By Majestic

Majestic Meridian Modern Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

$4,822.00
$4,822.00
Size: 36"
Front: Essence Inside Fit Front – Black
Media: Copper Embers – Crushed Glass Media
Availability: Low stock: 2 left
SKU: MER36MN+ESSENCE36BK+MEDIA-CP+MEDIA-CP
Majestic Meridian Modern Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
$4,822.00
$4,822.00

At a glance

  • Type: Gas Fireplace
  • Sizes: 36", 42"
  • Fuel: Natural gas; propane model by note
  • Ignition: IntelliFire
  • Made by: Majestic, a Hearth & Home Technologies brand

Description

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. It comes in 2 sizes, Meridian 36 Modern and Meridian 42 Modern.

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.

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.

Good to know

  • A direct-vent fireplace is sealed behind glass; there is no open fire and no smell of wood.
  • 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.

Specifications

Dimensions

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.

Documents

Details

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.

Heat

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 — —

Choices and prices

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

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.

Installation

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.

Planning the install

  • 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.

Questions
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.

If you have any questions about this product, please let us know by filling out the form below, and we will contact you as soon as possible.