what can you tell me about this FISHER INSERT

[trx680]

I came across this for sale. Not much in the description, but I did email the seller.

What exactly is this model?
Where can I find more info on it?

Thanks!!

 

[Don H]

Fireplace Insert. Here's the manual https://www.hearth.com/images/uploads/fishinsertmanual.pdf

 

[coaly]

Full size "Fisher Fireplace Insert" heats over 1500 sf with blower or blowers.

https://www.hearth.com/images/uploads/fishinsertmanual.pdf

No bear name given but it does use Grandma Bear doors and screen.
Measurements below;

Highly advised baffle addition.

I don't see a handle for damper control on the right, so it may be an early one with a pull chain control. Everything else is the same on them.

 

[coaly]

Thanks Don, I was searching for pictures of the chain control when you posted. Here it is;

 

[930dreamer]

How well do the inserts heat without a blower? I see one on CL but doesn't have a blower.

 

[coaly]

The front half extends out of the hearth for a cook top and radiates without blower. The back half gravity flows from a slot under the ash fender, under the bottom, up the back and out of the slot at top. The most heat comes from the area around the vent pipe, so a blower extracts a lot more heat through convection into the air. Here is a thread with homemade blowers and there are many like used with gas logs you can add.
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/made-a-blower-for-my-fisher-insert.117672/#post-1600025