Bring efficient wood-burning heat and a beautiful view of the fire into your home with the Buck Stove Model 81C Medium Bay Front Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert. Designed to create an attractive focal point while providing dependable home heating, the Model 81C combines catalytic combustion technology with a spacious viewing area and powerful heating performance.
Designed to heat approximately 1,600 to 2,700 square feet, the Model 81C produces between 13,800 and 59,500 BTUs per hour. With an efficiency rating of 80% and emissions of 1.7 g/h, this catalytic wood-burning insert makes effective use of firewood while delivering comfortable heat throughout your living space.
A generous 3.0-cubic-foot firebox accommodates logs up to 18 inches side-to-side or 20 inches front-to-back. The large glass door provides an excellent view of the flames, while the integrated air wash system helps keep the viewing area cleaner. A factory-installed variable speed blower circulates heated air into the room for improved comfort.
For added convenience, the Model 81C includes an ash removal tray and ashpan to simplify routine cleanup. Designed for installation in a compatible masonry fireplace, this bay front insert combines traditional wood-burning warmth with the efficiency and performance of a modern catalytic heating appliance.
Key Features:
- Medium bay front catalytic wood-burning fireplace insert
- Heats approximately 1,600 to 2,700 sq. ft.
- Produces 13,800 to 59,500 BTUs per hour
- 80% efficiency rating
- 1.7 g/h emissions
- Durable catalytic combustion technology
- 3.0 cu. ft. firebox
- Accepts logs up to 18" side-to-side or 20" front-to-back
- Factory-installed variable speed blower
- Glass viewing door with air wash system
- Ash removal tray and ashpan included
- Designed for compatible masonry fireplace installations
- 6" flue size
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Buck Stove
- Model: 81C
- Fuel Type: Wood
- Heating Capacity: 1,600-2,700 sq. ft.
- BTU/H Output: 13,800-59,500
- Efficiency: 80%
- Emissions: 1.7 g/h
- Firebox Volume: 3.0 cu. ft.
- Firewood Length: 18" side-to-side / 20" front-to-back
- Ashpan: Yes
- Blower: Factory-installed variable speed blower
- Flue Size: 6"
- Unit Dimensions: 29"W x 24"H x 23-3/4"D
- Minimum Fireplace Dimensions: 29"W x 24-1/2"H x 14"D
- Approximate Weight: 460 lbs.
- Pre-Fab Fireplace Approved: No
Please Note: The Model 81C is designed for installation in a compatible masonry fireplace and is not approved for pre-fabricated fireplace installations. Always follow the manufacturer's installation instructions and applicable local building and fire codes for clearances, hearth protection, chimney, venting, and installation requirements.
