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Hearth : The floor of the firebox, most commonly used in reference to fireplaces. More generally, the foundation upon which fires for aesthetic and heating purposes are built. Differs from floor protection.

High-efficiency wood-burning fireplace : EPA-approved fireplaces offering a balance of elegance and energy efficiency

Inserts : heating units that retrofit into an existing fireplace (masonry or factory-built). They burn wood, gas or pellets and offer superior efficiency.

Mantel (Flush Mantel) Sometimes spelled mantle:
another finishing option for direct vent and ventless fireplaces. They can be wood, marble or stone. The mantels do not encase the entire fireplace, but frame it. Therefore they are only 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 inches deep. Mantels are used when the fireplace is installed inside the wall or on the outside wall of the house.
Manually Controlled : control the height of the flame at the unit only.

Mid-efficient, heat-circulating, wood-burning fireplace: Security's HE43 fireplace adds style and warmth to any home with 50% efficiency and a panoramic view of the fire

ODS (Oxygen Depletion Sensor) : A safety device that activates the fire’s flame monitoring device in case excessive levels of CO˛ (deadly carbon monoxide), are detected. This would reduce the levels of oxygen, causing the pilot flame to become unstable and lift off the thermocouple tip. The fire then turns off automatically before the situation becomes dangerous.

Pellet Burning : are made of 100% wood sawdust with no additives. The sawdust in pellets is a manufacturing byproduct otherwise destined for landfills.

 

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