Monessen Lo-Rider 42 Inch LCUF Clean Face Vent Free Gas Firebox with Panels - LCUF42CR-C
The Monessen Lo-Rider Series offers a sleek, low-profile hearth that gives your firebox a modern, almost floor-level look. It creates a large, open viewing area and doesn’t require a chimney, flue, or vent, making it perfect for spaces where a traditional fireplace is impractical or expensive to install. With just a simple gas line connection, it’s an affordable solution for any room.
The Lo-Rider features an extra-tall opening, paired with your choice of Monessen vent-free log sets and hideaway screen pockets, giving you the charm of a classic wood-burning fireplace with a modern twist. It’s available in three sizes—32", 36", and 42"—and a variety of stylish interior panels.
These vent-free fireboxes are flexible and cost-effective, especially for homes without a fireplace. They can be installed in a wall or a free-standing cabinet, and with zero-clearance installation, they can sit flush against walls or wood. Monessen also offers a range of vent-free log sets (sold separately) that perfectly complement your new firebox.
The Lo-Rider firebox works with any 30" Monessen Vent-Free Gas Log Set and delivers great heat and stunning flames.
Features
- Size: 42 Inches
- Color: Black
- Clean, louver-less design
- Optional Top-down accent lighting
- Product Dimensions: 48" W x 37 1/2" H x 22 3/4" D
- Screens tuck away into hidden pockets to reveal expansive views
- Choice of interior panels to fit your decor and highlight your log set
- Flush-hearth design and tall opening mimic a wood-burning fireplace
- A choice of add-on options creates your own unique look
- Angled firebox and unique air channels move more heat into room
- Limited lifetime warranty
- UL design certified to ANSI Z221.91.A2002
Includes
- Flush hearth design
- Black hood
- Features mesh screens with hide-away pockets, hood and junction box
- Circulating firebox with Cement Gray Stacked Traditional/Multi-Tonal Brown Traditional/Multi-Tonal Grey Stacked Traditional/Multi-Tonal Grey Herringbone Interior Panels.
Monessen Lo-Rider LCUF Clean Face Vent Free Gas Firebox
| Features |
Stacked Traditional Interior Panel |
Multi-tonal Brown Stacked Traditional Interior Panel |
Multi-tonal Gray Stacked Traditional Interior Panel |
Multi-tonal Gray Herringbone Interior Panel |
| Size |
42" |
42" |
42" |
42" |
| Appliance Width |
48" |
48" |
48" |
48" |
| Appliance Height |
37-1/2" |
37-1/2" |
37-1/2" |
37-1/2" |
| Appliance Depth |
22-3/4" |
22-3/4" |
22-3/4" |
22-3/4" |
| Hearth Front Width |
39-3/4" |
39-3/4" |
39-3/4" |
39-3/4" |
| Hearth Front Height |
29-3/4" |
29-3/4" |
29-3/4" |
29-3/4" |
| Hearth Depth |
15-1/4" |
15-1/4" |
15-1/4" |
15-1/4" |
| Hearth Rear Width |
31-5/8" |
31-5/8" |
31-5/8" |
31-5/8" |
| Hearth Rear Height |
28-1/4" |
28-1/4" |
28-1/4" |
28-1/4" |
| Viewing Area |
42 x 30-3/4" |
42 x 30-3/4" |
42 x 30-3/4" |
42 x 30-3/4" |
| Framing Dimensions |
48-1/2" W x 34-1/2" H x 22-3/4" D |
48-1/2" W x 34-1/2" H x 22-3/4" D |
48-1/2" W x 34-1/2" H x 22-3/4" D |
48-1/2" W x 34-1/2" H x 22-3/4" D |
| Actual Viewing Area |
42" W x 30-3/4" H |
42" W x 30-3/4" H |
42" W x 30-3/4" H |
42" W x 30-3/4" H |
What Our Experts Think
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Clean‑face vent‑free design maximises visible flame and heat output
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42″ firebox size ideal for medium to large living spaces
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Vent‑free technology delivers heat efficiently without a chimney or flue
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Includes attrDraft panels for a finished built‑in look
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Reliable performance with steady warmth and easy operation
Questions & Answers
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What type of firebox is this?
A 42″ vent‑free gas firebox with clean‑face design and decorative panels.
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Does it require a chimney?
No — vent‑free design means no chimney or flue is needed.
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Is it suitable for heating?
Yes — vent‑free units deliver high usable heat to the room.
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Can it be customised visually?
Yes — comes with panels to complete the built‑in aesthetic.
Maintenance Tips
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Inspect and clean burner and pilot area periodically
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Wipe surfaces with a soft, dry cloth; avoid harsh chemicals
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Check gas connections annually for safety
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Ensure room is ventilated per manufacturer guidelines
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Have a qualified technician service it yearly for peak performance
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