Looking for information on this insert

[WoodrowTheArborist]

I just purchases this insert on a killer deal, but I can't find any information on it. Shroud says "Kanyon" but that's the only markings on the whole thing. I want to use it to replace an old coal insert in my home. Can anyone point me in the right direction where I can find a manual or specs on this thing?

Which brings me to my next question. The insert is a little wider than my hearth by about 4.5". One chimney guy said I could modify my hearth to accommodate a larger insert - within reason - but another one told me I could not. My electric bill is outrageous in winter (Eastern WA). I'd like to cut it down. I get wood for free as I'm an arborist, so a wood stove makes the most sense. I'd like to use the existing chimney which is in prime condition, and I don't have room in my house for a free standing stove, nor the capital to purchase a new insert.

 

[begreen]

Pass. It's not worth much and illegal to sell in WA state.

It's a small fireplace. A rear-vented stove with a hearth extension if necessary would work better. Regardless of choice, the chimney will need a liner to connect the stove.

 

[WoodrowTheArborist]

Pass. It's not worth much and illegal to sell in WA state.

It's a small fireplace. A rear-vented stove with a hearth extension if necessary would work better. Regardless of choice, the chimney will need a liner to connect the stove.

I intend on running pipe down the chimney, for sure. I likely made a mistake purchasing this insert, but that is what it is. Finding a stove that fits is proving difficult within our budget. Is the bracket on the front of the stove for a blower? And by chance, is it safe to remove the firebrick from the firebox to accomdate a larger insert, providing the insert allows such?

 

[begreen]

This has to be safe or the money saved may result in a loss that far exceeds the savings.

One must use stainless steel liner in the chimney. It is not safe to remove that amount of brick. It may be all that stands between the insert and the wood surrounding the fireplace. Yes, the side appendage looks like it was for a blower attachment.

 

[Wisco Shepherd]

Might be worth some money in scrap. Look into alcove installs some good threads here. Getting into wood head "right" does cost a fair chunk of change definitely not a quick way to save money on your heat bill. If you are tight on funds maybe look at insulation, sealing air leaks, stuff like that to heat easier this year.

 

[WoodrowTheArborist]

This has to be safe or the money saved may result in a loss that far exceeds the savings.

One must use stainless steel liner in the chimney. It is not safe to remove that amount of brick. It may be all that stands between the insert and the wood surrounding the fireplace. Yes, the side appendage looks like it was for a blower attachment.

That's what I was afraid of. Thank you for the information. Back to the drawing board for me.

 

[WoodrowTheArborist]

Might be worth some money in scrap. Look into alcove installs some good threads here. Getting into wood head "right" does cost a fair chunk of change definitely not a quick way to save money on your heat bill. If you are tight on funds maybe look at insulation, sealing air leaks, stuff like that to heat easier this year.

It's not so much that we have leaks, but more so that the power company has inflated their prices so much it's hard to keep up. 400 and change a month to keep a house at 68 is pretty standard for most folks.

 

[Wisco Shepherd]

It's not so much that we have leaks, but more so that the power company has inflated their prices so much it's hard to keep up. 400 and change a month to keep a house at 68 is pretty standard for most folks.

I understand, things can be really tight lots of people getting squeezed right now. There are lots of affordable options that will do a good job and this site has a lot of information so that if you are handy you might be able to do the install yourself when you eventually find a stove.