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Protected Outdoor Applications
WARNING! Risk of Overheating! Failure to follow in-
structions for outdoor installation could result in appliance
overheating and/or damage to appliance and compo-
nents.
This appliance is approved for use outdoors (outdoor
rooms, patios, decks, three season rooms, freestanding
structures, etc.) when protected from direct water impinge-
ment and when installed in accordance with the guidelines
below.
•
Overhang requirements must be applied to both the
front and sides of the fireplace finished opening.
•
Follow all product installation instructions; required
clearances must be maintained with respect to the
house wrap, wall, finishing material, and mantels.
•
If the fireplace will be in contact with salt water spray or
pool chemicals, then a fireplace model designed specif-
ically for outdoor installation is recommended to avoid
oxidation.
•
Changes in surface finish due to outdoor environment
may occur.
•
When installed in areas prone to blowing and drifting
snow, it is recommended that the covered area have
screen sides.
•
Follow all building codes, including those addressing
fireplace penetration of an exterior building envelope.
A = Bottom of appliance to floor
B = Front of surround to end of overhang
C = Height of covered opening
DIRECT
VENT GAS
FIREPLACE
Figure 3.7 Protected Outdoor Applications - Dimensions
B
A
OUTDOOR FLOORING
Majestic • MER36MN, MER42MN Installation Manual • 2599-980 Rev. B • 5/23
FORMULA MATRIX
A
0-6 in.
6-12 in.
Greater than 12 in.
For Example:
If the opening height (C) is 8 ft., and the distance from the
bottom of the appliance to the floor is 12 in. (A), then the
distance from the front of the surround to the end of the
overhang (B) must be 6 ft. (0.75 x 8).
EXAMPLE MATRIX
Minimum clearance examples for installing fireplace in
covered area with two variables:
1. Bottom of the appliance to the floor
2. Front of the surround to the end of the overhang
A
0-6 in.
6-12 in.
Greater than
12 in.
C
B
Same as height of
Height of covered
covered opening
opening
0.75 x height of
Height of covered
covered opening
opening
0.5 of height of
Height of covered
covered opening
opening
If height of
If height of
opening
opening
is 8 ft
is 9 ft
8 ft.
9 ft.
6 ft.
6-3/4 ft.
4 ft.
4-1/2 ft.
C
If height of
opening
is 10 ft
10 ft.
7-1/2 ft.
5 ft.
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