Ortal Built In Island and Curve Gas Fireplace
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Ortal Built In Island and Curve Gas Fireplace Selection and Installation

For a fireplace that becomes part of the architecture, Ortal’s built-in Island and Curve configurations offer a different kind of fire view. Island designs use an angular, multi-sided form; Curve designs introduce rounded glass and a softer silhouette. These are options to consider when a conventional rectangular opening will not create the effect you want.

Serving the Triangle and surrounding Central North Carolina communities.

Chimneys Plus can help explore the manufacturer-approved built-in configurations of Island and Curve models. This page concerns units integrated into a designed enclosure, not the freestanding or decorative-hood arrangements also shown in Ortal’s collection. The appearance may be closely related, but the construction and heat-management rules are not interchangeable.

Choose the form before detailing the enclosure

The collection includes Island 70 and 130 and the 75×65 Curve and Curve Tunnel, also described as Curve 270 and Curve 360. The current built-in manual includes custom built-in Island and Curve installation requirements. Compatibility with optional systems must be checked separately: for example, Ortal’s Heat Control System identifies built-in Island 130 and the built-in 75×65 Curve versions framed without a hood, not every freestanding or Island configuration.

These designs reward early planning. We consider how the fire will look from the room’s main approaches, where the base and upper enclosure will sit, and how venting, heat release, electrical components and service access can be incorporated without fighting the design. Required clearances remain important around every exposed view.

Installation and representative specifications

These are gas fireplaces with sealed direct-vent combustion, bringing combustion air from outdoors and routing exhaust outdoors. Double-glass barriers are part of the published Island 130 and Curve configurations. Their electrical cooling requirements mean they are not battery-only outage heaters.

Representative specifications from Ortal’s current built-in manual and product information:

  • Island 130 input: natural gas 22,798–37,167 BTU/hour; propane 25,113–35,316 BTU/hour.
  • Island 130 published viewing area: 53 by 19 11/16 inches; consult its complete drawings for all faces and the installation envelope.
  • Curve burner input: natural gas 18,327–33,029 BTU/hour; propane 17,796–28,500 BTU/hour.
  • Island 130 and Curve standard venting: 5-by-8-inch coaxial direct vent.
  • Power-vent choice is restricted: the manual permits the specified Enervex system, not Ortal’s own power-vent system, for Island and Curve.
  • The built-in electrical installation requires a 120-volt, 15-amp, 60-Hz duplex receptacle; double-glass operation requires household power.

These are input ratings, not delivered heat. Island 70 has separate specifications and must not be designed using the Island 130 figures. We verify the full installation requirements for the selected model and built-in arrangement.

Manufacturer product information: Ortal Island 130 without hood or base and Ortal Curve 270 without hood or base.

Bring the design together with Chimneys Plus

As an authorized Ortal dealer, Chimneys Plus can help translate a design idea into an appropriate fireplace installation. We handle or coordinate gas piping, required electrical work and permitting, alongside the necessary construction planning. The Chimneys Plus team includes CSIA- and NFI-certified professionals. Together with our North Carolina general contractor and fuel-piping licenses, these qualifications reflect our commitment to knowledgeable fireplace installation and service.

Contact Chimneys Plus to explore whether a built-in Island or Curve fireplace suits your project.

Current specifications

  • Efficiency (AFUE), Island 130: 77.8% natural gas, 81.4% propane
  • Island 130 weight with double glass: 334 lb
  • Curve 270 weight with double glass: 231 lb
  • Venting option: Enervex power vent as an alternative to 5×8 coaxial
  • Controls: remote, wall switch
  • Fuel: natural gas or propane

Source: manufacturer product page. Specifications can change with new model years, so we confirm them against the current documents before you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Ortal Island and Curve fireplaces always freestanding?

No. Ortal also provides requirements for built-in or custom enclosed arrangements. The selected model, enclosure and optional systems must be approved for that installation; photographs of a freestanding version do not establish built-in construction details.

How do I choose between an Ortal Island and an Ortal Curve fireplace?

Start with the shape of the room and the views you want. Island creates an angular architectural feature, while Curve uses rounded glass. We then compare the actual model dimensions, heat input and installation requirements.

Can an Ortal built-in Island or Curve fireplace operate during a power outage?

The double-glass configurations described here require AC power and should not be selected for battery-only backup heating. A battery-powered remote does not run the required double-glass system. We can help compare other configurations if outage heat is a priority.

Does an Ortal built-in Island or Curve fireplace need special vent planning?

Yes. The route must meet the exact model’s approved vent limits. Island and Curve are not approved for Ortal’s own power-vent system; any fan-assisted design must use the specified approved Enervex arrangement and its instructions.

Can an Ortal built-in Island or Curve use the Heat Control System?

Only the configurations specifically listed as compatible. The current Heat Control System manual names built-in Island 130 and built-in 75×65 Curve/Curve Tunnel units framed without a hood. It excludes freestanding Curve and Island arrangements. We verify compatibility rather than applying the feature to the whole collection.

Will Chimneys Plus coordinate electrical work, gas piping and permits for an Ortal built-in Island or Curve?

Yes. We plan the required household power and gas supply, handle or coordinate the work and handle applicable permits. The construction must also preserve the required clearances, support and access for future service.

What service does an Ortal built-in Island or Curve fireplace require?

Professional inspection and maintenance at least annually are important, including the glass assembly, seals, barriers, burner, venting and cooling airflow. These specialized glass assemblies should be serviced by qualified professionals, not dismantled by the homeowner.