Majestic Sovereign 42" Heat Circulating Wood Burning Fireplace
A 42-inch wide, 23-3/8-inch tall brick-lined opening in a heat-circulating firebox, with a 160 CFM fan kit available above. The Majestic Sovereign 42 Heat Circulating (SA42C) is a UL 127 and ULC-S610 listed factory-built wood burning fireplace that frames 49" wide by 41-1/2" high by 23" deep and vents through an 8" inner / 10-1/2" outer SL300 Series chimney. It ships with its Natural Gray brick interior panels, firescreen, grate and attic insulation shield. Doors are an option above; from $2,089 for the fireplace alone.
Choose the Sovereign 42 Heat Circulating if you want a firebox designed to distribute heat efficiently and a wider choice of doors. It is the Sovereign that takes the 160 CFM fan kit and the gasketed cabinet style glass door, and the junction box for the fan ships with it. Gas knockouts on both sides leave room for a vented gas log set if you would rather have gas.
It is not right for you if you want to choose from a range of interior panel colors. The Sovereign 42 keeps it simple: its Natural Gray brick interior ships with the fireplace, along with the grate and firescreen, so the firebox is ready to finish as soon as it arrives.
Specifications
The fireplace measures 48" wide at the front, 30-7/8" at the back, 41-3/8" high and 22-3/4" deep. Frame it 49" wide, 41-1/2" high and 23" deep, with 8" more width for an outside air connection unless the duct has no bend. Keep 3/4" of air space at the back and sides and 12" from the door opening to a side wall. A combustible mantel up to 12" deep sits at least 12" above the opening; mantel details are in Figure 7.12 on page 32 of the installation manual. The chimney runs 16.5 to 90 feet with 2" of air space around it. The floor in front needs non-combustible protection at least 20" deep and 66" wide, insulated to R 1.03.
How the Sovereign 42 Heat Circulating compares
Both Sovereign sizes share the 23-3/8-inch opening height, 41-1/2" framing height, 23" framing depth and 8" SL300 Series chimney; width is the difference. The 36 opens 36 inches and frames 43" wide, with floor protection 52" wide and 16" deep. The 42 opens 42 inches and frames 49" wide, with floor protection 66" wide and 20" deep. The Sovereign 42 Heat Circulating and the Sovereign 42 Radiant share the same opening, framing and chimney; only the Heat Circulating takes the fan kit and the gasketed glass door. The Sovereign 42 Heat Circulating starts from $2,089, the Sovereign 36 Heat Circulating from $1,619 and the Sovereign 42 Radiant from $2,089.
Features
- 42" wide by 23-3/8" tall fireplace opening on a UL 127 and ULC-S610 listed factory-built wood burning fireplace
- Natural Gray brick interior panels, a grate, a firescreen and an attic insulation shield all ship with it
- A heat-circulating firebox designed to distribute heat efficiently, with an optional 160 CFM fan kit and variable speed control
- Open hearth as it ships, with bi-fold glass, gasketed glass or Grand Vista mesh doors as options
- Burns wood, or takes a certified decorative vented gas log set up to 100,000 BTU/hr through a knockout on either side
- Installs along a wall, across a corner, as a room divider or in an exterior chase, in a framed depth of 23 inches
Answers to common questions
What chimney does the Sovereign 42 Heat Circulating need, and is any of it included?
It uses an SL300 Series chimney, 8 inches inside and 10-1/2 outside, with an approved termination cap (see pg 35 in the installation manual). The attic insulation shield ships with the fireplace; the chimney sections, firestops, flashing and cap are sold separately. Plan on at least 16.5 feet from the base of the fireplace, straight or with one offset and return, 20 feet with two, and no more than 90 feet, with 2 inches of air space around the chimney. The bottom of the cap sits at least 3 feet above the roof and 2 feet above any part of the roof within 10 feet. Give us your chimney height and we will build the package.
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
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Included in the box: 42" W x 23-3/8" H fireplace opening; Natural Gray brick interior panels; Fireplace grate; Firescreen; Attic insulation shield; Two protective metal hearth strips; Gas line knockouts on both sides; Junction box for the optional fan kit; UL 127 and ULC-S610 listing; Limited warranty, 10 years parts and 3 years labor on the firebox.
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Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: Venting - an 8" SL300 Series chimney and an approved termination cap (see pg 35 in the installation manual); give us your chimney height and our team will build the package; Floor Protection - a non-combustible floor in front of the fireplace, at least 20" deep and 66" wide, insulated to R 1.03; plan it before the fireplace goes in; Non-Combustible Finish - any facing that covers the metal front of the fireplace has to be non-combustible, such as brick, tile or slate.
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Optional: Doors, the blower fan kit, the outside air kit and its flex duct, and a vented gas log set; the fireplace burns wood on its firescreen without any of them. In Canada the chimney air kit is required.
Can it go in a bedroom or a basement?
Yes, it may be installed in sleeping rooms. A basement is not recommended, and it is not approved for manufactured homes. It also works as a room divider, along a wall, across a corner or in an exterior chase.
Does it need outside air?
No, outside air is optional. It supplies some combustion air and may help reduce the effects of negative air pressure in the house. Our outside air kit connects on the left side of the fireplace through 4-inch flex duct, up to 20 feet long, or up to 40 feet in 6-inch duct with an adapter; the kit does not include the duct, and our ID4 and UD4 duct each include two 42-inch sections. The inlet sits at least 3 feet below the top of the chimney and never draws from an attic, a garage or a wall cavity. Plan it with the framing, because it should go in with the fireplace.
What goes on the floor in front of it?
A non-combustible floor at least 20 inches deep and 66 inches wide, which is 12 inches past each side of the opening. It is insulated to at least R 1.03 and covered with tile, stone or another non-combustible material, and the two metal hearth strips that ship with the fireplace slide 2 inches under the front edge of the fireplace. With the fireplace on the floor, a finished raised floor can reach 2 inches; for anything higher, the fireplace goes on a platform. Where vinyl flooring runs up to the wall, 48 inches of depth is recommended.
How close can a mantel or a side wall be?
A combustible mantel up to 12 inches deep sits at least 12 inches above the opening, and combustible trim that projects no more than 1-1/2 inches stays at least 6 inches above the decorative front. A side wall stays 12 inches from the door opening, and drapes and chairs stay at least 4 feet from the front of the fireplace. Mantel specifications are drawn in Figure 7.12 on page 32 of the installation manual, and mantel legs, surrounds and wall projections in Figure 7.13 on page 33. You can also send us your mantel depth. We're here to help!
Can I burn gas logs in it instead of wood?
Yes. A certified decorative vented gas log set up to 100,000 BTU/hr can go in, with the damper locked fully open, a gas shutoff on the log set and the gas line through a knockout on either side. Majestic pairs this size with its 24-inch vented gas log sets and its radiant gas log sets, and other certified vented sets may be used as well. Unvented gas log sets carry their own conditions on page 34 of the installation manual. Gas logs should go in along with the fireplace.
Does buying from The Torch Guys affect my Majestic warranty?
No. The Torch Guys is an authorized Majestic dealer, and the warranty covers fireplaces bought from one. On a wood fireplace the firebox, heat exchanger and castings carry 10 years on parts and 3 on labor, cement refractory panels and glass 2 years, and all other parts 1 year. Installation by qualified personnel is recommended, and we will help you with any claim.
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