Chad-O-Chef Drop-In Fireplace
Details
Indulge in the enduring allure of fire with the flueless drop-in gas fireplace. Gone are the days of chimneys and venting – enjoy the warmth and ambiance of a flickering flame with the convenience of clean-burning technology. Perfect for open-concept living spaces, this fireplace provides efficient and effortless warmth.
Different finishing options available for this fireplace:
- Frame: Choose between the standard brushed stainless-steel frame or make a statement with a bold black mild steel frame.
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Size: Available in 3 different sizes, all with different heat outputs:
(VFDI800: 8.7 kW), (VFDI1000: 10.2kW) & (VFDI-1200: 11.4kW)
Key features of the Chad-O-Chef Drop-In 800 (VFDI800) Fireplace:
- Sleek and minimalist design.
- Easy to install – no need for extensive building work or chimneys.
- Heats up indoor areas of up to 108m² or 399m³ (8.7 kW/h).
- Conservative Gas Consumption (when operating on max) is 0.64 kg/h.
- The minimum room size (without permanent ventilation) should not be less than 160m³.
- Made of high-quality stainless steel or Mild Steel (black), with heat-resistant coatings.
- Safety Guaranteed with ODS Safety System
- 2-Year quality guarantee.
- Low maintenance and easy to use.
- Requires a registered gas installer for installation.
- Ignites with a Piezo Spark
- Manufactured in a world-class factory, with ISO9001
Key features of the Chad-O-Chef Drop-In 1000 Fireplace:
- Sleek and minimalist design.
- Easy to install – no need for extensive building work or chimneys.
- Heats indoor areas of up to 131m² or 416m³ (10.2 kWh).
- Conservative Gas Consumption (when operating on max) is 0.75 kg/h.
- The minimum room size (without permanent ventilation) should not be less than 188m³.
- Made of high-quality stainless steel or Mild Steel (black), with heat-resistant coatings.
- Safety Guaranteed with ODS Safety System
- 2-Year quality guarantee.
- Low maintenance and easy to use.
- Requires a registered gas installer for installation.
- Ignites with a Piezo Spark
- Manufactured in a world-class factory, with ISO9001
Key features of the Chad-O-Chef Drop-In 1200 (VFDI1200) Fireplace:
- Sleek and minimalist design.
- Easy to install – no need for extensive building work or chimneys.
- Heats up indoor areas of up to 163m² or 544m³ (11.4 kWh).
- Conservative Gas Consumption (when operating on max) is 0.84 kg/h.
- The minimum room size should not be less than 210m³.
- Made of high-quality stainless steel or Mild Steel (black), with heat-resistant coatings.
- Safety Guaranteed with ODS Safety System
- 2-Year quality guarantee.
- Low maintenance and easy to use.
- Requires a registered gas installer for installation.
- Ignites with a Piezo Spark
- Manufactured in a world-class factory, with ISO9001
Installation Instructions
The Drop-In Fireplace is designed to drop into a hole cut out of a surface (e.g., a kitchen work surface).
The hole in the surface needs to be made in a non-combustible material (e.g., cement), with the appropriate amount of cross-flowing ventilation available into the box housing the Drop-In Fireplace, as depicted below:

Note:
– Rooms smaller than the ‘Min. Room size’ requires suitable permanent ventilation.
– ‘Max. Room sizes’ are recommended and may vary according to factors such as home insulation, materials, climate, and so forth.
What’s in the box?
- Fireplace
- Burner
- Decorative Stones
- Instruction Manual






