Inside Mantis a three-stage heat exchanger sends more that 90 percent of the heat energy into your home - not up the flue. While the temperature inside the combustion chamber may exceed 900 degrees F, the exhaust gas exits the flue at just 120 to 130 degrees F - as little as two feet away!
This makes Mantis the first and only condensing fireplace, which means the exhause is cool enough to run in PVC. Using PVC for venting makes the total installed price (unit, labor and materials) comparable to a direct-vent fireplace or pellet stove.
The Mantis puts the green in environmentally friendly.It's power vented heat exchanger technology ensures the optimal air/fuel mixture for consistently clean burning operation. With its clean burn and super-efficient heat exchanger, the Mantis generate fewer greenhouse gases - CO and CO2.
The top and sides of the Mantis stay cool to the touch. So cool, in fact, it earned a zero-clearance certification for installation against any combustible materials.
The dual burners deliver a total of 28000BTU. Operating the front burner alone lets you enjoy the ambiance of the attractive log set and gas fire without overheating the room. But, when the temperature dips, the Mantis rises to the occasion, switching on the second burner to product maximum heat output.
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Advanced Technology and Solid-State Controls
The sophisticated control system monitors every critical aspect of the Mantis's operation to maximize efficiency, comfort and safety.
For all its advanced technology, the Mantis is amazingly easy to operate. Two on/off buttons control the two burners, allowing you to set the temperature to low (front only), medium (rear only) or high (both burners).
Or, choose one of the optional external controls, such as the programmable thermostat, and let your Mantis deliver the right amount of heat for each day of the week and time of the day.
The Mantis automatically purges unburned gas from the combustion chamber for 40 seconds before each ignition for controlled, even starts every time. The modern, hot-surface ignitors conserve gas by eliminating the need for a standing pilot.
The three speed automatic circulating fan cycles on only after the Mantis reaches operating temperature and continues blowing as long as it senses warm air. You never feel a cool draft - just warm, humidified air.
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