Majestic Sovereign Wood Burning Fireplace
At a glance
- Type: Wood Fireplace
- Sizes: 36", 42"
- Fuel: Seasoned firewood
- Made by: Majestic, a Hearth & Home Technologies brand
Description
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. It comes in 4 sizes, Sovereign 36, Sovereign 36, Sovereign 42 and Sovereign 42.
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.
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.
Good to know
- The circulating version gives more room heat but is still an open fireplace, not a stove.
- Chimney system per the manual.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Documents
- Install Manual: Sovereign 36 & 42 (SA36R, SA42R) (PDF)
- Install Manual: Sovereign 36 & 42 (SA36C, SA42C) (PDF)
- Owners Manual: Sovereign 36 & 42 (SA36C, SA42C) (PDF)
- Owners Manual: Sovereign 36 & 42 (SA36R, SA42R) (PDF)
- Service Part List: Sovereign 36 (PDF)
- Service Part List: Sovereign (SA36C) (PDF)
- Service Part List: Sovereign 42 SA42R (PDF)
- Service Part List: Sovereign 42 SA42C (PDF)
- Majestic user guides and manuals
Details
| 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.
Heat
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.
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.
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.
Planning the install
- 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.
Questions
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.
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