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Majestic • MERID36IN, MERID36IL, MERID42IN, MERID42IL Installation Manual • 2517-980 Rev. C • 3/18
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Finishing
A. Facing Material
• Metal front faces may be covered with non-combustible
materials only.
• Facing and/or finishing materials must not interfere with
air flow through or removal of decorative fronts or access
for service.
• Facing and/or finishing materials must never overhang
into the glass opening.
• Observe all clearances when applying combustible
materials.
• Seal joints between the finished wall and appliance top
and sides using a 300 ºF minimum sealant. Refer 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. Overlapping materials could ignite and will
interfere with air flow through decorative fronts.
Figure 10.2 Noncombustible Facing Diagram
B
A
FACTORY-INSTALLED NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD
DO NOT REMOVE
A
B
MERID36IN/IL
inches
40-7/8
41
millimeters
1038
1041
MERID42IN/IL
inches
42-7/8
48
millimeters
1089
1219
Figure 10.1 Facing Materials
HIGH TEMPERATURE (300 ºF/ 149 ºC MIN.)
TOP AND SIDE SEAL JOINT
BOTTOM 1 INCH (SHADED AREA)
MAY BE COVERED WITH COMBUSTIBLE
OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
1 IN.
0 IN.
0 IN.
0 IN.
FACING MATERIAL UP TO 1/2 IN. THICK
MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES