American Fyre Designs Manhattan Outdoor Fireplace - Cozy 59" Firepit with 45,000 BTUs

How big is the Manhattan fireplace?

59" wide, 32" deep and 42" high. That depth is worth measuring against your patio before you commit, because it is closer to a piece of furniture than to a wall-mounted unit.

Is this a fire pit or a fireplace?

It is an outdoor fireplace. The firebox is vertical and enclosed at 42" tall with a shelf above it, so the fire faces you rather than opening to the sky.

If you want an open flame you can stand around on all sides, a table like the Milan 32 firetable does that job instead.

What is the heat output?

45,000 BTU on natural gas and 40,000 BTU on propane. Unlike some units in this line, the rating does drop on propane, so use the 40,000 figure if that is your fuel.

Can I run it on propane?

Yes, it is available in natural gas or propane. Set the fuel at the time you configure the model, and expect the 40,000 BTU rating rather than 45,000 on the propane version.

Which burner does it use?

The burner option listed for this fireplace is the G45 stainless steel outdoor burner. The photographed configuration pairs that G45 with the CHD-24 log set.

What are the logs made of?

Refractory ceramic. Real-Fyre artisans work from real wood samples to reproduce the bark detail and coloration of charred wood, and steel rods run through each log for reinforcement.

The ceramic is chosen so the logs hold their strength at high temperature rather than degrading over a season of fires.

What log sizes are offered?

The vent free log sets are made in 16/18, 24 and 30 inch sizes. The unit shown here uses a 24 inch set, listed as CHD-24 with the G45 burner and CHFR-24 with the G10.

Does it keep giving off heat after you shut it off?

Yes. The log sets radiate heat while burning and continue to radiate after the set has been turned off, which is a property of the ceramic mass rather than the burner.

Are there remote control options?

Several, identified by suffix on the model number: -12 for on/off remote, -15 for variable flame height remote, and -01v for electronic pilot on/off remote. A manual version is also available.

Check which suffix appears in your model designation before ordering, because the remote capability is built into the configuration rather than added later.

What do the finish codes in 082-SB-N-SM-LBxC mean?

They cover the two finished surfaces separately. On the unit shown, SM is the Smoke finish on the fireplace body and SB is the Smooth Black finish on the shelf, so the shelf can be specified in a different color from the surround.

Are the log sets certified?

The vent free log sets described for this fireplace are certified to ANSI standards.