5 Tube Blower Fireplace Heater for Wood-Burning Fireplaces

The 5 Tube Fireplace Heater combines a fireplace grate and tubular heat exchanger with a 2-speed blower to move heated air from the firebox back into the room.

The five heat-exchanger tubes are constructed from .063-inch heavy-gauge aluminized steel. As the fire heats the tubes, room air passes through the exchanger and returns to the living area as heated convection air.

The included blower connects to the heater through a flexible connector and can be positioned outside the fireplace opening. The blower assembly can be configured on either the left or right side by reversing the manifold.

Because heated air can also move naturally through the tubes, the heater can continue providing convection heat when electrical power to the blower is unavailable.

Product Features

• Five-tube fireplace grate and heat exchanger
• .063-inch heavy-gauge aluminized steel tubing
• 2-speed blower
• High blower setting: 75 CFM
• Low blower setting: 30 CFM
• Flexible blower connector adjusts from 8" to 18"
• Connector can be extended with an additional flexible tube
• Blower can be positioned on either side by reversing the manifold
• Heater can provide natural convection without the blower during a power outage
• Reversible top configuration can accommodate additional fireplace depth
• Limited one-year warranty

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Aluminized Steel Fireplace Grate Heater

Important Information:

Fireplace dimensions and clearances must be checked before ordering. This heater is not a universal-fit fireplace accessory.

The heater may be used with some glass fireplace doors, but additional flexible hose may be required. The flexible hose must be removed when necessary to allow the fireplace doors to close while the heater is not operating.

A gas log lighter may be used only when sufficient clearance remains for proper placement beneath the grate.

During the initial burn, manufacturing oil remaining on the tubing may produce an odor as it burns off. The supplied product information specifically warns that birds, other animals, children, and people with asthma should not be in the affected area during this first burn. Follow the manufacturer's installation, first-burn, ventilation, and operating instructions.

FAQs:

Q: How does the 5 Tube Fireplace Heater work?
A: The fire heats the steel exchanger tubes while the blower moves air through the tubes and back into the room. Heated air can also circulate naturally through the tubing when the blower is not operating.

Q: What are the overall heater dimensions?
A: The unit measures 18-1/8" wide at both the front and rear, 20" high at the front, 13-1/2" high at the rear, and 19" deep.

Q: What size are the heat-exchanger tubes?
A: Each tube is listed as 1-3/4" in diameter and constructed from .063-inch heavy-gauge aluminized steel.

Q: What airflow does the blower provide?
A: The 2-speed blower is rated at 50 CFM on high and 30 CFM on low.

Q: Can the blower be installed on either side?
A: Yes. The supplied information states that the blower position can be changed from one side to the other by reversing the manifold.

Q: Will the fireplace heater work during a power outage?
A: The electric blower will not operate without power, but heated air can continue moving naturally through the exchanger tubes by convection.

Q: Can this heater be used with glass fireplace doors?
A: It may be compatible with some fireplace-door installations. Additional flexible hose may be necessary, and the hose may need to be removed before the doors can be fully closed. Verify your fireplace and door configuration before ordering.

Q: Can it be used with a gas log lighter?
A: The supplied product information allows use with a gas log lighter when adequate clearance exists beneath the grate.

Q: Can the flexible blower connector be extended?
A: Yes. The included flexible connector adjusts from 8" to 18", and additional flexible tubing can be ordered when greater length is needed.

Q: Does the heater require any special precautions during the first fire?
A: Yes. The first burn may create an odor as oil on the tubing burns away. Follow the manufacturer's first-burn instructions and the supplied precautions regarding animals, birds, children, and people with asthma.

Fit / Measuring / Safety Notes:

• Measure the fireplace firebox before ordering.
• Confirm the available width, depth, front height, and rear height against the heater dimensions.
• Do not assume compatibility based only on the fireplace opening width.
• Verify adequate clearance for the 20" front height and 13-1/2" rear height.
• Confirm that the 19" depth and selected top orientation work with the firebox.
• Check clearance around any gas log lighter before installation.
• If fireplace doors are installed, verify the blower hose routing and make sure the doors can be properly closed when required.
• Follow the manufacturer's assembly and installation instructions, including use of the supplied silicone sealer where directed.
• Follow the manufacturer's operating and first-burn precautions.
• Maintain required fireplace and combustible clearances.
• Follow applicable local fireplace and building requirements.
• Contact customer support before ordering if fireplace dimensions or door compatibility are uncertain.