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Majestic MERID36IL Installation Manual

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    1 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 ...

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    2 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 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...

  • Page 3: Attention Installer:

    3 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 installation standard work checklist customer: lot/address: model (circle one): merid36in merid36il merid42in merid42il date installed: location of fireplace: installer: dealer/distributor phone # se...

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    4 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 b. Glass specifications hearth & home technologies appliances manufactured with tempered glass may be installed in hazardous lo- cations such as bathtub enclosures as defined by the consumer product ...

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    5 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 h. Requirements for the commonwealth of massachusetts for all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for reside...

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    6 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 2 getting started a. Design and installation considerations majestic direct vent gas appliances are designed to oper- ate with all combustion air siphoned from outside of the building and all exhaust...

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    7 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 d. Inspect appliance and components • carefully remove the appliance and components from the packaging. • the vent system components and decorative fronts may be shipped in separate packages. • if pa...

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    8 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 3 framing and clearances appliance dimensions table a. Appliance/decorative front dimension diagrams dimensions are actual appliance dimensions. Use for reference only. For framing dimensions and cle...

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    9 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 figure 3.2 decorative front dimensions a b c d e f g g d e f a b c crd36, crd42 decorative fronts (overlap fit) dbm36bk, dbm42bk decorative fronts (inside fit) refer to section 10 for finishing detai...

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    10 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 b. Clearances to combustibles when selecting a location for the appliance it is important to consider the required clearances to walls (see figure 3.3). Warning! Risk of fire or burns! Provide adequ...

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    11 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 figure 3.4 clearances to combustibles * adjust framing dimensions for interior sheathing (such as sheetrock) c** add 12 inches for rear venting with one 90º elbow. F g h i j e c b d a * minimum fram...

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    12 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 c. Constructing the appliance chase a chase is a vertical box-like structure built to enclose the gas appliance and/or its vent system. In cooler climates the vent should be enclosed inside the chas...

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    13 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 a. Vent termination minimum clearances roof pitch h (min.) ft. Flat to 6/12...........................................................1.0* over 6/12 to 7/12 ............................................

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    14 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 b. Chimney diagram figure 4.3 minimum clearances for termination o n p r q x = air supply inlet a = 12 inches.................Clearances above grade, veranda, porch, deck or balcony b = 12 inches......

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    15 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 c. Approved pipe this appliance is approved for use with hearth & home technologies dvp or slp venting systems. Refer to sec- tion 12.A for vent component information and dimensions. Do not mix pipe...

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    16 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 d. Use of elbows diagonal runs have both vertical and horizontal vent as- pects when calculating the effects. Use the rise for the vertical aspect and the run for the horizontal aspect. See figure 4...

  • Page 17

    17 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 e. Measuring standards vertical and horizontal measurements listed in the vent diagrams were made using the following standards: • pipe measurements are shown using the effective length of pipe. See...

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    18 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 top vent - horizontal termination fire risk. Explosion risk. Do not pack insulation or other combustibles between ceiling firestops. • always maintain specified clearances around venting and firesto...

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    19 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 top vent - horizontal termination figure 4.10 one elbow note: for corner installations: a 6 inch (152 mm) section of straight pipe may need to be attached to the appliance before a 90º elbow, to all...

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    20 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 figure 4.11 two elbows top vent - horizontal termination - (continued) merid36in merid36il v 1 minimum h 1 + h 2 maximum elbow only not allowed 6 in. 152 mm not allowed 1 ft. 305 mm 2 ft. 610 mm 1-1...

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    21 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 figure 4.12 top vent - horizontal termination - (continued) three elbows v 1 min. H 1 max. V 2 min. H 2 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 ...

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    22 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il 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 be used. V 1 = 60 ft. Max. (18.3 m) v...

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    23 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 exhaust baffle flue restrictor (set on either top or rear vent opening; shown on rear) flue restrictor instructions 1. Remove exhaust baffle using a 1/4 inch nut driver by removing the two screws se...

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    24 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 two elbows figure 4.16 top vent - vertical termination - (continued) v 1 h 1 maximum v 2 v 1 + v 2 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...

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    25 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 top vent - vertical termination - (continued) three elbows v 1 h 1 + h 2 v 2 v 1 + v 2 minimum h 1 + h 2 maximum elbow only 1 ft. 305 mm * * * 1 ft. 305 mm 6 in. 152 mm 2 ft. 610 mm * * * 2 ft. 610 ...

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    26 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 figure 4.18 rear vent - horizontal termination no elbow h 1 = 16 in. (406 mm) maximum h 1.

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    27 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 rear vent - horizontal termination - (continued) two elbows figure 4.20 three elbows figure 4.19 h 1 maximum v 1 minimum h 2 h 1 + h 2 maximum 1 ft. 305 mm back to back 90º elbows 1 ft. 305 mm 2 ft....

  • Page 28

    28 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 figure 4.21 rear vent - vertical termination one elbow figure 4.22 two elbows v 1 minimum h 1 maximum 6 in. 152 mm 2 ft. 610 mm 1 ft. 305 mm 3 ft. 914 mm 2 ft. 610 mm 5 ft. 1.5 m 3 ft. 914 mm 7 ft. ...

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    29 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 rear vent - vertical termination - (continued) three elbows figure 4.24 three elbows figure 4.23 v 2 v 1 h 2 h 1 installed horizontally h 3 h 1 h 2 v 1 h 1 h 2 h 3 v 1 minimum h 1 + h 2 + h 3 maximu...

  • Page 30

    30 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 exhaust vent pipe inlet air vent pipe figure 4.25. Coaxial/colinear appliance connector outside face of fireplace top of fireplace opening shaded area defined as “inside existing masonry fireplace” ...

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    31 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 figure 4.27 existing chimney hearth floor existing chimney exhaust air vent pipe inlet air vent pipe to minimize cold air drafts, seal with non-combustible insulation. Termination cap direct vent fi...

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    32 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 a. Pipe clearances to combustibles warning! Risk of fire! Maintain air space clearance to vent. Do not pack insulation or other combustibles: • between ceiling firestops • between wall shield firest...

  • Page 33

    33 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 b. Wall penetration framing/firestops combustible wall penetration whenever a combustible wall is penetrated, you must frame a hole for the wall shield firestop(s). The wall shield firestop maintain...

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    34 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 c. Ceiling firestop/floor penetra- tion framing a ceiling firestop must be used between floors and attics. • dvp pipe only - frame an opening 10 in. By 10 in. (254 mm by 254 mm) whenever the vent pe...

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    35 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 caution! Risk of cuts, abrasions or flying debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during instal- lation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. Notice: once appliance is set up for top or rear vent...

  • Page 36

    36 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 rear vent caution! Risk of cuts, abrasions or flying debris. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during instal- lation. Sheet metal edges are sharp. Notice: once appliance is set up for top or...

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    37 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 figure 6.10 (generic fireplace shown) attach the first vent section (it will snap into place). Slide the insulation gasket (shipped in the manual bag) onto the vent section, up against the appliance...

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    38 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. Se...

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    39 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 7 venting and chimneys a. Assemble vent sections (dvp pipe only) attach vent to the firebox assembly note: the end of the pipe sections with the lanced tabs will face toward the appliance. Attach th...

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    40 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 assemble vent sections (slp only) to attach the first vent component to the starting collars of the appliance: • attach a dvp-slp24 adapter to the starting collar of the appliance. • lock the vent c...

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    41 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 notice: when installing a vent system with an hrc termination cap, all pipe system joints shall be sealed using a high temperature silicone sealant (300 ºf minimum continuous exposure rating). • app...

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    42 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 e. Vertical termination requirements install metal roof flashing • see minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs (figure 7.12) to determine the length of pipe to extend through the roof. • slid...

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    43 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 install vertical termination cap • attach the vertical termination cap by sliding the inner collar of the cap into the inner fl ue of the pipe section while placing the outer collar of the cap over ...

  • Page 44

    44 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 figure 7.16 venting through the wall note: when using termination caps with factory-supplied heat shield attached, no additional wall shield firestop is required on the exterior side of a combustibl...

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    45 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 a. General information warning! Risk of shock or explosion! Do not wire 110-120 vac to the valve or to the appliance wall switch. Incorrect wiring will damage controls. Notice: this appliance must b...

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    46 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 notice: batteries should only be used as a power source in the event of an emergency power outage. Batteries should not be used as a primary long-term power source. Battery polarity must be correct ...

  • Page 47

    47 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 wall switch installation for fan (optional) if the box is being wired to a wall mounted switch for use with a fan (see figure 8.3): • the power supply for the appliance must be brought into a switch...

  • Page 48

    48 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 a. Fuel conversion • make sure the appliance is compatible with available gas types. • conversions must be made by a qualified service technician using hearth & home technologies specified and appro...

  • Page 49: Air Shutter

    49 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 figure 9.1 air shutter air shutter settings (factory set to minimum vent run e. Air shutter setting air shutter settings should be adjusted by a qualified ser- vice technician at the time of install...

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    50 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 10 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 dec...

  • Page 51

    51 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 b. Mantel and wall projections warning! Risk of fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances as specified. Framing closer than the minimums list- ed must be constructed entirely of noncombustible mate...

  • Page 52

    52 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 c. Decorative front dimensions for finish- ing decorative front fit finish material thickness see figure dbm36bk dbm42bk inside 0-6 inches 10.9 crd36 crd42 overlap 1 inch or less 10.7 inside 1-6 inc...

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    53 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 decorative front finishing material finishing material a (includes 1/8 in. Opening each side of decorative front) finishing material thickness, 1-6 inches maximum b = bottom of finishing material to...

  • Page 54

    54 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il 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 glass frame assembly to access finishing ...

  • Page 55

    55 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 11 appliance setup figure 11.1 fixed glass assembly b. Remove the shipping materials/inspect grate remove shipping materials from inside or underneath the firebox. • the splatter guard is a piece of...

  • Page 56

    56 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 e. Ember placement warning! Risk of explosion! Follow ember place- ment instructions. Do not place ember directly over burner ports. Replace ember material annually. Improp- erly placed ember materi...

  • Page 57: Log Placement Instructions

    57 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 f. Install the log assembly log placement instructions log set assembly: logsdbdv36, logsdbdv42 models: dbdv36in, dbdv36il, merid36in, merid36il dbdv42in, dbdv42il, merid42in, merid42il figure 1. Lo...

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    58 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 1 . (log a): locate the two pin holes on the bottom of log a. Hold the log so that the flat spot is facing the rear of the appliance and the pin holes are facing the base pan. Place log a over the t...

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    59 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 c 5 . (log e): log e will utilize two flat spots for its placement as shown in figure 7. The flat spots are located on log a and on log c. Place the “bark” end of log e on the flat spot on log a. Re...

  • Page 60

    60 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 log a: srv2397-701 log b: srv2397-702 log c: srv2397-703 log d: srv2397-704 log e: srv2397-705 (qty 3) log f: srv2397-706 caution: logs are fragile, handle with care. Figure 1. Log a, log b, log c a...

  • Page 61

    61 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 1 . (log a): locate the two pin holes on the bottom of log a. Hold the log so that the flat spot is facing the rear of the appliance and the pin holes are facing the base pan. Place log a over the t...

  • Page 62

    62 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 c c 5 . (log e1): log e will utilize two flat spots for its placement as shown in figure 7. The flat spots are located on log a and on log c. Place the “bark” end of log e1 on the flat spot on log a...

  • Page 63

    63 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 g. Intellifire™ touch control system setup • detailed instructions for electrical wiring and connec- tions are provided in section 8. • determine if this appliance is equipped with a module reset sw...

  • Page 64

    64 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 12 reference materials a. Vent components diagrams figure 12.1 dvp vent components pipe effective length inches millimeters dvp4 4 102 dvp6 6 152 dvp12 12 305 dvp24 24 610 dvp36 36 914 dvp48 48 1219...

  • Page 65

    65 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 dvp-hpc1 dvp-hpc2 dvp-trap1 dvp-trap2 dvp-hpck1-b dvp-hpck2-b dvp-trapk2 dvp-trapk1 dvp-trap horizontal termination cap 15-1/8 in. (384 mm) 12 in. (305 mm) 8 in. (203 mm) max effective length note: ...

  • Page 66

    66 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 13-1/4 in. (337 mm) 24-5/8 in. (625 mm) 27-1/2 in. (699 mm) rf6 roof flashing 31 in. (787 mm) 24-5/8 in. (625 mm) 13-1/4 in. (337 mm) rf12 roof flashing cap shield drc-radius 13-7/8 in. (352 mm) 9-1...

  • Page 67

    67 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 a. Vent components diagrams (continued) figure 12.4 dvp vent components 7-1/4 in. 12 in. 305 mm (184 mm) 5-1/4 in. (133 mm) 12-1/2 in. (318 mm) dvp-tvhw verticaltermination cap (highwind) 14 in. (35...

  • Page 68

    68 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 a. Vent components diagrams (continued) dvp-hrc-ss dvp-hrc-zc-ss horizontal termination 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 le...

  • Page 69

    69 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 optional wire harness description part number 10 ft pv wire harness pvi-wh10 20 ft pv wire harness pvi-wh20 40 ft pv wire harness pvi-wh40 60 ft pv wire harness pvi-wh60 80 ft pv wire harness pvi-wh...

  • Page 70

    70 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 a. Vent components diagrams (continued) required wire harness description part number 10 ft pv wire harness pvi-wh10 20 ft pv wire harness pvi-wh20 40 ft pv wire harness pvi-wh40 60 ft pv wire harne...

  • Page 71

    71 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 a. Vent components diagrams (continued) figure 12.8 slp series vent components 8-3/4 in. 222 mm 6-1/2 in. 165 mm 6-5/8 in. 168 mm 6 in. 152 mm 6-1/2 in. 165 mm 6-5/8 in. 168 mm 9-7/8 in. 251 mm 6-1/...

  • Page 72

    72 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 a. Vent components diagrams (continued) figure 12.9 slp series vent components slp-wt-bk wall thimble-black 26 in. 660 mm dvp-hsm-b extended heat shield slp-trap horizontal termination cap 15-1/8 in...

  • Page 73

    73 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 a. Vent components diagrams (continued) figure 12.10 slp series vent components fire risk. • when using slp-hrc-ss termination cap on top vented fireplaces, a one foot minimum vertical vent section ...

  • Page 74

    74 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 link-dv30b flex liner kit dv-46dva-gcl coaxial/colinear appliance connector 768-380a stainless steel flex pipe (required) dvp-2sl adapter coaxial to colinear venting figure 12.12 coaxial to colinear...

  • Page 75

    75 majestic • merid36in, merid36il, merid42in, merid42il installation manual • 2517-980 rev. C • 3/18 b. Accessories optional remote controls, wall controls and wall switches follow the instructions supplied with the control installed to operate your fireplace: for safety: • install a switch lock or...