Installation
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES - FIREPLACE INSERT:
The fireplace insert must be installed into a masonry fireplace. This model includes a surround faceplate and a pedestal. When installing this unit, ensure that the pedestal is removed from the inside of the hopper and installed on the bottom of the unit. Refer to INSTALLATION - INSTALLATION OF PEDESTAL AND LEVELING
LEGS - FIREPLACE INSERT and INSTALLATION - INSTALLING HOPPER COVER AND ADJUSTING HOPPER HEIGHT - FIREPLACE INSERT
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From the body of the heater to the side wall: | 8 inches (203 mm) minimum |
From the body of the heater to the Facing on masonry fireplace: | 8 inches (203 mm) minimum |
From the body of the heater to the 8” (203 mm) mantle: | 8 inches (203 mm) minimum |
INSTALLATION OF PEDESTAL AND LEVELING LEGS - FIREPLACE INSERT:
There are two parts to the Meridian insert pedestal and they can be found inside the hopper. Place unit on its back. Two (2) hex head screws are used on each side of the pedestal (refer to Figure 13). Using a 5/16” wrench or socket attach the pedestal to the bottom of the unit.
OPTIONAL:
There are two (2) leveling legs and they can be found inside the manual bag. Each leveling leg consists of a long bolt, a hex nut, a washer, and a square bolt with clip (see Figure 14). For installation of the leveling legs the unit should be on its back and a 1⁄2” wrench is required for adjustments.
Install the square bolts into the square holes in the back corners |
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of the bottom. The square bolt should be inserted from inside the |
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unit so that the clip will be facing up. |
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Thread hex nut onto the bolt till it is |
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approximately 1” (25 mm) from the bolt head, |
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slide washer onto bolt. Thread the bolt into |
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the square nut so length of the bolt shown is |
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the approximately height needed for leveling. |
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When the unit is up right and the bolts can be |
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adjusted to the exact height required. To lock | Figure 14: Square | ||
Figure 13: Installing Pedestal. | |||
the bolts at a height tighten the hex nut and | Bolt. | ||
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washer against the square bolt |
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INSTALLING HOPPER COVER AND ADJUSTING HOPPER HEIGHT - FIREPLACE INSERT:
The hopper cover initially comes
The back height of this unit can be set to one (1) of three (3) heights; 19” (483 mm), 211⁄8” (537 mm), 221⁄4” (565 mm). The hopper should be set to the maximum height that can be used in the installation.
To change the height of the hopper back up or down, remove the seven (7)
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