The T-500 Stainless Steel Patio Heater is a new, unique and exciting patio heater designed to be used outdoors. The body and fastenings are 100% stainless steel and the top, door and legs are enameled cast iron. Enamel colors are available in ivory, burgundy red, cobalt blue, teal green, black, and majollica brown. The top and bottom rings are polished stainless steel. Quick and easy to light. A little paper, kindling, and two or three small logs and the T-500 is burning in minutes. An external access ash door allows for easy, simple ash removal and clean out. Fire view door for a pleasant view of the fire. Once started the T-500 will burn with the door open or closed. Door must be kept closed if the stove is left unattended. Operates well with densified logs as well as wood and small pieces of scrap lumber, etc. Will not burn coal. The T-500 is designed to be used outdoors only. It is not permissible to install this heater in a closed space or inside a room. A simple 4' section of stainless pipe (6") is required to operate the heater. The stove pipe will require a bonnet (cap) with a spark arrestor. A minimum of 36" must be maintained from the T-500 to any combustible surface i.e. tables, chairs, wood walls etc. A non-combustible hearth pad is required when installing on combustible surface i.e. wood deck etc.