Valor insert- burn off smell?

[jag1929]

Hi, we are new to the Forum! We are about to purchase a Valor G4 (no fan) to place in our existing wood burning fireplace. It is an enclosed unit that will vent directly through our chimney

Does anyone have experience with a burn off smell after installing the G4? I have read horrible stories about the burn off for the Mendota insert. My daughter has asthma and we all have allergies. Thanks!!

 

[DAKSY]

All new hearth appliances will have to be "burned off."
Some take longer than others, but they all need to
be operated for a period of time in order to cure the paint
& adhesives used in manufacture. There are preservative
oils that will burn off & smoke. You WILL have to open windows
if the smell & smoke affect you & your family...
Your BEST bet may be to hold off on you installation & required
burn off, until the weather warms & you don't need to keep your
heat INSIDE.

 

[jag1929]

@DAKSY
Thank you. Does this apply to gas insert fireplaces as well? I thought they were a closed system so I wanted to clarify whether they also smell during the burn off period. I would think the smell would be vented through the chimney? Thanks!

 

[DAKSY]

There are paints & preservative oils on the OUTSIDE of the unit.
Those smells & any associated smoke will be confined to your home.