My first insert.....

Tomorrow morning they are coming to install my first ever insert into my existing fireplace. I am getting the Vermont Casting Montpelier. I can't wait to start enjoying the warmth. I appreciate what I have already learned from reading here the past of couple of weeks and will most likely be asking some newbie questions over the next few days.
If you have any must know tips for the install or the first few fires please feel free to throw them my way.

Chris

any recommendations on thermometers?

Insert installed and everthing working great. Been burning since noon today. Playing with the controls a bit and getting a feel for it. Looks good, puts out nice heat. It is a little loud on high, but I expected that from reading everyone elses reviews on this insert. Looking forward to winter for the first time in a long time.

Chris

I am at firehouse today. I will get firebox size tomorrow and post it. The fan is a variable speed switch. On high it seemed a bit noisy at first but by the second day I was already used to it. A couple of volume clicks on the tv and all is good (for me anyway) As you turn it down to low it is allmost silent.
This is my first insert but I am very happy with it so far and my wife loves the look with the big glass front.

Chris