Majestic Pioneer II Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplace
The Majestic Pioneer II is an outdoor wood-burning fireplace with an arched or rectangular front, built for the patio. Sizes: Pioneer II, Pioneer II. Choose the size, then the refractory and doors that finish it; the price updates as you go.
- Type: Outdoor Wood Fireplace
- Sizes: Arched Front, Rectangular Front
- Fuel: Seasoned firewood
- Made by: Majestic, a Hearth & Home Technologies brand
Who it's for
Right buyer. You want an outdoor wood fireplace with an arched or rectangular front at the smaller Pioneer size.
Wrong buyer. You want more opening; the Pioneer III.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer II | 42‑1/2" | 56‑3/4" | 24" |
Framing notes from the manual
- Pioneer II: Back width: actual 40, framing 42-1/2. *If interior of chase will be drywalled, add the thickness of the drywall. Finished cavity depth must be no less than 24 in. from finished backwall to outside of front wall framing. 2 x 4s must be used for the header and framing above the header to maintain pipe clearances. Allow 12 in. minimum cavity depth if using an elbow/bend for the required outside air. Chimney framing 14-1/2 in. for SL300 chimney; 16 in. for DuraPlus chimney.
The fireplace itself
| Model | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer II | 40 | 40‑1/2 | 23‑1/2 |
Models and prices
| Model | Part | Firebox opening | Fireplace only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer II | PIONEER-II-REC | — | $6,649 |
| Pioneer II | PIONEER-II-ARC | — | $6,649 |
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.
| Clearance | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Sides | 1" |
| Back | 1/2" |
| Ceiling | 36" |
| Adjacent wall | 16" |
| Hearth extension | 20" |
| Floor | 0" |
Notes from the manual
1 in. to side of appliance; 1/2 in. to back; 0 in. to floor; 36 in. top of appliance to ceiling; must have 2 in. minimum clearance to header; faceplate to sidewall 16 in.; electrical wires a minimum of 16 in. from top. Hearth extension: minimum 20 in. in front and 8 in. on sides to fuel opening; minimum 2 in. cement board or equivalent (or one piece HX4); see install manual figure 7.8 for raised hearth extension. Combustible mantel positioned 60 in. from base of fireplace; non-combustible mantel may be positioned as low as 1 in. above the fascia and 12 in. deep, or from the base of the fireplace 38 in. up.
Heat and burn
An open wood fireplace is not a rated heater, and Majestic publishes no BTU figure for it: the fire warms what it faces by radiation, and most of the heat from the flue goes outdoors. What decides how much fire you get is the firebox: Pioneer II opens 56-3/4", Pioneer II opens 40-1/2, Sides opens 1/2", Ceiling opens 16", Hearth extension opens 0". Seasoned hardwood, a proper chimney draft and doors closed as the fire burns down give the most warmth for the wood. Where a gas log set is approved for the model, its rating is on the log-set page.
Chimney and installation
| Venting | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Type | Factory-built chimney (SL300 or DuraPlus) |
Chimney Air Kit required with SL chimney; DuraPlus base plate required with DuraPlus chimney.
An outdoor wood fireplace is built into a non-combustible enclosure on the patio and vented with its own chimney system to the height the manual requires. The chimney pipe, supports and cap are sold separately and quoted from your installer's plan.
What arrives
- 2.7 cu/ft firebox
- Automatic Combustion Control
- Front and single cast iron arched
- door
- Dual fans with speed control
- Welded steel firebox
- CAK4A
- Outside air hood
- Attic insulation shield
- The refractory, doors and any accessories ship as their own cartons.
Before you order
- Installation is by a qualified installer, and the fireplace and its chimney are inspected together.
- Framing, clearances, hearth extension and chimney height come from the installation manual for your size. Send us your plan and we will check it before anything ships.
- The chimney system is sold separately and priced from the plan.
- Outdoor only. Never install an outdoor fireplace inside a structure.
- Special-order goods ship by freight. Confirm the size and refractory before you order.
How it performs
The Pioneer II is a compact outdoor wood fireplace with an arched or rectangular front, for the smaller patio.
Trade-offs to know
- Outdoors only.
- Chimney per the manual.
Living with it
Ash out cold, sweep yearly, cover it.
Specifications
| Models | PIONEER-II-REC, PIONEER-II-ARC |
|---|---|
| Type | Outdoor wood-burning fireplace |
| Fuel | Seasoned firewood; vented gas log sets optional where the manual allows |
| Listing | UL/ULC listed |
| Manufacturer | Majestic, a Hearth & Home Technologies brand, USA |
| Weight, Pioneer II | 617.0 lb |
Warranty
| Component | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Firebox and heat exchanger | Limited lifetime (10 years), 3 years labor |
| Castings, medallions and baffles | 10 years, 3 years labor |
| Molded refractory panels | 3 years |
| Glass; blowers and electrical parts | 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
Can I put gas logs in it?
Most Majestic wood fireplaces have gas knockouts and are listed for specific vented gas log sets; the options on this page are the ones Majestic approves for this model. A gas line and installation by a gas fitter are required.
Does it heat the room?
An open wood fireplace is for the look and the radiant warmth in front of it; most of the heat goes up the chimney. Doors help. For heating, look at the WarmMajic-II or a wood insert.
Which chimney pipe does it take?
The pipe system listed in the manual for this model, in the diameter and minimum height it specifies. We quote it from your installer's plan.
Can I return it?
Fireplaces are special-order freight items. Confirm the size, refractory and doors with us before you order, and contact us before returning anything.
What wood should I burn?
Seasoned hardwood, split and dried a year or more, below 20 percent moisture. Wet wood smokes, coats the chimney with creosote and makes a poor fire.
How often does the chimney need sweeping?
Once a year at least, and after every cord or two if you burn nightly. Creosote is the fire risk in any wood fireplace, and a sweep is cheap insurance.
Do I need the doors?
No, but they pay for themselves: closed, they stop room air going up the flue when the fire burns down, and they keep sparks in. Glass doors let you see the fire closed.
Can I add a blower later?
Where the model lists a fan or forced-air kit on this page, yes; it fits into the cabinet without rebuilding. Models without a listed kit are radiant only.
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