What is a "Vent-Free" gas insert?
Martin Hearth & HeatingMartin’s vent-free ISD insert has been approved to be installed to existing masonry or factory-built fireplaces (which must be approved for inserts by its manufacturer). It does not require any type of vent and is best suited for those who desire vent-free and want a blower. The unit comes with optional surrounds and can be installed to fireplaces that have sustained cosmetic damage. Martin Hearth & Heating inserts are CSA approved and equipped with an ODS or oxygen depletion sensor.
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www.FireLogs.com - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Some people may be surprised to learn that vent-free appliances produce water. This occurs naturally by burning a combination of gas and air. The water is in the form of a vapor rather than a liquid. You can't see it with your eyes. During cold months of the year, the relative humidity - the percentage of water vapor in the air - is low. You've probably experienced a scratchy throat caused by the dryness inside a home during the winter.
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Fireplace Heat Pellet Patio Furniture Wood Stoves Hot Tubs O...Vent free fireplaces are fireplaces that do not require any type of vent system. Instead, they are designed to burn clean and the combustion by-products allowed to flow into the room the fireplace is located in. Stringent requirements ensure that these fireplaces not only burn cleanly, but that they are located in rooms of sufficient size to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air is always available for the combustion process.
Related QuestionsMartin Hearth & HeatingVent-free" fireplace systems are designed for maximum efficiency and require no flue. Highly efficient burners provide clean heat directly to your home and will not produce harmful levels of unburned combustion byproducts. All vent-free fireplaces are AGA/CSA approved and equipped with an ODS or oxygen depletion sensor. These require sufficient combustion air and should be located to areas spacious enough as not to become too warm.Related Questions
Weston Bros - HaveaHearth websiteVent free fireplaces are fireplaces that do not require any type of vent system. Instead, they are designed to burn clean and the combustion by-products allowed to flow into the room the fireplace is located in. Stringent requirements ensure that these fireplaces not only burn cleanly, but that they are located in rooms of sufficient size to ensure an adequate supply of fresh air is always available for the combustion process.Related Questions
What is the difference between «DIRECT VENT», «B-VENT», and «VENT-FREE» gas fireplaces?
Foyers Cadieux Heating Services Gatineau Aylmer Outaouais Fi...e are three different terms that represent three different ways of 'venting' a gas fireplace, that is, to supply combustion air to the fireplace and evacuate combustion gases out of the house. In Australia, the term 'open flue' is commonly used instead of 'B-vent'. B-vent means a traditional type 'B', 4' (102mm) rigid pipe used to evacuate combustion gases. It can also be a certified flexible aluminium liner of the same diameter, inserted into an existing masonry chimney or a prefab chimney.
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www.FireLogs.com - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Safe Indoor Air Quality. Extensive independent testing has verified that vent free gas appliances meet or exceed the nationally recognized guidelines for indoor air quality, even for the sensitive populations, such as children, pregnant women, and the elderly. Vent free products are tested by independent appliance testing laboratories to assure they comply with ANSI Z21.11.2, a standard established under the auspices of the American National Standards Institute.
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www.FireLogs.com - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Vent free gas logs produce one quart of water per hour on high. You can crack the damper to let it out the chimney. Most houses like the additional water, but it can become a problem in very well insulated houses. A de-humidifier will take care of it (needed less than 1% of the time). The hood is used if the mantle is too close and could overheat. Most of the time it is needed if the mantle is closer than 28" to the firebox opening. It also matters how far out the mantle extends.
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www.FireLogs.com - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Maintenance for the most part can be done yourself. Just good housekeeping! Take the logs off the burner. Take a brush (1-2" paint brush with all but 1/2" of the bristles taped up works good) and clean the burner ports. Clean the air intake. Clean everywhere that there is dust, pet hair, carpet fuzz, etc. There should be no soot on the burner at all. Make sure that nothing has changed with the set. Like extra logs or pine cones, or the logs positioned wrong.
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FAQVent-free Gas Stoves are an effective supplemental heat source. Due to their high efficiency (99.9%), no venting is required. And, yes, a vent-free gas stove is safe. A primary safety feature is an effective, time-tested devise called an Oxygen Depletion Sensor system.
Related QuestionsWhat is a "Vent-Free" gas log set?
Martin Hearth & HeatingVent-free" gas log sets are designed for maximum efficiency and are easily installed to existing wood burning fireplaces or to approved universal fireplaces. All Martin Hearth & Heating log sets are CSA approved to allow you to close your fireplace damper for clean heat directly to your home. These appliances are equipped with an ODS or oxygen depletion sensor.
Related QuestionsCan I vent the Gas Fireplace Insert into an existing chimney?
FAQYes. Inserts are available in natural vent and direct vent units. Flue liners are used to exhaust flue gases. We can assist and advise you which insert and vent application is required.
Related QuestionsWhat building code groups permit the installation of listed vent free gas products?
www.FireLogs.com - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-54), Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA), Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI), Council of American Building Officials (CABO), Both the International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) permit the installation of listed and labeled vent free gas products and specify that the product be used as a supplemental heating source. Answer provided by the Vent-Free Products Alliance Brochure - 2002.
Related QuestionsWhat are the pros and cons of radiant verses blue flame vent free gas heaters?
www.FireLogs.com - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Plaque (radiant) heater heats like the sun, it heats objects in the room. Better if area is poorly insulated like a garage. Blue flame heats the air in the room, A good room heater when used with a thermostat. No. Some states like California do not allow them. Check with your local building code official for the codes in your area. I rent an apartment in northern New Jersey. Last week, my landlady installed an "unvented gas heater" to my unit and I'm wondering if this thing is safe.
Related QuestionsCan my vented gas logs be converted to vent-free?
Welcome to the Heatmaster Frequentlt Asked Questions (FAQ) P...No. Vented and vent-free logs are different in many ways. Heatmaster vent-free gas logs are also certified as vented (with the exception of the thermostat models), but the vented logs must always be vented.
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United States Stove CompanyWe bought one of your stoves 2 years ago and love it. However, the thermocoupler is faulting and needs replacement. We have misplaced our owners manual. Where can we find a new part or can I order one from you direct. Model #C9740LP serial # 002365. I just purchased C9947N and installed it Tues. evening (the 15th) from Quality Farm And Fleet, in which is going out of business. I have a considerable amount of carbon monoxide. Everything meets standards in the manual.
Related QuestionsCan I install a vent-free gas fireplace in my bedroom?
United States Stove CompanyAll vent-free appliances, whether natural or propane, produce water. The accumulation can range from 3/4 to 1pint of moisture per hour in the room. Under normal conditions, this does not cause a problem. However, if you have a problem, you will need to provide an outlet for this moisture. This can be accomplished by providing adequate ventilation or using a dehumidifier to help control the moisture. Yes/No.
Related QuestionsWhat is the difference between Vent-Free and Vented gas logs?
FAQVent-Free logs are designed to be room heaters. Unlike vented log sets, with Vent-Free you can keep your damper closed and force the heat into the room rather than letting it go out the chimney.
Related QuestionsCan I install a vent-free gas fireplace in my home?
Summit Fireplace Company - Fireplaces,Gas Stoves,Gas Logs,In...No, the State of Massachusetts, as well as some other states, prohibits the installation of unvented fuel-burning heaters.
Related QuestionsDo vent-free gas logs produce more heat than vented logs?
Hargrove Hearth Products - Vented and Ventless Gas Logs, Hea...Most vent-free gas logs use less gas than vented gas log sets, but will provide more heat in the home, since none of the heat is vented to the outdoors.
Related QuestionsCan I install vent-free gas logs in my wood burning fireplace?
Hargrove Hearth Products - Vented and Ventless Gas Logs, Hea...Vent-free gas log sets can be installed in most masonry fireplaces, as long as the set's clearance and ventilation requirements are met. For installation in prefabricated fireplaces or fireboxes, follow the fireplace manufacturer's recommendations, as well as meeting the set's clearance and ventilation requirements. Refer to the log set's owner's manual to determine clearances and unconfined space requirements.
Related QuestionsWhere can I find information on vent-free gas appliances?
Propane: Exceptional EnergyPlease click here to learn about Vent-Free Gas Products and the Vent-Free Gas Products Alliance. Please click here to view the consumer guide to vent-free gas products.
Related QuestionsHow do I vent my gas appliances properly?
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Fact Sheet | CDC APRHBHave your chimney checked or cleaned every year. Chimneys can be blocked by debris. This can cause CO to build up inside your home or cabin. Never patch a vent pipe with tape, gum, or something else. This kind of patch can make CO build up in your home, cabin, or camper. Horizontal vent pipes to fuel appliances should not be perfectly level. Indoor vent pipes should go up slightly as they go toward outdoors.
Related QuestionsWhat is the net free vent area of your products?
Cor-A-Vent : FAQ'sV-300 and Fold-A-Vent product lines have 13.5 square inches per lineal foot net free vent area (NFVA).
Related QuestionsWhat is the difference between vented and vent-free (un-vented) gas log sets?
Welcome to the Heatmaster Frequentlt Asked Questions (FAQ) P...Vent-free logs are rated as a heating appliance and do not require venting to the outside. Vented logs are rated as decorative and require venting to the outside. Heatmaster vent-free logs are CSA certified both vent-free and vented.
Related QuestionsCan I install vent-free gas logs in my masonry fireplace?
Welcome to the Heatmaster Frequentlt Asked Questions (FAQ) P...Yes. They can be vented or the damper can be closed and be burned as vent-free for an excellent source of heat.
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Welcome to the Heatmaster Frequentlt Asked Questions (FAQ) P...No. Each log has a specific position and is certified by a testing agency such as C.S.A in this position. Refer to the installation instructions for the correct set up of your log set.
Related QuestionsCan I add the glowing embers to my vent-free gas logs?
Welcome to the Heatmaster Frequentlt Asked Questions (FAQ) P...If the log set did not come with them, refer to your instruction manual or the call the manufacturer to be certain. Vent-free logs must be designed and certified to use glowing embers.
Related QuestionsMust you use a hood on your fireplace when burning vent-free gas logs?
Welcome to the Heatmaster Frequentlt Asked Questions (FAQ) P...Hoods are designed to deflect heat from wood such as a mantel. Check the installation instructions for your log sets to see if the mantel height requires you to install a hood.
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