmeter...

Page 7: ...rts could impair safe operation DO NOT install damaged in complete or substitute components Keep appliance dry Hearth Home Technologies disclaims any responsibility for and the warranty will be voided...

Page 8: ...2 216 8 1 2 216 N 2 7 8 73 2 7 8 73 O 8 1 2 216 8 1 2 216 P 1 25 1 25 Q 40 7 8 1038 42 7 8 1089 R 21 9 16 548 23 5 8 600 S 32 813 39 991 T 14 3 16 360 14 3 16 360 U 15 3 8 391 15 3 8 391 V 6 152 6 152...

Page 9: ...to Section 10 for finishing details A B C D E F G CRD36 MERIDPLA36IN IL in 28 5 8 23 3 16 37 1 16 1 1 2 6 3 16 32 1 4 33 3 4 mm 727 589 941 38 157 819 857 CRD42 MERIDPLA42IN IL in 35 5 8 25 1 8 44 1...

Page 10: ...vary due to individual design preference Figure 3 3 Appliance Locations A B C D E F G H MERID36IN MERID36IL in 51 42 72 56 5 8 See Section 10 B Mantel Projections 22 17 3 4 8 mm 1295 1067 1829 1438 5...

Page 11: ...ONS Models A B C D E F G H I J Rough Opening Width Rough Opening Height Rough Opening Depth Rough Opening Width Clearance to Ceiling Combustible Floor Combustible Flooring Behind Appliance Sides of Ap...

Page 12: ...ionally in regions where cold air infiltration may be an issue the inside surfaces may be sheetrocked and taped or an equivalent method may be used to achieve maximum air tightness To further prevent...

Page 13: ...OWEST DISCHARGE OPENING 4 Termination Location and Vent Information Fire Risk Maintain vent clearance to combustibles as specified DO NOT pack air space with insulation or other materials Failure to k...

Page 14: ...V V V M H or i V G X V H A V V H Electrical Service V K V K V L C V N 6 inches non vinyl sidewalls 12 inches vinyl sidewalls O 18 inches non vinyl soffit and overhang 48 inches vinyl soffit and overha...

Page 15: ...c tion 12 A for vent component information and dimensions DO NOT mix pipe fittings or joining methods from differ ent manufacturers The pipe is tested to be run inside an enclosed wall There is no req...

Page 16: ...E E F F E C T I V E L E N G T H Y X X X DVP Pipe Effective Length Rise Run Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters DVP4 4 102 2 3 4 70 DVP6 6 152 4 1 4 108 DVP12 12 305 8 1 2 216 DVP24 24 610 17 432 DVP...

Page 17: ...face Figure 4 7 Measure to Top of Last Section of Pipe General Rules SUBTRACT 3 ft from the total H measurement for each 90 elbow installed horizontally SUBTRACT 1 1 2 ft from the total H measurement...

Page 18: ...rtical section of SLP series vent pipe A DVP SLP24 adapter may also be used with a 24 inch vertical section of SLP series vent pipe After the 48 inch vertical section the venting table rules must be f...

Page 19: ...in 152 mm 4 ft 1 2 m 1 ft 305 mm 6 ft 1 8 m 1 1 2 ft 457 mm 10 ft 3 0 m 2 ft 610 m 15 ft 4 6 m 2 1 2 ft 762 mm 20 ft 6 1 m 3 ft 914 mm 25 ft 7 6 m V1 H1 40 ft 12 2 m Maximum H1 25 ft 7 6 m Maximum ME...

Page 20: ...m 2 ft 610 mm 11 ft 3 35 m 2 1 2 ft 762 mm 19 ft 5 8 m 3 ft 914 mm 22 ft 6 7 m V1 H1 H2 40 ft 12 2 m Maximum H1 H2 22 ft 6 7 m Maximum V1 1 ft 305 mm Minimum MERID42IN MERID42IL V1 Minimum H1 H2 Maxim...

Page 21: ...Three Elbows V1 Min H1 Max V2 Min H2 Max Elbow only 2 ft 610 mm 0 in 0 mm 1 ft 305 mm 6 in 152 mm 3 ft 914 mm 6 in 152 mm 2 ft 610 mm 1 ft 305 mm 6 ft 1 8 m 1 ft 305 mm 6 ft 1 8 m 2 ft 610 mm 11 ft 3...

Page 22: ...2IL Installation Manual 2517 980 Rev C 3 18 Top Vent Vertical Termination No Elbow Figure 4 13 Note If installing a vertical vent termination off the top of the ap pliance the flue restrictor should b...

Page 23: ...eces on the vent at the setting selected in step 2 and secure in place by using two self tapping screws See Figure 4 14 4 Reinstall the exhaust baffle Top Vent Vertical Termination continued Note If t...

Page 24: ...4 16 Top Vent Vertical Termination continued V1 H1 Maximum V2 V1 V2 Min Elbow only 2 ft 610 mm 6 in 152 mm 6 ft 1 8 m 2 ft 610 mm 11 ft 3 4 m 3 ft 914 mm 16 ft 4 9 m 4 ft 1 2 m 20 ft 6 1 m V1 V2 H1 40...

Page 25: ...ly 1 ft 305 mm 1 ft 305 mm 6 in 152 mm 2 ft 610 mm 2 ft 610 mm 1 ft 305 mm 2 ft 610 mm 2 ft 610 mm 2 ft 610 mm 4 ft 1 2 m 4 ft 1 2 m 3 ft 914 mm 9 ft 2 7 m 9 ft 2 7 m 4 ft 1 2 m 18 ft 5 5 m 18 ft 5 5...

Page 26: ...26 Majestic MERID36IN MERID36IL MERID42IN MERID42IL Installation Manual 2517 980 Rev C 3 18 Figure 4 18 Rear Vent Horizontal Termination No Elbow H1 16 in 406 mm Maximum H1...

Page 27: ...m 12 ft 3 7 m 3 ft 914 mm 4 ft 1 2 m 17 ft 5 2 m 20 ft 6 1 m V1 H1 H2 40 ft 12 2 m Maximum H1 3 ft 914 mm Maximum H1 H2 20 ft 6 1 m Maximum H1 H2 V1 INSTALLED HORIZONTALLY H3 H1 H2 V1 H1 Maximum V1 Mi...

Page 28: ...mm 1 ft 305 mm 3 ft 914 mm 2 ft 610 mm 5 ft 1 5 m 3 ft 914 mm 7 ft 2 1 m 4 ft 1 2 m 8 ft 2 4 m 5 ft 1 5 m 8 ft 2 4 m V1 H1 40 ft 12 2 m Maximum H1 8 ft 2 4 m Maximum V1 Minimum H1 H2 Maximum Back to B...

Page 29: ...m 10 ft 3 1 m 8 ft 2 4 m V1 H1 H2 H3 40 ft 12 2 m Maximum No specific restrictions on this value EXCEPT V1 H1 H2 H3 cannot exceed 40 ft 12 2 m Maximum H1 H2 H3 8 ft 2 4 m Maximum H1 Maximum V1 Minimu...

Page 30: ...NING Risk of Fire Coaxial to colinear venting con figuration may only be used in existing non combustible chimney Installation in any other venting application could cause fire Prior to installing the...

Page 31: ...ons included with DVP 2SL kit Attach the DV 46DVA GCL adapter to the appliance starting collar with 3 1 2 in self tapping screws See Figure 4 27 Rear Vent Remove the rear seal cap and insulation if eq...

Page 32: ...s than 4 in the existing heat shields must be field trimmed If wall thickness is greater than 7 1 4 in a DVP HSM B will be required SLP heat shield designed to be used on a wall 4 3 8 in to 7 5 8 in 1...

Page 33: ...a heat shield refer to Section 12 A attached to them See Section 7 F for information for regarding the instal lation of a horizontal termination cap Non Combustible Wall Penetration If the hole being...

Page 34: ...u lation around the vent Insulation must be kept back from the pipe to prevent overheating Figure 5 4 Installing Ceiling Firestop Figure 5 5 Installing the Attic Shield INSTALL ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD...

Page 35: ...tion Top Vent Figure 6 1 Generic Fireplace Shown Cut the seal cap strap across the rectangles next to the disk Figure 6 2 Generic Fireplace Shown Remove the white gasket material covering the seal cap...

Page 36: ...wn To attach the first section of vent pipe make sure to use the fiberglass gasket in the manual bag to seal between the first vent component and the outer fireplace wrap Use 2 self tapping screws to...

Page 37: ...E Additional clearances are required for heat management systems installations Provisions must be made in advance to ensure fit within the framing Locate the heat management ports on the left and righ...

Page 38: ...n air space clearance could cause overheating and fire The diagram shows how to properly square position and secure the appliance See Figures 6 12 and 6 13 Nailing tabs are provided to secure the appl...

Page 39: ...um continuous exposure rating including the slip section that connects directly to the horizontal ter mination cap Apply a bead of silicone sealant 300 F minimum con tinuous exposure rating inside the...

Page 40: ...f silicone sealant 300 F minimum con tinuous exposure rating to the outside of connecting joint after joining sections OR Apply aluminum foil tape 300 F minimum continuous exposure rating to the outsi...

Page 41: ...arefully to separate the pieces of pipe Figure 7 11 Align and Disassemble Vent Sections Figure 7 10 Rotate Seams for Disassembly C Secure the Vent Sections Vertical runs originating off the top of the...

Page 42: ...M HEIGHT FROM ROOF TO LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING Figure 7 14 insert Bolt into Brackets NOTICE Failure to properly caulk the roof flashing and pipe seams could permit entry of water Caulk the gap between...

Page 43: ...lds must overlap 1 1 2 in 38 mm mini mum There are two sections of the heat shield One section is factory attached to the wall shield firestop The other section is factory attached to the cap See Figu...

Page 44: ...of a cap shield to prevent anything or anyone from touching the hot cap NOTICE For certain exposures which require superior resistance to wind driven rain penetration a flashing kit and HRC caps are...

Page 45: ...This appliance may be used with a wall switch wall mounted thermostat and or a remote control Wiring for optional Hearth Home Technologies ap proved accessories should be done now to avoid re construc...

Page 46: ...tion System Wiring Wire the appliance junction box to 110 120 VAC for proper operation of the appliance WARNING Risk of Shock or Explosion DO NOT wire IPI controlled appliance junction box to a switch...

Page 47: ...At the switch box connect the black hot wire and red switch leg wire to the wall switch as shown At the appliance connect the black hot white neutral and green ground wires to the junction box as sho...

Page 48: ...oos ened during shipping and handling WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT change valve settings This valve has been preset at the factory WARNING Risk of Fire or Explosion High pressure will damage valve Low...

Page 49: ...ghten the wing nut NOTICE If sooting occurs provide more air by opening the air shutter MODEL GAS TYPE MIN VENT RUN MAX VENT RUN MERID36IN NG 1 8 in Full Open MERID36IL PROPANE 3 8 in Full Open MERID4...

Page 50: ...to Figure 10 1 and Figure 10 2 WARNING Risk of Fire DO NOT apply combustible materials beyond the minimum clearances Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified in this manual Ove...

Page 51: ...__ then B maximum is_____ A Inches 2 7 16 3 7 16 4 7 16 5 7 16 6 7 16 7 7 16 Millimeters 62 87 113 138 164 189 B Inches 1 2 3 4 5 Millimeters 25 51 76 102 127 Note Measurement is taken from top of the...

Page 52: ...NG STRIP NOT USED See Figure 10 10 for removal instructions NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIAL 1 IN MAX CRD36 CRD42 Overlap Fit 0 1 Inch Thick Finishing Method Non Combustible Finish Materials Remove...

Page 53: ...nches Thick FINISHING STRIP NOT USED See Figure 10 10 for removal instructions NON COMBUSTIBLE FINISHING MATERIAL 0 6 IN MAX TOP OF APPLIANCE OPENING Figure 10 8 Inside Fit Decorative Front Finish Mat...

Page 54: ...L Installation Manual 2517 980 Rev C 3 18 FINISHING STRIPS REMOVED Figure 10 10 Removing Finishing Strips Removal of Finishing Strips NOTICE Remove finishing strips before firing appliance Remove glas...

Page 55: ...talling the embers logs and lava rock The grate tine on the right hand side should be parallel to the burner See Figure 11 2 If the grate is not parallel to the burner contact your dealer A Fixed Glas...

Page 56: ...ally Improperly placed embers interfere with proper burner operation Ember material is shipped with this gas appliance To place the ember material Embers CANNOT be placed directly over ports Care shou...

Page 57: ...701 Log B SRV2397 702 Log C SRV2397 703 CAUTION Logs are fragile handle with care Figure 4 LOGSDBDV36 Log Pin Locations LOG A LOG B LOG F NOTICE To simplify the installation process positively identi...

Page 58: ...he notch on Log C Place the notch over the center grate tine as shown in Figure 7 Slide the log toward the front of the appliance until the portion of the log closest to the rear of the firebox contac...

Page 59: ...og C The back of Log E should be flush with the back of Log A See Figure 9 Figure 9 Log E Installed A A B C D E E F Figure 10 Log E Installed LOG F RESTS AGAINST PIN AND CONTACTS GRATE 6 LOG F Place L...

Page 60: ...2 Log Set Assembled LOG A LOG E3 LOG B LOG E2 LOG F LOG C NOTICE To simplify the installation process positively identify each individual log before beginning installation Reference Figure 1 and 2 for...

Page 61: ...og C Place the notch over the center grate tine and rear of log between the right grate tine and Log Pin C as shown in Figure 7 Move notched end of log forward until it stops then rotate rear of log t...

Page 62: ...the log should be positioned against the pin indicated in Figure 4 for Log E2 The top side should rest against Log A The base end of Log E2 should be approximately one inch from the left side of the f...

Page 63: ...sition switch on the IFT ECM is switched to the REMOTE position Detailed Operat ing Instructions for the IFT ECM are provided in Sec tion 3 J of the Owner s Manual Figure 11 4 IFT ECM If this applianc...

Page 64: ...m 11 3 8 in 289 mm 1 1 4 in 32 mm 9 1 4 in 235 mm 13 1 4 in 337 mm 1 2 in TYP DVP90ST 90 Elbow 10 in 254 mm 10 in 254 mm 1 in 25 mm DVP FS Ceiling Firestop DVP45 45 Elbow DVP Pipe see chart Effective...

Page 65: ...m of 1 1 2 in 38 mm The heat shield is designed to be used on a wall 4 in to 7 1 4 in 102 mm to 184 mm thick If wall thickness is less than 4 in 102 mm the existing heat shields must be field trimmed...

Page 66: ...n 337 mm RF12 Roof Flashing Cap Shield DRC RADIUS 13 7 8 in 352 mm 9 1 2 in 241 mm 14 in 356 mm COOL ADDM Cap Shield 11 5 8 in 295 mm 5 3 4 in 146 mm 7 1 8 in 181 mm 12 1 8 in 308 mm DVP BEK2 DVP HPC...

Page 67: ...ination Cap Highwind 14 in 356 mm 12 in 305 mm 12 1 8 in 314 mm 7 1 8 in 181 mm 8 3 4 in 222 mm 1 5 8 in 41 mm 16 7 8 in 429 mm DVP HPC High Performance Cap 1 in 25 mm 14 in 356 mm 3 8 in 10 mm 1 in 2...

Page 68: ...CAP 13 in 330 mm 15 in 381 mm 8 1 8 in 206 mm 10 7 8 in 276 mm 10 1 2 in 267 mm 3 87 Effective Length 5 3 4 to 8 3 8 in 146 to 213 mm 5 1 2 in 140 mm 8 3 8 in 213 mm Figure 12 5 DVP Vent Components Fi...

Page 69: ...m 12 1 2 IN 318 mm 20 3 4 IN 527 mm 13 5 8 IN 346 mm EFFECTIVE LENGTH 32 IN 813 mm MIN 35 IN 889 mm MAX A Vent Components Diagrams continued Figure 12 6 PVI SLP B Vent Components SLP LPC SLP Low Profi...

Page 70: ...3 8 IN 112 mm 10 IN 254 mm 5 1 4 IN 135 mm 2 1 4 IN 57 mm 9 1 2 IN 241 mm 4 3 4 IN 121 mm 2 1 4 IN 57 mm 1 1 2 IN 38 mm 6 1 4 IN 159 mm Front View Top View Side View PVLP BEK Brick Kit Note Wire harn...

Page 71: ...SLP45 45 Elbow SLP90 90 Elbow Effective Height Length SLP PIPE SLP HVS Horizontal Pipe Support SLP FS Ceiling Firestop SLP WS Wall Shield Firestop DVP SLP24 Adapter 6 1 2 in 165 mm 25 3 16 in 640 mm...

Page 72: ...ss is greater than 7 1 4 in 184 mm a DVP HSM B will be required Heat Shield Term Cap Minimum Effective Length Maximum Effective Length Trap1 3 1 8 in 4 3 4 in 79 mm 121mm Trap2 5 1 4 in 9 1 4 in 133 m...

Page 73: ...m 10 7 8 in 276 mm 10 1 2 in 267 mm 3 87 Effective Length 5 3 4 to 8 3 8 in 146 to 213 mm 5 1 2 in 140 mm 8 3 8 in 213 mm SLP HRC SS HORIZONTAL TERMINATION CAP When using DVP TB1 termination cap on to...

Page 74: ...axial Colinear Appliance Connector 768 380A Stainless Steel Flex Pipe Required DVP 2SL Adapter COAXIAL to COLINEAR VENTING Figure 12 12 Coaxial to Colinear Vent Components SLP HHW2 Horizontal High Win...

Page 75: ...ur fan See your dealer if you have questions Optional Fiber or Glass Refractory An optional refractory kit is available for this model Contact your dealer if you have questions Printed in U S A Copyri...

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