We can't find a direct-vent (back) gas insert for a fireplace this small - please help!

[halcyon100]

Hello everyone,

We're completing purchase on a 1928 home that has a
smaller (specs on attached picture) fireplace. It has
no chimney and 2nd floor, so we're going to have to go
with back direct-vent. (We really want a gas fireplace!)

The problem is the opening size - there doesn't seem to be a product
available that we can find for this.

EDIT: I found this link:
http://www.fireplacesonline.com/napoleon_gas_inserts/Specs_Gdizc.html
But the stove direct-vents upward, and not rear. Is it safe/possible
to have a 90-deg bend in the venting pipe to be rear venting?

Anyone have any suggestions?
(existing product or know of a custom manufacturer?)

We'd be really grateful,
Thanks!

 

[jtp10181]

I have never seen any "inserts" that allow horizontal venting. All inserts I have seen are made to be installed into a fireplace with a full chimney. Your only option might be a "VentFree" product.

 

[halcyon100]

I have never seen any "inserts" that allow horizontal venting.

There are many gas inserts with rear direct vent. Unfortunately, they're usually about 10" taller, and 10" wider, than we can accommodate. :/