The Old Fireplace
Drafty and Inefficient
Older B vent fireplaces rely on natural draft and use room air for combustion. Even when the fireplace is not operating, the vent can continue allowing heated room air to escape up the chimney.
B-Vent Fireplace Replacement
Replace the Fireplace.
Not the Building.
The Pioneer ABR19 was engineered specifically to replace aging apartment B-vent fireplaces with a modern direct vent fireplace, using the existing vent pathway in compatible installations. No new exterior wall or roof penetrations. No major renovation just to replace the fireplace.
Why the ABR19 Matters
The B Vent Problem Finally Has a Proper Solution.
Thousands of apartments and condominiums were built with older B vent fireplaces that are now inefficient, drafty or simply reaching the end of their useful life. Replacing them has traditionally been difficult because the fireplace is tied into the building’s existing vent system.
The Replacement Problem
Replacing One Was the Hard Part
Conventional direct vent fireplaces normally require a different venting arrangement. In a multi-storey building, adding new wall or roof penetrations can turn a simple fireplace replacement into a much larger renovation and strata project.
The ABR19 Solution
Keep the Vent Path. Upgrade the Fireplace.
The Pioneer ABR19 was engineered so a modern sealed direct vent system can use the existing B vent pathway in compatible installations. The old fireplace comes out, the ABR19 goes in and major changes to the building can often be avoided.
A Modern Fireplace Designed Around an Existing Building.
19,000 BTU
Designed for apartment and condominium living
Direct Vent
Sealed combustion using outside air
Minimal Disruption
No new exterior penetration in compatible installations
See the Difference
Same Opening. Completely Different Fireplace.
The Pioneer ABR19 was designed around a problem that already exists in thousands of apartments and condominiums. Remove the aging B vent fireplace, upgrade to a modern direct vent system and transform the look of the room without automatically turning it into a major renovation.
Before + After
Before + After
Savannah
Pioneer ABR19
A direct vent gas fireplace engineered specifically for the replacement of qualifying apartment B vent fireplaces.
- Maximum Input 19,000 BTU
- Low Input 13,500 BTU
- Venting Direct Vent
- Ignition Electronic
- Configuration Zero Clearance
- EnerGuide Efficiency 64.13% Natural Gas
- Comfort Variable Speed Fan + Modulation Control
Every existing installation is different. Vent size, configuration and fireplace opening should be confirmed before selecting the Pioneer ABR19.
Is Your Fireplace a Candidate?
Could the Pioneer ABR19 Work in Your Space?
Every apartment and condominium installation is different. Start with a few basic details about the existing fireplace and vent system and we can help determine whether the Pioneer ABR19 may be a suitable replacement.
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Identify the Fireplace
Start with the existing fireplace. Photos, the model information if available and basic measurements of the opening help us understand what is currently installed.
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Confirm the Vent
The existing B vent size and configuration are important. Many qualifying installations use a 5 inch or larger vent, but the existing system should always be confirmed before assuming the Pioneer ABR19 will work.
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Plan the Replacement
Once compatibility is confirmed, the installation, finishing, electrical requirements and any strata approvals can be reviewed before the replacement moves ahead.
There May Be a Better Option Than Living With the Old Fireplace.
The Pioneer ABR19 was developed specifically for this problem. Explore the dedicated Pioneer website for more installation information, technical details and completed replacement examples.
