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Majestic • MERID36IN, MERID36IL, MERID42IN, MERID42IL Installation Manual • 2517-980 Rev. C • 3/18
D. Non-Combustible Material Installation
The factory-installed non-combustible board spans the
distance from the top of the fireplace to the center of the
framing header. This board must be used. See Figure 6.14.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
DO NOT remove factory-
installed non-combustible material.
C. Securing and Leveling the Appliance
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
Prevent contact with:
• Sagging or loose insulation
• Insulation backing or plastic
• Framing and other combustible materials
Block openings into the chase to prevent entry of blown-
in insulation. Make sure insulation and other materials
are secured.
DO NOT
notch the framing around the appliance
standoffs.
Failure to maintain 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 appliance to the framing
members.
• Bend out nailing tabs on each side.
• Place the appliance into position.
• Keep nailing tabs flush with the framing.
• Level the appliance from side to side and front to back.
• Shim the appliance as necessary. It is acceptable to use
wood shims underneath the appliance.
• Secure the appliance to the framing by using nails or
screws through the nailing tabs.
• Optional: Secure the appliance to the floor by inserting
two screws through the pilot holes at the bottom of the
appliance.
Figure 6.14 Non-combustible Board
HEADER
Figure 6.13 Proper Positioning and Securing of an Appliance
Figure 6.12 Positioning the Appliance Squarely
A
B
Note: Diagonal dimensions (A) and (B) must be within
1/4 inch of each other.
NAILING TABS
(BOTH SIDES)
PILOT HOLES