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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
before proceeding.
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.
Leveling Legs
INSTALLING HOPPER COVER AND ADJUSTING HOPPER HEIGHT - FIREPLACE INSERT:
The hopper cover initially comes upside-down on top of the hopper. To install the hopper cover flip the
cover over and fasten in place with four T-20 screws (see Figure 15).
The back height of this unit can be set to one (1) of three (3) heights; 19” (483 mm), 21” (537
mm), 22” (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) T-20 screws, three (3) on
each side and one (1) on the back. The screw placement is shown Figure 16. Move the hopper assembly
to the required setting and replace the screws. When the hopper back is in place it is recommended that
silicone is used to seal the bottom lip of the hopper back and sides
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 ” wrench is required for adjustments.
Install the square bolts into the square holes in the back corners
of the bottom. The square bolt should be inserted from inside the
unit so that the clip will be facing up.
Thread hex nut onto the bolt till it is
approximately 1” (25 mm) from the bolt head,
slide washer onto bolt. Thread the bolt into
the square nut so length of the bolt shown is
the approximately height needed for leveling.
When the unit is up right and the bolts can be
adjusted to the exact height required. To lock
the bolts at a height tighten the hex nut and
washer against the square bolt
Figure 13: Installing Pedestal.
Figure 14: Square
Bolt.
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