Overview
The Ventis HEI170 medium sized wood burning insert is recommended for heating smaller spaces from 500 - 1, 800 sq. ft. The firebox is lined with refractory bricks for better heat distribution. The HEI170 offers non-catalytic combustion technology, and a Stainless-steel secondary-air system which improves gas combustion. This unit has a 6hr Maximum Burn Time, can hold 18" logs and is EPA 2020 approved.
Features:
â–ªMedium size wood insert suitable for smaller spaces
â–ªEPA certified at only 1.26 g/h
â–ªSolidity and manufacturing quality
â–ªNon-catalytic combustion technology
â–ªInstallation authorized on the Island of Montreal
â–ªCast iron door
â–ª144 CFM blower
â–ªStainless steel heat shield added to the firestop
Required option: regular faceplate (VBA1555) or large faceplate (VBA1556)
General Features
| Premium quality blower included (CFM) | 144 CFM included |
|---|---|
| Certified according to applicable standards | CAN/USA accredited laboratory |
| Combustion technology | Non-catalytic |
| Stainless-steel secondary-air system | Yes |
| Flue outlet diameter | 6" |
| Recommended chimney diameter | 6" |
| Type of chimney | CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) |
| Minimum chimney height | 12" |
| Overall dimension (Width) | 27 1/8" |
| Overall dimension (Height) | 21" |
| Overall dimension (Depth) | 22 3/8" |
| Door type | Single, glass with cast iron frame |
| Door opening size (Width) | 17 1/4" |
| Door opening size (Height) | 8 3/4" |
| Glass type | Ceramic glass |
| Glass surface - W x H | 15 5/8" x 9 1/4" |
| Steel thickness-body | 3/16" |
| Steel thickness-top | 5/16" |
| Firebox size (Width) | 19 5/8" |
| Firebox size (Height) | 11 7/8" |
| Firebox size (Depth) | 13 1/2" |
| Maximum log length | 18" |
| Log positioning | Loading over width |
| Firebox lined with refractory bricks | Yes |
| Baffle type | High quality vermiculite |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Width) | 27 1/2" |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Height) | 21 1/2" |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Depth) | 12 3/4" |
| High-efficiency certified appliance | Yes, EPA 2020 certified |
| Canadian Standard (emissions) | CSA B415.1-10 |
| USA Standard (emissions) | EPA |
| Canadian Standard (safety) | ULC S628 |
| USA Standard (safety) | UL 1482, UL 737 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| Shipping weight | 348 lb (158 kg) |
Appliance Performance
| Fuel type | Dry cordwood (16" recommended) |
|---|---|
| Recommended heating area (9) | 500 - 1,800 ft² |
| EPA loading volume | 1.44 ft³ |
| Maximum burn time (9) | 6 h |
| Maximum heat output-dry cordwood (4) | 65,000 BTU/h |
| Minimum overall heat output rate (4) (5) | 15,650 BTU/h (4.6 kW) |
| Maximum overall heat output rate (4) (5) | 23,300 BTU/h (6.83 kW) |
| Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (HHV) (5) (6) | 70 % |
| Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (LHV) (5) (7) | 75 % |
| Optimum efficiency (1) (2) | 78 % |
| Optimum heat transfer efficiency (8) | 74 % |
| Average particulate emission rate (3) | 1.26 g/h |
| Average CO (10) | 58 g/h |
Product Resources
The Ventis HEI170 medium sized wood burning insert is recommended for heating smaller spaces from 500 - 1, 800 sq. ft. The firebox is lined with refractory bricks for better heat distribution. The HEI170 offers non-catalytic combustion technology, and a Stainless-steel secondary-air system which improves gas combustion. This unit has a 6hr Maximum Burn Time, can hold 18" logs and is EPA 2020 approved.
Features:
â–ªMedium size wood insert suitable for smaller spaces
â–ªEPA certified at only 1.26 g/h
â–ªSolidity and manufacturing quality
â–ªNon-catalytic combustion technology
â–ªInstallation authorized on the Island of Montreal
â–ªCast iron door
â–ª144 CFM blower
â–ªStainless steel heat shield added to the firestop
Required option: regular faceplate (VBA1555) or large faceplate (VBA1556)
General Features
| Premium quality blower included (CFM) | 144 CFM included |
|---|---|
| Certified according to applicable standards | CAN/USA accredited laboratory |
| Combustion technology | Non-catalytic |
| Stainless-steel secondary-air system | Yes |
| Flue outlet diameter | 6" |
| Recommended chimney diameter | 6" |
| Type of chimney | CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) |
| Minimum chimney height | 12" |
| Overall dimension (Width) | 27 1/8" |
| Overall dimension (Height) | 21" |
| Overall dimension (Depth) | 22 3/8" |
| Door type | Single, glass with cast iron frame |
| Door opening size (Width) | 17 1/4" |
| Door opening size (Height) | 8 3/4" |
| Glass type | Ceramic glass |
| Glass surface - W x H | 15 5/8" x 9 1/4" |
| Steel thickness-body | 3/16" |
| Steel thickness-top | 5/16" |
| Firebox size (Width) | 19 5/8" |
| Firebox size (Height) | 11 7/8" |
| Firebox size (Depth) | 13 1/2" |
| Maximum log length | 18" |
| Log positioning | Loading over width |
| Firebox lined with refractory bricks | Yes |
| Baffle type | High quality vermiculite |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Width) | 27 1/2" |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Height) | 21 1/2" |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Depth) | 12 3/4" |
| High-efficiency certified appliance | Yes, EPA 2020 certified |
| Canadian Standard (emissions) | CSA B415.1-10 |
| USA Standard (emissions) | EPA |
| Canadian Standard (safety) | ULC S628 |
| USA Standard (safety) | UL 1482, UL 737 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| Shipping weight | 348 lb (158 kg) |
Appliance Performance
| Fuel type | Dry cordwood (16" recommended) |
|---|---|
| Recommended heating area (9) | 500 - 1,800 ft² |
| EPA loading volume | 1.44 ft³ |
| Maximum burn time (9) | 6 h |
| Maximum heat output-dry cordwood (4) | 65,000 BTU/h |
| Minimum overall heat output rate (4) (5) | 15,650 BTU/h (4.6 kW) |
| Maximum overall heat output rate (4) (5) | 23,300 BTU/h (6.83 kW) |
| Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (HHV) (5) (6) | 70 % |
| Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (LHV) (5) (7) | 75 % |
| Optimum efficiency (1) (2) | 78 % |
| Optimum heat transfer efficiency (8) | 74 % |
| Average particulate emission rate (3) | 1.26 g/h |
| Average CO (10) | 58 g/h |
Education
The Ventis HEI170 medium sized wood burning insert is recommended for heating smaller spaces from 500 - 1, 800 sq. ft. The firebox is lined with refractory bricks for better heat distribution. The HEI170 offers non-catalytic combustion technology, and a Stainless-steel secondary-air system which improves gas combustion. This unit has a 6hr Maximum Burn Time, can hold 18" logs and is EPA 2020 approved.
Features:
â–ªMedium size wood insert suitable for smaller spaces
â–ªEPA certified at only 1.26 g/h
â–ªSolidity and manufacturing quality
â–ªNon-catalytic combustion technology
â–ªInstallation authorized on the Island of Montreal
â–ªCast iron door
â–ª144 CFM blower
â–ªStainless steel heat shield added to the firestop
Required option: regular faceplate (VBA1555) or large faceplate (VBA1556)
General Features
| Premium quality blower included (CFM) | 144 CFM included |
|---|---|
| Certified according to applicable standards | CAN/USA accredited laboratory |
| Combustion technology | Non-catalytic |
| Stainless-steel secondary-air system | Yes |
| Flue outlet diameter | 6" |
| Recommended chimney diameter | 6" |
| Type of chimney | CAN/ULC S629, UL 103 HT (2100 °F) |
| Minimum chimney height | 12" |
| Overall dimension (Width) | 27 1/8" |
| Overall dimension (Height) | 21" |
| Overall dimension (Depth) | 22 3/8" |
| Door type | Single, glass with cast iron frame |
| Door opening size (Width) | 17 1/4" |
| Door opening size (Height) | 8 3/4" |
| Glass type | Ceramic glass |
| Glass surface - W x H | 15 5/8" x 9 1/4" |
| Steel thickness-body | 3/16" |
| Steel thickness-top | 5/16" |
| Firebox size (Width) | 19 5/8" |
| Firebox size (Height) | 11 7/8" |
| Firebox size (Depth) | 13 1/2" |
| Maximum log length | 18" |
| Log positioning | Loading over width |
| Firebox lined with refractory bricks | Yes |
| Baffle type | High quality vermiculite |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Width) | 27 1/2" |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Height) | 21 1/2" |
| Minimum fireplace opening (Depth) | 12 3/4" |
| High-efficiency certified appliance | Yes, EPA 2020 certified |
| Canadian Standard (emissions) | CSA B415.1-10 |
| USA Standard (emissions) | EPA |
| Canadian Standard (safety) | ULC S628 |
| USA Standard (safety) | UL 1482, UL 737 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| Shipping weight | 348 lb (158 kg) |
Appliance Performance
| Fuel type | Dry cordwood (16" recommended) |
|---|---|
| Recommended heating area (9) | 500 - 1,800 ft² |
| EPA loading volume | 1.44 ft³ |
| Maximum burn time (9) | 6 h |
| Maximum heat output-dry cordwood (4) | 65,000 BTU/h |
| Minimum overall heat output rate (4) (5) | 15,650 BTU/h (4.6 kW) |
| Maximum overall heat output rate (4) (5) | 23,300 BTU/h (6.83 kW) |
| Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (HHV) (5) (6) | 70 % |
| Average overall efficiency-dry cordwood (LHV) (5) (7) | 75 % |
| Optimum efficiency (1) (2) | 78 % |
| Optimum heat transfer efficiency (8) | 74 % |
| Average particulate emission rate (3) | 1.26 g/h |
| Average CO (10) | 58 g/h |