Questions about a new (to me) fireplace insert

[mouserusker]

I recently purchased a house that has a Quadra-Fire woodburning fireplace insert. I am interested in using it as a primary source of heat for my home. I was wondering if anyone could help me identify the insert, since I have no paperwork or owner's manual. Also, I am a little concerned about the condition of the firebrick. It also seems that there are some brackets on the underside of the baffle... is there a firebrick or something else missing? Will I damage the insert or my home by using the insert in it's current condition?
This forum seems to be a wealth of information, and I look forward to your replies!

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[DAKSY]

The firebrick can be replaced cheaply enough, although it looks like you will have to get some of them cut to fit. I would pull the perforated shrouds on either side of the firebox & see if you can find a rating plate with a model #. If you can, then you can search the Quadrafire web site to see if there's a manual available, for that model #. The manual & stove schematic should tell you what is supported by those brackets. Looks like there should be a baffle in the brackets & obove the rear secondary tube, but I could be mistaken...

 

[James02]

I've read (on Hearth.com) that if you fo to a Stone place the firebrick will be cheaper than if you go to a stove shop...

 

[DAKSY]

I've read (on Hearth.com) that if you fo to a Stone place the firebrick will be cheaper than if you go to a stove shop...

Oh, yeah. A masonry supply store or a block company will have split brick for less than $2 each. A hearth shop will probably step on that by another buck.

 

[mellow]

Pull off the surrounds and see if it has a liner attached to it. That stove looks like it has been well used, I would pull it out and pull the bricks and do a full refurbish on it, a can of high temp paint can do wonders.

 

[KaptJaq]

It looks like an older version of the 31/3100 series but I cannot find a manual that matches. The nameplate should be just behind the surround on the side of the stove. It would be easier to get information with the exact model number...

KaptJaq