Buying guide
American Fyre Designs Grand Phoenix
Know what comes with the fireplace—and what your patio project needs.
The decision
Confirm the site before you choose the finish.
We would choose American Fyre Designs Grand Phoenix when the fireplace will anchor the seating area for years. Before choosing a finish, settle three things: a suitable outdoor location without combustible construction overhead, a plan for the heavy components, and a compatible gas-and-burner configuration. Once those work, the package contents and installation quote are much easier to compare.
A good fit when…
You want the 113-inch extended hearth and side walls as a permanent part of the patio. You have room for the fireplace, its required clearances and access for installation and future service.
Settle the site first if…
You are still deciding where the gas line will run, whether the delivery crew can reach the installation area or whether the structure above the patio is compatible. Those answers can change the project before a finish choice ever does.
See what you are planning
The finished fireplace starts with separate pieces.
Read the fireplace assembly at a glance
- 1 · Extended hearth: the center and two outer hearth sections.
- 2 · Firebox liners: the lining inside the fireplace.
- 3 · Body: the arched fireplace surround.
- 4 · Chimney: the vented chimney assembly.
- 6 and 7 · Side walls: main and rear pieces on each side.
These numbered parts form the fireplace structure. The selected burner, Charred Oak logs and opening screen complete the package listed below. Keep the structure and the gas-appliance components on the same order review.
Open the full parts and assembly instructionsBuild the complete picture
Four package components. One coordinated selection.
The selected White Aspen, natural-gas, match-lit package combines the Grand Phoenix fireplace, a Real Fyre stainless-steel G45 burner, 16-inch Charred Oak logs and the Arched Black Scroll Screen. Keep those four parts together when comparing a quotation: a fireplace-shell price and a complete-package price describe different purchases.
| Package component | What it contributes |
|---|---|
| Grand Phoenix fireplace | 113-inch extended bullnose hearth, body, side walls, vented chimney and the specified firebox liners and assembly hardware. |
| Real Fyre G45 stainless-steel burner | 16/19-inch stainless-steel G45 burner, selected here for natural gas with match-lit operation. |
| Real Fyre Charred Oak 16-inch logs | 16-inch Charred Oak set, with its matching log-placement instructions. |
| Arched Black Scroll Screen | Arched Black Scroll Screen selected for the fireplace opening. |
Current selected package: $12,720.00. This is the White Aspen, natural-gas, match-lit selection above; site preparation and installation are separate.
Placement changes the project
Check the space beyond the fireplace footprint.
| Planning detail | Grand Phoenix vented, 113-inch extended hearth |
|---|---|
| Overall size | 113 inches wide × 36 inches deep × 87 inches high |
| Listed assembled fireplace weight | 1,400 pounds |
| Surface | Hard and level, with adequate structural support |
| Combustible construction overhead | Not permitted for this vented model |
| Side clearance to combustible construction | 6 inches from the hearth extension or edge |
| Front clearance to combustible construction | 36 inches from the hearth extension |
| Rear clearance to combustible construction | 6 inches |
The 36-inch depth is the fireplace dimension; the front clearance begins at the hearth extension. Have your installer mark both on the site plan so the footprint does not get mistaken for the whole installation area. The clearances above are minimums in the fireplace manual; the selected burner instructions and applicable local requirements also need review.
Assign the handling and assembly.
The listed 1,400-pound weight belongs to the assembled fireplace. The manual lists thirteen pieces for the 113-inch Grand Phoenix, so the delivery and assembly plan must account for heavy components as well as the completed structure. Hearth Outpost’s freight delivery is curbside; carry-in, assembly and installation are separate.
Before scheduling, send your installer photographs and measurements of gates, steps, turns and the intended support surface. Ask who will move the components from the delivery point, who will assemble them and who will connect and commission the burner. Put those responsibilities in the project quotation alongside the fireplace package.
Open the clearance drawing and installation requirements
An extended hearth does not mean a recessed finish option
This article covers the 113-inch extended-hearth, no-recess Grand Phoenix. The manual’s two-inch recess option applies to other listed fireplace models and specifically excludes the Grand models. If your plan depends on adding a tile or stone finish, resolve that detail before choosing the fireplace.
Choose the complete configuration
Fuel and ignition belong in the same conversation.
Natural gas
A permanent supply avoids cylinder changes. Have the installer confirm line routing, available supply and the exact burner requirements before the hearth is positioned. The manual allows the supply to approach from beneath the hearth or directly behind it, subject to the installation and local requirements.
Cylinder propane
The Grand Phoenix does not accommodate a propane cylinder inside the fireplace. A separate compliant cylinder enclosure is required. Include that enclosure, its ventilation and drainage, and the specified regulator and hose arrangement in the plan; a cylinder is not something to hide behind the side wall.
Natural-gas and propane configurations are offered. Propane requires a valve-and-pilot arrangement and cannot be installed as a match-lit system. Ask us to confirm the compatible propane package before planning the gas connection.
Match-lit is a control choice
The selected natural-gas package uses a match-lit G45 burner: plan on lighting it locally using its documented procedure. If remote operation is important to you, settle the compatible burner-and-control selection before the package is finalized.
Keep the logs matched to the burner
Charred Oak’s 16-inch layout leaves the specified passages for the flame. Give your installer the G45 burner instructions and the matching Charred Oak placement sheet, alongside the fireplace assembly manual. Keep those documents together for later service.
The complete project
Separate the package from the work on site.
Included with this selected package
- Fireplace structure and its specified assembly parts
- Selected G45 burner and Charred Oak logs
- Selected opening screen
Plan separately
- Site preparation and a suitable supporting surface
- Gas supply, connection work and professional installation
- Delivery from the curb to the final location and assembly
- A compliant separate cylinder enclosure and supply equipment if you choose cylinder propane
Confirm which gas-supply fittings and isolation arrangements are needed for your site with the qualified installer. The pre-installed key valve is part of the fireplace; an additional site shutoff is required only where the selected appliance instructions or local installation requirements call for it.
Living with GFRC
Plan for a finish that develops character.
Grand Phoenix uses glass-fiber reinforced concrete. We like its substantial, architectural presence for a patio designed around a permanent fireplace. It makes less sense if you expect to move the fire feature whenever the furniture layout changes.
The care instructions call for mild soap and water, prompt spill cleanup and annual masonry sealer after cleaning and drying. The concrete can develop patina, spotting and hairline cracks; the manual explains that those natural characteristics are not automatically manufacturing defects. Make the care routine part of the ownership decision, especially if a uniform finish is important to you.
This is an attended gas fireplace: stay present while it is burning, and follow the selected burner’s lighting and shutdown instructions. Do not burn wood or other solid fuel in it. Arrange the documented inspection and service routine with a qualified professional; the G45 instructions call for inspection before use and at least annually.
Plan your package
Continue with the exact configuration.
White Aspen, Café Blanco, Black Lava and Smoke finishes are offered. The selected package below is White Aspen, natural gas and match-lit, with the specified burner, 16-inch Charred Oak logs and opening screen. Checkout is currently on hold; contact us to confirm availability and the project before ordering.
Warranty and documents
Protection for the fireplace and the working parts.
The American Fyre Designs fireplace warranty provides three-year limited coverage for the listed GFRC fire features, including fireplaces. Listed electrical components, valves, accessories and controls have a separate one-year term, with written exclusions for batteries, wind guards and screens. Coverage applies to the original purchaser in the US or Canada for intended single-family residential use; labor is generally excluded.
The selected Real Fyre outdoor stainless-steel G45 burner carries five-year limited coverage under its written warranty. That is separate protection for the component producing the fire, alongside the three-year AFD fireplace coverage. The log set and any control package have their own applicable terms; keep all component documents with the sales receipt. These are component warranties, with the stated installation, use and maintenance conditions, rather than coverage for the full installed project.
- AFD GFRC fireplace
- 3 years limited
- Selected Real Fyre outdoor stainless-steel G45 burner
- 5 years limited
- Listed AFD valves and controls
- 1 year limited
Before ordering
A few details worth settling first.
Let’s find the right fit for your project.
Send us the proposed location, fuel supply and finish you like. We can help you work through the package details before your installer finalizes the project.
Speak to an Expert
Good questions
A clearer choice.
Can the Grand Phoenix go beneath a covered patio?
This vented Grand Phoenix does not permit combustible construction overhead. Have the qualified installer review the actual patio structure against the fireplace manual and applicable requirements before selecting the location.
Does the propane cylinder fit inside the fireplace?
No. Cylinder propane requires a separate compliant enclosure with the ventilation, drainage, supply equipment and clearances specified in the instructions.
Is installation included in the package?
No. The selected package lists fireplace components. Site preparation, gas supply, installation and curb-to-site handling are separate.
Does the fireplace shell include any burner I want?
No. The fireplace manual specifies compatible RHP appliance options. The selected package here pairs a particular G45 burner with Charred Oak logs; a different fuel or ignition needs its own confirmed compatible selection.
Can I tile the recessed surfaces on this Grand Phoenix?
The selected Grand Phoenix is a no-recess model. The manual specifically excludes Grand models from its two-inch recess option. Resolve any added finish plan before ordering.