Forge & Flame Montpelier II Wood Insert, crafted with Vermont Castings Finish

The Vermont Castings Montpelier II is a large cast iron wood insert for people who want to burn wood in their existing fireplace again. Its 2.4 cubic foot firebox takes 20 inch logs, Vermont Castings rates its peak output at 56,000 BTU/hr, and its cast iron styling looks at home in a traditional setting.

A 200 CFM variable speed fan comes standard to push warm air out of the fireplace, and the fixed burn rate with a start-up air control keeps operation simple. Choose Majolica Brown or Classic Black, then finish it with a cast Mead II surround or a metal surround, sold separately. It's certified to the EPA 2020 crib wood standard.

What Makes the Montpelier II Different

• A large firebox. At 2.4 cubic feet with a 20 inch recommended log length, it holds a substantial load of wood.
• Fan comes standard. The included 200 CFM variable speed fan moves heat into the room instead of leaving it in the fireplace.
• Easy to run. A fixed burn rate and a start-up air control mean fewer settings to think about.
• Cast iron finish choices. Majolica Brown or Classic Black, paired with the Mead II cast surround or a metal surround.

This listing is the Vermont Castings Montpelier II wood insert, offered in Majolica Brown (MONTP-II-BM) and Classic Black (MONTP-II-CB, shown as Matte Black in the finish selector). A cast or metal surround is required and sold separately.

Key Specifications

• Fuel: Wood
• Minimum fireplace opening: 23-3/8 in high, 32 in front width, 24-1/8 in back width, 17-7/8 in deep with cast surround (18-1/8 in with steel surround)
• Peak heat output (Vermont Castings rating): 56,000 BTU/hr
• EPA-tested output: 24,700 to 26,800 BTU/hr
• Efficiency (LHV): 77%
• Efficiency (HHV): 71%
• EPA certified emissions: 1.9 g/hr (EPA 2020 crib wood standard, cert. no. 199-19)
• Firebox volume: 2.4 cu ft
• Log length: 20 in recommended
• Maximum burn time (Vermont Castings rating): 7 hours
• Burn control: Fixed burn rate with start-up air control
• Blower: 200 CFM variable speed fan system, standard
• Liner: 6 in
• Surround: Mead II cast surround or metal surround, required and sold separately
• Weight: 400 lb

These are Vermont Castings' ratings. How much comfort you get depends on your home, your chimney and liner, the installation, your firewood, and a Maine winter.

Ownership & Maintenance

The standard fan needs household power, so plan an outlet near the fireplace. Hearth Doctor customers get support after the sale.

Talk with us about the Montpelier II at our Auburn, Brunswick, and Yarmouth showrooms. We'll measure your fireplace, size the liner, and plan clearances, hearth protection, and installation. You can also browse more wood inserts.