The Morso 8188 Pedestal Stove Expands Fireside View

    PORTLAND, TN, June 19, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- To heighten our innate fascination with fire, the Morso 8188 offers an extra side view of the flames. With its wide and beautifully shaped glass windows, contemporary pedestal mount, and high-quality 98% recycled cast iron form, the new 8188 is an all-around home enhancing delight.

"Burning wood with lively flames and colorful brilliance should be enjoyed from all corners of a room", explains Morso US President Craig Shankster. "The 8188's contemporary-modern design will enliven any type of home with natural warmth and glow."

The new Morso 8188 represents an exciting expansion of the 8100 series - with exclusive side windows. It's easy and intuitive to use, with single-handed control for clean combustion and regulated heat output. Based on the convection principle, this wood-burning stove offers incredibly clean and efficient combustion.

Specifications:

Strong, high-grade cast iron using 98% recycled material, large air-washed window for unobstructed fire-viewing, pre-heated combustion air, pre-heated secondary air, ash pan and removable stainless steel handle. Available in black

Technical Details:

The Morso 8188 is ideal for heating living areas of up to 1200 sq ft using wood or wood briquettes.

Btu Max, per hour 35.000, EPA Grams per hr 5.1, Flue outlet 6", Weight 465 Lbs, Height 44", Width 21", Depth 18", and 12" log length. Rated Efficiency (EN 13 240) 80.5%.

Basic Clearances (using single wall pipe): Stove to back wall 4", Stove to side wall 16", Stove to corner wall 8"

All Morso stoves have an advanced system designed for burning wood and when used properly, it is among the most environmentally friendly heating solutions in the modern world. To date, Morso has certified 21 stoves- including the 8188- under the Nordic Swan Eco-label, which is a public environmental certification that sets standards for low particle emissions, high fuel efficiencies as well as the environmental impact of production and packaging. The Nordic Swan Eco-label demonstrates that Morso stoves have the smallest environmental 'footprint' currently possible.

Morso is the only Danish stove manufacturer that offers a 10-year warranty against casting and production defects, and guarantees that it will supply spare parts for at least 10 years after a model is discontinued.

For more information on Morso US and dealer locations visit www.morsousa.com or contact customer service at 866-883-9619.

About Morso

Danish manufacturer Morso has been at the cutting-edge of modern woodstove design for over 155 years. Its reputation for high-efficiency, Scandinavian designed cast-iron stoves is world class, as is its "thinking-green" practices that include manufacturing handcraft high-quality cast iron products using 98% recycled material, powering production with 80% renewable energy sources (69% wind & 11% bio gas), shipping in 100% recycled packaging, and many other conservation-driven actions.

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