New to wood burning

[Hxen147]

I was "gifted" an old but unused ember hearth wood burning fireplace insert my current fireplace is funcioning properly nut isn' efficient in heating I would like to install this insert but my first question is I have no liner what should be in there it is just open brick to the top where it has a flu that has a cable that pulls down and closes at the very top of the chimney also the top or exit point of the wood burner is rectangular 4.5" by 12.5 I beleive do I need something else I'm new to this all please help

 

[snaple4]

First, what kind if insert? Do you have a model and mfg date?

Based on what I could understand you need a new flue system (this will be based on what kind of stove and type of fuel.)

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[jetsam]

There's a few threads on those on the forums. It sounds like it may need to be installed as an unlisted appliance, which may well cost a lot more than a new insert plus installation.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/ember-hearth-questions.54037/
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/ember-hearth-stove-insert-and-ss-liner-questions.328/
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/ember-hearth-stove-insert-and-ss-liner-questions.328/

I would personally suggest selling or scrapping it and buying something from this decade. Stoves have come a long way since the 60s and 70s.

 

[Hxen147]

First, what kind if insert? Do you have a model and mfg date?

Based on what I could understand you need a new flue system (this will be based on what kind of stove and type of fuel.)

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I will have to see what model it is of it has a number on it some where I'll be burning wood for fuel