Callaway 40 Gas Fireplace
The Kozy Heat Callaway 40 is the smallest fireplace in Kozy Heat's premium Callaway architectural lineup — but don't let "smallest" mislead you. With a 43-3/8 inch wide × 16-3/4 inch tall viewing area (more total flame visible than even the larger Callaway 50), a modulating burner that scales from a remarkably low 16,500 BTU up to 31,500 BTU/hr, the full Komfort Kontrol System with smart modulating thermostat as standard equipment, and lifetime ceramic glass standard, the Callaway 40 brings the entire Callaway architectural feature set to rooms where its larger siblings would be visually or thermally oversized.
Why "Smallest" Doesn't Mean "Less"
If you've been comparing the Callaway 40 to the Callaway 50 and assuming the 50 is "more fireplace for the money," look again at the proportions — for many room contexts, the 40's design is actually more appropriate.
The Callaway 40 gets the complete Callaway architectural feature set — nothing was cut to make it smaller:
- Komfort Kontrol System (standard) — same premium controls as the Callaway 50 and 72, including ProFlame II remote, modulating thermostat with smart mode, electronic ignition with standing pilot option, and variable flame heights
- Lifetime ceramic glass with quick-latch design — same lifetime warranty coverage as the Callaway 50
- Komfort Zone Kit support (optional) — enables safe TV mounting directly above the fireplace, same as the larger Callaway models
- Interior and Exterior Heat Transfer Kits (optional) — redirect heat from the firebox to other rooms in the home
- Power vent system option — alternative venting flexibility for installations requiring longer or unusual vent paths
- Full customization depth — three required burner media options, four optional media kits, four refractory choices, six perimeter materials, and three decorative front styles
- 16,500 BTU minimum modulation — the lowest minimum in the entire Kozy Heat linear gas fireplace lineup, giving you genuinely flexible heat output for small to medium rooms
Specifications
| Brand | Kozy Heat |
|---|---|
| Model | Callaway 40 |
| SKU | CLW-40 |
| Product Type | Architectural Direct Vent Linear Gas Fireplace (Smallest Callaway) |
| BTU Input (Natural Gas) | 16,500 – 31,500 BTU/hr (modulating) |
| BTU Input (Liquid Propane) | 16,500 – 31,500 BTU/hr (modulating) |
| Efficiency (Natural Gas) | 72.8% |
| Efficiency (Liquid Propane) | 73.1% |
| Viewing Area | 43-3/8 in. (W) × 16-3/4 in. (H) — approximately 726 sq. in. |
| Viewing Area Aspect Ratio | ~2.6:1 (more square than typical linear; emphasizes vertical proportions) |
| Glass Type | Lifetime Ceramic Glass with Quick-Latch Access |
| Glass Warranty | Lifetime |
| Burner Type | Engineer-designed modulating burner system |
| Control System | Komfort Kontrol System (standard) |
| Remote Control | ProFlame II full-featured remote (included) |
| Ignition System | Electronic Ignition with Standing Pilot Option |
| Thermostat | Modulating Thermostat with Smart Mode (standard) |
| Flame Control | Variable flame heights |
| Safety Screen | Inner Safety Screen (standard) |
| Vent Type | Direct Vent |
| Required Burner Media Options | Reflective Midnight Crushed Glass, Reflective Copper Crushed Glass, or Lava Rock |
| Optional Media Kits | Traditional Logs, Birch Logs, Beach Accent Kit, or Rock Media Kit |
| Refractory Options | Chicago Style Brick, Ledgestone, Glass Panels, or Enamel Panels |
| Perimeter Options | Reflective Midnight Crushed Glass, Reflective Copper Crushed Glass, Vermiculite, Black Sand, Enamel Perimeter Panels, or Black Glass Perimeter Panel |
| Decorative Front Options | Rectangle Outer Frame (Black or Brushed Stainless), Gallery Contour (Black or Brushed Stainless), or Forged Surround (Vintage Bronze) |
| Heat Distribution Options | Komfort Zone Kit, Vented Cavity, Interior Heat Transfer Kit, Exterior Heat Transfer Kit |
| Optional Fan Kit | Variable speed (0-6 levels) controlled via remote |
| Unit Width | 49-1/2 in. |
| Unit Height | 39-1/4 in. |
| Unit Depth | 22 in. |
| Weight | 280 lbs. |
| Framing Width Required | 56-1/2 in. |
| Framing Height Required | 57 in. |
| Framing Depth Required | 22 in. |
| Estimated Heating Area | Up to ~1,000 sq. ft. (varies by insulation, ceiling height, climate) |
| Warranty | 10-Year Limited (Extended Lifetime Warranty option available) |
| Made In | USA (Hussong Manufacturing, Minnesota) |
Heat Distribution Options
The Callaway 40 supports the same heat distribution flexibility as the larger Callaway models:
- Komfort Zone Kit — convection duct system for safe TV mounting above the fireplace
- Vented Cavity — alternative TV-mounting solution to the Komfort Zone Kit
- Interior Heat Transfer Kit — redirects heat from the main firebox to an adjacent interior room. Particularly useful in open-concept main floors where the fireplace anchors one zone but heat is needed elsewhere.
- Exterior Heat Transfer Kit — alternative ducting for installations where the heat needs to travel further or to non-adjacent rooms
- Power Vent System — alternative venting flexibility for installations requiring longer or more flexible vent paths
-
Fan Kit — variable-speed blower controllable via the ProFlame II remote (0-6 speed levels)
Brand
Kozy Heat®
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