Majestic Meridian Modern Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
The Majestic Meridian Modern is the contemporary version of the Meridian: the same firebox and IntelliFire Touch system with glass media in place of logs, a reflective glass interior and clean, square fronts, in 36 and 42 inch. Sizes: Meridian 36 Modern, Meridian 42 Modern. Choose the size, then the front and interior that finish it; the price updates as you go.
- Type: Gas Fireplace
- Sizes: 36", 42"
- Fuel: Natural gas; propane model by note
- Ignition: IntelliFire
- Made by: Majestic, a Hearth & Home Technologies brand
Who it's for
Right buyer. You want the Meridian firebox and controls with a contemporary face: glass media, a reflective interior and square fronts, in a traditional-proportion opening rather than a linear one.
Wrong buyer. You want logs; the standard Meridian. You want a low, wide linear firebox; the Jade or Echelon II.
Will it fit?
Framing the opening
Frame the rough opening below, measured inside the studs. Depth is from the finished face of the wall. Where the vent pipe goes through the framing there is a separate hole; the manual's drawing gives its position.
| Model | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Modern 36 | 42" | 40‑1/8" | 22" |
| Meridian Modern 42 | 49" | 42‑1/8" | 22" |
Framing notes from the manual
- Meridian Modern 36: Adjust framing dimensions for interior chase sheathing. Framing callouts: DVP pipe 10" [254]; SLP pipe 8-5/8" [245].
- Meridian Modern 42: Adjust framing dimensions for interior chase sheathing (such as sheetrock). Vent framing hole 10 x 12; center 1 in. above center of horizontal vent pipe. Do not pack vent framing hole with insulation or other material.
The fireplace itself
| Model | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Modern 36 | 41 | 40‑7/8 | 21‑7/16 |
| Meridian Modern 42 | 48‑1/16 | 42‑7/8 | 21‑7/16 |
Models and prices
Heat input is the range from the low to the high flame setting on natural gas and on propane. The LP model has the same price; order it by note.
| Model | Part | BTU per hour, NG | BTU per hour, LP | Fireplace only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian 36 Modern | MER36MN | 17,000 to 34,000 | — | $4,269 |
| Meridian 42 Modern | MER42MN | 18,000 to 36,000 | — | $4,799 |
Required to complete: Front Crushed Glass Media (Qty 2); Front Crushed Glass Media (Qty 3). The options below are the ones sold on this page; each is matched to its size.
Clearances
Clearances are to combustible materials, from the appliance. They come from the installation manual for this model and depend on how it is vented; the installer confirms them on site.
Heat and gas
Heat input per hour on natural gas and on propane, low to high, and the efficiency where the maker publishes it.
| Model | BTU, natural gas | BTU, propane | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Modern 36 | 17,000 to 34,000 | — | — |
| Meridian Modern 42 | 18,000 to 36,000 | — | — |
Choose your options
Front
The front is the finished face of the fireplace. A clean-face trim frames the glass with a thin edge for a built-in look; overlap and arched fronts sit on the wall and carry a screen.
| Front | Part | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Essence inside fit front - Black | ESSENCE36BK | $389 |
| Ventura overlap front - Black | VENTURA36BK | $669 |
| Ventura overlap front - New Bronze | VENTURA36NB | $719 |
| Manor arched overlap fit front with ClearVue mesh - Black | MANOR36BK | $1,099 |
| Manor arched overlap fit front with ClearVue mesh - New Bronze | MANOR36NB | $1,149 |
| Ensemble overlap front with ClearVue mesh and Gun Metal trim | ENSEMBLE36GM | $1,419 |
| Ensemble overlap front with ClearVue mesh and New Bronze trim | ENSEMBLE36NB | $1,479 |
| Essence inside fit front - Black | ESSENCE42BK | $429 |
| Ventura overlap front - Black | VENTURA42BK | $779 |
| Ventura overlap front - New Bronze | VENTURA42NB | $829 |
| Manor arched overlap fit front with ClearVue mesh - Black | MANOR42BK | $1,209 |
| Manor arched overlap fit front with ClearVue mesh - New Bronze | MANOR42NB | $1,259 |
| Ensemble overlap front with ClearVue mesh and Gun Metal trim | ENSEMBLE42GM | $1,639 |
| Ensemble overlap front with ClearVue mesh and New Bronze trim | ENSEMBLE42NB | $1,699 |
Interior and media
The interior is what you see behind the fire: a brick liner, a reflective black glass liner, or glass media in place of logs.
| Interior or media | Part | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Embers - Crushed Glass Media (1 bag, 5lbs) | MEDIA-CP | $82 |
| Crystal Embers - Crushed Glass Media (1 bag, 5lbs) | MEDIA-CY | $82 |
| Graphite Embers - Crushed Glass Media (1 bag, 5lbs) | MEDIA-GT | $82 |
| Smoked Embers - Crushed Glass Media (1 bag, 5lbs) | MEDIA-SM | $82 |
Installation and venting
| Venting | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Type | Direct vent |
| Pipe | DVP or SLP |
Direct vent: a sealed coaxial pipe carries exhaust out and combustion air in, through the roof or an outside wall, with no chimney. The vent pipe, elbows and termination are sold separately and quoted from your installer's plan.
What arrives
- Ceramic glass
- Junction Box
- 2 sided black ceramic glass liner
- 12 ft wall switch wire
- Battery backup
- IntelliFire Touch ignition system
- The front, interior and any accessories ship as their own cartons.
Before you order
- Installation is by a licensed gas installer. The fireplace, its venting and the gas line are inspected together, and the warranty depends on it.
- Framing, clearances to combustibles, mantel heights and the vent run come from the installation manual for your size. Send us your plan and we will check it before anything ships.
- Venting is sold separately and priced from the installer's plan: the pipe, elbows and termination depend on where the vent exits. Ask us for a vent quote with your order.
- Propane: every model is also made in an LP version at the same price. Add a note to your order and we will confirm the LP model before it ships.
- A 120-volt outlet or junction box at the fireplace is needed for the fan, lights and accessories; the ignition itself has battery backup.
- Special-order goods ship by freight. Confirm the size and the front before you order.
How it performs
The Meridian Modern is the same firebox with glass media and a reflective interior: the fire looks like a bed of jewels with flames standing in it, and the square fronts finish it flat. Once the installer has set the flame height and the fan, the fireplace runs from the wall switch, the RC400 remote or the app: press once and the pilot lights, the burner catches, and the glass warms in a few minutes. Same heat as the Meridian, 16,000 to 30,000 BTU, with the same fan and heat-zone kits.
Trade-offs to know
- A direct-vent fireplace is sealed behind glass; there is no open fire and no smell of wood. People who want that choose a wood fireplace or the open-front Reveal.
- The front is a separate purchase and a separate decision; the fireplace cannot be finished without one.
- The venting run decides where it can go; a long or complicated run adds to the installation more than the fireplace does.
Living with it
Have the fireplace serviced once a year, before the season: the installer cleans the burner and the glass inside, checks the vent and the gasket. The glass gets a haze on the inside in the first weeks as the paint cures; that cleans off. Keep the remote's batteries fresh and the app on the WiFi for firmware updates. The fan is the only moving part you will hear.
Specifications
| Models | MER36MN, MER42MN |
|---|---|
| Type | Direct-vent gas fireplace |
| Fuel | Natural gas; propane model at the same price |
| Heat input | See the table above |
| Ignition | IntelliFire Touch intermittent pilot with battery backup |
| Controls | Wall switch; RC400 remote and IntelliFire app with the Wi-Fi module |
| Electrical | 120 V for fan, lights and accessories |
| Manufacturer | Majestic, a Hearth & Home Technologies brand, USA |
| Weight, Meridian Modern 36 | 163 lb |
| Weight, Meridian Modern 42 | 194 lb |
Warranty
| Component | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Firebox and heat exchanger | Limited lifetime (20 years), 3 years labor |
| Burners, logs and metal or fiber refractory made by HHT | 10 years, 1 year labor |
| Cement refractory panels, glass liner panels | 3 years |
| Glass; electrical components (ignition modules, remotes and wall switches, valves, pilots, blowers, junction boxes, harnesses, transformers, lights) | 1 year parts and labor |
| All other parts | 1 year |
Source: Hearth & Home Technologies Limited Lifetime Warranty, the document packed with the appliance and linked from the owner's manual above. "Lifetime" means 20 years for gas appliances, 10 years for wood and pellet appliances and 5 years for standalone gas log sets, counted from the start of coverage, which begins no later than 24 months after the appliance ships from the factory.
Questions people ask
What is a front, and why is it required?
A Majestic direct-vent fireplace ships as the firebox and glass. The front is the finished face that covers the frame and the vents: a clean-face trim that disappears into the wall, or a decorative front with a screen. The fireplace cannot be finished without one, which is why the page will not let you order without choosing it.
What is IntelliFire Touch?
Majestic's intermittent-pilot ignition system. There is no standing pilot burning all year; the fireplace lights when you turn it on, from the wall switch, the remote or the app. It has a battery backup, so it still lights in a power outage. Flame height, the fan and the lights are controlled from the RC400 remote or the IntelliFire app with the Wi-Fi module.
Does it heat the room?
Yes. A direct-vent fireplace is a sealed heater: it draws combustion air from outside and sends its exhaust outside, so all the heat from the glass goes into the room. With the optional fan it warms a good-sized room; the passive heat and heat-zone kits move heat to another room or out of the wall above.
How is it vented?
Through a coaxial direct-vent pipe out the top or the rear, to a termination on the roof or through an outside wall. No chimney is needed. The pipe, elbows and cap are sized to your house and sold separately.
Can I get it in propane?
Yes. Add a note to your order and we will confirm the LP model, which is the same price.
Can I return it?
Fireplaces are special-order freight items. Confirm the size, the front and the interior with us before you order, and contact us before returning anything.
What size gas line does it need?
A dedicated 1/2-inch line is typical for one fireplace; the manual gives the inlet pressure and the installer sizes the run. Natural gas needs 5 to 7 inches of water column at the appliance, propane 11 to 13.
Can it run in a power cut?
The IntelliFire Touch ignition has battery backup, so the fire lights and runs with the power off. The fan and lights need 120 volts and wait for it to return.
Manuals and drawings
- Meridian 36 Modern Architect Guide (pages 1)
- Meridian Modern 42 Architect Guide (MAJ/Meridian42Modern_1225) (pages 1-3)
- Install Manual: MERIDIAN 36 / 42 (DBDV36IN / DBDV36IL / DBDV42IN / DBDV42IL) (PDF)
- Install Manual: Meridian 36/42 w/IFT (PDF)
- Install Manual: Meridian Series - 2026 (PDF)
- Owners Manual: Meridian (PDF)
- Owners Manual: Meridian Series - 2026 (PDF)
- Service Part List: Meridian (DBDV36IN / DBDV36IL) (PDF)
- Service Part List: Meridian 36 w/IFT (MERID36IN / MERID36IL) (PDF)
- Service Part List: Meridian (DBDV42IN / DBDV42IL) (PDF)
- Service Part List: Meridian 42 w/IFT (MERID42IN / MERID42IL) (PDF)
- Service Part List: Meridian 36 - 2026 (PDF)
- Service Part List: Meridian 42 - 2026 (PDF)
- Majestic user guides and manuals
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