Sherwood Industries, Ltd
Models: Meridian-1, Meridian FPI, Meridian Cast Iron, GF55, GFI55
Report Number:0261PF026E
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
1.1 - Appliance Description
Appliance Manufacturer: Sherwood Industries
Pellet Stove Model Line: Meridian Series
Model Names: Meridian-1, Meridian FPI, Meridian Cast Iron, GF55, GFI55
Model Similarity: The sample unit tested is a model Meridian-1; one of the freestanding models
of the model line. The fireplace insert models of the Meridian Series are identical to the
freestanding versions in all interior parts and configurations. All critical components, air flow
pathways, and K List items (aside from overall stove dimensions) are identical between the two
versions.
Type: Freestanding and fireplace insert, air-circulating type, pellet-fired room heater.
The Meridian Series’principle elements include a fuel hopper, grey cast iron firebox chamber,
ductile iron burn pot, and electrical fuel feed, combustion air, and convection air supply systems.
The frame of the unit is constructed of mild steel, as is the outer fascia and door.
Combustion products are routed out of the firebox chamber via a baffle-type heat exchanger
through a 3-inch diameter flue outlet located on the rear of the unit.
Fuel is supplied from the hopper to the burn pot via a screw-type auger. Fuel supply rate is
varied by cycling the auger motor as needed.
Ashes fall through the burn pot into a removable ash drawer located at the bottom of the unit.
The drawer is accessed through the front firebox door, which also features a 14” x 21” glass
panel.
The electrical systems are regulated by a user-operated control board featuring up/down buttons
to achieve desired heat output. The unit can also be controlled by an external thermostat system.
More detailed information is shown in the manufacturer’s design drawings, Appendix C of this
report. This information is considered confidential business information (CBI) by the
manufacturer and is not included in the non-CBI version of this report.
