Majestic Echelon II Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
At a glance
- Type: Gas Fireplace
- Sizes: 36", 48", 60", 72"
- Fuel: Natural gas; propane model by note
- Ignition: IntelliFire
- Made by: Majestic, a Hearth & Home Technologies brand
Description
The Majestic Echelon II is a linear direct-vent gas fireplace with a wide, low flame over glass media, dimmable LED lighting and a clean-face or picture-frame front, in four widths from 36 to 72 inches. It comes in 4 sizes, Echelon II 36, Echelon II 48, Echelon II 60 and Echelon II 72.
Who it's for
Right buyer. You want a real gas flame in a wide, low linear firebox with glass media and LED lighting, finished with a clean-face or picture-frame front, for a contemporary wall up to 72 inches. You have a gas line and an installer.
Wrong buyer. You want logs and a traditional look; the Jade, Marquis II or Meridian give you that. You have no gas service, or you want a plug-in appliance; look at the electric lines instead.
How it performs
The Echelon II is the linear gas fireplace that reads as architecture: a low, wide band of flame over glass media, lit from the sides by dimmable LEDs, in a firebox that disappears into the wall behind a clean-face or picture-frame front.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echelon II 36 | 48‑1/4" | 42" | 18‑1/4" |
| Echelon II 48 | 60‑1/4" | 42" | 18‑1/4" |
| Echelon II 60 | 72‑1/4" | 48" | 18‑1/4" |
| Echelon II 72 | 84‑1/4" | 48" | 18‑1/4" |
Framing notes from the manual
- Echelon II 36: Back width: actual 46-3/16, framing 48-1/4. Header depth not to exceed 3-1/2 in. Adjust framing dimensions for interior sheathing (such as Sheetrock). Vent framing hole 10 x 12; center of hole 1 in. above center of horizontal vent pipe. Do not pack with insulation or other material.
- Echelon II 48: Back width: actual 58, framing 60-1/4. Header depth not to exceed 3-1/2 in. Adjust framing dimensions for interior sheathing (such as Sheetrock). Vent framing hole 10 x 12; center of hole 1 in. above center of horizontal vent pipe. Do not pack with insulation or other material.
- Echelon II 60: Back width: actual 70, framing 72-1/4. Header depth not to exceed 3-1/2 in. Adjust framing dimensions for interior sheathing (such as Sheetrock). Vent framing hole 10 x 12; center of hole 1 in. above center of horizontal vent pipe. Do not pack with insulation or other material.
- Echelon II 72: Back width: actual 82, framing 84-1/4. Header depth not to exceed 3-1/2 in. Adjust framing dimensions for interior sheathing (such as Sheetrock). Vent framing hole 10 x 12; center of hole 1 in. above center of horizontal vent pipe. Do not pack with insulation or other material.
The fireplace itself
| Model | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echelon II 36 | 46‑3/16 | 41‑3/4 | 17‑1/8 |
| Echelon II 48 | 58 | 41‑3/4 | 17‑1/8 |
| Echelon II 60 | 70 | 47‑3/4 | 17‑1/8 |
| Echelon II 72 | 82 | 47‑3/4 | 17‑1/8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echelon II 36 | ECHEL36IN-C | 17,500 to 30,000 | 000 to 27,000 | $4,699 |
| Echelon II 48 | ECHEL48IN-C | 21,000 to 40,000 | 20,000 to 34,000 | $5,929 |
| Echelon II 60 | ECHEL60IN-C | 28,000 to 50,000 | 20,000 to 37,500 | $8,359 |
| Echelon II 72 | ECHEL72IN-C | 30,000 to 58,000 | 25,000 to 45,000 | $10,979 |
Required to complete: Front. 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.
Notes from the manual
Measurement from top edge of opening to bottom of appliance = 24-1/2 in. Mantel projection charts (combustible/non-combustible, with and without Passive Heat) printed as graphics on p.2, not transcribed; guide refers to install manual for hearth, mantel and wall projection information. 18 in. required when Passive Heat Side Discharge Kit is installed.
Documents
- Echelon II 36 Architect Guide (GS/MAJ/ECHEL36_0420) (pages 1-2)
- Echelon II 48 Architect Guide (GS/MAJ/ECHEL48_0420) (pages 1-2)
- Echelon II 60 Architect Guide (GS/MAJ/ECHEL60_0420) (pages 1-2)
- Echelon II 72 Architect Guide (GS/MAJ/ECHEL72_0420) (pages 1-2)
- Install Manual: ECHELON II (ECHEL36IN / ECHEL36STIN / ECHEL48IN / ECHEL48STIN / ECHEL60IN / ECHEL72IN) (PDF)
- Install Manual: Clean Face Front (MEZZO/Crave/Echelon II) (PDF)
- Install Manual: Echelon Series (PDF)
- Owners Manual: ECHELON II - (ECHEL36IN / ECHEL36STIN / ECHEL48IN / ECHEL48STIN / ECHEL60IN / ECHEL72IN (PDF)
- Owners Manual: Echelon II Rev C & Echelon II ST Rev C (PDF)
- Service Part List: Echelon II (PDF)
- Majestic user guides and manuals
Details
| Models | ECHEL36IN-C, ECHEL48IN-C, ECHEL60IN-C, ECHEL72IN-C |
|---|---|
| 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, Echelon II 36 | 240.0 lb |
| Weight, Echelon II 48 | 290.0 lb |
| Weight, Echelon II 60 | 340.0 lb |
| Weight, Echelon II 72 | 400.0 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echelon II 36 | 30,000 | 27,000 | — |
| Echelon II 48 | 40,000 | 34,000 | — |
| Echelon II 60 | 50,000 | 37,500 | — |
| Echelon II 72 | 58,000 | 45,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clean face trim - Black | CFT-36-BK-C | $459 |
| Clean face trim - Gun Metal | CFT-36-GM-C | $509 |
| Clean Face Trim - New Bronze | CFT-36-NB-C | $509 |
| Clean face trim - Stainless Steel | CFT-36-SS-C | $779 |
| Picture frame front - Black | PFF-36-BK-C | $769 |
| Clean face trim - Black | CFT-48-BK-C | $499 |
| Clean Face Trim - New Bronze | CFT-48-NB-C | $539 |
| Clean face trim - Gun Metal | CFT-48-GM-C | $539 |
| Clean face trim - Stainless Steel | CFT-48-SS-C | $889 |
| Picture frame front - Black | PFF-48-BK-C | $879 |
| Clean face trim - Black | CFT-60-BK-C | $819 |
| Clean Face Trim - New Bronze | CFT-60-NB-C | $859 |
| Clean face trim - Gun Metal | CFT-60-GM-C | $859 |
| Clean face trim - Stainless Steel | CFT-60-SS-C | $1,149 |
| Picture frame front - Black | PFF-60-BK-C | $999 |
| Clean face trim - Black | CFT-72-BK-C | $869 |
| Clean face trim - Gun Metal | CFT-72-GM-C | $929 |
| Clean Face Trim - New Bronze | CFT-72-NB-C | $929 |
| Clean face trim - Stainless Steel | CFT-72-SS-C | $1,279 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reflective black ceramic glass liner kit | BGK-36 | $719 |
| Reflective black ceramic glass liner kit | BGK-48 | $849 |
| Reflective black ceramic glass liner kit | BGK-60 | $909 |
| Reflective black ceramic glass liner kit | BGK-72 | $1,059 |
What arrives
- Clear LED dimmable lights
- RC400 remote control
- Battery backup
- Ceramic glass
- Standard with bronze glass media
- IntelliFire Touch ignition system
- The front, interior and any accessories ship as their own cartons.
Installation
| Venting | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Type | Direct vent |
| Min vertical | 18 |
A minimum of 18 in. of vertical venting is required before attaching any elbow to the appliance.
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.
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