Monessen 36" Exacta Vent Free Circulating Clean Face Firebox with Interior Panels
Enjoy the fireplace you’ve always wanted, expansive views and all. Combined with a Monessen vent-free log set, the Monessen 36" Exacta Vent Free Circulating Clean Face Firebox provides warmth and ambiance to practically anyone, anywhere. The Exacta delivers maximum airflow, efficiently adding heat to your home, while the zero clearance design gives you flexibility, and helps save installation dollars.
A Monessen 36" Exacta Vent Free Circulating Clean Face Firebox with Interior Panels is the perfect way to display and operate your Monessen vent-free log set. If your home does not already have an existing fireplace, a vent-free firebox is an economical way to add a fireplace to your home.
Installed in either your wall or a free-standing cabinet, a vent-free firebox is simply the metal combustion chamber of a traditional fireplace system, without the log set and engine. You then add the vent-free log set (with engine) of your choice to complete it.
Monessen offers one of the most diverse lineups of vent-free gas fireboxes available, making it easy to find the right look for your home. Enjoy beautiful flames, excellent heating and a customized look with the addition of your choice of Monessen log sets.
Because vent-free fireboxes and log sets are designed to be installed and operated without a chimney, flue or vent, they can be installed in locations in your home where it would be impossible or cost-prohibitive to install a vented fireplace. They provide the most economical installation, only requiring a connection to a gas line.
Monessen vent-free fireboxes allow for zero clearance installation, which means they may be installed flush against any combustible surface such as drywall or wood. This gives you added flexibility and helps save installation dollars when deciding where to install your fireplace, whether on an interior or exterior wall. (It is important to remember that the appliance should be sized to fit the area in which it is to be installed and must meet any additional regional or local requirements.
Monessen offers a large selection of vent-free log sets (sold separately) that are a perfect complement to your new fireplace. This firebox can accommodate any Monessen 18" and 24" Vent Free Gas Log Set.
Exacta vent-free circulating firebox are available in 32", 36" and 42" sizes with Painted(no brick) /Stacked Traditional/ Herringbone interior panels.
Features
- Clean, louver less design
- No chimney or venting required makes installation fast, easy, and affordable
- Deep box and wide opening supply generous room for the log set of your choice
- Tuck the screen into hideaway pockets to reveal expansive views
- Black interior provides elegant background for the vent-free log set
- Brick interior available for a traditional look
- Large hearth area allows for a variety of log sets
- Angled firebox and uniquely engineered air channels move more heat into the room, maximizing efficiency
- Limited lifetime warranty
*Please Note: This is for the firebox only, no logs are included.
*Also Note: Maximum BTU will be determined by the log set.
Specifications
| Exacta BUF 36 |
BUF36A/BUF36-T/BUF36-H |
| Size: |
36" |
| Appliance Width: |
42" |
| Appliance Height: |
37-1/4" |
| Appliance Depth1: |
23" |
| Hearth Front Width: |
32-7/8" |
| Hearth Front Height: |
25-1/2" |
| Hearth Depth: |
15" |
| Hearth Rear Width: |
24-3/8" |
| Hearth Rear Height: |
22-5/8" |
| Viewing Area: |
36″W X 27″H |
Firebox unit dimensions:
- 42" Front Width
- 37-1/4" Height
- 23" Deep
Framing dimensions:
- 42-1/2"W X 34-1/4"H X 19-3/4" D
Hearth dimensions (for burner/log sets):
- 32-7/8" Front Width
- 24-3/8" Rear Width
- 25-1/2" Front Height
- 22-5/8" Rear Height
- 15" Deep
Includes
- Circulating Firebox with Radiant Clean Face black interior/Stacked Traditional/Herringbone interior panels
- Features Mesh Screens with Hide-Away Screen Pockets
- Junction Box
- Monessen Exclusive Two-Piece Hearth for easy access without removing Log Set
- UL Design Certified to ANSI Z221.91.A2002
- Viewing Area: 36″W X 27″H
- Framing: 42-1/2"W X 34-1/4"H X 19-3/4" D
Corner Installation

Framing Front View

Front View

Minimum Hearth Dimensions

Left Side View

Right Side View

Framing Top View

Top View

Options & Accessories
Decorative Interior Panels
Customize the look of your fireplace by selecting from a variety of interior panel designs to suit your style.


Fronts and Doors
Complete your fireplace with stylish fronts and doors that elevate its appearance and reflect your home's unique style. Choose from a range of colors and designs, including glass and mesh options. Please note: colors may appear differently on screen.

Hand Painted Logs



Lighting
Elevate the atmosphere with dramatic accent lighting available on select models. Enjoy a warm, inviting glow—whether the flames are on or off.

Mantel Shelves
Enhance your fireplace with custom mantel shelving. Uniquely designed to add character and charm, our shelves come in a range of lengths and styles to complement any room décor.

Mantels
Transform your fireplace into a stunning focal point with our three-sided flush mount mantel designs. Available in styles ranging from traditional to transitional to rustic—there’s a perfect fit for every aesthetic.




Natural Stone Facings
Add a refined finishing touch to your fireplace while meeting safety clearances. Choose from elegant granite, marble, or slate facings to create a subtle, sophisticated frame that enhances the beauty of the fire.


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