The Portrait electric fire is combined with your choice of Victorian stylecast iron frontsAlso available with the Classic Arch front with Plate as shown belowView BrochureCHIMNEY PROBLEM? NO PROBLEM!
The WINDSOR ELECTRIC INSERT combines the vintage style Windsor cast iron front plus the Portrait electric "engine" to create a clean and modern electric fireplace or insert with a true vintage style. With its small firebox size, it will slide into very small fireplaces such as those commonly found in older homes. It is the ideal answer for old and deteriorated chimneys as no venting is required with an electric fireplace insert!
VERSATILE INSTALLATION. Slide into an existing fireplace, or build into a cabinet or wall where you'd like to have a fireplace.
FEATURES
Includes 11 piece log set. For a vintage style, try adding real anthracite coal in place of the logs
Coal OptionAnthracite coal, which has a shiny surface, looks great with this fireplace and can be used in addition to, or in place of, the simulated logs. This creates a nice glowing effect and a traditional style to this fireplace
MINIMUM FIREPLACE OPENING REQUIRED 18" wide, 25" tall, 8-3/4" deep
The dimensions for the front are shown below - click to enlarge.
MOUNTING THE CAST IRON FROM WITH YOUR ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
When you open the box containing the cast iron Windsor front (AFB or AFP), you will find
The mounting brackets are designed to mount the arch to a gas engine. If you are not installing a gas fireplace or insert, I have found that you can use these brackets to mount your arch to the walls of your cavity by mounting them to the cast iron front with the screws provided and then using picture hanging wire threaded through the pre-drilled holes, and using 4 wood screws installed into the side walls of your cavity, you can wrap the wire around the screws and twist to tighten.
You can also use the holes in the outer arch (intended for the brackets) in the same way and disregard the brackets entirely.
Once you are already to mount the arch to the wall , silicone sealant may be applied to the back of the arch and then carefully position it to the wall and secure with the wires. Once the silicone has set up, you can remove the wires.
I have used both methods for years with several different electric units.