Finally got the pics edited for posting.
Here's my install from 03-02-11.
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This is the fireplace with the mantle.
The mantle is gone, and the seriously gouged marble hearth is also gone.
The drywall has been cut back to install the cement tile backer.
The backer is installed and the tiles across the top are installed.
The hearth tiles are in.
The tiles have been grouted.
Seed pellets.
The arrival.
It begins.
Unwrapping.
The beginning of gutting the old fireplace.
Cutting out the bottom.
Bottom cut out.
The surround has been installed on the frame.
Insert waiting to be prepped for the install.
The outside air kit - looks like it's built to last.
OAK has been installed.
Charlie connecting the control panel.
Placing the frame in the fireplace opening.
Outside air is connected to the frame.
Applying silicone sealer to flue liner at the appliance connection.
Both air in and exhaust out are done.
The power outlet. Charlie had to rip out the old box and replace it with an new box and grounded outlet. The outlet for the fan was not grounded and the box was too small.
The log kit - a complete waste of money. If the store had a display with it, I would not have gotten the log kit. It is not as good looking as others. It also gets in the way of scraping the fire pot.
Installing the insert into the frame.
Connecting the wires.
Installed.
Another view with a better shot of the logs.
First bag of pellets.
We have a fire!
Pellets in the dining room.
And a view without the log kit.
Overall, Charlie and Brian did a good job. The install took just about two hours, give or take five or ten minutes.
I was disappointed that the liner did not got all of the way to the top. It was three to five feet short.
Here's my install from 03-02-11.
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc247/somdtdi/Harman_P35i_pellet_insert/DSC_0001.jpg
This is the fireplace with the mantle.
The mantle is gone, and the seriously gouged marble hearth is also gone.
The drywall has been cut back to install the cement tile backer.
The backer is installed and the tiles across the top are installed.
The hearth tiles are in.
The tiles have been grouted.
Seed pellets.
The arrival.
It begins.
Unwrapping.
The beginning of gutting the old fireplace.
Cutting out the bottom.
Bottom cut out.
The surround has been installed on the frame.
Insert waiting to be prepped for the install.
The outside air kit - looks like it's built to last.
OAK has been installed.
Charlie connecting the control panel.
Placing the frame in the fireplace opening.
Outside air is connected to the frame.
Applying silicone sealer to flue liner at the appliance connection.
Both air in and exhaust out are done.
The power outlet. Charlie had to rip out the old box and replace it with an new box and grounded outlet. The outlet for the fan was not grounded and the box was too small.
The log kit - a complete waste of money. If the store had a display with it, I would not have gotten the log kit. It is not as good looking as others. It also gets in the way of scraping the fire pot.
Installing the insert into the frame.
Connecting the wires.
Installed.
Another view with a better shot of the logs.
First bag of pellets.
We have a fire!
Pellets in the dining room.
And a view without the log kit.
Overall, Charlie and Brian did a good job. The install took just about two hours, give or take five or ten minutes.
I was disappointed that the liner did not got all of the way to the top. It was three to five feet short.