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LHEC 20 Gas Fireplace Insert

Gas Fireplace Inserts that make great sense.

Everyone loves a good before & after renovation story – especially when it includes a room with an uninteresting masonry woodburning fireplace and ends in a stylish room with an enticing Vermont Castings™ gas fireplace insert. Think of the simple convenience of flicking a switch – there’s no more logs to carry in or fire to light. Vermont Castings™ offers inspiring and warm alternatives to transforming your favorite room in the house into a cozy retreat.

Two size versions available in direct vent or natural vent:

• LHE20 available in radiant or circulating models
• LHE30 available in radiant or circulating models
• Models available with millivolt valve (convenient on/off trim switch) or Comfort Control System (hand held remote control)
• The radiant line of gas inserts come standard with lower black flat louvers.
• Circulating inserts are shipped without any louvers (you pick the color & style)

COMFORT CONTROL SYSTEM

A great feature that puts you in charge of the heat level in your room – managed simply via a hand held remote. Available on LHEC20, LHECDV20, LHEC30 and LHECDV30 models.

• Lets you control flame and fan simultaneously
• Operates without electricity
• All-in-one valve construction – no additional fan or remote system required
• Six level modulating flame and fan
• Thermostat governs flame and fan together for maximum comfort
• Timer will shut off fire at a later time, so you can go to bed without worrying

Product Features

Insta-Flame radiant ceramic burner
Ceramic glass front for radiant heat
Ceramic fiber spilt oak log set
Variable speed, heat activated fan is standard on all circulating models
On/off trim switch on RN models
Standing pilot, requires no electricity - provides reliable heat
Natural gas or propane models available
Optional Trims:
Regular flat louver kits in black, pewter or gold plated
Filigree louver kits in black, pewter or gold plated
Arch door kit in black, pewter or gold plated
Steel screen bay window with black filigree top and bottom louvers for circulating models
Steel screen bay window with regular flat black louver on bottom for radiant models
Bay filigree kit in pewter or gold
Cast iron bay window in classic black & two porcelain enamel colors: biscuit & ebony black for LHEC& LHER models
Cast iron bay window in classic black available for LHEC20 models
Small 2 1/2" W & large 6" W black steel surrounds
Small 2 3/4" adjustable cast contoured profile surround
Large 6" antique brass with fold plated edge surround
Large adjustable bevel steel surround with cast keystone
Large cast iron surround in classic black & two porcelain enamel colors: biscuit & ebony black for LHEC& LHER models
Romanesque and Marquette surround in pewter, ebony black or rustic bronze (for LHEC30 and LHECDV30 models)
Large cast iron surround in classic black for LHEC20 model
Trim closure kits for extra-large fireplace openings
Note some louver kits and arch doors are not available for radiant insert models; please check with your dealer
Optional accessories:
Ceramic refractory brick lining
Zero clearance kit for rough-ins
Surround base risers in 1", 2" and 5" heights
Wall thermostat
Remote Control

Product Specifications

Rough Opening Width 25.25 in.
Rough Opening Height 17.25 in.
Rough Opening Depth 13.5 in.
Venting Type Natural Vent
Heating Method Heat Circulating
Control Type Millivolt gas control,Comfort control,Standing Pilot w/ Piezo Ignitor Remote Control Wall Thermostat
BTU/h (Max.) 20000 BTU
AFUE by D.O.E. Efficiency 60 %
EnerGuide Ratings Fireplace Efficiency 51.2 %
Exquisitely carved ceramic fiber logs 4 piece
Energy Type Natural gas,Propane (LP)