Majestic Meridian Gas Fireplaces

Meridian, Meridian Platinum or Meridian Modern

Meridian is the starting point: a log fireplace with six ceramic fiber logs, glowing embers and tempered glass. It is rated 16,000 to 30,000 BTU/hr in the 36" and 19,000 to 35,000 BTU/hr in the 42", and it comes as a natural gas or propane model. A fan, a remote and an interior liner are optional.

Meridian Platinum has the same six logs and adds ceramic glass, LED illuminated embers, LED accent lighting, a GFK-160 variable speed fan and an RC-400 touchscreen remote. It has the highest input in the series, up to 40,000 BTU/hr in the 36" and 45,000 BTU/hr in the 42", in natural gas or propane. A brick interior panel set is required.

Meridian Modern is the contemporary version. It ships with ceramic glass and a 2-sided black ceramic glass liner and burns over a bed of crushed glass. It comes in natural gas only, rated 17,000 to 34,000 BTU/hr in the 36" and 18,000 to 36,000 BTU/hr in the 42". Driftwood logs and stone accents are optional.

What comes with every Meridian

• IntelliFire Touch ignition, which can be run from the IntelliFire app, a smart speaker, a touchscreen remote or a wireless wall switch
• Battery backup
• Dynamic Thermostat, which tapers the flame as the room warms

The app works through the IntelliFire Wi-Fi module, and the remote and wall switch are sold separately except on the Meridian Platinum, which includes the RC-400 remote. Controls are covered further down.

Fronts: one is required

Majestic's price book lists a decorative front as required for every Meridian. There are four styles, each made for the 36" or the 42":

• Essence inside fit front in black, plus an Essence with ClearVue mesh for the Meridian and Meridian Platinum
• Ventura overlap front, in black or new bronze
• Manor arched overlap fit front with ClearVue mesh, in black or new bronze
• Ensemble overlap front with ClearVue mesh, with gun metal or new bronze trim

The overlap fronts are 39" wide for the 36" fireplaces and 46" wide for the 42". Every front listed here is on this page.

Interior panels and liners

• Meridian: a liner is optional. Choose brick interior panels in Tavern Brown traditional, Tavern Brown herringbone or castle stone, or a 3-piece 2-sided reflective black glass liner.
• Meridian Platinum: brick interior panels are required, in the same three finishes. A 4-piece 2-sided reflective black glass liner is an option, but Majestic notes the Platinum's LED accent lighting is not to be used with the black glass liner.
• Meridian Modern: the 2-sided black ceramic glass liner comes with the fireplace.

Panels and liners are listed separately for the Meridian and the Meridian Platinum in each size, so match the model and size in the title to your fireplace.

Media for the Meridian Modern

The Meridian Modern needs crushed glass media in copper, crystal, graphite or smoked embers. Majestic lists two 5 lb bags for the 36" and three for the 42". Each color comes as a 5 lb bag or a 10 lb pack. A 36" takes one 10 lb pack, and a 42" takes a 10 lb pack plus a 5 lb bag.

Driftwood logs and stone accents are optional and must be used with the crushed glass. The natural stones kit is another option, also used with crushed glass, and Majestic lists three bags.

Fuel and venting

The Meridian and Meridian Platinum are sold as natural gas or propane models, and the Meridian Modern is natural gas only. All six vent on Majestic DVP pipe, the 5" x 8" direct vent pipe in our Majestic DVP collection. They are also approved for SLP pipe, with restrictions listed in the installation manual.

Power vent kits work with a power vent wire harness and the IFT-RC400 remote. The Meridian Modern needs at least 6" of vertical vent before a 90 degree elbow at the fireplace.

Fans and heat management

• The Meridian Platinum includes a GFK-160 variable speed fan. For the Meridian and Meridian Modern, the 160 CFM fan kit (GFK-160A) is optional and includes a rheostat and temperature sensor.
• Passive Heat discharges heat through registers at the side or front. Choose the side discharge kit with two side registers or the front discharge trim kit in 36" or 42". The starting collars are sold separately and need a side or front trim kit or an open top chase.
• The Heat-Out kit includes a termination cap, 25' of 6" round duct, a damper, a wall switch and a 350 CFM fan at the termination. An exterior brick extension kit is available.
• The Heat-Zone kit includes a fan, 20' of 6" round duct, a vent, a wall adapter and an on/off control. It needs the HZMR-ADP adaptor when it isn't paired with Passive Heat.

Controls

Flame height adjustment on the Meridian and Meridian Modern needs the IFT-RC400 remote or the IntelliFire Wi-Fi module (IFT-WFM). The Meridian Platinum includes the RC-400.

The RC150 wireless wall switch handles on/off, and the battery backup wall switch kit adds an on/off wall switch with a USB-C port. If you add a fan, lights or power vent and want to use the Wi-Fi module, Majestic lists the AUX control module (IFT-ACM), which comes with the RC400.

Framing

Frame the 36" models 42" wide, 40-1/8" high and 22" deep, and the 42" models 49" wide, 42-1/8" high and 22" deep. The fireplace cabinets are 41" and 48-1/16" wide and 21-7/16" deep. Clearances and chase requirements are in the installation manual for your model.

Majestic Meridian FAQs

What is the difference between the Majestic Meridian and the Meridian Platinum?

The Platinum has a higher input and more in the box. It is rated up to 40,000 or 45,000 BTU/hr against 30,000 or 35,000 for the Meridian. It adds ceramic glass, LED embers and accent lighting, a variable speed fan and an RC-400 touchscreen remote. The Platinum also requires a brick interior panel set, which is optional on the Meridian. Both list the same size and framing.

What is the Majestic Meridian Modern?

It is the contemporary version of the Meridian. It burns over crushed glass inside a black ceramic glass liner instead of ceramic logs, comes in natural gas only, and takes optional driftwood logs or stone accents.

What sizes does the Majestic Meridian come in?

36" and 42". The 36" has a 34-1/4" x 24-3/4" viewing area and the 42" has a 41-1/4" x 26-11/16" viewing area, the same in all three versions.

Does the Majestic Meridian come with a front?

No. Majestic lists a decorative front as required for every Meridian, sold separately: Essence, Ventura, Manor or Ensemble, made for the 36" or 42".

Can the Majestic Meridian run on propane?

The Meridian and Meridian Platinum are sold as natural gas or propane models. The Meridian Modern is natural gas only.

Does the Majestic Meridian have a battery backup?

Yes. Every Meridian includes a battery backup with its IntelliFire Touch ignition.

Still deciding?

Compare the Meridian with other Majestic models in Majestic Gas Fireplaces, or see every brand in Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces. If you'd like help, contact us with the size you have in mind, your gas type and the look you want, and we'll put together the fireplace, front and liner.