True North TN40 Pellet Insert
The True North TN40 Insert is a wood pellet fireplace insert with a 60 lb hopper, certified to the EPA 2020 standard at 0.69 g/hr. It ships complete with the standard surround. Order number 33040001.
What's Included
- TN40 pellet insert (33040001)
- Standard surround, 31 in. high x 42 in. wide x 1.5 in. deep
- Convection blowers
- Leveling legs
- Power cord
Key Features
- EPA 2020 certified: 0.69 g/hr
- Digital control panel
- Runs in manual mode as shipped; thermostat modes need a low-voltage wall thermostat, sold separately
- Hopper holds up to 60 lb of pellets
- Can take outside combustion air through 2 in. inside-diameter pipe
- For masonry fireplaces and factory-built zero-clearance fireplaces listed to UL 127
What to Order With It
Optional:
-
Oversized Surround (33120001), 34 in. high x 48 in. wide, for a larger fireplace opening
- Low-voltage wall thermostat
Required, supplied by your installer:
- 3 in. or 4 in. stainless steel chimney liner conforming to UL 1777. The insert has a 3 in. flue collar, so a 4 in. liner needs an increaser. Maximum vent length is 45 ft.
- A full liner to the top of the chimney is recommended, and it is required in a factory-built fireplace. In a masonry fireplace in the USA a direct flue connection is also permitted.
Specifications
| Order Number |
33040001 |
| Model |
TN40 Insert, Series A |
| Fuel |
Premium wood pellets graded by PFI, ENplus or CANplus |
| Input |
About 10,000 to 38,000 BTU/hr, depending on fuel |
| EPA Tested Output |
6,000 to 25,600 BTU/hr |
| Efficiency |
73% HHV, 79.6% LHV |
| Emissions |
0.69 g/hr |
| Hopper |
Up to 60 lb, depending on fuel density |
| Electrical |
120V, 60 Hz. 4.3 A peak, 2.5 A in normal operation. Grounded three-prong plug. |
| Flue Collar |
3 in. |
| Weight |
300 lb |
| Standard Surround |
31 in. high x 42 in. wide x 1.5 in. deep |
| Safety Listing |
ASTM E1509 |
| Use |
Indoor, in a masonry or factory-built fireplace |
Minimum Fireplace Dimensions
| Width at Front |
29 1/2 in. |
| Width at Rear |
24 in. |
| Height |
21 1/4 in. |
| Depth |
16 in. |
Clearances to Combustibles
| Side Wall |
12 in. from the side of the insert top |
| Side Facing |
8 1/2 in. (facing up to 3 1/2 in. deep) |
| Mantel or Mantel Facing |
13 in. above the top of the insert |
| Ceiling |
54 in. above the base of the insert |
| Front |
36 in. |
Hearth
The insert must sit on a non-combustible masonry hearth that extends 16 in. in front of the fireplace opening. Where extra ember protection is required it must extend 6 in. in front of and beyond each side of the viewing door.
Install to the manual and your local codes. True North recommends an NFI-certified installer. Ask your local building or fire officials about permits and inspection before you install.
Warranty
True North Pellet Products Warranty, for the original purchaser:
- 3 years parts, 1 year labor: firebox, castings and glass (thermal breakage only, not impact)
- 1 year parts and labor: electrical components and switches
- 1 year parts only: gaskets, paint (peeling), bricks, firebox liner, burn pot and liner
The warranty is not transferable and covers normal residential use. It is void if the unit burns fuel it is not EPA certified for. Conditions and exclusions are in the manual.
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