Need advice with insert

[Gti631]

So I currently have a heatilator EC36. I am looking into placing a wood insert into it or a pellet insert. However you can't beat the look of a real wood fire.
I have read in some places that you can remove the refractory panels and in other places read that you can't. No solid answer to be found.
I read in one post that the Pacific Energy Kodiak 1700 will fit but have not seen anyone do it.
Looking for info and some helpful advice.
Thank you in advance.

 

[DAKSY]

From your manual...Seeing as a wood burning insert is NOT listed in the system components,
you CANNOT safely install one.

 

[Gti631]

So I'm assuming this no longer applies?

Suggestions for replacing Heatilator EC36

I currently have (2) Heatilator EC36 gas log fireplaces in my home. My first concern is replacing one that is in a home office. The office is approx. 15x15 with a vaulted ceiling that is approx. 12ft at the peak. The reason I am looking to replace the current unit is due to the temperature of...

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[bholler]

So I'm assuming this no longer applies?

Suggestions for replacing Heatilator EC36

I currently have (2) Heatilator EC36 gas log fireplaces in my home. My first concern is replacing one that is in a home office. The office is approx. 15x15 with a vaulted ceiling that is approx. 12ft at the peak. The reason I am looking to replace the current unit is due to the temperature of...

www.hearth.com

The manual for your fireplace is pretty clear you can't use any parts or components not listed in the manual with their system. You also cannot modify any part of their system. So no insert period

 

[Gti631]

Ok. Just trying to clear things up because of the conflicting responses in regards to the EC36.

 

[bholler]

Ok. Just trying to clear things up because of the conflicting responses in regards to the EC36.

I get that but regardless of any previous responses the manual is clear