Item #: VB00014
SKU: VB00014
$2,849.00
A compact EPA 2020-certified wood insert for smaller and shallower fireplaces, needing just 12-7/8" of depth. The Ventis HEI170 heats 850 to 1,800 sq ft at up to 65,000 BTU/hr with 78% efficiency, inc...
The Ventis HEI170 (VB00014) is a compact EPA 2020-certified wood insert for smaller masonry fireplaces and homes of roughly 850 to 1,800 square feet. It produces up to 65,000 BTU/hr on seasoned cordwood from a 1.9 cubic foot firebox that takes 18-inch logs.
It posts the best efficiency of the larger Ventis inserts at 78% optimum, with 1.26 g/h emissions and Washington State approval. A blower is included, and an air-wash system keeps the 145 square inch glass clear. It fits openings from 22-1/2" high by 27-1/2" wide by 12-7/8" deep.
| Manufacturer code | VB00014 |
|---|---|
| Firebox | 1.9 cu ft |
| Heating area | 850 – 1,800 sq ft |
| Max output | 65,000 BTU/hr |
| Optimum efficiency | 78% |
| Emissions | 1.26 g/h |
| Viewing area | 145 sq in |
| Minimum fireplace opening (H x W x D) | 22-1/2" x 27-1/2" x 12-7/8" |
| Shipping weight | 361 lb |
The HEI170 connects to a 6" stainless steel liner insert kit running the full height of the chimney, with insulation wrap where required; see the venting recommendation on this page. It should be installed per the manufacturer's installation manual and local codes by a qualified installer.
Choose a faceplate (required), a 6" liner kit by chimney height, and liner insulation wrap.
Will it fit a shallow fireplace?
It needs only 12-7/8" of depth, less than the HEI240 or HEI350.
Is the blower included?
Yes.
Questions about fit or venting? Call our hearth specialists at (540) 212-9374.
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