Majestic Reveal B-Vent Gas Fireplace
The Majestic Reveal is an open-front B-vent gas fireplace: no glass, a real open fire with a log set, vented through a B-vent flue, in 36 and 42 inch. Sizes: Reveal 36, Reveal 42. 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 an open fire with no glass, the feel of a wood fireplace with a gas log set, in a house with a B-vent flue or the room for one, in 36 or 42 inch.
Wrong buyer. You want efficiency or heat; an open B-vent fireplace sends most of it up the flue. A direct-vent Meridian or Marquis II gives the heat back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reveal 36 | 42" | 39‑3/4" | 22" |
| Reveal 42 | 48" | 39‑3/4" | 22" |
Framing notes from the manual
- Reveal 36: Back width: actual 23-3/4, framing 42. Fireplace opening printed as 36 x 21.
- Reveal 42: Back width: actual 29-3/4, framing 48. Fireplace opening printed as 42 x 21.
The fireplace itself
| Model | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reveal 36 | 41 | 39‑1/2 | 21‑1/2 |
| Reveal 42 | 47 | 39‑1/2 | 21‑1/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reveal 36 | RBV4236IT-B | 40,000 | 38,000 | $2,399 |
| Reveal 42 | RBV4842IT-B | 43,000 | 41,000 | $2,799 |
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 | 0" |
| Front | 36" |
| Ceiling | 30" |
| Floor | 0" |
Notes from the manual
Area to combustibles: clearance to ceiling 30; combustible/non-combustible floor 0; sides of appliance 0; front of appliance 36. Mantel projection chart 'Measured from top of hood (in inches)' printed as graphic on p.2: projection labels 3 through 18; height labels 6-1/2, 8-1/2, 9-1/4, 10, 10-3/4, 11-1/2, 12-1/4, 13, 13-3/4, 14-1/2, 15-1/4, 16, 16-3/4, 17-1/2, 18-1/4, 19; 30 in. minimum to ceiling. Mantel leg or perpendicular wall: 1 in. minimum / 3-1/2 in. minimum per figure. 0 in. to level of standoffs; 1/2 in. min appliance to combustibles (alcove figure).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reveal 36 | 40,000 | 38,000 | — |
| Reveal 42 | 43,000 | 41,000 | — |
Installation and venting
| Venting | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Type | B-vent |
| Pipe | 6 in. double wall B-vent pipe |
| Min vertical | 12 ft (minimum total vertical rise) |
| Max horizontal | 30 ft (maximum total horizontal run) |
Install manual 4048-210 Rev AW (11/25): rise to run ratio 2:1; maximum total horizontal run 30 feet; minimum total vertical rise 12 feet; follow pipe manufacturer's installation guidelines.
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
- Gas flex connector
- Manual gas shut-off valve
- Natural Gray Traditional Refractory
- 18' control wire
- Glowing embers, lava rock,
- 6" B-vent collar
- vermiculite
- 6 ceramic fiber logs
- Battery backup
- Black hood
- Outside air kit
- Junction box
- 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 Reveal is the one gas fireplace here with no glass: an open front, a real log set, and flames you can hear and feel, vented up a B-vent flue the way a furnace is. It is the closest a gas fireplace comes to the feel of a wood fire, and it lights from the wall switch or the remote.
Trade-offs to know
- Open fireplaces send most of their heat up the flue; the Reveal is for the look and the radiant warmth in front of it, not for heating the room.
- It needs a B-vent flue through the roof, not a sidewall vent.
- Room air feeds the fire, so the room needs the combustion air the manual specifies.
Living with it
Service it yearly like any gas appliance: burner, logs, pilot. The open front means dust and pet hair reach the logs; brush them gently, never wash them.
Specifications
| Models | RBV4236IT-B, RBV4842IT-B |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Viewing area, Reveal 36 | 36 x 21 |
| Weight, Reveal 36 | 164.0 lb |
| Viewing area, Reveal 42 | 42 x 21 |
| Weight, Reveal 42 | 183.0 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
- 36" Reveal Architect Guide (GS/MAJ/RBV4236_1125) (pages 1-2)
- 42" Reveal Architect Guide (Heatilator-branded edition, same model) (GS/HTL/RBV4842_1125) (pages 1-2)
- Install Manual: Reveal (PDF)
- Owners Manual: Reveal Series (PDF)
- Service Part List: Reveal 36 (PDF)
- Service Part List: Reveal 36 (PDF)
- Service Part List: Reveal 42 (PDF)
- Service Part List: Reveal 42 (PDF)
- Majestic user guides and manuals
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