Key Features
How The Monessen Symphony 32" Compares To Other Monessen Fireplace Options
Homeowners choosing a vent-free fireplace usually face this question: should I get an insert for an existing masonry fireplace, this complete Symphony 32 in standalone system, or a bare-shell firebox that requires a separate burner and log set?
| Feature | Bare-Shell Firebox, Burner Sold Separately | Monessen Symphony 32 In, Complete System | Monessen Solstice VFI33, Insert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation Type | Bare firebox shell requiring separate burner and log set | Complete, ready-to-install standalone system | Designed to insert into an existing masonry fireplace opening |
| Burner/Log Set | Not included, sold separately | Natural Blaze Burner System and 7-piece log set included | Included, choice of fiber ceramic or refractory logs |
| Additional Items Needed | Burner and log set required | None, complete out of the box | Log set, interior liner, surround sold separately |
| Best Suited For | Buyers wanting to select their own burner and log set | Homeowners wanting a complete, no-additional-purchase system | Homeowners retrofitting an existing masonry opening |
Product Description
Monessen Symphony 32" Vent Free Traditional Fireplace System with IPI Ignition brings the Natural Blaze Burner System and an exclusive 7-piece log set together in one complete, ready-to-install fireplace. With no chimney or venting required, this fireplace makes for a fast, easy, and affordable installation, unlike the Solstice, which is designed to fit inside an existing masonry fireplace opening.
How The Monessen Symphony 32" Compares To Other Monessen Fireplace Options
Homeowners choosing a vent-free fireplace usually face this question: should I get the Solstice VFI33 insert for an existing masonry fireplace, this complete Symphony 32" standalone system, or a bare-shell Lo-Rider firebox that requires a separate burner and log set?
Here's the honest comparison:
| Feature | Monessen Lo-Rider 36" Firebox, Panels Included ($1,179) | Monessen Symphony 32", Complete System ($1,939) | Monessen Solstice VFI33, Insert ($2,049) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation Type | Bare firebox shell requiring separate burner and log set | Complete, ready-to-install standalone system | Designed to insert into an existing masonry fireplace opening |
| Burner/Log Set | Not included, sold separately | Natural Blaze Burner System and exclusive 7-piece log set included | Included, choice of fiber ceramic or refractory logs |
| Additional Items Needed | Burner and log set required | No additional items required to complete | Log set, interior liner, and surround sold separately |
| Viewing Area | 36" W (viewing area not separately specified) | 28 3/4" W x 19 1/2" H | 28" W x 18" H |
| BTU Output | Depends on burner selected | 28,000 BTUs | 28,000 BTUs |
| Ignition | N/A, burner sold separately | IPI (EcoLogic) control | IPI (EcoLogic) control |
| Blower | Not applicable | Optional blower available | Standard blower included |
| Best Suited For | Buyers wanting to select their own burner and log set | Homeowners wanting a complete, no-additional-purchase fireplace system | Homeowners retrofitting an existing masonry fireplace opening |
Why The Monessen Symphony 32" Is Worth The Investment
This isn't just a fireplace system, it's built complete with the Natural Blaze Burner System and an exclusive 7-piece log set, meaning no additional items are required to complete the installation, unlike a bare firebox shell that requires sourcing a burner and logs separately.
The VFC32LNI specifically addresses the needs of homeowners who want a genuinely complete, ready-to-install vent-free fireplace without piecing together separate components or retrofitting an existing masonry opening.
Nothing Else To Buy, Nothing Else To Source. Unlike the Lo-Rider firebox shells that require a separately purchased burner and log set, or the Solstice insert that needs a log set, interior liner, and surround sold separately, the Symphony 32" arrives complete with its Natural Blaze Burner System and 7-piece log set already included, ready to install with no additional purchases required.
Built For Efficient, Reliable Heat
The Natural Blaze Burner System delivers realistic, dancing yellow flames and a glowing ember bed for genuine fireplace ambiance
The exclusive 7-piece log set completes the display without needing to source logs separately
An 18" flex line with on/off shut-off valve simplifies gas connection during installation
Engineered For Easy Installation And Customization
No venting requirement makes for a fast, easy, and affordable installation compared to direct-vent alternatives
The easy access control panel pulls off, simplifying the installation of an optional blower or other upgrades
CSA Design Certified for added assurance of safety testing and compliance
Real Savings
A complete system with no additional items required avoids the added cost and hassle of sourcing a burner and log set separately
The fuel-saving IPI control system reduces ongoing gas consumption compared to a standing pilot millivolt system
No venting installation avoids the cost of chimney or vent pipe work required by direct-vent fireplaces
Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately
The Bottom Line Homeowners who want a genuinely complete vent-free fireplace without sourcing separate components or retrofitting an existing masonry opening can't get that simplicity from a bare firebox shell or a retrofit insert. The Monessen Symphony 32" is built with the Natural Blaze Burner System, a 7-piece log set, and fuel-saving IPI ignition, all included, so it delivers a fireplace that's ready to install with nothing else required. For anyone wanting a complete, no-hassle vent-free fireplace, this is the system built to deliver it out of the box.
Features:
- Natural Blaze Burner System and Exclusive 7-Piece Log Set
- 18" Flex Line with On / Off Shut-Off Valve
- Easy Access Control Panel
- CSA Design Certified
- Optional Blower
- Optional Brick Panels
- IPI (EcoLogic) Control
- Viewing Area: 28 3/4" W x 19 1/2" H
- Framing Dimensions: 32 1/2" W x 30 1/4" H x 13 3/8" D
- 28,000 BTUs
* No additional items required to complete
Full Spec Sheet
| Model | VFC32LNI |
| Viewing Area | 28-3/4 in W x 19-1/2 in H |
| Framing | 32-1/2 in W x 30-1/4 in H x 13-3/8 in D |
| BTU Output | 28,000 |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas |
| Face Style | Clean Face |
| Fireplace Style | Traditional |
| Control Type | Electronic/IPI |
| Vent Type | Vent Free |
| Certification | CSA Design Certified |
| Note | No additional items required to complete |
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