Like its larger counterpart Osburn 2000, the 1700 insert offers a revamped version of perfect size to provide ambiance and warmth. Give yourself a real haven of peace with an eco-friendly device! Inside and out, this insert is engineered from high quality materials that put you at the center of a heating experience for many years: high-density bricks, stainless steel heat shield added to the C-Cast firestop, cast iron door and quiet blower for increased durability. Discover the different options to customize the look of your appliance, available in black or brushed nickel plated: door overlays, faceplates and faceplate trims.

Features:

• Carbon steel construction with durable materials
• Refractory bricks / molded refractory panels for improved heat distribution
• Single-door with cast iron frame and clear ceramic glass window
• Glass air-wash system (to help reduce soot/soiling on glass)
• Secondary (stainless steel) air system to improve gas combustion efficiency
• Must be installed in an existing masonry fireplace (insert use)
• Approved for mobile home installation (with fresh air intake)

Wood-burning inserts must only be installed inside an existing masonry fireplace and never in a wooden or combustible structure

Specifications:

• Overall dimensions: ~ 27 ⅛″ W × 21 ¼″ H × 22 ⅜″ D
• Minimum fireplace opening: 27 ½″ W × 21 ½″ H × 12 ⅞″ D
• Door opening: 17 ¼″ W × 8 ¾″ H
• Firebox internal dimensions:  19 ⅝″ W × 11 ⅞″ H × 13 ½″ D
• Steel thickness: body ~ 3/16″; top plate ~ 5/16″
• Recommended heating area: 500 – 1,800 ft²
• Maximum heat output (dry cordwood): 65,000 BTU/h
• Firebox / overall volume: ~ 1.86 ft³
• EPA / emission tested load (loading volume): ~ 1.44 ft³
• Maximum burn time: ~ 7 hours (varies with use)
• Average overall efficiency (dry cordwood): ~ 68 % (HHV) / ~ 73 % (LHV)
• Optimum overall efficiency: ~ 76 %
• Average particulate emissions rate: ~ 2.4 g/h
• Chimney / flue: requires 6″ diameter flue (compliant with CAN/ULC S629 / UL103 HT)