Timing of Lopi insert for zero clearance fireplace?

[triceps]

Hi, on the fence over whether to try to hold out and wait for a manufacturer approved insert for my zero clearance fireplace, or move ahead with ripping out the zero clearance and installing a freestanding stove in an alcove.

Does anyone have any insights or realistic estimations of when / whether an insert from Lopi or another manufacturer that is both:

a) eligible for the California woodsmoke reduction program voucher and

b) also eligible for the biomass tax credit

might be approved for install?

More background here:

Advice on insert vs stove to replace Superior zero clearance fireplace

They aren't so easy to pull out. Often they are built in with the facia needing to be removed. I pulled out mine 2 years ago required some cutting with a Sawzall, wasn't that bad if you are capable

www.hearth.com

Thank you.

 

[bholler]

Hi, on the fence over whether to try to hold out and wait for a manufacturer approved insert for my zero clearance fireplace, or move ahead with ripping out the zero clearance and installing a freestanding stove in an alcove.

Does anyone have any insights or realistic estimations of when / whether an insert from Lopi or another manufacturer that is both:

a) eligible for the California woodsmoke reduction program voucher and

b) also eligible for the biomass tax credit

might be approved for install?

More background here:

Advice on insert vs stove to replace Superior zero clearance fireplace

They aren't so easy to pull out. Often they are built in with the facia needing to be removed. I pulled out mine 2 years ago required some cutting with a Sawzall, wasn't that bad if you are capable

www.hearth.com

Thank you.

What is the make and model of your fireplace

 

[triceps]

Majestic THULMAN. I believe the L42A model. Photo of manual and current fireplace attached.

As @begreen mentioned in the above thread:

"The fireplace seems to be a Majestic version of the heatform fireplace style with heat convection around the entire firebox. I'm not seeing any insert caveats in the manual."
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