Heck we gotta have something to argue about every now and then.
Very well said jatoxico.
Well if both manufacturers said it was ok I would absolutely concider it. The problem is the tag on the zc unit in this case specifically says no inserts and there is no judgment needed here. And I am sorry but if you are in business you need to do things by the book there is still plenty of judgment needed but if you don't go by the book you will end up getting your self in trouble.
Heat-n-Glo tech service person says that "An insert will not totally block off all of these holes thus allowing the unit to still breathe"...and further that "(the) unit is a RHW 51 and is a radiant model so (we) can put an insert in without a problem".
if the stove tag says no inserts I would not consider it at all in any situation. And as stated nether would he other certified sweeps that looked at it in doing so you would be opening yourself up to a huge liability. And unless you got a signed document from heat n glow you don't have permission that will over ide that tag.The ZC manual is silent on inserts. The metal tag on the smoke shield says "Do not use a fireplace insert or other products not specified for use with this product."
They apparently say several different things but what they say doesn't matter what matters is what the specs say.That is apparently not what the manufacturer said:
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