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ICC Evaluation 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 Services Report DATE OF MFG. SERIAL No. Nashville, TN 37210 No. 2401 MMST43 MODEL No.: FIREPLACE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES: WARNING: FOR USE ONLY WITH WARNING : THIS FIREPLACE UNIT FRONT, SIDES, REAR..........
MMST43 Fireplace Parts Diagrams Combustible Floor Systems Non-Combustible Floor Systems Figure 2 Figure 1...
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MMST43 Fireplace Parts List ITEM DESCRIPTION Optional Outside Ø4” MFPST-43-1 HEARTH (Left or Right) Combustion Air Kit MFPST-43-3 SIDE WALL Model No.: MM4-AK MFPST-43-3A SIDE WALL W/4” KNOCKOUT MFPST-43-6 LINTEL MFPST-43-7 DOME SIDE - LOWER MFPST-43-8 DOME SIDE - UPPER MFPST-43-9 DOME TOP FOR 16”...
Fireplace Framing Dimensions (Combustible Floor Systems) Figure 5 - Combustible Floor 2” MIN** CLASS “A” CHIMNEY 8-1/2” 57” I.D. FRAMING SEE FIG. 27 AND 28 2” MIN* SEE FIG. 26 * 2 INCH CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES BOTH SIDES OF FIREPLACE ** If using a raised hearth or metal base plate, note that a 2”...
Safety Information The Grand Meridian is Designed for Use Only with: WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED FOR USE WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG - Solid Wood Logs SET. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO - Plumbed LPG or Natural Gas Log Lighter.
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When using insulation or vapor barrier materials, cover with a layer of plywood, particle board or gypsum board to MMST43 Grand Meridian Fireplaces have been designed maintain the specified 2” (two inch) clearance. with clearance to combustible floors at a minimum of 8-1/2”...
Supporting Floor Systems Attach the firebox side wall anchors to steel support frame by inserting all-thread rods through holes on the bottom flange on the steel support frame as shown in Figure 14. Secure with It is the ultimate responsibility of the installer to ensure that two Ø...
Grand Meridian Weight Determination The following are dead load weight estimates for the Grand Meridian Fireplace. Table I Model: MMST43 Fireplace 835 lb.. Damper/Anchor Plate, Firebrick & 350 lb.. Mortar Steel Platform 70 lb.. 53” x 28” Floor Area (10.3 square feet) Other Weight Considerations: 1) Fireplace finished facing (surround): This information needs to be obtained from the contractor.
1/2” Thick Cement Board Dimensions to fail. Frequently run a damp sponge to the parts before mortar is applied! Model MMST43 53” 28” 48” 23” The installation of an anchor plate/damper is required but not supplied.
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MMST43 Fireplace Assembly a) Mixing the mortar – The mortar comes premixed and should be dry. Be sure to use clean water and work it up into a mixture that is pasty but not lumpy. If it’s too thin 1) Place the Grand Meridian Fireplace hearth base on top and the surfaces don’t stay moist, the components will not...
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Figure 22 5) After the last side walls are in place it is time to install the Lintel rebar. Mix approx. 2 cu. ft. of Ready-Mix Concrete. Insert Lintel Assembly the 36” rebar vertically through the cells, into the holes in the hearth, adjacent to the rebar and/or all-thread sticking up from the hearth.
Firestop Radiation Shield Figure 25 A Firestop Radiation Shield is required in multistory installations Completed at each floor penetration above that where the Support Box is Firebox located. Figure 27 Firestop Spacer with Living Space Above Ceiling E x i s t i n g C e i l i n g Frame Firestop...
Grand Meridian Firebrick Liners Figure 30 Sectioned Side View Custom Firebrick Lining Custom Firebrick lining is not included with the fireplace. There is, however, the option of modular pre-fabricated panels that If Optional Arches can be obtained from IHP. See exploded parts page for details. are used, corner If custom firebrick lining is desired, 1-1/8”...
Fireplace Finishes & Combustible Trim Installing Outside Combustion (make-up) Air Clearances 1) The Grand Meridian Fireplace needs enough make-up air to function properly and some local building codes may require Hearth Material & Dimensions – Codes are strict regarding the outside combustion air to be provided.
Note that the most important aspect of the installation is Figure 33 maintaining the minimum required clearances to combustible materials according to the chimney pipe manufacturer’s Return Return recommendations, otherwise a potential fire hazard may Elbow Elbow occur. Elbow Elbow 6' Max.
Grand Meridian Owner’s Operation & Starting a Fire and Basic Operation Precautions Before starting a fire in your fireplace, open the damper to its’ fully open position. Crumple some paper and place it on Installers of the Grand Meridian are urged to leave the owner’s the log grate.
WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Please complete the following information for future reference and warranty verification: Model (located on product or identification tag) _________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) ______________ Date Purchased __________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. IHP LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products IHP warrants all Grand Meridian Fireplaces to be free from defects in materials that adversely affect fireplace performance for...
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