Chargerman said:I was wondering about the design of the FPX 36 elite catalytic system at my parents home. The cat is visible from the front of the insert and exposed directly to the flames as they travel up the front of the insert. I have a Country Flame stove insert at home that has a shield in place to protect the cat from direct flame contact(I am assuming this anyway). Is that right or is something missing from my parents insert?
The way you describe it sounds normal. Mine is directly exposed to the flames as well.