Manufactured fireplace - What's this thing?

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Hi,

I have a manufactured fireplace (Superior) and between the damper and log set there's this metal finned baffle or maybe heat shield like thing. I was wondering if someone could tell me what this thing is and it's purpose?

Thank you!

Randy

 

[begreen]

Gas fireplace? Looks like a turbulator of sorts.

 

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Gas fireplace? Looks like a turbulator of sorts.

Yes, gas fireplace

 

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Model: Superior BBV-42REN

I have attached the manual but I don't see this thing in the parts breakdown.

 

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One more image. Could it be for heat retention? I'm thinking about crafting an insulated cover with safety hanging chain for the leaky damper and I was thinking about moving or altering it so I can more easily mount the cover.

 

[DAKSY]

It may be an air flow restrictor to prevent turbulence around the pilot hood.
Too much unchecked airflow can agitate the pilot flame & move it off the
thermocouple, & shut the gas flow off.

 

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Air flow restrictor ... that sounds right to me.

Thanks DAKSY and begreen.