Forge & Flame Classic Bay 1200

Quadra-Fire rates the Classic Bay 1200 for 1,000 to 2,700 sq ft, but in most homes you should expect 1,050–2,050 sq ft depending on climate and layout. Input runs from 15,900 to 41,100 BTU per hour, efficiency is 73% on the higher heating value, and it's EPA certified at 1.0 g/hr.

The glass wraps around the front like a bay window, so you can see the fire from the sides as well as straight on, from several seats in the room. For the look of burning logs, you can add the optional three-piece ceramic log set.

The included digital wall thermostat lights the stove when it calls for heat and shuts it off when the room is warm. Each start runs on high for about 4 minutes 15 seconds, then drops to your low, medium, or high setting, and a fan speed switch gives you six blower speeds. A remote is optional.

The hopper holds 80 lb of premium wood pellets, which means fewer fills, and the stove burns 1.9 to 5.3 lb per hour depending on the setting. It uses Quadra-Fire's patented jam-free feed system, a cast iron firepot, and an aluminum heat exchanger.

It needs house power: it plugs into a standard 115-volt outlet and draws 1.88 amps while running, so it won't make heat during an outage. When power comes back, it restarts on its own without priming as long as the thermostat is still calling for heat.

Yes. An alcove must be at least 44 inches high and 40-1/2 inches wide, no more than 36 inches deep, with 6 inches to the side walls. The Type I floor protector extends at least 6 inches in front of the glass and 6 inches past both sides of the loading door.

Yes, when it isn't in a sleeping room. An outside air kit (part 811-0570 or 811-0872) must be installed, the stove must be grounded to the frame, and only listed Class L or PL pellet vent can be used, in 3-inch or 4-inch size.

Clean the fire pot every 3 bags of hardwood pellets or 5 bags of softwood, and empty the ash pan weekly or every 5 bags. Heavier jobs come monthly or every 25 to 50 bags, and the manual recommends annual service by a qualified technician.