Majestic fireplace. Can I add a blower?

[hawse8775]

New here and know little about fireplaces. I have a MBUC36 fireplace in a house bought a year ago. It doesn’t have a blower and I’m wanting to maximize heat output. My concern is with what looks like aluminum faced insulation covering the top wall of the vent area. The top vent grate is not able to be removed due to brick therefore I can’t remove the insulation. Is this supposed to be there? Is it safe? Is this ok with blowers? I’ve attached a picture.

 

[begreen]

Is this a gas fireplace?

I don't recognize what the installer did there. It looks like there is the UFK fan kit for this fireplace. I don't think there is a need to touch anything on top of the fireplace to install this. My guess is that it installs down behind the bottom intake grille.

UFK Fireplace Blower Fan Kit for Majestic MBUC36 fireplace

UFK Fireplace Fan Kit for Majestic MBUC36 Fireplace

www.myfireplaceblower.com

 

[hawse8775]

Is this a gas fireplace?

I don't recognize what the installer did there. It looks like there is the UFK fan kit for this fireplace. I don't think there is a need to touch anything on top of the fireplace to install this. My guess is that it installs down behind the bottom intake grille.

UFK Fireplace Blower Fan Kit for Majestic MBUC36 fireplace

UFK Fireplace Fan Kit for Majestic MBUC36 Fireplace

www.myfireplaceblower.com

It is wood burning. Yeah, I’m planning on getting the UFK fan kit if the insulation on top isn’t a problem. I worry the air blowing up through the top vent might cause issues—even if it’s just that it blows fiberglass particles into the room

 

[begreen]

Is the picture peeking in behind the top vent grille? If so, leave it alone. That looks like cabinet insulation.

 

[hawse8775]

Is the picture peeking in behind the top vent grille? If so, leave it alone. That looks like cabinet insulation.

It is peeking thru the grille. I don’t think it is… it easily punctures with fiberglass on the other side

 

[begreen]

It is peeking thru the grille. I don’t think it is… it easily punctures with fiberglass on the other side

OK, that is factory insulation and definitely should not be touched.