Remove metal firebox ?

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Installing an insert, should/can I cut out all of the rusty metal firebox ? Old heatilator, you bump the firebox and it rains down rust.
 

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You can leave it and install the insert with a proper, insulated liner.
 
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KrisP said:
Installing an insert, should/can I cut out all of the rusty metal firebox ? Old heatilator, you bump the firebox and it rains down rust.
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You can cut it out or leave it. But cutting the whole thing out is a real pita.
 
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