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Majestic Sovereign Wood Burning Fireplace

$1,619.00
$1,619.00
Size: 36"
Model: Circulating
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$1,619.00
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The Majestic Sovereign is a factory-built wood-burning fireplace in a circulating or radiant version, with mesh doors and gas log options, in 36 and 42 inch. Sizes: Sovereign 36, Sovereign 36, Sovereign 42, Sovereign 42. Choose the size, then the refractory and doors that finish it; the price updates as you go.

  • Type: Wood Fireplace
  • Sizes: 36", 42"
  • Fuel: Seasoned firewood
  • Made by: Majestic, a Hearth & Home Technologies brand

Who it's for

Right buyer. You want a wood-burning fireplace in a circulating or radiant version with mesh doors, gas log ready, in 36 or 42 inch.

Wrong buyer. You want glass doors and a blower for real heat; the WarmMajic-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
Sovereign 36 43" 41‑1/2" 23"
Sovereign 42 49" 41‑1/2" 23"
Framing notes from the manual
  • Sovereign 36: Rear width (actual) 28-1/4. Firestop framing 14-1/2 x 14-1/2 in.
  • Sovereign 42: Finished cavity 23 in. from the finished back wall to the outside of the front framing; add drywall. 8 in. extra for outside air. Chimney opening 14-1/2 in. minimum with 2 in. air space.

The fireplace itself

Model Width Height Depth
Sovereign 36 42 41‑1/4 22‑3/4
Sovereign 42 48 41‑1/4 22‑3/4

Models and prices

Model Part Firebox opening Fireplace only
Sovereign 36 SA36R — $1,619
Sovereign 36 SA36C — $1,619
Sovereign 42 SA42R — $2,089
Sovereign 42 SA42C — $2,089

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 3/4"
Back 3/4"
Ceiling 6 ft
Adjacent wall 12"
Hearth extension 16" D x 52" L
Notes from the manual

Clearance to fireplace 3/4 in. to sides and back. Maximum mantel depth 12 in. from top of fireplace opening; minimum mantel height 6 in. from top of fireplace opening (as printed). Adjacent combustible sidewalls minimum 12 in. from fireplace opening. 6 ft minimum base of fireplace to ceiling. Minimum hearth size 16" D x 52" L.

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: Sovereign 36 opens 41-1/2", Sovereign 42 opens 41-1/2", Sovereign 36 opens 41-1/4, Sovereign 42 opens 41-1/4, Sides opens 3/4", Ceiling opens 12", Hearth extension opens SA36R. 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
Pipe SL300 series pipe; flue size 8 in. inner, 10‑1/2 in. outer
Chimney height Minimum flue height 16‑1/2'; maximum flue height 90'

Clearance to flue 2 in. Minimum height with single offset/return 16-1/2'; with double offset/return 21'.

A factory-built wood fireplace is framed into the wall on a combustible floor with the clearances in its manual, and vented with the chimney pipe system listed for it, run inside a chase up through the roof. The pipe, supports, firestops and cap are sold separately and quoted from your installer's plan. Gas log sets and gas starters need the knockouts and a gas line run by an installer.

What arrives
  • Traditional full refractory lining
  • Safety firescreen
  • Dual gas knockouts
  • Steel grate
  • Front access damper handle
  • Attic insulation shield
  • Ash lip
  • UL/ULC Listed
  • No additional items required to complete.
  • 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.
  • Burn seasoned firewood only. Check local rules on wood-burning appliances before you build.
  • Special-order goods ship by freight. Confirm the size and refractory before you order.

How it performs

The Sovereign comes as a circulating or a radiant fireplace: the circulating version moves air around the firebox and back into the room, the radiant version warms what is in front of it. Both have mesh doors and take a gas log set.

Trade-offs to know

  • The circulating version gives more room heat but is still an open fireplace, not a stove.
  • Chimney system per the manual.

Living with it

Ash out cold, sweep yearly, keep the circulation openings clear on the C version.

Specifications
Models SA36R, SA36C, SA42R, SA42C
Type Factory-built 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
Viewing area, Sovereign 36 36 x 21‑3/8
Weight, Sovereign 36 175.0 lb
Viewing area, Sovereign 42 42
Weight, Sovereign 42 200 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.

Manuals and drawings

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